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[UPDATE] Wednesday, July 29 — Forget the previously released Darien road paving schedule, the town Department of Public Works says. The Aug. 11 primary is in the way. The only change: The new schedule switches the dates for Hilton Street (Now Aug. 10 to 13) and a section of Noroton Avenue (now Aug.
The Darien Department of Public Works announced Monday that the tide gates for Goreham’s Pond will be opened for flushing and cleaning from Friday, March 27 to Monday, April 6. The announcement said:
“Schedule is:
—Opened on Friday, March 27, 2020; and,
—Closed on Monday, April 6, 2020. Tide gates cannot be operated following extensive rain events or a series of very high tides because of the large volume of water flowing over the dam. The opening or closing of gates may be delayed dependent on weather.
The Darien Department of Public Works will conduct its annual Christmas tree pickup in various parts of town in two two-day sweeps, with the first starting Jan. 2 and the final one concluding Jan. 30. If you miss the first sweep past your home (assuming you live on a public road) then the second one should come by about two weeks later. — an announcement from the Darien Department of Public Works
Mark your calendar: Here’s the schedule (and here’s a map of town if you need it):
Some Important Reminders
—Christmas trees must be at the curb by the first morning of the scheduled pickup.