07/20/09 The Raw Darien News Feed

• In the spotlight: Dara Shareef
  posted on July 13, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  ... Lehigh University , Shareef worked as a financial planner and - for a year - as a sportswriter in his hometown of Darien, Conn., before going to Rochester for his MBA. "It was my way of clearing my head," said Shareef of the newspaper job. "It's a ...
• Gore Mountain suit thrown out
  posted on July 18, 2009 02:42:11 pm
  ... struggling North Creek also is considering plans for a massive resort by FrontStreet Mountain Development LLC of Darien, Conn., to build what will eventually include inns, a hotel, more than 200 town houses and condominiums, an equestrian center, ...
• Cannons about ready to explode
  posted on July 18, 2009 10:04:43 am
  ... core is and, according to Piro, the team's real strength can be summed up in one word - heart. "We had a game against Darien that got rained out in the first inning when we were down 2-0," Piro said. "And because
• Futures Tour Updates
  posted on July 18, 2009 06:05:50 am
  It just started to rain, and it's getting mighty dark at Wintonbury Hills Golf Course.
• UTC chairman, countess, settle divorce trial
  posted on July 18, 2009 06:05:10 am
  HARTFORD, Conn. - The chairman of United Technologies has ended his marriage -- and a public divorce trial -- by giving his Swedish countess wife an additional $6.5 million.
• New law mandates alerts to schools of sex offenders
  posted on July 18, 2009 04:14:44 am
  ... for the rest of their lives. Others are on the registry for a minimum of 10 years. "That's public information," said Darien Chief of Police Duane Lovello. "You can go on the Web site; it's very easy to use and you can search it by town or ...
• Business People
  posted on July 17, 2009 12:03:03 pm
  - The Darien Sport Shop has hired Darien residents Brenda Bennett and Susan Lafferty to lead the buying for its women's and men's departments. Bennett will focus on women's, girls' and gifts, and Lafferty will specialize in men's and boys' ...
• Little League: 11-year-olds advance to district semis
  posted on July 17, 2009 02:52:36 am
  When the Wilton All-Stars lost their first game of the Little League District 1 10-11-year-old tournament to Darien National back on July 5, a long post-season run seemed unlikely.
• Planning a Private Dinner Party in Stamford or Norwalk? Restaurant Diners Get a Summer Time Discount
  posted on July 16, 2009 03:00:00 pm
  Responding to the growing appetite for discounts, The Melting Pot Restaurant in Darien, CT has launched a 10% summer time discount for all special event and private party group reservations in nearby Stamford and Norwalk .
• 2009 Pilot Pen Tennis Field Loaded
  posted on July 16, 2009 04:19:17 pm
  Tournament director Anne Worcester is always on the lookout for emerging American players to fill the Pilot Pen Tennis field.
• Continue
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:53:05 pm
  I want to thank the community for coming out in huge numbers to support the Darien businesses during Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days.
• The Good Old Days in Darien / Ed Chrostowski
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:52:21 pm
  ... is unfolding in the long and varied history of a large tract of land in the heart of busy Noroton Heights. The Darien Housing Authority is contemplating major expansion and refurbishment of the Allen-O'Neill Homes, a moderate rental development at ...
• Darien Road Race to open one lane of traffic for vehicles
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:52:10 pm
  The Darien Road Race, which previously required complete road closures, will have one lane open for vehicular traffic this year.
• Selectmen, PZ discuss studies and future of downtown Darien
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:52:01 pm
  Two very different approaches can be taken to studying downtown Darien: An overall approach or a specific one.
• Team Darien rides for survivorship
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:51:43 pm
  ... that many are not aware of, including those with cancer, as it is a relatively new phenomenon. A group of nearly 20 Darien residents and friends, who have named themselves Team Darien, know this concept well. They will be bike riding on Saturday, ...
• Paris named new director of Darien Senior Center
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:51:23 pm
  Beth Paris, who has worked at the Town of Stratford's Senior Services Department for more than 23 years, will bring her expertise to Darien to replace the recently retired Nancy Zengo as the director of the senior center.
• Police reports
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:51:13 pm
  ... him, according to reports. Sanchez allegedly took a loaner vehicle, a 2009 BMW X3, valued at $40,000, from BMW of Darien, 140 Ledge Road, where he was employed at the time. Police said surveillance video from Saturday, May 2, at about 6 p.m. showed ...
• Traveling on someone else's dime
  posted on July 16, 2009 02:50:57 pm
  ... for much of the expense. Blumenfeld, a New Canaan resident who heads his own company, Blumenfeld Associates, based in Darien, spoke about his book during a recent talk at the Fairfield Public Library. He offered a bit of advice to his audience, many ..