Darien Roundup: July 2014

Thursday, July 31, 2014

Darien lawyer named 'Star of the Year'visit|article-5660556|interleaved-5659541-breaking-news|1

Darien resident and CBA-YLS "Star of the Year" honoree Walter B. Welsh, left, meets with retreat keynote speaker the Honorable Raheem L. Mullins, Connecticut Appellate Court, and CBA-YLS Chairman Emily Graner Sexton.

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Darien lawyer named 'Star of the Year'

Darien Babe Ruth walks off in season finale

Darien catcher Cord Fox at bat during a 15U Babe Ruth baseball game against Newtown at Holahan Field in Darien on Monday, July 21. Photo: Amy Mortensen Through the first three innings of play Wednesday, the Darien 15U Babe Ruth baseball team had done little to secure itself a happy ending to the summer season, trailing 5-0.

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TV79 undergoing repairs, improvements

After almost eight continuous years of operation, Darien's TV79 is going off the air -- but only for a few days and for some badly needed repairs and enhancements.

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No jail time for Darien man

Dirk Heideklang, of Darien, was sentenced Tuesday, July 29, 2014, for numerous charges filed against him in 2013 by Darien and state police.

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Darien catcher Cord Fox at bat during a 15U Babe Ruth baseball game against Newtown at Holahan Field in Darien on Monday, July 21. Through the first three innings of play Wednesday, the Darien 15U Babe Ruth baseball team had done little to secure itself a happy ending to the summer season, trailing 5-0.

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No jail time for Darien manvisit|article-5659990|interleaved-5659541-breaking-news|1

Dirk Heideklang, of Darien, was sentenced Tuesday, July 29, 2014, for numerous charges filed against him in 2013 by Darien and state police.

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Grant Tarsi, a 2006 graduate of North Hunterdon High School, is engaged

... and computer engineering, from Cornell University. He is employed as a consultant for the Michael Allen Company in Darien, Conn.. and resides in New York City. Katherine is a 2007 graduate of Gouverneur Central School. She received a bachelor's ...

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... go fast, it feels like you're up in the sky!" Ravindranth and Nadjasmine Rei, 9, took part in the annual Boat Camp in Darien. Campers from Stamford's Camp ROSCCO and Camp Quisqueya of St. John's Episcopal Church spent the day on the water and ...

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STAR clients visit Maritime Aquarium

... enjoyed a day at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk with 42 young professionals from GE. Above, Annie Brautigam, of Darien, enjoys the IMAX movie with GE volunteer Suzie Levesque. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed Forty-two adults with ...

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A day on the water

Ashwka Ravindranth, left, and Nadjasmine Rei took part in the annual Boat Camp off the coast of Darien on July 25. Photo: Megan Spicer Paul Johnson helps Nadjasmine Rei onto his boat for Boat Camp at the Noroton Yacht Club on July 25. Photo: Megan Spicer Stamford campers from Camp ROSCCO and Camp Quisqueya at St. John's Episcopal Church wait to ... (more)

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Marjorie T. Hazzard, 86, Longtime Rowayton, Norwalk Resident

... by her parents. Calling hours are Sunday, Aug. 3, from 2 to 6 p.m. at Edward Lawrence Funeral Home , 2119 Post Road, Darien. A service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery, Darien.

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Tag Sales In And Around Fairfield

... 10 Brushy Hill Road in Danbury is hosting a moving sale between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Sunday. 260 West Ave. in Darien is hosting a tag sale between 9:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 50 Palamar Drive in Fairfield is hosting a moving sale ...

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Coldwell Banker Honors Greenwich Realtor For Sales Performance

... With 30 years of residential real estate experience, Hammock serves home buyers and sellers in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien and New Canaan. As a Coldwell Banker Previews International Property Specialist, Hammock has expertise in marketing and ...

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Darien Football Players Win 'Lineman Challenge'

Nine linemen from Darien High School's varsity football team won the sixth annual Lineman Challenge held Saturday in Berlin, Conn.

