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Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: November 2 to 9

Appreciate the Wonders of Engineering Around Us

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: October 26 to November 2

Darien Old Timers Annual Dinner Honors Outstanding Sports Achievers Monday, Nov 6

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: October 19 to 26

Dawn Lynch, Taught Sunday School in Darien, Loved Travel, Boating, Kayaking

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: October 12 to 19

Superintendent: Board of Ed to Discuss Changing School Start Times; Parent Workshops Coming

Fairfield University Art Museum Will Stay Open Later on Thursdays

How’s Connecticut Gonna Rock Down to Electric Avenue? An Electric Car Mandate Would Need More Electricity

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Comparing a Shiny Florida Railroad to the Gritty Metro-North: Prepare To Be (Mostly) Envious

Darien and Rowayton Real Estate Report: September 21 to 28

Four Hiking Boots and 40 Lost Pounds Later, Darien Native Walks the Entire Appalachian Trail

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Cameron on Transportation

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Charity Events and Opportunities

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Education

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Talking Transportation 2023

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Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Nov. 2 to 9, 2023:

New Listings
145 West Ave., Darien — $789,000
16 Marianne Road, Darien — $1,850,000
58 Pear Tree Point Road, Darien — $4,950,000 [PICTURED]
76 Crooked Trail Road, Norwalk — $1,475,000
Price Reductions
Address — new price / previous price

70 Long Neck Point Road, Darien — $5,250,000 / $5,995,000

3 Crest Road, Norwalk — $1,495,000 / $1,575,000
Pending Sales
18 Ledge Road, Darien — $485,000
15 Catalpa Terrace, Darien — $655,000
8 Rebel Lane, Darien — $1,195,000
11 Great Hill Road, Darien — $1,750,000
8 Edelweiss Lane, Darien — $2,150,000
178 Middlesex Road, Darien — $3,195,000
43 Contentment Island Road, Darien — $5,250,000

16 Old Witch Court, Norwalk — $1,099,000
Sold
Address — original listing price / final listing price / selling price

13 Patton Drive, Darien — $749,000 $729,000 $640,000
333 West Ave., Unit 3, Darien — $1,750,000 $1,699,000 $1,645,000
Open Houses
Address — last price listed — date and time

5 Rebel Lane, Darien — $1,900,000 — Saturday, Nov. 11, from 12 noon to 2 p.m.
145 West Ave., Darien — $789,000 — Saturday, Nov. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m.
76 Crooked Trail Road, Norwalk — $1,475,000 — Saturday, Nov. 11, from 1 to 3 p.m.
2 Turnabout Lane, Darien — $2,495,000 — Saturday, 12 noon to 2 p.m.

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Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent with Compass who loves sharing all the best Darien has to offer.

CDOT I-95 Westport bridge replacement 2023

As a young man I wanted to become a civil engineer and design the railroads of the future. So I went to one of the nation’s best engineering schools, Lehigh University, only to find out in my freshman year that I’d need calculus, physics and chemistry. So I ran quickly to the Arts College and studied sociology. Still, my admiration of the work of engineers in designing and running our transportation network has never diminished. Here are a few recent examples:
CDOT & ABCs
As we rebuild our crumbling interstate highways, the CDOT deserves credit for learning its ABCs — “accelerated bridge construction.” Over two recent weekends they demolished and replaced two three-lane bridges at Exit 17 in Westport with, considering the enormity of the tasks, minimal impact on traffic.

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 26 to Nov. 2, 2023:

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you are selling your Darien house and have a real estate agent, tell the agent to send a photo of the outside of the house to Dave@Darienite.com to get it featured here for free. New Listings
8 Rebel Lane, Darien — $1,195,000
8 Edelweiss Lane, Darien — $2,150,000
178 Middlesex Road, Darien — $3,195,000
21 Halter Lane, Darien — $3,495,000
26 Lighthouse Way, Darien — $4,190,000

16 Old Witch Court, Norwalk — $1,099,000
Price Changes
Address — current price / previous price

94 Nearwater Lane, Darien — $5,495,000 / $5,700,000
Pending Sales
5 Laforge Road, Darien — $1,495,000
17 Old Farm Road, Unit R, Darien — $1,799,000
17 Royle Road, Darien —$2,495,000

176 Highland Ave., Norwalk — $1,295,000
1 Westmere Ave., Norwalk — $3,649,000
Sold
Address — original listing price / final listing price / selling price

