Canoe Trail Home Has View of Pond, Octagonal Sunroom

This home at 17 Canoe Tr., part of the Tokeneke Association in Darien, has views of a private pond, and an octagonal sunroom with a copula designed by architect Roger Bartels, according to its Web page on Zillow.com . The house has five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms in 3,908 square feet of interior space and sits on 1.6-acre lot.



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Commuters: No single track solution to rail lot parking problems

George DuPont, a Representative Town Meeting member from District I RTM, is among those on the long waiting list for a parking permit at Darien's railroad stations. Photo: Jarret Liotta John Aronsohn of Darien, who has had a rail parking permit for 11 years, still thinks the town needs to look at the issue.



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Charles Lindbergh Built and Owned It -- and You Can Rent It

This small house with four furnished bedrooms and three bathrooms was built and owned by Charles Lindbergh and his wife, Anne Morrow Lindbergh in Darien, according to its Web page on Zillow.com . The home at 21 Tokeneke Tr.



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Lawley Merges With Darien's DFM Insurance

DARIEN, Conn. Lawley, which Business Insurance magazine ranked as the 54th largest independent broker in the country, has expanded into Darien by merging with locally based DFM Insurance.



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2014 In Review: Darien Greets New Senior Center, Businesses

DARIEN, Conn. This year saw the opening of two long-awaited projects in Darien, as well as new dining establishments and a controversial cell phone tower proposal.



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What's Open/Closed In Darien For New Year's Day

Thursday, Jan. 1, is a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Darien on New Year's Day.



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Darien's Duff, Incoming Senate Majority Leader, Names Staff

HARTFORD, Conn. State Sen. Bob Duff (D-Norwalk-Darien), the incoming Senate majority leader, has announced his appointment of three key positions on his staff. Darcy Jones, who has served for the last two years as a caucus attorney for the Senate ...



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AAA Reminds Darien: Don't Let Friends Drive Drunk During Holidays

With more than 90 percent of holiday travelers driving to their destinations, AAA of Southern New England is urging motorists in Fairfield County to be extra diligent about the dangers of impaired driving. According to the latest data from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety's annual Traffic Safety Culture Index, 1 in 8 licensed drivers, who drink at least occasionally, reported having driven when they thought their alcohol level might have been close to, or possibly over, the legal limit in the past year.



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Darien Parks and Rec programs now enrolling

The Darien Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of programs for the residents of Darien. Registration for programs takes place online at http://www.darienct.gov/parkrec, at the Parks and Recreation office located in Town Hall, or through the mail.



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Ox Ridge worker charged in dispute over cab fare

An Ox Ridge Hunt Club employee was charged with larceny after police said he got into a dispute with a cab driver who had given him a ride early Sunday from New Haven back to Darien. Police were dispatched to the club's Middlesex Road property about 4:45 a.m. Sunday where 30-year-old Eric Aho was arguing with a New Haven cab driver, according to the report.



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Two Darien homes hit by fire

At a Rings End Road home, a woman was awakened early last Friday by the smell of smoke outside her second-floor bedroom. She alerted her family and they left the home without injuries.



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BCM Media of Darien Certified as a Woman-Owned Business

The most widely recognized and respected national certification organization, Women's Business Enterprise National Council , has recently certified BCM Media a private media-consulting firm in Darien, CT. "Women Presidents' Educational Organization is proud to welcome BCM Media as one of 12,000 certified Women's Business Enterprises in the U.S.," said Marsha Firestone, Ph.D., Founder and President of the Women Presidents' Educational Organization.



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Betty Sue Choquette Bayne, 89 of Shelton, Passed Away on Dec. 24

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Jan. 3, 2015, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Gabriel's Church in Stamford with burial in Darien. Betty Sue Choquette Bayne, age 89, passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2014 at the Griffin Hospital, Derby.



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Darien Facility Joins Chain Of Kaia Yoga Outlets

Westport-based Kaia Yoga Complete Wellness Center, Connecticut's largest provider of yoga classes and training, announced its acquisition of Darien-based Venture Yoga. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony was held recently.



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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in or Near Darien

D & D Homes - Darien, CTLooking for seasoned sales person for high-end fast paced tile and plumbing showroom. Must be a self starter.



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Wouldn't Call a Friend for Cab Fare, So He Had to Call One for Bail

Darien police spent 45 minutes early, early one morning trying to convince Eric Aho of Darien that he should find a way to get his $96.60 in cab fare from New Haven - even if he had to wake up a friend to do it. He'd arranged with a cab driver from Metro Taxi in West Haven to take him to 512 Middlesex Rd. in Darien, where employee housing for the Ox Ridge Hunt Club is located.



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Staples girls fall to Greenwich in LaVista final

... points from all 11 players, Greenwich claimed the LaVista Tournament championship, defeating Staples 81-42 at Darien High School . Senior forward Jamie Kockenmeister scored a game-high 18 points, Moses registered 14 points, 12 of which came during ...



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Staples girls fall to Greenwich in LaVista final

... points from all 11 players, Greenwich claimed the LaVista Tournament championship, defeating Staples 81-42 at Darien High School. Senior forward Jamie Kockenmeister scored a game-high 18 points, Moses registered 14 points, 12 of which came during ...



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A Sweet St. Luke's Holiday Tradition: The Cookie Stroll

... leigh (New Canaan), Camilla Bates (Pound Ridge), Suzanne Simmonds (Fairfield), Karen Newman (New Canaan), Jill Stute (Darien)



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New Canaan girls use strong defense to subdue Darien

Holding a team scoreless for the opening quarter is no easy task, but that's exactly what New Canaan did to Darien Monday in the consolation round of the LaVista girls basketball tournament, and it paid dividends. The Rams defeated Darien 35-23 behind a strong defensive effort to claim third place in the tournament after falling to Staples 39-26 in the opening round.



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Commuters: No single track solution to rail lot parking problems

George DuPont, a Representative Town Meeting member from District I RTM, is among those on the long waiting list for a parking permit at Darien's railroad stations. Photo: Jarret Liotta John Aronsohn of Darien, who has had a rail parking permit for 11 years, still thinks the town needs to look at the issue.



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Commuters: No single track solution to rail lot parking problems

Commuter parking issues are coming to a head in Darien, but depending on the commuter, the best track to solving the problem varies. For some, the matter means changing the current landscape, reconfiguring the layout of existing parking spaces, perhaps building a new parking garage, or reducing the number of cars trying to park in the local depots' lots to begin with.



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Success Snowballs For Darien YMCA Gymnasts

Darien Level 8 gymnasts Perri Mirabile, Jessica Freiheit and Sam Gunn won the first place team trophy at the Snowflake Invitational meet in Wilton. Mirabile also won the All Around title for her age group.



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What Are You Drinking On New Year's, Darien? Wine Expert Offers Ideas

Gearing up for your New Eve's bash? One can never go wrong with wine, specifically the sparkling varieties that are popular this time of year. Wilton resident JoAnn LoGiurato is a certified wine specialist at Stew Leonard's Wines of Norwalk and owner of Dancing on Grapes , an educational wine tasting event company that specializes in teaching women about wine.



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We bring you all of the Darien news affecting your life, important municipal and school information, police, fire, events, human interest, real estate and jobs information. If you haven't subscribed yet, we have made it easy for you.



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Darien teens bring Nativity to life for Christmas

A goal of the St. John Youth Group members is to be examples to younger children, a scenario that was evident as Brandon Golino, 16, as Joseph got the attention of a youngster in the audience. Photo: Jarret Liotta Peter Traver, 18, of Darien, now singing at Brown University, left, performs Friday accompanied by Dominick Wood, 16, choir director of the St. John Youth Group.



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Sold-Out 'Nutcracker' Shows Top Week's News In Darien

The Holmes School Kids Care Club presented 88 toys they collected for Noroton Heights Fire Department's Toys for Tots Drive Drivers should be seeing some relief on I-95 northbound near the interchange with Route 7 in Norwalk: The Connecticut Department of Transportation has o pened a new "speed change lane" in the area.



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Anthony P. Calabrese, 91; Retired Tool-and-Die Maker; Stamford Resident

... 2014 at 11:30 AM at St. Maurice Church, 358 Glenbrook Road, Stamford. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Darien, CT. Relatives and friends may call at the Lacerenza Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8 Schuyler Avenue, Stamford on Monday, ...



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3rd-period lifts Darien past New Canaan

The Darien and New Canaan hockey teams traded goals in the first 60 seconds, but eventually the Blue Wave would pull away to win 6-3 and remain undefeated. Darien's Jake Kirby hit from long range just 40 seconds into the tilt, but the Rams' Tyler Hill stole the ensuing faceoff to net the equalizer.



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Former Owner of Darien Cleaners Now Confronts Kidney Cancer

Minh Tran, who owned and operated Darien Cleaners, across from the Darien Playhouse, now is confronting kidney cancer, and her family is asking for help. If you click on the link at the bottom of this article, you can donate.



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New American Tavern Opens In Chappaqua

Chappaqua Tavern, in the space that used to be King Street Bar & Grill, is now serving brunch, lunch and dinner, just in time for the holiday season. The restaurant officially opened Dec. 8. It's owned by the same folks who run Darien Social in Darien, Conn.; the owners have used a similar formula for their second location, billing the eatery as a classic American tavern with comforting, tried-and-true favorites, classic cocktails, craft beers and occasional live music and events.