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Alex LaPolice commits to play Harvard football

New Canaan's Alex LaPolice controls the ball during the Class L state championship game against Darien on Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013 at Boyle Stadium in Stamford.

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Cushing | $525,000

... Broad Cove location. Large first floor master bedroom suite addition built in 2011. Originally from New York City and Darien, Connecticut, I moved to a waterfront Cape in Cushing, Maine in 1992. My new Maine property was an 1800's saltwater farm and ...

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Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Frank Bensel wins Connecticut Open golf title for 3rd time

Runner-up Mike Ballo, Jr., of Woodway Country Club in Darien, putts on the 15th green at the 80th Connecticut Open Championship golf tournament in Wilton, Conn.

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... commonly known as the youth World Cup, rolled every piece of summer into an extraordinary 10 days overseas. Led by Darien High School boys soccer coach Jon Bradley and coach Chris Flaherty, New Canaan natives Noah Radecki, Nick Lambrinos and Bridget ...

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Darien administrator leaving for Greenwichvisit|article-5657372|interleaved-5656935-breaking-news|1

Carleen Wood, the Darien assistant director of special education for secondary schools, accepted a position as the special education administrator in Greenwich, effective July 31. Wood was the last of the administrative staff members in Darien's special education department that came under fire after several investigations found that illegalities ... (more)

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License plate stolen

A license plate from a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 motorbike was reported July 25 to have been stolen earlier in the month, Darien police said.

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Darien administrator leaving for Greenwich

Carleen Wood , the Darien assistant director of special education for secondary schools, accepted a position as the special education administrator in Greenwich, effective July 31. Wood was the last of the administrative staff members in Darien's special education department that came under fire after several investigations found that illegalities ... (more)

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Darien's Arthur Xanthos pitches during a Darien 15U Babe Ruth baseball game against Newtown at Holahan Field in Darien on Monday, July 21. The season may be winding down and the district portion of its schedule completed.

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A license plate from a 2003 Aprilia Atlantic 500 motorbike was reported July 25 to have been stolen earlier in the month, Darien police said.

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Errors doom New Canaan Fury players in 7-2 loss

Darien's Arthur Xanthos pitches during a Darien 15U Babe Ruth baseball game against Newtown at Holahan Field in Darien on Monday, July 21. Photo: Amy Mortensen The season may be winding down and the district portion of its schedule completed.

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Pastore leads Darien's Gaffney in final round of CT Open

... on Tuesday, July 29, 2014. Photo: Jason Rearick Professional golfer Mike Ballo, Jr., from the Woodway Country Club in Darien, reacts to a missed birdie putt on the first hole during the 80th Connecticut Open Championship golf tournament at Rolling ...

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Darien Babe Ruth rides late rally to 7-2 win

STAR receives $45,000 grant

STAR Inc., Lighting the Way received a $45,000 grant award from the Community Fund of Darien.

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Pandolfo will retire

Judith Pandolfo, former assistant superintendent of elementary education, center, will retire from Darien Public Schools, effective June 30, 2015.

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Pandolfo will retirevisit|article-5656935|interleaved-5656935-breaking-news|2

Judith Pandolfo, former assistant superintendent of elementary education, center, will retire from Darien Public Schools, effective June 30, 2015.

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Book Buddies earns Girl Scout top awardvisit|article-5656500|interleaved-5656691-breaking-news|3

Darien resident Helene Collins has coupled her lifelong love of reading with her quest to achieve Girl Scouts' highest honor, the Gold Award, by forming a weekly book group for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Book Buddies earns Girl Scout top award

STAR clients and Darien residents Annie Brautigam and Adriano Gatto with Book Buddies leader Helene Collins.

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Tuesday, July 29, 2014

David Pastore takes the lead heading into final round of Connecticut Open

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... starting pitcher for the Yomiuri Giants, a team often described as being "The New York Yankees of Japan." The lanky Darien resident, who majors in math and business at Wake Forest University, said he made sure to practice as well as write down the ...