52 Greenwood Ave., Darien — $600,000 / $550,000 / $510,000
42 Lake Drive, Darien — $750,000 / $925,000 / $825,000
6 Clubhouse Circle, Darien — $1,250,000 / $1,250,000 / $1,510,000
53 Cedar Gate Road, Darien — $1,900,000 / $1,900,000 / $2,055,000
25 Kensett Lane, Darien — $2,199,000 / $2,199,000 / $2,199,000
9 Shady Acres Road, Darien — $1,999,000 / $1,999,000 / $2,210,000

15 Pennoyer St., Norwalk — $3,995,000 / 3495000 / $3,295,000
Open Houses
Address — last price listed — date and time

460 Middlesex Road, Darien — $5,595,000 — Sunday, Nov. 5, from 1 to 3 p.m.

112 Leeuwarden Road, Darien — $1,975,000 — Sunday, Nov.

A No. 1 nationally ranked Darien sports team, athletes who played in multiple sports and a volunteer in sports and other organizations will all be honored this coming Monday at the Darien Old Timers Athletic Association annual dinner. — an announcement from the Darien Old Timers Athletic Association

The DOTAA, a local organization founded in 1961 to recognize outstanding athletes in the Darien community, will celebrate its 62nd anniversary with the event, scheduled for Monday, Nov. 6 at The Water’s Edge at Giovanni’s. The annual dinner will be a time to celebrate past athletic achievements of former Darien athletes and the funds raised will go to providing annual scholarships for Darien High School seniors (not just athletes) and supporting Darien Social Services.

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 19 to 26, 2023:

New Listings
15 Catalpa Terrace, Darien — $655,000
5 Laforge Road, Darien — $1,495,000
562 Hoyt St., Darien — $1,795,000
17 Brushy Hill Road, Darien — $3,500,000
10 Whaling Road, Darien — $3,575,000
5 Homewood Lane, Darien — $6,950,000
90 Half Mile Road, Darien — $6,975,000

176 Highland Ave., Norwalk — $1,295,000
75 Witch Lane, Norwalk — $2,199,900
Price Changes
Address — current price / previous price

14 Old Parish Road, Darien — $2,195,000 / $2,550,000
3 Crest Road, Norwalk — $1,550,000 / $1,575,000
Pending Sales
20 Fairfield Ave., Darien — $1,150,000
48 Country Club Road, Darien — $1,795,000
44 Brookside Road, Darien — $1,795,000
18 Park Place, Darien — $1,799,000
285 Noroton Ave., Darien — $2,100,000
43 Contentment Island Road, Darien — $5,250,000
Sold
Address — original listing price / final listing price / selling price

4 Laurel Lane, Darien — $1,850,000 / $1,850,000 / $1,925,000
14 Dorchester Road, Darien — $2,375,000 / $2,375,000 / $2,315,000
34 Laforge Road, Darien — $2,995,000 / $2,995,000 / $3,200,000
Open Houses
17 Brushy Hill Road, Darien — $3,500,000 — Saturday, Oct. 28, 1 to 4 p.m.
5 Laforge Road, Darien — $1,495,000 — Saturday, Oct. 28, 1 to 3 p.m.
2 Covewood Drive, Norwalk — $1,493,000 — Sunday, Oct. 29, 1 to 3 p.m.
75 Witch Lane, Norwalk — $2,199,000 — Sunday, Oct.

Dawn Lynch of New Canaan passed peacefully at her home on Sept. 25. She was born in Charles City, Iowa to Don and Alda Mallery in 1962. She grew up in Rudd, Iowa on the family farm. She graduated from Rudd-Rockford-Marble Rock High School in 1980.

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 12 to 19, 2023:

New Listings
18 Ledge Road, Darien — $485,000
11 Great Hill Road, Darien — $1,750,000
112 Leeuwarden Road, Darien — $1,975,000
17 Royle Road, Darien — $2,495,000

3 Crest Road, Norwalk — $1,575,000
77 Witch Lane, Norwalk — $2,349,900
Price Changes
Address — current price / previous price

18 Park Place, Darien — $1,799,000 / $1,949,000
Pending Sales
Address — most recent price

5 Lillian Terrace, Darien — $1,050,000
24 Salt Box Lane, Darien — $1,695,000
19 Pasture Lane, Darien — $2,800,000
13 Searles Road, Darien — $3,750,000

4 Roton Ave., Norwalk — $895,000
31 Crest Road, Norwalk — $1,500,000
Sold
Address — original listing price / final listing price / selling price

21 Oak Crest, Darien — $1,450,000 / $1,450,000 / $1,675,000
8 Gardiner St., Darien — $1,995,000 / $1,995,000 / $2,305,000
17 Mystic Lane, Darien — $2,750,000 / $2,695,000 / $2,600,000

18 Old Witch Court, Norwalk — $1,250,000 / $1,250,000 / $1,325,000
Open Houses
Address — last price listed — date and time

17 Royle Road, Darien — $2,495,000 — Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m.
11 Great Hill Road, Darien — $1,750,000 — Saturday, Oct. 21, from 1 to 3 p.m.
112 Leeuwarden Road, Darien — $1,975,000 — Sunday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 3 p.m. [PICTURED]
41 Herman Ave., Darien — $3,695,000 — Sunday, Oct.