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Greenwich Resident Scores Most Votes In 'What Works Community Challenge'

Darien resident Alison Riith has won the 2014 What Works Community Challenge, a crowdsourcing initiative run by Fairfield County's Community Foundation. Riith responded with her Tiny Homes project, which called for promoting home ownership among young people by removing regulatory and zoning barriers to allow development of micro homes and cottages built with reclaimed materials at a cost of $20,000 to $50,000 per house.



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Spring Fling Fundraiser Planned by OPUS for Person-to-Person

Opus for Person-to-Person today announced that its annual spring benefit, "Spring Fling: March Madras," will be held on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien. The highly anticipated gala, which supports the Norwalk and Darien-based Person-to-Person , promises to be an elegant evening with a distinct springtime flair.



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Performers From New Canaan Join STAR's 'Got Talent' Show

... the number of participating performers has grown. This year, 90 performers from Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien and New Canaan participated in the show. Sponsors of the event included: Cain Management, City of Norwalk, Country Convenience, ...



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'Scenes From The Nutcracker' Draws Sold-Out Crowds In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. "Scenes from the Nutcracker" was performed in front of sold-out crowds at the Darien Arts Center this month.



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Fiat dealership appears near closure

... cited a Jan. 5 closure date before saying he could not speak further. Attempts to reach Paula Callari , owner of the Darien-based Callari Auto Group, were unsuccessful. Connecticut has two other dealers: Fiat by Executive in Wallingford and Valenti ...



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Fiat dealership appears near closure

... cited a Jan. 5 closure date before saying he could not speak further. Attempts to reach Paula Callari, owner of the Darien-based Callari Auto Group, were unsuccessful. Connecticut has two other dealers: Fiat by Executive in Wallingford and Valenti ...



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Fiat dealership appears near closure

... cited a Jan. 5 closure date before saying he could not speak further. Attempts to reach Paula Callari , owner of the Darien-based Callari Auto Group, were unsuccessful. Connecticut has two other dealers: Fiat by Executive in Wallingford and Valenti ...



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From left Alyson Johnson, Georgia Solomon and Anne-Marie Mallie were among the top three winners in the cookie contest sponsored by the YWCA of Darien and Norwalk, Conn., as part of a recent holiday fundraiser held on Dec. 4, 2014. Photo: Contributed Photo The 2014 Light A Fire honorees pose on stage at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Conn., in November 2014, after earning awards for community service.



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From left Alyson Johnson, Georgia Solomon and Anne-Marie Mallie were among the top three winners in the cookie contest sponsored by the YWCA of Darien and Norwalk, Conn., as part of a recent holiday fundraiser held on Dec. 4, 2014. Photo: Contributed Photo The 2014 Light A Fire honorees pose on stage at the Westport Country Playhouse in Westport, Conn., in November 2014, after earning awards for community service.



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Fairfield County's Community Foundation Names Challenge Winners

... opportunities and support can we provide to improve the results?" Winner: Tiny Homes, submitted by Alison Riith of Darien, recommends promoting home ownership for young people by removing regulatory and zoning barriers to allow development of micro ...



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What's Open, What's Closed in Darien Around Christmas

Here's what's open, what's closed and what's closing early on Christmas and the days before and after for Darien and nearby: Crossroads Cards & Gifts in Norwalk , a high-tier claim center for the Connecticut Lottery, will be open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. . You've got a good chance of finding a CVS or Walgreen's open .



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Exhibit At Darien Rowayton Bank Showcases 'Journeys' By Stamford Artist

A solo exhibit called "Journeys," by award-winning Stamford-based artist Liron Sissman, is on display through Dec. 31 at Darien Rowayton Bank, 1001 Post Road in Darien. Viewing hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon.



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Darien Resident Wins Foundation Challenge To Help Young Adults

... opportunities and support can we provide to improve the results?" Winner: Tiny Homes, submitted by Alison Riith of Darien, recommends promoting home ownership for young people by removing regulatory and zoning barriers to allow development of micro ...



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What's Open/Closed In Darien On Christmas

Thursday, Dec. 25, is a federal holiday. Here's a look at what will be open and what will be closed in Darien on Christmas.



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Latest Storm Update: Christmas Eve Travel Will Be Difficult

The good news for Darien drivers looking to travel on Christmas Eve is you won't have to deal with the wintry white stuff, but unfortunately you'll be dealing with heavy rains, gusty winds, patchy fog, and maybe even some thunder. According to the National Weather Service, rain was to begin between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Wednesday for the entire state of Connecticut.



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'Scenes from the Nutcracker' at the Darien Arts Center

'Scenes from the Nutcracker' was performed for six sold-out audiences in December at the Darien Arts Center Weatherstone Studio. The show has been an annual tradition since 2002 at the DAC, which provides educational programs for all ages in dance, visual arts, music & theatre, and is located at 2 Renshaw Road in Darien, behind the Town Hall.



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NC girls help Darien YMCA gymnastics team to continued success

Darien Level 8 gymnasts Perri Mirabile, Jessica Freiheit and Sam Gunn won the first place team trophy at the Snowflake Invitational meet in Wilton. Mirabile also won the All Around title for her age group.



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NC girls help Darien YMCA gymnastics team to continued success

Success is like a snowball for the Darien YMCA gymnastics team this season, growing with every meet. At the Snowflake Invitational in Wilton, the team won four team championships and 11 gymnasts won All Around titles for their age group and level, including Sofia DeStefano, Jamie Santella, Leah Wall, Holly McGoldrick, Nicole Thompson, Lindsey Wallach, Sydney Steele, Allie Trotman, Kaitlyn Moussignac, Perri Mirabile and Adnerys DeJesus.



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Darien YMCA gymnastics continues success

Darien Level 8 gymnasts Perri Mirabile, Jessica Freiheit and Sam Gunn won the first place team trophy at the Snowflake Invitational meet in Wilton. Mirabile also won the All Around title for her age group.



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Darien YMCA gymnastics continues success

Success is like a snowball for the Darien YMCA gymnastics team this season, growing with every meet. At the Snowflake Invitational in Wilton, the team won four team championships and 11 gymnasts won All Around titles for their age group and level, including Sofia DeStefano, Jamie Santella, Leah Wall, Holly McGoldrick, Nicole Thompson, Lindsey Wallach, Sydney Steele, Allie Trotman, Kaitlyn Moussignac, Perri Mirabile and Adnerys DeJesus.



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6th Grade Girls Basketball Remain Undefeated in League Play

The 6th grade girls won both of their games this past Saturday and Sunday to maintain their undefeated league record. New Canaan 6G basketball team continued their league play winning streak with a 29-9 win at Darien Saturday afternoon.



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Westport's Kaia Yoga Takes Over Venture Yoga in Downtown Darien

Westport-based Kaia Yoga Complete Wellness Center, Connecticut's largest provider of yoga classes and trainings announced today the acquisition of Darien-based Venture Yoga. Venture Yoga's studio at 10 Center St. in Darien will remain open and be rebranded as Kaia Yoga Darien.



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Track Santa's Trek to Darien

Darien families wondering just what time Santa Claus will make his appearance locally can track the jolly old elf's journey courtesy of NORAD. The North American Aerospace Defense Command has announced it will once again put its technological prowess to use helping children all over the world keep up with Santa's Christmas Eve ride.



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Help Wanted in or Near Darien: 30 Jobs on Patch

D & D Homes - Darien, CTLooking for seasoned sales person for high-end fast paced tile and plumbing showroom. Must be a self starter.



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Get Your Gifts Wrapped By Darien's Teens At The Depot

If you're too busy to wrap your presents this year, let Darien's teenage elves down at the Depot take care of it for you. The Depot's annual Wrap Up will conclude Tuesday.



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John W. Jordan, 91, Of Darien, Retired Chief Of Police

Chief Jordan was born June 19, 1923, in Darien, to William J. and Mary Loretta Jordan. He was a lifelong resident of Darien and parishioner of St. John R.C. Church.



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Ridgefield girls roll past Harding

... strong as well." In addition to its most recent win over Harding, Ridgefield's early-season resume includes wins over Darien (69-36), McMahon (49-21) and Norwalk (59-28). The Tigers suffered their lone defeat on Dec. 17, a 56-43 setback against ...



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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Announces Cookie Contest Winners

... recipe. The recent fundraiser held at Nielsen's Florist and attended by over 100 women, raised funds for the YWCA Darien/Norwalk's community outreach programs including Parent Awareness and Job Search Support. For more information about the YW visit ...



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Battle of the Bond Kings and Today's Other Top Stories

... "Gross' excellence" into an ETF at some point. Back in October Janus Capital Group Inc purchased VS Holdings , the Darien, CT-based parent of VelocityShares. This could enable Gross to build an ETF to compete for retail customers, culling the ...



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Homeless Man Charged With Breach Of Peace At Darien Library

Robert Houseworth, 59, was charged with breach of peace. He was held on a $500 bond and given a court date of Dec. 29. Houseworth has been arrested in the past for camping in the woods in Darien.



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John Jordan, 91, Former Darien Police Chief

Flags were at half-staff Monday at the Darien Police Department in honor of former Police Chief John W. Jordan. An obituary from Edward Lawrence Funeral Home: John W. Jordan passed away on Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014 in Darien.