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PD: Driver found with marijuana, paraphernalia

... The driver claimed ownership of that bag, and one of his passengers, Alec J. Dirkin , 20, of 68 Peach Hill Road, Darien, said he owned the other items, according to police. Dirkin was issued an infraction for possession of less than half an ounce of ...

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PD: Driver found with marijuana,...

... said. The driver claimed ownership of that bag, and one of his passengers, Alec J. Dirkin, 20, of 68 Peach Hill Road, Darien, said he owned the other items, according to police. Dirkin was issued an infraction for possession of less than half an ...

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STAR clients visit Maritime Aquarium

Darien's Gaffney shoots -1 in first round of CT Open

Professional golfer Mike Ballo, Jr., from the Woodway Country Club in Darien, hits his second shot from the first fairway during the 80th Connecticut Open Championship golf tournament at Rolling Hills Country Club in Wilton, Conn.

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NTSB: Pilot at fault in deadly 2012 helicopter crash

Tighe Sullivan, the husband of former Darien Selectman Callie Sullivan, was killed in a helicopter crash outside of Mount Pocono in 2012.

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Solicitor found without permit

David Woods , 26, of 270 Foxon Blvd., New Haven, was arrested July 24 on a charge of soliciting without a permit, Darien police said.

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Posh nails a third Fairfield County location

Diana Su, owner of Posh Nail & Spa, opened her third Fairfield County location, at 1077 Boston Post Road in Darien.

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Police investigate snow plow theft

A $4,300 Red Western Pro snow plow was reported July 26 to have been stolen from an Arrowhead Way residence earlier in the month, according to Darien police.

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Duff, Leone, Wood attend signing of SCA bill

State Sens. Bob Duff right, and Carlo Leone, second from right, joined Gov. Dannel P. Malloy, center, and state Rep. Terrie Wood, R-Darien, left, for a signing ceremony to commemorate the passage of new legislation that will promote greater awareness of sudden cardiac arrest.

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Three cars broken into at two New Canaan clubs

... a limp, according to the report. On the same night about a mile away, at the New Canaan Country Club , a 61-year-old Darien woman had her car broken into sometime between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., police said. The front passenger's window was smashed and ...

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Three cars broken into at two New Canaan...

... a limp, according to the report. On the same night about a mile away, at the New Canaan Country Club, a 61-year-old Darien woman had her car broken into sometime between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m., police said. The front passenger's window was smashed and ...

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David Woods, 26, of 270 Foxon Blvd., New Haven, was arrested July 24 on a charge of soliciting without a permit, Darien police said.

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... place without eye-popping prices. People often come up to us and tell us this is exactly the kind of place Darien needed." "After working in several nail salons in Westport for a number of years, I noticed there were a few things that were lacking," ...

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Surveys Of Darien Students Show Mixed View Of Schools

DARIEN, Conn. The results of a Darien school climate survey offer mixed results into how students feel about the quality of teachers, bullying and other school-life aspects reports The Darien Times .

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Darien Man Accused Of Cursing At Neighbors, Police

A Darien man was arrested Sunday after neighbors complained about him yelling obscenities and revving his car engine, police said.

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Darien Woman's Car Stolen After Keys Taken From Daughter's Car

A Darien woman's car was stolen Saturday night after the keys were taken from her daughter's car, police said.

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Monday, July 28, 2014

House Calls / Dr. Michael Schwartz

... u can safely use your device. Dr. Michael Schwartz is board certified in internal medicine with a private practice in Darien. For comments or questions, visit his website at http://ift.tt/1iIhBlD.

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The Big Assist charity hockey game in Stamford raises money for Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation

... people with spinal injuries. The Big Assist hockey game benefited the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation, named after a Darien youth hockey coach. The foundation was started 17 years ago after an accident at the beach left Harrington-Howes paralyzed. ...

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Man charged after yelling obscenities

Mark Whitehead, 57, of 47 Tulip Tree Lane, Darien was arrested July 27 on a charge of breach of peace.

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Grant to aid in feeding Norwalk familiesvisit|article-5651874|interleaved-5651717-breaking-news|1

In Norwalk, nearly 50 percent of public school students are eligible to receive free or reduced-priced meals at school, according to a news release from Person-to-Person, based in Darien.

