Darien Department of Public Works sign on barrier saw horse

Gorham’s Pond Tide Gates To Be Opened, Flushed, Cleaned March 27 to April 6

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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.

Wrapped Christmas Tree Pickup rule

Darien Christmas Tree Pickups Start Thursday, Jan 2

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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.