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Judith Foley, 71, Teacher at St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool

Judith M. Foley, a resident of Darien, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 18, 2014 at Stamford Hospital, Stamford. Born October 26, 1943 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Katherine Collins.



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Elaine Carley, 91, Cookbook Author, Cuisine Instructor, Dress Designer

Eliane Ame-Leroy Carley of Darien passed away on Dec. 18 at the age of 91. Born in Paris, France and the daughter of a distinguished French diplomat, she was a resident of Darien since 1961. Up to the age of eighteen, she lived at embassies in Geneva, Switzerland, Munich, Germany, Oslo, Norway, and Lisbon, Portugal.



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Success Snowballs for Darien YMCA Gymnastics at Snowflake Invitational

... also earning fourth on vault and beam and third on bars and AA while Banaryk was third on beam. Also competing for Darien at Level 4 were Audrey Ridder and Katelyn Secor. The Level 5s were also team champions. Leah Wall placed second on bars and ...



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Center to Offers Training for Weston Men to Prevent Sexual Violence

Six Top Fairfield County Elected Officials Shared Holiday Cheer While Supporting The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling at Sixth Annual Gingerbread Houses & Cocktails for a Cause. The event took place on December 4 at the Country Club of Darien.



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Old Hill Partners: 2015 Will Remain Positive For Asset-Backed Lending

... immediate impact on the credit demands of small-to medium-sized businesses. Old Hill Partners Inc., headquartered in Darien, Connecticut, is an SEC-registered investment adviser with significant experience in all facets of asset-backed lending and ...



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Judith Foley, 71, Of Darien, Teacher, St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool

... and from Hunter College in 1965. She was a teacher at St. Thomas More Happiness Preschool. She was a member of the Darien Book Aid Plan and the New York Botanical Garden. Foley is survived by her husband, Thomas Foley of Darien; son, John Foley of ...



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Barbara Earle, 89, Of Darien, Co-Founder, Person-to-Person

Earle was born to Margaretta and Gordon Aymar, in New York City and grew up in Darien. She attended The Thomas School, Barnard College and Julliard School of Music.



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The cast of the Nativity pageant at St. John's Catholic Church.

A goal of the St. John Youth Group members is to be examples to younger children, a scenario that was evident as Brandon Golino, 16, as Joseph got the attention of a youngster in the audience. Photo: Jarret Liotta Peter Traver, 18, of Darien, now singing at Brown University, left, performs Friday accompanied by Dominick Wood, 16, choir director of the St. John Youth Group.



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Darien teens bring Nativity to life for Christmas

... group of teens can achieve. "I personally like setting an example for the younger kids," said Christina Boccadoro, a Darien High School senior who portrayed the role of Elizabeth. "And I like showing the birth of Christ because it's an important ...



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Holly Pond Nursery School Hosts Holiday Concert In Darien

The children sang "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," "Michael Rowed the Boart Ashore," "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," and a number of other holiday favorites.



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Darien Woman To Lead Horizons Student Enrichment Program

Kerry Y. Stevens of Darien has been named the executive director of the Horizons Student Enrichment Program at New Canaan Country School. The Horizons program is an educational nonprofit program that serves more than 400 students in grades through K-12 primarily from Stamford and Norwalk.



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Migraine Prevention Device Opens First U.S. Office In Darien

Cefaly, the first device of its kind to receive U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval for the preventative treatment of migraine headaches, has opened its first U.S. office in Darien. The new space in Darien will serve as the exclusive distributor of Cefaly in the United States.



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Storm Looks To Hit Darien During Holiday Travel

... in air travel are expected, according to Weather.com, which called the potential for the storm "very serious." In Darien, the forecast calls for showers beginning on Tuesday, thunder joining the mix on Christmas Eve with heavy rain forecast, and ...



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State's first responders learning to use Narcan

... who respond to every serious medical call in the city, may all be trained to carry Narcan by the end of January. Darien police, who respond to every medical call in town, are considering putting the drug in their cruisers, and New Canaan officers ...



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Staples girls co-op hockey blanked by Darien

Stamford-Westhill-Staples goalie Claire Parry, looks on during a faceoff in her team's game against Darien on Saturday night. Darien won 3-0, but Parry made 27 saves.



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Staples girls co-op hockey blanked by Darien

Stamford-Westhill-Staples goalie Claire Parry, looks on during a faceoff in her team's game against Darien on Saturday night. Darien won 3-0, but Parry made 27 saves.



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Darien boys hockey team beats Fairfield Prep

You knew quickly it could be Darien's day, its most dominant day of hockey against Fairfield Prep in recent memory, right from the start. The Blue Wave just had to keep it up.



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Darien's David Kniffin Joins Lightpath As Senior VP

Lightpath, a provider of Ethernet-based telecommunication for New York metro area businesses, announced that Darien resident David Kniffin has joined the company as senior vice president and chief administration officer. "In his previous role with Cablevision, David supported key financial activities for Lightpath, giving him a comprehensive understanding of our business.



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Jaguar, Land Rover dealer proposed for Fairfield's auto row

Jaguar/Land Rover of Fairfield has plans to relocate dealerships from Darien and Milford to the former Connecticut Limousine property at 1 and 5 Commerce Drive. The larger section of the 2-plus acres is located over the town line in Bridgeport, and a zoning hearing there was held in November, according to lawyer David Quatrella.



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Jaguar, Land Rover dealer proposed for Fairfield's auto row

... town line. Photo: Genevieve Reilly Jaguar/ Land Rover of Fairfield has plans to relocate dealerships from Darien and Milford to the former Connecticut Limousine property at 1 and 5 Commerce Drive. The larger section of the 2-plus acres is located ...



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Central uses big run to pull away from Darien

After scoring the first eight points of the game and seemingly coming out of the gate strong, Central found itself tied with Darien at 15 early in the second quarter. In danger of losing their first two games of their season the Hilltoppers went on a 20-2 run to finish the quarter en route to a 76-36 rout of the Blue Wave Friday night.



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Central routs Darien

After scoring the first eight points of the game and seemingly coming out of the gate strong Bridgeport Central found itself tied with Darien at 15 early in the second quarter. In danger of losing their first two games of their season the Hilltoppers went on a 20-2 run to finish the quarter en route to a 76-36 rout of the Blue Wave .



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Sherry Lane House with 5 Bedrooms and Other Darien Rentals

... ished basement and sits on two acres. For more information on this and other homes for rent in town, see this list of Darien rentals on Zillow.com, or look at the selection below:



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Chamber Director: Support Locally Owned Darien Shops This Christmas

The Town of Darien is unique in that so many of Darien's local businesses are owned by individuals. These owners are incredibly generous, knowledgeable and a ..just nice people! This is where you go with a personal challenge-an outfit needed, an unusual special gift to give, a special flower arrangement for a friend in need, the right frame for a daughter's artwork, a prescription delivered and even cooking advice at our locally owner Palmer's.



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Darien, Greenwich, Lauralton Hall and Weston Girls Win Connecticut...

Four schools earned Connecticut high school state swimming championships across five divisions as the 2014 girls' high school swimming season wrapped up on Nov. 15 at Yale University. Darien High School scored 510 points to take home the Open division team title ahead of Greenwich and New Canaan .



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No easy answers to Darien railroad, downtown parking problems

Paul Kreuch, right, told the Board of Selectmen on Mondaty that relocating railroad parking permit holders at the Grove Street lot would be "a punishment" they don't deserve. Photo: Jarret Liotta Art Ruger made a plea to "grandfather" longtime parking permit holders in the Grove Street lot so they don't have to relocate.



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Whales returning to Georgia to give birth

... those skills to cut heavy fishing line, plastic rope really, from a 4-year-old male whale east of Wolf Island near Darien. More than 80 percent of North Atlantic right whales bear scars from rope entanglements, and almost 60 percent have been ...



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Genia LoRusso-Sullivan, 60, Of Darien

... to Rose C. Braccia and Gene LoRusso. She was a lifelong resident of the Stamford area, most recently residing in Darien. She worked as a clerk at Stop & Shop and the Darien Post Office before becoming a homemaker several years ago. LoRusso-Sullivan ...



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Best Gas Prices In And Around Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the New Canaan and Darien areas.



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$45K Grant To STAR Will Help Programs In Wilton

DARIEN, Conn. The Community Fund of Darien has provided Norwalk-based STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way with a $45,000 grant.



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Big Home Sales

209 Long Neck Point Rd will be the biggest sale of 2014 in Darien. It is listed for $12,500,000 and is currently under contract. Here is the description of this waterfront estate: With 200+ feet of direct waterfront, this stunning home has presided ...



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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch for Darien Job Seekers

D & D Homes - Darien, CTLooking for seasoned sales person for high-end fast paced tile and plumbing showroom. Must be a self starter.



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Darien Woman Has Winning Idea for the Future

... opportunities and support can we provide to improve the results?" Winner: Tiny Homes, submitted by Alison Riith of Darien, recommends promoting home ownership for young people by removing regulatory and zoning barriers to allow development of micro ...



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The Hidden Benefits of Home Staging

... taging. Written by Al N. Filippone. For more information about home staging or the local real estate market, call our Darien office at 203.655.5358 or visit our website at afahomes.com .