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State Offers Loans For Coastal Homeowners In Darien

The state is offering new low-interest loans to shoreline homeowners and businesses in Greenwich, Stamford, Darien, Norwalk, Westport and Fairfield to elevate their buildings to protect from future severe weather and flooding.

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Darien rowers win gold at U.S. Club Nationalsvisit|article-5651675|mobile_home_category_body-10226|2

Several Darien natives claimed first place at the U.S. Rowing Club Nationals competition in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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The helicopter pilot in the October 2012 crash that killed Darien resident Tighe Sullivan was at fault, according to a report from the National Transportation Safety Board.

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NTSB: Pilot at fault in deadly 2012 helicopter crash

Tighe Sullivan, the husband of former Darien Selectman Callie Sullivan, was killed in a helicopter crash outside of Mount Pocono in 2012.

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Darien rowers win gold at U.S. Club Nationals

Several Darien natives claimed first place at the U.S. Rowing Club Nationals competition in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

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... while they were in the Dominican July 2-9. For the last four years, volunteers from Encounter Church, which meets in Darien's Calvary Baptist Church on the Post Road, have spent a week each year in the Dominican Republic working with the Fundacion ...

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Darien church offers help to Dominicans

Darien Library Hosts Money Talk For College Students, High School Grads

DARIEN, Conn. Susan Bruno, a Darien resident and the founder and chief executive officer of CollegeCFO.org, will be talking about money basics at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 29 at the Darien Library.

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Darien Police Launch Program To Track Those Who Wander

Darien residents who worry that a family member could wander off can now rest easy thanks to a new program launched by the Darien Police Department.

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Happy Birthday To Darien's Scott Pelley

Scott Cameron Pelley who has owned a home in Darien turns 57 on Monday. The television journalist was born July 28, 1957, in San Antonio, Texas.

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Campers Try Out Their Sea Legs On The Sound In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Sail and Power Squadron took more than 100 local campers out on Long Island Sound on Friday for a day of boating in perfect summer conditions.

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Community Gardens 'an oasis' in Darienvisit|article-5650664|mobile_simple_list_body-11991|1

... where each of the 60 plots is unique. For more than 40 years, the community gardens on Brookside Road have offered Darien residents the chance to grow and tend to their own plot of growing space. "You get to meet people from all over town that ...

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Sunday, July 27, 2014

Community Gardens 'an oasis' in Darien

Video: Pirates Land on Sheffield Island

... drop off their gear on this island and the other Norwalk islands. Then people would come from Norwalk, Stamford and Darien and pick it up." Sponsored by the Norwalk Seaport Association, the trip give visitors a glimpse into the life of a pirate and ...

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Joining Hands to Support Cancer Survivors

Westport residents Patty Kondub and Mary Heery join hands with health and wellness professionals from the Y's of Westport/Weston, New Canaan, Darien and Wilton, to mark $1,000 donations from SpinOdyssey to each of the Y's to support their cancer exercise survivor programs.

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Letter: Physical therapist thanks patients before moving on

After 33 years of providing physical therapy services to Darien and the surrounding communities, I would like to announce that I am retiring from practice at the end of the month.

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STAR receives $45,000 grant

STAR Inc., Lighting the Way received a $45,000 grant award from the Community Fund of Darien.

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Becoming more than 'summer siblings'

Jaheim McLorraine, center, celebrates after scoring a point during an impromptu beach volleyball game at a Fresh Air Fund barbeque at Weed Beach in Darien.

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STAR Inc., Lighting the Way received a $45,000 grant award from the Community Fund of Darien.

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... and Jaheim, 10, are two of the 22 children who call New York City their home, except for the two weeks they spend in Darien as part of the Fresh Air Fund. On July 17, Darien Fresh Air Fund families gathered around picnic tables, on playground ...

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Busted Underage Drinking Parties Tops Darien News Last Week

Darien officers broke up two parties with underage drinkers and arrested two men on charges of providing alcohol to minors.