The Board of Education will discuss later school start times at its meeting on Tuesday, and workshops for parents will take place this month, one on early literacy for elementary school students, and others on improving communication with children. Superintendent Alan Addley briefly described each of the developments in his newsletter, sent Friday afternoon, Oct. 13, to parents and staff. Here’s the full text:
Dear Families & Staff
Just a short Friday email on a few upcoming events:

In the educational field, even prior to the pandemic, there was a growing interest and body of research regarding school start times. At Tuesday’s Board of Education Meeting, the Board communicated its intention to add this topic as an agenda item for preliminary discussion at one of the Board of Education Meetings in the spring.

The Fairfield University Art Museum will extend its hours to 8 p.m. on Thursdays for the next three years, starting on Nov. 2, thanks to a $56,000 grant from the Art Bridges Foundation, the university announced. — an announcement from Fairfield University Art Museum

“Our diverse audiences have long asked for extended hours, particularly to accommodate those who work during the day,” said Carey Mack Weber, executive director of the museum. We hope that this initiative will bring new visitors and new excitement, as well as expanded partnerships.”

The foundation’s “Access for All” program will provide $40 million in funding to 64 museums nationwide. Fairfield University Art Museum is one of four museums in Connecticut to receive grant funding, including Mattatuck Museum, New Britain Museum of American Art, and Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.

There’s way too much news. I’m a like thirsty man trying to drink from a firehose. Every day I read three daily Connecticut newspapers, several Connecticut news sites, the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and then catch the evening news on BBC, France24, Deutsche Welle and PBS. (I don’t even bother with the commercial networks or the ‘terror-tainment’ on the cable channels). But while drowning in content, I sometimes find disparate news items that present a pattern, often disturbing.

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Oct. 5 to 12, 2023:

New Listings
48 Country Club Road, Darien — $1,795,000 [PICTURED]
41 Herman Ave., Darien — $3,695,000
12 Butlers Island Road, Darien — $9,995,000
11 Pratt Island, Darien — $11,995,000

4 Roton Ave., Darien — $895,000
2 Covewood Drive, Darien — $1,493,000
31 Crest Road, Darien — $1,500,000
2 Rocky Point Road, Darien — $2,495,000
1 Rocky Point Road, Darien — $4,495,000
Pending Sales
13 Hale Lane,, Darien —$575,000
13 Hampton Road, Darien — $995,000
126 Leroy Ave., Darien — $1,350,000
333 West Ave., Unit 3, Darien — $1,699,000
13 Sunset Road, Darien — $1,825,000
2 Hedge Row, Darien — $1,995,000
9 Shady Acres Road, Darien — $1,999,000
14 Dorchester Road, Darien — $2,375,000
9 Glenn Gorham Lane, Darien — $4,750,000

10 Deane Court, Norwalk — $780,000
31 Crest Road, Norwalk — $1,500,000
Sold
Address — original listing price / final listing price / selling price

6 Stony Brook Road, Darien — $1,825,000 / $1,825,000 / $1,850,000
41 Kensett Lane, Darien — $2,100,000 / $2,100,000 / $2,025,000

Open Houses
Address — last price listed — date and time

7 Hampton Road, Darien — 1,445,000 — Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.
41 Herman Ave., Darien — $3,695,000 — Saturday, 12 noon to 3 p.m.
48 Country Club Road, Darien — $1,795,000 — Sunday, Oct. 15, 1 to 4 p.m. [PICTURED]
460 Middlesex Road, Darien — $5,595,000 — Sunday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent with Compass who loves sharing all the best Darien has to offer. She can be reached at 203-554-0897 or deirdremcgovernteam@gmail.com. More information here.