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Michael FitzMaurice, 61, Project Manager for Interior Construction

Michael A. FitzMaurice, 61, of Darien, died in Southbury, CT on December, 16, 2014 following a seven-month battle with cancer. Born in Stamford on Aug. 5, 1953 to the late Bill and Mimi Rich FitzMaurice, he was raised in a close-knit family in the Shippan area.



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Man scammed by phony website on car deal

A 24-year-old Ohio man in Darien last week told police he lost money trying to transact a car deal through a phoney website for a legitimate organization. The man told police he visited a website he believed to be run by the Army and Air Force Exchange Service , an organization that supports American military personnel.



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Livingston, Donaldson ignite Westhill

Coming in as the team to beat in the FCIAC, the Westhill boys basketball team might have been feeling a little bit of that pressure in the first quarter of the opening game of the season against Darien. The Vikings trailed the Blue Wave after one quarter but turned up the full-court press, got their two All-FCIAC guards rolling and took care of business, winning 64-43.



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Wreaths pay holiday salute at Darien veterans cemetery

... Photo: Jarret Liotta Army veteran Lenny Hunter of Bridgeport, who served in Vietnam and is junior vice commander of Darien's VFW Post 6933, pays his respects during Wreaths Across America on Saturday. Photo: Jarret Liotta First Selectman Jayme ...



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Greenwich Woman Has Winning Idea for the Future

... opportunities and support can we provide to improve the results?" Winner: Tiny Homes, submitted by Alison Riith of Darien, recommends promoting home ownership for young people by removing regulatory and zoning barriers to allow development of micro ...



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Michael A. FitzMaurice, 61, Of Darien

... brother, Tom (Cindy) of Emmaus, Pa.; sister, Taffy (Chris) Powderly, of Southbury; in-laws, Jean and Al Metayer of Darien; brother-in-law, Tom (Charlene) Metayer of Branford; sister-in-law, Mary Lynn (Marc) Raggenbass of Zollikon, Switzerland; ...



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Everything Is Rosey Event Benefits YWCA Darien/Norwalk

Members of the Young Women's Christian Association Darien/Norwalk Parent Awareness group kicked off a special benefit boutique in Darien hosted by retailer Everything is Rosey. The committee members included Diane Barston, Parent Awareness coordinator, Alicia Sillars, Darien Youth Commission, Jeanne Yurman, Christina Passaretti and Pam Ha-Stevenson, Parent Awareness coordinator.



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Darien Students Named To Lauralton Hall Honor Roll

Several Darien residents were named to the Honor Roll for the first quarter of the school year at The Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall. Students who attained high honors achieved an overall average of 92 or better in all academic courses.



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Demand high in Belle Haven

... who said he has worked with interested buyers from other parts of Greenwich, as well as families from New Canaan and Darien seeking to be closer to their children's private schools, and also families from Europe in recent months. "There's broad ...



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Darien stumbles in opener

Westhill's Jeremiah Livingston puts up a shot while under pressure from behind from Darien's Casey Brown during their basketball game at Westhill High School in Stamford, Conn., on Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Westhill won, 64-43.



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Demand high in Belle Haven

... that he has worked with interested buyers from other parts of Greenwich, as well as families from New Canaan and Darien seeking to be closer to their children's private schools, and also families from Europe in recent months. "There's broad demand ...



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Reports: Boy, 10 Said He also Sniffed Glue with His Aunt

A 33-year-old Darien woman who admitted that she didn't do anything when her 10-year-old Norwalk nephew drank alcohol in her room was also accused by the boy of allowing him to sniff glue, according to a report on WFSB-TV, Channel 3 , citing police and court reports. The television station reported that allowing glue sniffing was another allegation against the woman, along with buying alcohol and cigarettes for the boy.



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Demand high in Belle Haven

... that he has worked with interested buyers from other parts of Greenwich, as well as families from New Canaan and Darien seeking to be closer to their children's private schools, and also families from Europe in recent months. "There's broad demand ...



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Demand high in Belle Haven

... that he has worked with interested buyers from other parts of Greenwich, as well as families from New Canaan and Darien seeking to be closer to their children's private schools, and also families from Europe in recent months. "There's broad demand ...



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Demand high in Belle Haven

... that he has worked with interested buyers from other parts of Greenwich, as well as families from New Canaan and Darien seeking to be closer to their children's private schools, and also families from Europe in recent months. "There's broad demand ...



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Demand high in Belle Haven

... that he has worked with interested buyers from other parts of Greenwich, as well as families from New Canaan and Darien seeking to be closer to their children's private schools, and also families from Europe in recent months. "There's broad demand ...



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Governor Reappoints Evonne Klein of Darien as Housing Commissioner

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy today announced that he intends to re-appoint Evonne Klein as Commissioner of the Department of Housing when his second term in office begins on January 7, 2015. "As I have often made clear, the availability of affordable housing needs to be a priority because it is integral to driving economic development and growing jobs," Malloy said.



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Robert Connolly Charged Again with 'I Forgot My Wallet' Scam

... Then he doesn't return, and the name he's given is often somebody else's, according to multiple police reports. Darien police give this account (an accusation not proven in court) of the circumstances leading up to Connolly's latest arrest: On Oct. ...



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Darien Native Pens 'Wish,' First In Young Adult Series On Ballet

Darien native Grier Cooper recently released "Wish," the first book in a contemporary young adult series featuring a teenage ballet dancer who struggles for balance between the beauty of ballet and her turbulent home life with an alcoholic mother. "Readers will appreciate the insider's view of the ballet world," says Cooper, who drew on her professional dance background for authenticity.



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Darien Chamber Honors Business, Volunteer At Awards Luncheon

Atria Senior Living of Darien and Julia Ambrosi were the recipients of The Darien Chamber of Commerce awards presented recently at the Annual Meeting and Awards Luncheon at SCENA restaurant. ATRIA Senior Living was given the distinguished award of "2014 Business of the Year."



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Darien's JoyRide Hosts 'Holiday Cycle-Shop-Sip' Wednesday

JoyRide in Darien will be celebrating its holiday event "Holiday Cycle-Shop-Sip" with the community on Wednesday, Dec. 17. If you want to burn calories, enjoy coffee, buy hostess, teacher and family gifts and even buy a gift for yourself, book your JoyRide class now. From 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., JoyRide's event will include shopping with The Granola Bar, Artisanal gourmet gifts, Cinqu, handcrafted jewelry, beauty counter and safe and effective skin care products.



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Darien Schools Earn Straight A's From Education Advocacy Group

Darien Schools earned top marks of straight A's in a report by education advocacy group Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now. ConnCAN's report cards assign letter grades to every school in the state in an effort to help families get information about school performance in a given area.



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Darien girls ice hockey team continues torrid scoring, beat New Canaan 8-3

The Darien girls hockey team kept up its torrid scoring pace Monday night against rival New Canaan, using a five goal second period en route to an 8-3 victory. The Blue Wave have now totaled nine, six and eight goals in their three contests and have a 3-0 record to show for it.



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Stamford almanac: Thursday, Dec. 18

... call Robert Rosenthal at 203-322-0024 or visit www.stamfordmen.org. FREE WEEKLY DINNERS St. Luke's Parish in Darien offers free, community dinners from 5 to 7 p.m. every Thursday through the last week of June. Dinner is served in the parish hall at ...



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Ice Sculptures Part of a Fundraiser by Owners of Volvo of Westport

On Saturday, Dec. 13 in downtown New Canaan, Callari Cares, the fundraising arm of Callari Auto Group , 140 Ledge Road, Darien, Connecticut collected unwrapped toys for Breakthrough Options for Families. Breakthrough Options for Families is a Norwalk-based charitable organization that provides advocacy and mentoring services for single parent, low-income families in Fairfield County.



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Delafield Island Road Home Has Elevator, Home Gym, Sauna, Playroom

This house at 8 Delafield Island Rd. in Darien has five bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms and sits on 1.24 acres, according to its Web page on Zillow.com . The house has 5,967 square feet of living space and 13 rooms on three levels, including the finished basement.



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Westport's JoyRide Cycling Studio Offering Live Stream Classes At Peloton

... Amy Hochhauser and Debbie Katz, Lorenz founded and owns JoyRide Cycling Studio, which has studios in Westport, Darien and Ridgefield, as well as San Antonio, Texas, where she developed its exclusive JoyRide Method that combines the core elements of ...



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Art Exhibit on Subtleties of Nature at Darien Rowayton Bank

... Sissman, depicts the many facets of life through the subtleties of nature. December 1 through December 31, 2014. Darien Rowayton Bank, 1001 Post Rd. in Darien. Liron's oil paintings help transport viewers by enhancing well being, nourishing the ...



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Lawley Insurance footprint extending into Connecticut

Lawley Insurance is planning to cross state lines by adding its first-ever office in Connecticut with the pending acquisition of DFM Insurance Inc. Buffalo-headquartered Lawley announced the deal Tuesday and expects to finalize the acquisition Jan. 1. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The new location in Darien, Conn.



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Cops: 10-year-old smoked, drank alcohol at aunt's Darien home

A Darien woman has been charged with a felony after police investigated allegations that her 10-year-old nephew drank alcohol and smoked at her home. Tina Tuccinardi , 33, of Edgerton Street, was charged Dec. 8 with a felony count of risk of injury to a child and two probation violations.



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Helen K. Racaniello, 96, Of Darien

... John E. Racaniello of Norwalk; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Karen Racaniello of Darien. She was predeceased by her parents; husband, Victor J. Racaniello, Sr.; son, Victor J. Racaniello, Jr.; brother, Edward ...