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Copter pilot blamed for Coolbaugh Township crash that killed 2

... and falling darkness. Pilot William Ellsworth, 52, of Califon, New Jersey, and passenger Tighe Sullivan, 51, of Darien, Connecticut, were killed in the crash near Interstate 380. The NTSB adopted a report on the accident earlier this month, nearly ...

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Saturday, July 26, 2014

Brandon Alexander of Birdwalk at the New Canaan annual sidewalk sales.

... 's Realty Guild, the threesome -- Alexander, 17, of Lewisboro, N.Y.; Bemis, 15, of New Canaan, and LaVecchia, 15, of Darien -- drew a crowd of passersby, some of whom sat at a table to continue watching, while others paused briefly to listen. During ...

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... his staff as he does so. Recently, one of the bank's investment advisers' car broke down on the way to a meeting in Darien with a potential client who was considering investing $2 million with the bank. When calls for roadside repair failed, ...

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visit|article-5648828|interleaved-29832-tab1|1Teen band draws inspiration from music of the '60s

... Realty Guild, the threesome -- Alexander, 17, of Lewisboro, N.Y.; Bemis, 15, of New Canaan, and LaVecchia, 15, of Darien -- drew a crowd of passersby, some of whom sat at a table to continue watching, while others paused briefly to listen. During ...

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Executive Director Carrie Bernier and Community Fund board members and volunteers welcomed nonprofit leaders at the annual grant awards breakfast July 15. For more than 90 years, the fund's mission has been to improve the lives of those less fortunate in Darien, Norwalk and Stamford by investing in agencies that address at-risk youth, hunger, ... (more)

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... 1978, were evaluated by Milone & MacBroom. The 2006 storms -- on April 22 and Aug. 26 -- dumped 5.6 inches of rain on Darien. Two watershed studies -- near the Stony Brook and Goodwives rivers -- were conducted, and when Milone & MacBroom presented ...

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Darien church offers help to Dominicans

Community Fund of Darien awards $636,500 in grants

Engineers to re-evaluate portion of flood maps

Kelly Associates Celebrates Success At Darien's Wee Burn Beach Club

The real estate agents of Kelly Associates promoted team work and celebrated their hard work and success at Darien's Wee Burn Beach Club.

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Friday, July 25, 2014

Police: Masked robber breaks into home on Anthony Lane in Darien

Police say a woman came home to find a masked man in her living room, and when he started to approach her, she ran to a neighbor's house for help. They say the woman hurt her arm while running to safety.

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Darien Real Estate News and Features from the Past Week

The home in the photo published with this article is at 15 Weeds Landing, Darien, CT - where there's an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 27.

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Stamford Police Help Search For Suspect In Darien Home Invasion

A Darien woman returned home to find a masked intruder in her Anthony Lane home Thursday morning, according to police.

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New Canaan Riders for Survivors Riding in CT Challenge

... has been involved in the CT Challenge Bike ride since it started in 2005 when he organized a team with Kim Kiner of Darien. In 2013, he formed The New Canaan Riders for Survivors team to support local survivors and create awareness of the programs ...

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Masked Burglar Causes Woman to Flee Darien Home

A woman returning to her home on Anthony Lane in Darien just before noon Thursday found a masked burglar inside, then fled to a neighbor's house, falling and injuring her arm, police said.

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Palmwich opens for breakfast

Palmwich Real Food Drive-Thru, 205 Boston Post Road in Darien, is now open for breakfast.

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On the market: Atypical Colonial

The stone-faced English cottage-like entryway leads to 11 Blueberry Lane in Darien, built in 2008 and includes more than 5,000 square feet of living space.

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Darien PD searching for home invasion suspect

At approximately 11:30 a.m., Darien officers responded to the residence on the report of a burglary in progress.

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On the market: Atypical Colonialvisit|article-5646481|interleaved-5646481-breaking-news|1

From its stone-faced English cottage-like entryway, elegant peaks and pretty arched windows, 11 Blueberry Lane in Darien doesn't look like the typical Colonial.

