Public Safety
Darien Police Station

While She Played Tennis, Woman’s $11,000 Watch Stolen From Her Bag at Entrance to Court at Weed Beach

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A woman, evidently keeping her eyes on the ball, didn’t see someone remove her $11,000 Rolex watch from inside the bag she left at the entrance to the tennis court  at Weed Beech, she told police. Here’s how police described what she told them about the incident on Saturday, Aug. 10:

The woman went to Police Department Headquarters on Wednesday morning, Aug. 14, several days later. She’d been playing tennis from 4:15 to 5:45 p.m., and left the bag at the entrance to the court she was playing on.

Outdoors
Weed Beach Fest 2019

Don’t Miss the BOAT! Weed Beach Fest is Coming Saturday, June 1

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Tis’ the SEA-SUN for Darien Parks and Recreation’s Third Annual Weed Beach Fest, presented by Ring’s End this Saturday! [CAUTION: This is Park & Rec’s announcement and we give you fair warning that there’s PUNishment ahead. A non-pun announcement from Darien’s Masonic Lodge follows.]
From 12 noon to 7 p.m., Saturday, June 1, Weed Beach will be deBAITably the HOTTEST place in town with live music, hot food vendors and games & activities for the whole the family! The Darien Sport Shop Stage will be located on the beach hosting local bands Gunsmoke and Chasing Day with a FINale from the Bruce Springsteen Cover Band, Alex Shillo! The popular Kids Cove returns from 12-5 p.m. and due to The Darien Foundation’s support, FREE FOR 2019!!

Outdoors
Weed Beach Darien Parks & Recreation Department

You Can Now Get Beach Permits, Register for April Vacation Camp and a Safe Boating Class

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Be prepared for Spring and Summer: Beach permits, boat-launch stickers and registration for April Vacation Camp and a safe boating class are all now available from the Darien Parks & Recreation Department. — an announcement from the Darien Parks & Recreation Department
Beach Permits, Boat Launch Stickers
The Parks and Rec Department is now selling 2019 park permits and boat launch stickers. These permit stickers allow entrance into Weed and Pear Tree Point Beaches and are available to Darien residents and taxpayers. Stickers may be purchased online or at the Darien Town Hall, Room 110. 2018 permits are valid through Friday, May 31, 2019.