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Helen Racaniello, 96, Active in the St. John's Church Women's Guild

Helen K. Racaniello, a resident of Darien, CT since 1952, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Norwalk Hospital, Norwalk. Born on July 31, 1918 in Greenwich, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Catherine Stepien.



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No easy answers to Darien railroad, downtown parking problems

There was no consensus on solutions, but everyone at a Monday hearing appeared to agree that railroad station and downtown parking in Darien is a problem that needs to be addressed. The Board of Selectmen's public hearing Monday night, held to discuss ideas on reducing the long waiting list for parking permits at the rail depots, as well as making more retail parking available downtown, attracted about 20 people.



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Darien Art Center Celebrates The Holidays At 'DAC The Halls'

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Art Center held its annual holiday celebration "DAC the Halls," as the guests enjoyed food, drink and entertainment in the DAC Weatherstone Studio on Friday, Dec. 5.



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Darien's Taylor Named State's Gatorade Volleyball Player Of The Year

Taylor, a junior, had 304 kills and 36 aces for Darien, leading the Blue Wave to the Class LL championship. Darien finished 25-2, with both losses coming to out of state schools at a tournament in New Jersey.



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Lawley Expands Into Connecticut with Merger of DFM Insurance, Inc.

"We can now offer our clients a wider range of products and services with the experienced team Lawley Insurance has built," said Dan Mahoney, owner of DFM Insurance Lawley , the 54th largest independent broker in the United States ranked by Business Insurance magazine, will expand its tri-state area presence with the first branch located in Connecticut, through a merger with DFM Insurance, Inc. based in Darien, CT. The merger, effective January 1st, 2015, will create Lawley's ninth branch across New York, New Jersey and now Connecticut and will formally be known as Lawley-DFM Insurance.



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No easy answers to Darien railroad, downtown parking problems

... on solutions, but everyone at a Monday hearing appeared to agree that railroad station and downtown parking in Darien is a problem that needs to be addressed. The Board of Selectmen 's public hearing Monday night, held to discuss ideas on reducing ...



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ECC has a long way to go to be a football conference

... SCC and FCIAC. Their schools are challenged consistently through conference games. St. Joe's had Class L finalists Darien and New Canaan (among other quality teams) on the regular season schedule. Ledyard did not. Neither did NFA. And that blame ...



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Casement Street Home with First-Floor Office and Other Darien Homes for Sale

This house at 15 Casement Street in Darien has four bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms and an upstairs playroom, according to the house's Web page on Zillow.com . With 3,136 square feet of interior space, the house sits on 0.29 acres.



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New Canaan 8th Grade Boys Team Wins 2, Loses 1 Recent Game

New Canaan boys' eighth grade red team won two out of three games this weekend with victories over Darien and Stamford JCC and a hard fought loss to Fairfield. The New Canaan eighth grade boys red team rolled over rival Darien YMCA White to victory.



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Help Wanted: 30 Job Openings in or near Darien for Job Seekers

D & D Homes - Darien, CTLooking for seasoned sales person for high-end fast paced tile and plumbing showroom. Must be a self starter.



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Uva Bov to Discuss Sexual Assault Policies, Procedures

... 2785 Lombardy Ave, Memphis, TN 38111. Mr. Macfarlane will be participating by phone from 71 Five Mile River Road, Darien CT 06820. Dr. Miller will be participating by phone from Tesoro, 132 Rio Casarano, Port St. Lucie FL 34984. Mr. Nau will be ...



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Probability Of A White Christmas Is Low In Darien

For Fairfield County residents dreaming of a white Christmas, history is not on your side, according to the National Weather Service. The agency defines a "white Christmas" as having at least 1 inch of snow on the ground on Dec. 25. Data from 1981 to 2010 says the tristate area stands a better than 50 percent chance of seeing green on Christmas.



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Westport Woman Officially Opens Fairfield's Pure Barre Fitness Studio

First Selectman Michael Tetreau was on hand Friday, Dec. 5, to officially mark the opening of the new fitness studio located at the Brick Walk on Post Road. Pure Barre is new to town, with other locations in Westport and Darien.



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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Events and Offerings

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is located at 49 Old Kings Highway North and offers a variety of programs for women in lower Fairfield County. It is dedicated to giving women the support and tools they need to transform their lives, be confident in their choices and raise healthy families.



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Jaguar, Land Rover Dealer Looking to Call Fairfield Home

Jaguar, Land Rover of Fairfield is looking to relocate dealerships from Darien and Milford to the former Connecticut Limousine property on Commerce Drive in Fairfield, according to the Connecticut Post. An application has been filed with the Fairfield Planning and Zoning Commission and while no decision has been made yet by the commission, a public hearing that began Tuesday will be continued on Jan. 13, according to the Post.



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Police: Woman Saw Her Nephew Drinking, Didn't Stop Him -- and He's 10

A Darien woman, 33 years old, told police she saw her 10-year-old nephew drinking alcohol and didn't stop him, police said. Tina Tuccinardi of Edgerton Street was charged Tuesday, Dec. 9 with risk of injury to a minor, a felony, when police served an arrest warrant on her just after an appearance in state Superior Court in Stamford on another case.



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Fairfield's Pure Barre Officially Opens After Ribbon Cutting

... studio located at the Brick Walk on Post Road. Pure Barre is new to town, with other locations in Westport and Darien. Laura Laboissonniere of Westport is the owner of all three studios, which all opened this year. The fitness studio focuses on ...



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David Kniffin of Darien Named Chief Administration Officer of Lightpath

Lightpath, a provider of Ethernet-based telecommunication and managed cloud services for New York metro area businesses, today announced that David Kniffin [of Darien] has joined the company as Senior Vice President and Chief Administration Officer. In this role, he leads all Lightpath finance and administrative functions.



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Officials promote 'safe school' project in Darien

Timothy Canty, right, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, details the school district's Safe School Climate Plan at the Board of Education's meeting Tuesday. Photo: Jarret Liotta The school district's "Safe School Climate Plan" was discussed at Tuesday's Board of Education meeting.



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New Canaan Grade 6 Boys Red Basketball Winning Streak Rolls on, 9-0

... LNV-Ansonia and won 57-33. Gavin Bramwit had 12 points including a 3-point buzzer beater. On Sunday NCBR trounced Darien at Saxe winning 70-34. Connor Flanagan, Jack Fannon, Henry Cannon, Maddox Underwood, Steven Panzano, Denis Mulchany, Jack Fannon ...



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Darien, Conn.: The article "Let's take the carriage-horse fight to court," was misleading. It claims that if the City Council enacts the proposed horse-carriage ban, the horses will face an "uncertain future."



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Nancy Francesconi, 94, Former Stamford Resident

... and Antonina (Raiata) LoCicero. She came to the United States in 1923 and lived in Stamford. She was a resident of Darien since 1947. She graduated from Stamford High School in 1938. She worked for the City of Stamford in the legal department and ...



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Wreaths pay holiday salute at Darien veterans cemetery

The service -- and sacrifices -- of the nation's military veterans got a holiday salute Saturday in Darien, one of similar tributes across the country. Wreaths Across America in Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery was the site of the local observance, where more than 950 wreaths were laid at the headstones of veterans buried there.



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Wreaths pay holiday salute at Darien veterans cemetery

... Photo: Jarret Liotta Army veteran Lenny Hunter of Bridgeport, who served in Vietnam and is junior vice commander of Darien's VFW Post 6933, pays his respects during Wreaths Across America on Saturday. Photo: Jarret Liotta First Selectman Jayme ...



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Upcoming Darien Senior Programs Held At Mather Center

... County Bank: Ask A Banker Hosted by Jack Dowling Friday, Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. Jack Dowling with First County Bank in Darien will be at the center for 15-minute "Ask a Banker" appointments. Do you have questions regarding protecting your identity, ...



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Fairfield County Veterans Honored With Wreaths Across America Ceremony

... Army, the Marine Corps, the Navy, the Air Force, the Coast Guard, the merchant marine and those who are POWs or MIAs. DARIEN, Conn. Darien joined other communities across the nation in honoring veterans Saturday with a Wreaths Across America ...



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Luxury dealer has sights set on Fairfield's auto row

... Jaguar/ Land Rover of Fairfield has applied for Town Plan and Zoning Commission approval to relocate dealerships from Darien and Milford to the former Connecticut Limousine property at 1 and 5 Commerce Drive. A public hearing began Tuesday, but ...



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Luxury dealer has sights set on Fairfield's auto row

Jaguar/Land Rover of Fairfield has applied for Town Plan and Zoning Commission approval to relocate dealerships from Darien and Milford to the former Connecticut Limousine property at 1 and 5 Commerce Drive. A public hearing began Tuesday, but because of the lateness of the hour, it was continued until Jan. 13. The larger section of the 2-plus acres is located over the town line in Bridgeport, and a zoning hearing there was held in November, according to lawyer David Quatrella.



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DUI Charge Against Darien Man After Hitting Tree Tops Week's News

A Norwalk man Robert Russell, 41, was charged with drunken driving after his truck hit a tree in Darien, police said. Ten families of children killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting nearly two years ago have filed "wrongful claim" notices with the state of Connecticut, The Hartford Courant reported.