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Darien Seniors Can Apply for Renters Rebate Program

... Rebate Program is now in progress and will run through Oct. 1, 2014. This program is for seniors and totally disabled Darien residents. Eligibility requirements: One-year residency in Connecticut, age 65 as of December 31, 2013 or receives Social ...

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Thursday, July 24, 2014

BigGER Rig Gig returns in Septembervisit|article-5644836|interleaved-5643787-breaking-news|1

... Ruckman, Allie Mannle, Susan Willing and Anne Michaelis. The BigGER Rig Gig returns to the Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Darien Sept. 27 for Opus for Person-to-Person's fall fundraiser. From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., guests will enjoy an evening filled with food, ...

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BigGER Rig Gig returns in September

... and Anne Michaelis. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed The BigGER Rig Gig returns to the Ox Ridge Hunt Club in Darien Sept. 27 for Opus for Person-to-Person's fall fundraiser. From 6:30 to 10:30 p.m., guests will enjoy an evening filled with ...

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Darien students' achievements cited

... . Andrew Losito was named to the dean's list at Lafayette College for the spring semester. He is a graduate of Darien High School . The following students were named to the dean's list at Colby College for the spring semester: Claire W. Dickson , a ...

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Big Assist VI another rousing success

The Big Assist VI, a charity hockey game put together by Darien native Ryan Shannon of the Zurich Lions , his dad Pat Shannon and countless other volunteers, took place Wednesday night at Terry Conners ice rink in Stamford.

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A home for sale at 2 Balsam Circle in Shelton, Conn.

... by the Ridgefield office of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of New England. A home for sale at 151 Woodway Road in Darien, Conn. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee SothebyaAos International Realty reported that second quarter home sales were down ...

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The Big Assist VI, a charity hockey game put together by Darien native Ryan Shannon of the Zurich Lions, his dad Pat Shannon and countless other volunteers, took place Wednesday night at Terry Conners ice rink in Stamford.

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Community spirit grows at gardensvisit|article-5643787|interleaved-5643787-breaking-news|2

Jim Brewer tends to his garden at the Cherry Lawn Community Gardens.

visit|article-5642508|interleaved-5641787-tab3|1Charity hockey game a success

... see the Geico Gecko, who skates pretty well, and to collect autographs from the very patient players. Newly-married Darien High School boys ice hockey coach Chris Gerwig had a fine time directing Team Blue -- which had almost as much talent as his ...

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Tag Sales In And Around Darien

722 Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien is hosting a moving sale between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. 4 Hemlock Trail in Fairfield is hosting an estate sale between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 109 Brooklawn Terrace in ...

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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Homes sales down in second quarter, but indicators show promise

... of Berkshire Hathaway Home Services of New England. Photo: Contributed Photo A home for sale at 151 Woodway Road in Darien, Conn. William Pitt and Julia B. Fee SothebyaAos International Realty reported that second quarter home sales were down ...

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SEC bars Darien man from industry

A Darien man who worked as an investment adviser without the proper registration has been barred from the securities industry for 10 years, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission order issued Wednesday.

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Fairfield County home sales fall in second quarter, but reasons for optimism

North Branford Excels in Little League Softball

Behind the play of Bella Hills, Mesa Caco, Hanna Senerchia, Mia DeLoughery and Erica Piercey, North Branford defeated Monroe 9-6 Sunday in Darien to advance to the 9-10 state Little League Softball Tournament semifinals.

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... Wednesday, July 9, 2014. The bank just opened another branch in New Milford, this one at Sullivan Road and Route 7. A Darien man who worked as an investment adviser without the proper registration has been barred from the securities industry for 10 ...

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... is at its highest point since January of 2008, and unemployment levels are at their lowest since 2007." The Darien housing market is benefiting from the improvement, said Bruce Baker, a real estate agent with William Pitt Sotheby's who focuses on ...

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Annual road race scheduled for Sept. 14visit|article-5641787|interleaved-5640549-breaking-news|1

The 35th annual Darien Road Race, which benefits the Community Fund of Darien, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.