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Sept. 28 to Oct. 5, 2023:

New Listings
13 Hale Lane, Darien — $575,000
24 Salt Box Lane, Darien — $1,695,000 — PICTURED
9 Shady Acres Road, Darien — $1,999,000
13 Searles Road, Darien — $3,750,000
43 Contentment Island Road, Darien — $5,250,000

31 Crest Road, Norwalk — $1,500,000
Price Changes
Address — current / previous

18 Park Place Darien — $1,875,000 $1,949,000
14 Old Parish Road Darien — $2,295,000 $2,550,000

2 Rocky Point Road, Norwalk — $6,495,000 $6,750,000
Pending Sales
Address — most recent listed price

280 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien — $3,395,000

10 Deane Court, Norwalk — $780,000
Sold
Address — original listing price / final listing price / selling price

10 Devon Road, Darien — $1,275,000 / $1,275,000 / $1,050,000
15 Miles Road, Darien — $995,000 / $995,000 / $1,253,000
4 Old Stone Road, Darien — $1,195,000 / $1,195,000 / $1,405,000
80 Fitch Ave., Darien — $1,550,000 / $1,550,000 / $1,626,000
2658 Post Road, Darien — $2,250,000 / $2,095,000 / $2,075,000
1 Runkenhage Road, Darien — $6,750,000 / $6,750,000 / $6,500,000

180 Highland Ave., Norwalk — $1,525,000 / $1,525,000 / $1,805,000
69 Roton Ave., Norwalk — $3,295,000 / $3,295,000 / $3,150,000
Open Houses
Address — last price listed — date and time

24 Salt Box Lane Darien — $1,695,000 — Saturday, Oct. 7, 12 noon to 3 p.m. — PICTURED
460 Middlesex Road, Darien — $5,595,000 — Saturday, Oct. 7, 12 noon to 3 p.m.
31 Crest Road, Norwalk — $1,500,000 — Saturday, Oct.

The railroad world is abuzz with the opening of the new Brightline high speed rail service to Orlando, an extension of that private railroad’s existing train service down Florida’s east coast to Miami. This is really big news. The $5 billion expansion to Orlando was privately financed but with generous tax exempt bonds the railroad will have to pay back. Still, this is the first for-profit passenger railroad in the U.S. in forty years. How does Brightline compare with Metro-North?

Here’s Realtor Deirdre McGovern’s report on Darien and Rowayton-area real estate from Sept. 21 to 28, 2023:

New Listings
5 Lillian Terrace, Darien — $1,050,000
126 Leroy Ave., Darien — $1,350,000
11 Cherry St., Darien — $1,450,000
44 Brookside Road, Darien — $1,795,000
13 Sunset Road, Darien — $1,825,000
2 Hedge Row, Darien — $1,995,000
19 Pasture Lane, Darien — $2,800,000

319 Rowayton Ave., Norwalk — $719,000
Price Reductions
Address — current price / previous price

460 Middlesex Road, Darien — $5,595,000 / $6,595,000
230 Long Neck Point Road, Darien — $14,950,000 / $15,950,000
Pending Sales
Address — most recent price

22 Ridgeview Ave., Darien — $849,000
10 Lynn Court, Darien — $1,095,000
81 Inwood Road, Darien — $4,495,000
Sold
Address — original listing price / final listing price / selling price

52 Greenwood Ave., Darien — $475,000 / $475,000 / $475,000
13 Glenvale Ave., Darien — $1,075,000 / $1,075,000 / $1,220,000
57 Kensett Lane, Darien — $1,995,000 / $1,995,000 / $1,925,000
Open Houses
Address — last price listed — date and time

700 Hollow Tree Ridge Road, Darien — $3,395,000 — Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.

10 Deane Court, Norwalk — $780,000 — Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.

460 Middlesex Road, Darien — $5,595,000 — Sunday, 12 noon to 2 p.m.

333 West Ave., Unit 3., Darien — $1,699,000 — Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

11 Cherry St., Darien — $1,450,000 — Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

285 Noroton Ave., Darien — $2,100,000 — Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

44 Brookside Road, Darien — $1,795,000 — Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

5 Lillian Terrace, Darien — $1,050,000 — Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

19 Pasture Lane, Darien — $2,800,000 — Saturday, 1 to 3 p.m.

20 Fairfield Ave., Darien — $1,150,000 — Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

2 Hedge Row, Darien — $1,995,000 — Sunday, 1 to 3 p.m.

13 Sunset Road, Darien — $1,825,000 — Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. — virtual tour

126 Leroy Ave., Darien — $1,350,000 — Saturday, 1 to 4 p.m.

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Deirdre McGovern is a real estate agent with Compass who loves sharing all the best Darien has to offer. She can be reached at 203-554-0897 or deirdremcgovernteam@gmail.com. More information here.

Diana Jackson Appalachian Trail end mountain

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This Darien native is one of over 3,300 people each year who try to walk the entire length of the Appalachian Trail (the AT), from Georgia to Maine. But she’s one of the 25% of them that actually completed the task. She learned to hike with her parents in the White Mountains of New Hampshire and at age seven announced her goal of making the entire trek. Her parents humored her, but on graduation from Wellesley College she got serious and spent six months in preparation. “I thought of this as my gap year,” she said.