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Liquor store density sparks debate

... on the books in 1986. When compared with other towns across southwestern Connecticut, Greenwich's saturation is mild. Darien is at its top limit, with eight stores and about 20,000 residents, as is Westport. Other local towns like Stamford and New ...



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Liquor store density sparks debate

... on the books in 1986. When compared with other towns across southwestern Connecticut, Greenwich's saturation is mild. Darien is at its top limit, with eight stores and about 20,000 residents, as is Westport. Other local towns like Stamford and New ...



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Menlo's Lacy finishes 10th in national cross-country finals

... ce as Grant Fisher of Grand Blanc High in Michigan defended his national title with a 15:03 clocking. Alex Ostberg of Darien High in Darien, Conn., was ninth in 15:22.



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New Canaan Nips Darien Football In State Title Game

Darien High's defense dominated the second half of its football game against New Canaan High on Thanksgiving. On Saturday, with the Class L Large championship at stake, the Rams finally found a way to solve the Blue Wave defense.



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Darien Runner Finishes 9th At National Cross Country Race

With a mile to go in Saturday's Foot Locker national cross country championships, Darien's Alex Ostberg seemed poised to win another race in his outstanding season. But a pack of runners and a lingering injury that affected Ostberg's training, cost the Darien senior in the final stages of the race in San Diego.



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... "She would rather shoot her and have her go to heaven as a heterosexual than have her go to hell as a homosexual," to Darien, where a man with a Browning shotgun sent disturbing text messages to his ex-wife, to Redding, where an avid hunter came ...



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New Canaan Rallies To Stun Darien, Win State Football Title

New Canaan High School rallied from a 20-7 deficit to stun top-seeded Darien High, 21-20, and win the Class L Large state football title game Saturday at West Haven High School. The game-winning score for the Rams came on a 24-yard touchdown pass from Michael Collins to Alex LaPolice with 6:59 remaining in the game.



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Fairfield County Runners Finish In Top 10 At National Cross Country Race

Two runners from Fairfield County -- Darien High's Alex Ostberg and Hannah Debalsi of Staples -- raced to Top 10 finishes in Saturday's Foot Locker national cross country championships in San Diego. With a mile to go in the boy's race, Ostberg seemed poised to win another race in his outstanding season.



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New Canaan's Alexander LaPolice receives a pass in the endzone to score the game tying touchdown, during Class L State Championship football action against Darien in West Haven, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 13, 2014. New Canaan went on to beat Darien 21-20.



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Class L Large: 2-minute drill

... but a referee's inadvertent whistle killed the ball where Cognetta caught it. The play before the interception, a Darien receiver was open down field but could not haul in the pass which would have put the Blue Wave on top. The Blue Wave were called ...



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New Canaan High School Football Team Wins State Title Over Darien

Congratulations to New Canaan Head Football Coach Lou Marinelli on his 10th state title, and of course his football team on a thrilling come from behind victory over Darien for the Class L State Championship Saturday afternoon. It was a dramatic victory for New Canaan which trailed Darien 20-7 at the half.



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Jaguar, Land Rover dealer proposed for Fairfield's auto row

Jaguar/Land Rover of Fairfield has applied for Town Plan and Zoning Commission approval to relocate dealerships from Darien and Milford to the former Connecticut Limousine property at 1 and 5 Commerce Drive. A public hearing began Tuesday, but because of the lateness of the hour, it was continued until Jan. 13. The larger section of the 2-plus acres is located over the town line in Bridgeport, and a zoning hearing there was held in November, according to lawyer David Quatrella.



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Staples winter preview: Boys hockey undergoes youth movement

... captains, these are the right guys you want to pick." The Wreckers reached the FCIAC playoffs last year, falling to Darien in the quarterfinals. Staples also qualified for the Division III tournament and advanced to the quarterfinals. Staples ...



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Jaguar, Land Rover dealer proposed for Fairfield's auto row

... Jaguar/ Land Rover of Fairfield has applied for Town Plan and Zoning Commission approval to relocate dealerships from Darien and Milford to the former Connecticut Limousine property at 1 and 5 Commerce Drive. A public hearing began Tuesday, but ...



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New Canaan beats Darien, 21-20, for state title

New Canaan's Alexander LaPolice receives a pass in the endzone to score the game tying touchdown, during Class L State Championship football action against Darien in West Haven, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 13, 2014. New Canaan went on to beat Darien 21-20.



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New Canaan beats Darien

New Canaan's Alexander LaPolice receives a pass in the endzone to score the game tying touchdown, during Class L State Championship football action against Darien in West Haven, Conn., on Saturday Dec. 13, 2014. New Canaan went on to beat Darien 21-20.



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Events planned for Darien seniors

Following is a schedule of coming events planned by the Darien Senior Program at the Mather Center , 2 Renshaw Road: - Dec. 16, 10 a.m.: Sing-a-long with the Noroton Presbyterian Preschool . The children, in addition to joining seniors in seasonal songs, will bring holiday gifts to share.



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Clive Morrison, 75, Owned Cedar Hammocks Islands

... held sometime after the holidays, a notice will appear as to date and place. Donations in his name can be made to the Darien Human Services Gift Fund, Darien Town Hall 2 Renshaw Rd., Darien, CT 06820.



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Stamford Police Officers Lend Helping Hands To Others For The Holidays

... coat drive on Friday. Officer Jerry Junes, the SPA's coat drive coordinator, said the coats will be given to the Darien-based organization Person-to-Person. "We have very good condition coats and so far we have received seven to eight brand new ...



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Crowds Turn Out For The YWCA Norwalk Events

The Darien/Norwalk YWCA events were a success with a large turnout. The events included a spa event, a parenting event and a special event for newcomers.



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Fairfield County Officials Join The Center Of Stamford For Fun Fundraiser

Six Fairfield County elected officials shared holiday cheer while supporting The Center for Sexual Assault Crisis Counseling at the organization's sixth annual Gingerbread Houses & Cocktails for a Cause. The event took place on Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Country Club of Darien.



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National Women's Business Organization Certifies Media Company

The most widely recognized and respected national certification organization, Women's Business Enterprise National Council , has recently certified BCM Media a private media-consulting firm in Darien, CT. The Women's Business Enterprise National Council is the nation's largest third-party certifier of businesses owned and operated by women in the United States.



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Thaqi leads Westhill past Staples

... said. "They worked hard, they rebounded hard; we just have to play smarter." Westhill is in action next Wednesday at Darien, while the Wreckers have a bye before hosting Fairfield Ludlowe on Friday. Abby Lustig 1 4-6 6 Tessa Mall 0 1-2 1 Madeline ...



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Cheese chop opens in Cos Cob after success in Fairfield

... wedge of Chabichou du Poitou, a French cheese made with whole fresh goat's milk. "Before this, we've had to go up to Darien where there's a cheese shop. And when we heard they were opening today, I told my wife, `Let's make sure we get there day ...



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Toy Drive Tuesday, Dec. 16, at I95-South Rest Stop in Darien

Connecticut Service Plaza, Inspirica Homeless To Home Charity, and Star 99.9 will host a Toy Drive on Tuesday, December 16th, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the I-95 Darien Southbound Service Plaza. Star 99.9 will broadcast live from the event.



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Police: Brother Gets Physical with Brother

Police said they charged a 39-year-old Darien with disorderly conduct on Saturday, Dec. 6, after he escalated an argument with his older brother into a physical confrontation. Darien police gave this account of the matter : At 8:30 a.m., the younger brother showed up in the driveway of his older brother on Salt Box Lane.



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Nancy Francesconi, 94, Received Recognition for FBI Service During World War II

Nancy Francesconi, a resident of Darien, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 in Darien surrounded by her family. Born Sept.



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Bookselling Roundup, Week Ending December 12, 2014

... in Ann Arbor, are expanding. Established stores are thriving in the run up to the holidays. Barrett Bookstore in Darien, Ct., just celebrated its 75th. Newer stores like Acorn Books in Dover, Del., and the Book End in the Phoenix Cafe in Tulsa are ...



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Geminids: Year's Best Meteor Shower Late Saturday -- Will Weather Cooperate in Darien?

... at around midnight, but you can still see many of the falling stars after that. Here's the National Weather Service's Darien-specific forecast as of 6:56 a.m. Friday (Friday looks bad; Saturday night looks best; get the latest update in the forecast ...



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Conn. firefighters to carry narcan

... who respond to every serious medical call in the city, may all be trained to carry Narcan by the end of January. Darien police, who respond to every medical call in town, are considering putting the drug in their cruisers, and New Canaan officers ...



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Marguerite Futie, 83, Of Greenwich

Futie is survived by her husband, Benjamin; daughter, Tracy Heyde of Darien; son, Lawrence of Greenwich; two grandsons; sister, Mary Lou Castronovo; brother, Vincent Insingna of Greenwich; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, Rev.



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Darien YMCA Gymnasts Soar at New England Invitational

The Darien YMCA gymnastics team soared to success at the New England Invitational USAG meet in Glastonbury. Leading the way were All Around champions Sofia DeStefano , Sofia Fea , Nicole Thompson , Kajsa Lundeen and Kelsey Fedorko .



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Darien Football Team Seeks First State Title In 18 Years

Darien High School's football team has knocked on the state championship door several times over the past few years, only to be turned away each time. On Saturday, the undefeated Blue Wave have an opportunity to bust down that door and seize the state's top prize for the first time in 18 years.