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On Tuesday afternoon -- just a day after the opening of the new Darien Senior Activities Center -- the cafeteria was filled with seniors eating their lunch before heading to a program about women's work in World War II.

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Boaters reminded of rules at cove and islands

The Darien Police Department 's Marine Division is asking the boating community to abide by the rules at Ziegler's Cove and Fish Island.

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Annual road race scheduled for Sept. 14

The 35th annual Darien Road Race, which benefits the Community Fund of Darien, is scheduled for Sunday, Sept.

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'Magnificent' Mather Center opens

The outside of the recently completed Mather Community Center at the Darien Town Hall.

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The Darien Police Department's Marine Division is asking the boating community to abide by the rules at Ziegler's Cove and Fish Island.

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Blue Hawks' comeback falls short against Newtown

Darien's catcher Cord Fox attempts an out as Newtown's Michael Liberante slides home during the 15U Babe Ruth baseball game at Holahan Field in Darien on Monday, July 21, 2014.

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Marjorie Eleanor McGoldrick, 90, Of Darien

... she lived with her family in Saudi Arabia, Switzerland, and England, as well as in Manhattan, until moving to Darien in 1969. She was a member of the Darien Community Association and the Tokeneke Club. McGoldrick is survived by her children, Ellen ...

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Palmwich opens for breakfastvisit|article-5640634|interleaved-5640549-breaking-news|1

Palmwich Real Food Drive-Thru, 205 Boston Post Road in Darien, is now open for breakfast.

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Finding those who wander away from home

The Darien Police Department has joined an effort to keep people from wandering away from home, particularly the elderly.

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Beyonce/Jay Z Divorce?

Beyonce and Jay Z are facing split rumors, but Queen B may be squashing that with a recent Instagram photo of Mr. and Mrs. swinging daughter Blue Ivy.

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Darien Seniors Praise Long-Awaited Opening Of Mather Center

... The Mather Center's computer lab, where Paris said classes will be held to help seniors acclimate to new technology. DARIEN, Conn. -- The Mather Community Center has finally opened its doors and is drawing fanfare from Darien seniors, including ...

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Realtors Remain Upbeat After Dip In Home Sales In New Canaan

The total number of home sales may have dipped in the second quarter in New Canaan and Darien, but Realtors believe the real estate marketplace is healthy and stable.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Parking the food truck

"Captain" Mike Harden, left, and Trond Fletcher, co-owners of LobsterCraft, a new restaurant/take out featuring a variety of lobster rolls, opening at 284 Tokeneke Road in Darien, on Tuesday, July 22, 2014.

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Man charged with providing alcohol to minorsvisit|article-5639254|mobile_simple_list_body-7899|2

Christopher Allam, 21, of 39 Phillips Lane, Darien, was arrested July 15 on a charge of providing alcohol to minors after police broke up an underage drinking party, according to the incident report.

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Man charged with providing alcohol to minors

Christopher Allam , 21, of 39 Phillips Lane, Darien, was arrested July 15 on a charge of providing alcohol to minors after police broke up an underage drinking party, according to the incident report.

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Steamy Weather Leads To Air Quality Alert In Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With steamy, humid weather in the forecast for Fairfield County on Tuesday, the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has issued an "Air Quality Action Day."

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visit|article-5638700|interleaved-5638751-tab3|1Police launch 'Project Lifesaver'

Announcing the launching of Project Lifesaver are, top row from left, Darien Detective Sgt.

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Timothy Brickman, 20, of 50 Wee Burn Lane, Darien, was arrested July 19 on a charge of providing alcohol to minors, according to police.

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Wanderers returned through 'Project Lifesaver'

Announcing the launching of Project Lifesaver are, top row from left, Darien Detective Sgt.

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Blue Hawks' comeback falls short against Newtown

Bank foundation donates to Community Fund of Darien

Carrie Bernier, executive director of The Community Fund of Darien, accepts a donation from Mark Rosenbloom, of First County Bank Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed

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... dozens of games played and the general carefree nature of summer working to dull one's competitive edge. So when the Darien 15U Babe Ruth baseball team trailed 6-0 to Newtown after only an inning and a half Monday at Holahan Field, the expectations ...