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Darien's Logan McGovern Named Team Boomer Athlete Of The Month

Logan McGovern , a Darien resident who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, has been named Team Boomer Athlete of the Month for the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Team Boomer is a program that encourages people with cystic fibrosis to incorporate exercise into their everyday lives; provides an avenue for individual athletes in a variety of sports to raise money for cystic fibrosis; and offers assistance to grassroots athletic events looking for a cause to support.



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Best Gas Prices In And Around New Canaan

Before the weekend begins, find out where the best gas prices are in the Darien and New Canaan areas, courtesy of gasbuddy.com and Daily Voice. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn.



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New Canaan's Fierecest Rival Stands In Way Of Another State Title

One team has put the only blemish on New Canaan High School's football record each of the past two seasons. And it just happens to be its fiercest rival, Darien.



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Senate Majority Leader Duff Praises Steps Taken After Sandy Hook

... deadly shootings at Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown two years ago, state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk/Darien) said as the two-year anniversary of the tragedy nears. In response to the shooting deaths of 26 people at Sandy Hook ...



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Darien Takes On New Canaan For State High School Football Title

Two teams from Fairfield County will face-off on the field on Saturday in the battle for the high school football championship in the Class L Large division. Neighbors and archrivals New Canaan High and Darien High will kickoff at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at West Haven High School.



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Shakespeare on the Sound Presents Let's Play Shakespeare Today

... artistic associate and education director of Shakespeare on the Sound, developed the presentation with Emily Bryan of Darien as a "fun-filled adventure" using 95 percent of Shakespeare's dialogue and vignettes from five of his plays. In fact, the ...



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Sedgewick Ave. Home Can be Rented for $6,500/Month and Other Darien Rentals

... and information for this article are from). The house is close to Tilley Pond Park and downtown, as well as the Darien Railroad Station is a short walk away. The house sits on a 9,583-square-foot lot. The landlord's asking price for rent is $6,500 a ...



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Ericson: Darien chasing New Canaan's excellence

Scenes from the Class L state championship football game between New Canaan and Darien on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Conn. For as much as the two football programs seem on par with each other, a closer look reveals a level of dominance on one side, unmatched in the state of Connecticut this century.



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Domestic Disturbance on Maywood Road Results in Charges for Husband and Wife

A husband and wife argued repeatedly in their Maywood Road home on Friday, Dec. 5, and at one point, the wife told police, she was fearful of violence, but the biggest sign of it appears to have been a scratch on the mans cheek, according to Darien police. The couple broke off an argument when the man left the house for a while.



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Ericson: Darien chasing New Canaan's excellence

Scenes from the Class L state championship football game between New Canaan and Darien on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at Boyle Stadium in Stamford, Conn.



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Consistency key for Darien and Graham

Darien's Timothy Graham looks to pass during the football game against St. Joseph's High School at Darien on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2014. Photo: Amy Mortensen Darien QB Tim Graham.



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Consistency key for Darien and Graham

If there is a theme to this Saturday's CIAC Class L championship between arch rivals Darien and New Canaan, it's "never again." New Canaan recently released a hype video by that moniker, referencing the Rams 28-21 OT loss in the FCIAC finals against Darien, and Blue Wave coach Rob Trifone has echoed those thoughts, but for a different reason.



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Ericson: Darien chasing New Canaan's excellence

For as much as the two football programs seem on par with each other, a closer look reveals a level of dominance on one side, unmatched in the state of Connecticut this century. New Canaan and Darien football are often said to be mirrors of each other, but Saturday it is the Blue Wave chasing what the Rams possess.



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FEMA readies new Rippowam flood plain criteria

The Federal Emergency Management Agency solicited public comment Thursday on planned adjustments to the floodplain map along the lower reaches of the Rippowam River, with possible implications for homeowners and businesses who carry the insurance -- or those who might want to lock in a lower rate as a future asset in any sale. FEMA announced in the daily Federal Register it would collect comments for the next 90 days on the updated map, which would apply as of February 2015, with separate floodplain maps covering parts of Trumbull and Darien to take effect next March.



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FEMA readies new Rippowam flood plain criteria

... the updated map, which would apply as of February 2015, with separate floodplain maps covering parts of Trumbull and Darien to take effect next March. Updated maps have been issued for 11 cities and towns nationally, with West Haven the only other ...



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Marguerite Futie, 83; Greenwich Resident Whose 'Greatest Pleasure Was Spending Time with Her Family'

She is survived by her husband Benjamin, her daughter Tracy Heyde of Darien and her son Lawrence of Greenwich, CT, and two grandsons, Zachary and Jake Heyde of Darien, her sister Mary Lou Castronovo and her brother Vincent Insingna of Greenwich. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.



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Staples winter preview: Girls hockey co-op ready to climb ladder

Stamford/Westhill/Staples' Cassandra Miolene brings the puck up the ice meeting Darien's Lauren Cicero during their hockey game at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. Darien won, 7-0.



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Staples winter preview: Girls hockey co-op ready to climb ladder

Stamford/Westhill/Staples' Cassandra Miolene brings the puck up the ice meeting Darien's Lauren Cicero during their hockey game at Terry Conners Rink in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, Jan. 13, 2014. Darien won, 7-0.



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Yelp's Top 10 Restaurants in Darien: Do You Agree?

When you're looking for a place to eat, sometimes it helps to see what other diners have to say. Here's a list of the top 10 restaurants in Darien in descending order, according to Yelp and its highest star rating.



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Greenwich High, Greenwich Academy Girls Commit To Virginia For Rowing

... class," Virginia coach Kevin Sauer said. "All of us are excited to welcome them to UVa." Women from Westport, Wilton, Darien and Weston are already members of Virginia, which finished fifth at each of the last two NCAA championships.



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Darien's Business Network International Welcomes New Leaders, Members

DARIEN, Conn. Business Network International's Darien Dynamos Chapter welcomed a new leadership team from among its 47 professional members, including new incoming president BJ Flagg.



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Darien Runner Contends Saturday For National Cross Country Title

Darien High School senior Alex Ostberg launched himself on to the national cross country stage with an 11th place finish at last year's Foot Locker championships. This year, he stands squarely in the middle of that stage.



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Darien Board Of Realtors Elects, Installs 2015 Officers At Holiday Party

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Board of Realtors elected its 2015 officers and directors at its recent holiday party at Woodway Country Club.



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... "She would rather shoot her and have her go to heaven as a heterosexual than have her go to hell as a homosexual," to Darien, where a man with a Browning shotgun sent disturbing text messages to his ex-wife, to Redding, where an avid hunter came ...



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Officials promote 'safe school' project in Darien

... Photo: Jarret Liotta The Safe School Climate Plan , designed to promote a productive atmosphere for learning in Darien schools, was presented to the Board of Education Tuesday night by Timothy Canty , assistant superintendent of curriculum and ...



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Stamford first responders to take "wonder drug" in hand

... who respond to every serious medical call in the city, may all be trained to carry Narcan by the end of January. Darien police, who respond to every medical call in town, are considering putting the drug in their cruisers, and New Canaan officers ...



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Darien woman charged with child endangerment

A Darien woman was accused of supplying a 10-year-old relative with liquor and cigarettes with money the boy earned from sweeping up his grandmother's home. Tina Tuccinardi , 33, of Edgerton Street, was charged Monday with a felony count of risk of injury to a child and two probation violations.



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At center, Darien running back Shelby Grant carries a group of Naugatuck defenders including Antoine Sistrunk , left, and Etty Ilunga , across the goal-line to score a touchdown during the Class L high school football semi-final betweeen Darien High School and Naugatuck High School at Darien, Conn., Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014. Looking on for Darien at right is Todd Herget .



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Where Billionaires Live: Ranking New York's Platinum-Plated Suburbs

... York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman and CBS News anchor Scott Pelley are among the luminaries who reside in Darien. Many movies set in suburbia (including both Stepford Wives ) were filmed here. Miles from Manhattan: 29.4 Purchase, home of a ...



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Staples beat Norwalk to open season

... Thomas had 12. Both teams are in action again on Friday as the Wreckers travel to Westhill and Norwalk visits Darien. Tamoriana Thomas 5 0-0 12 Jackie Harris 4 0-4 8 Asiah Knight 4 7-11 15 Mariah Ventrella 1 0-0 3. Totals: 14 7-15 38. Abby Lustig 4 ...



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Marketer of migraine-prevention device opens first U.S. office in Darien

Darien is the site of the first office in the United States for a business that is marketing a device designed to help prevent migraine headaches. "Cefaly," a device that has been granted U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval, according to a news release from the business, for the preventative treatment of migraine headaches has opened an office in Darien.



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Officials promote 'safe school' project in Darien

The Safe School Climate Plan, designed to promote a productive atmosphere for learning in Darien schools, was presented to the Board of Education Tuesday night by Timothy Canty, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction. "Certainly the research supports the notion that fostering a safe school climate is one of the most effective ways of creating physically, emotionally and intellectually safe, supportive and positive learning environments for students," he said of the state-mandated plan.



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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch for Darien Job Hunters

D & D Homes - Darien, CTLooking for seasoned sales person for high-end fast paced tile and plumbing showroom. Must be a self starter.



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Journey ends for Naugy

The Naugatuck Greyhounds put together a nine-win season for the second year in a row under head coach Craig Bruno and became the sixth football team in school history to reach the state playoffs. The journey came to an end Saturday in the Class L Large semifinals as the Greyhounds came up on the short end of a 42-12 final margin to Darien.



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Darien Parents: If You Saw Your Teen's Sexting Message, Would You Recognize It?

... see more of what's being said, and you can use the list of 50 terms at the bottom of this article to help translate. Darien parents, teachers and others have been discussing sexting for years now. Back in February 2010, the Darien High School ...



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Darien YMCA Gymnasts Kick Off Season With Wins

Gymnasts from the Darien YMCA House Team successfully launched their 2014-15 season with winning results at the Trumbull YMCA Harvest Invitational meet. Leading the team were Sarah Petti, who swept the Level 6 Senior age group titles, placing first on all four events and All-Around , and Kajsa Lundeen, who won the AA and vault titles in the Level 7 Senior age group, as well as placing second on floor and third on beam.



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Darien Library To Host A Baby Sleep Whisperer

Ingrid Y. Prueher, ceritified FSI Pediatric Sleep Consultant and the founder of babysleepwhisperer.com will be visiting the Darien Library. DARIEN, Conn.



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Darien Media Consulting Firm Certified By Women's Business Council

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council, a widely recognized and respected national certification organization, recently certified BCM Media, a private media-consulting firm in Darien. "Women Presidents' Educational Organization is proud to welcome BCM Media as one of 12,000 certified Women's Business Enterprises in the U.S.," said Marsha Firestone, founder and president of the Women Presidents' Educational Organization.



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Wreaths Across America Receives Warm Welcome At Darien Rest Stop

Representatives from Wreaths Across America, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Monuments and Ceremonies Commission, Project Service, as well as volunteers and elected officials, celebrate Wreaths Across America. DARIEN, Conn.



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Media Consulting Business Owned By New Canaan Woman Gets Earns Honors

The Women's Business Enterprise National Council, a widely recognized and respected national certification organization, recently certified BCM Media, a private media-consulting firm in Darien. "Women Presidents' Educational Organization is proud to welcome BCM Media as one of 12,000 certified Women's Business Enterprises in the U.S.," said Marsha Firestone, founder and president of the Women Presidents' Educational Organization.



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Wreaths Across America Receives Warm Welcome At Connecticut Rest Stop

Representatives from Wreaths Across America, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Monuments and Ceremonies Commission, Project Service, as well as volunteers and elected officials, celebrate Wreaths Across America. DARIEN, Conn.



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Employees At Ring's End Darien Dress As Superheroes For Make-A-Wish

DARIEN, Conn. Employees at the Ring's End in Darien location will dress as their favorite Superheroes on Friday, Dec. 12, and accept donations from customers in support of the young heroes participating in Make-A-Wish CT.



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Danbury Orthopedics opens new surgical center

... Danbury Hospital. Brand said the group will merge in January with Coastal Orthopedics, which has offices in Norwalk, Darien and New Canaan. The mergers, he said, follow a national trend that allows medical practices to focus their resources on more ...



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Danbury Orthopedics opens new surgical center

... Danbury Hospital . Brand said the group will merge in January with Coastal Orthopedics, which has offices in Norwalk, Darien and New Canaan. The mergers, he said, follow a national trend that allows medical practices to focus their resources on more ...



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New Canaan Grade 6 Boys Red Wins Tournament

... had 11 points, Jack Fannon walked away with 8 and Denis Mulcahy nailed both his free throws. The final game against Darien proved to be a nail-biter. Points by Bobby Muskin, Gavin, Jack, Maddox and David brought the team neck and neck but it was the ...



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Darien woman charged with child endangerment

A Darien woman with alcohol problems was arrested for supplying a 10-year-old relative with liquor and cigarettes with money the boy earned from sweeping up his grandmother's home. Tina Tuccinardi , 33, of Edgerton Street, was charged Monday with a felony count of risk of injury to a child and two probation violations.



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Voluntary Recall of Ian's Panko Bread Crumbs at Stop and Shop in Darien and Elsewhere

Stop & Shop announced Tuesday that it's removing Ian's All Natural Panko Breadcrumbs from the shelves because the product container states that the bread crumbs are "allergy friendly" but still contain wheat. Some people have an allergy to wheat .



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Ring's End Darien Employees Try Superhero Tactics To Raise Money For Make A Wish, CT

Ring's End announced today that employees at the Darien location will dress as their favorite Superheroes on Friday, December 12th and accept donations from customers in support of the young heroes participating in Make A Wish, CT. Make-A-Wish grants the wish of a child diagnosed with a life-threatening medical condition in the United States and its territories, on average, every 38 minutes.



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Senior Moments Continues At Darien Library With Origami Ornaments

DARIEN, Conn. The Senior Moments coffee and conversation program Wednesday, Dec. 10, will feature a free workshop on making origami ornaments for the holiday season.



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Darien Arts Center Hosts 'Scenes From The Nutcracker'

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Nutcracker comes to life as the Darien Arts Center's dance companies join to enchant audiences of all ages at their annual production, "Scenes from the Nutcracker."



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Atria Darien Hostsing Art Opening And Wine Reception

DARIEN, Conn. The Atria senior-living center in Darien will host an art opening and wine reception in honor of featured artist Linda McKie McClellan on Dec. 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. McClellan is a Connecticut resident who draws inspiration from the outdoors for her art.



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New Canaan Football Team Looks To Add To State Title Legacy

... to the Class L Large Division title game with a 27-14 win over Wethersfield last Saturday. The Rams (10-1) meet Darien (12-0) for the state crown at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at West Haven High School. Tickets are available on the CIAC website . New ...



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Mayor Harry Rilling Declares December 2 as STAR, Inc., Lighting the...

... the number of participating performers has grown. This year, 90 performers from Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien and New Canaan participated in the show. Sponsors of the event included: Cain Management, City of Norwalk, Country Convenience, ...



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Darien's Football Archrival Stands In Way Of Ending State Title Drought

Darien High School's football team last won a state championship in 1996. The Blue Wave can end that drought this year, but standing in their way is their fiercest rival.



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Stevenson: Darien Needs to Avoid Large Tax Increases

... are strong and property values are trending up resulting in projected grand list growth. However, a surprisingly high Darien unemployment rate of 5%, state budget pressures, unfunded state mandates like the proposed new storm water management ...



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Forecast: Pouring, Blowing, Maybe Flooding Tues.; Rain, Wed.; Snow(?) Thurs.

Rain, and plenty of it, along with high winds and some possible flooding are in the forecast for the next few days in Darien, according to the National Weather Service. Flooding and high winds may accompany heavy rain on Tuesday, with more rain continuing Wednesday, then possible snow on Thursday, which is likely to turn into rain, according to the National Weather Service.



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Video: Editor's Note: Wreaths Across America

... delivered to Arlington National Cemetery alone. The convoy headed to Arlington this year is scheduled to be at the Darien rest stop on Southbound side of i95 around 7:30 pm on Tuesday. If you happen to be there and see some of the drivers, say hi ...



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Forecast: Pouring, Blowing, Maybe Flooding Tues.; Rain, Wed.; Snow(?) Thurs.

Rain, and plenty of it, along with high winds and some possible flooding are in the forecast for the next few days in Darien, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal flooding and high winds may accompany heavy rain on Tuesday, with more rain continuing Wednesday, then possible snow on Thursday, which is likely to turn into rain, according to the National Weather Service.



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Forecast: Pouring, Blowing, Maybe Flooding Tues.; Rain, Wed.; Snow(?) Thurs.

Rain, and plenty of it, along with high winds and some possible flooding are in the forecast for the next few days in Darien, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal flooding and high winds may accompany heavy rain on Tuesday, with more rain continuing Wednesday, then possible snow on Thursday, which is likely to turn into rain, according to the National Weather Service.



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Forecast: Heavy Rain, Possible Flooding Tues., Wed. -- High Winds Expected

Rain, and plenty of it, along with high winds and some possible flooding are in the forecast for the next few days in Darien, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal flooding and high winds may accompany heavy rain on Tuesday, with more rain continuing Wednesday, then possible snow on Thursday, which is likely to turn into rain, according to the National Weather Service.



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Door Smashed But Nothing Taken In Darien Burglary, Police Say

A Darien home was broken into last week, although police said it appears nothing was taken in the break-in. The residents of a home on Coachlamp Lane told police that they left their home at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, and returned at 11:15 p.m. to find that the rear sliding door had been smashed.



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Norwalk Man Charged With DUI In Darien After Hitting Tree

A Norwalk man was charged with drunken driving after his truck hit a tree in Darien on Saturday night, police said. Robert Russell, 41, was charged with driving under the influence.



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Wilton Library Showcases 13 Artists in December

A baker's dozen of artists fill the walls of Wilton Library when "Together-A Collective Show from St. Philip Artists' Guild" opens on Friday, Dec. 12, with a reception from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The exhibition is comprised of thirteen artists and features myriad styles, compositions, media including photography, and subject matter. The artists hail from the local area: Bruce Horan and Sergey Stepanenko - Darien; Amy Bilden - Greenwich; Sherry Becker, Melissa Chieffalo, Donna Davie, Ralph DiMarco, Tony Mobilia, David and Dollko Morico and Dolores Tema - Norwalk; Dorothy Robertshaw - Westport and Beverly Ward - Wilton.



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