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... fourth overall in 23:08, just three seconds off the women's course record of 23:05 set by Cindy Mironovich, of Darien, in 1984. Wilton's Spencer Brown (22:34) finished second, while Luke McCambley (22:58), of Westport, placed third. Second and third ...

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Ridgefield's Osborn wins third Road Runners race

Eng named development director of Voices of September 11th

... forget." Eng earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of Connecticut and resides in Darien with her husband, Jeffrey, and their son John. Founded in 2001, Voices of September 11th provides a wide range of support ...

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Bank foundation donates to Community Fund of Darien

Carrie Bernier, executive director of The Community Fund of Darien, accepts a donation from Mark Rosenbloom, of First County Bank Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed The donation will help the Community Fund of Darien support and invest in local nonprofits and community initiatives in Stamford, Norwalk and Darien.

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Vito V. Lacerenza, 93, Of Stamford, Retired Aon PLC Of London Executive

... America, now part of Aon PLC of London as district manager, retiring in 1982. He was a member of the Piedmont Club of Darien. Lacerenza is survived by his sons, James, Lucien and Joseph; and two grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Rose ...

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Darien Library Hosts Seed-Saving Workshop

DARIEN, Conn. Master Gardener and owner of Growing with Nature Eric Frisk is holding a seed-saving workshop Tuesday, July 22 at 7 p.m. at the Darien Library.

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New Canaan Kids Join Junior Cast Of 'Hairspray' At Summer Theatre

... Meitrott Libonati of New Canaan, director/choreographer Corrine Broadbent of Norwalk, stage manager Kristina Lew of Darien, costume designer Becky Thorogood of Wilton, and sound designer Daniel Bria of Stamford. The student cast also attended the ...

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Ridgefield's Osborn wins Road Runners race in Westport

... inished fourth overall in 23:08, just three seconds off the women's course record of 23:05 set by Cindy Mironovich of Darien in 1984.

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Monday, July 21, 2014

Darien Police Break Up Underage Drinking Parties

Darien officers broke up two parties with underage drinkers last week and arrested two men on charges of providing alcohol to minors, police said.

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Darien Police Break Up Underage Parties

Darien police broke up two parties with underage drinkers last week and arrested two men for providing alcohol to minors.

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Stress Less / Maud Purcellvisit|article-5636334|interleaved-5635505-breaking-news|1

... him to fly fish. Maud Purcell is a psychotherapist, corporate consultant and director of the Life Solution Center of Darien. Email: mpurcell@thelifesolutioncenter.net.

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Letter: Push-n-Pull Parade another successvisit|article-5635988|interleaved-5635505-breaking-news|2

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk would like to extend sincere gratitude to everyone who made the 10th anniversary of the Push-n-Pull Parade a success.

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Letter: Push-n-Pull Parade another success

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk would like to extend sincere gratitude to everyone who made the 10th anniversary of the Push-n-Pull Parade a success.

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Door-To-Door Salesman Charged With Breaking Into Darien Homes

A Chicago man working as a door-to-door salesman was charged with burglarizing homes on Hollow Tree Ridge Road in Darien on Friday, police said.

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Darien Police: Magazine Solicitor Tried to Steal from Two Homes

A magazine solicitor with a criminal record was confronted by one Darien resident in her home, and police found him with items stolen from a second home in town when they arrested him, Darien police said.

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Darien-New Canaan Senior Legion right fielder Brian Moran readies to swing during a regular season game at Trumbull on Thursday, July 17. Beset by a shrinking roster, the Darien-New Canaan Senior Legion team brought its 2014 season to a close Saturday with a 7-0 loss at Greenwich.

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Senior Legion topped at Trumbull, Greenwich

Darien-New Canaan Senior Legion right fielder Brian Moran readies to swing during a regular season game at Trumbull on Thursday, July 17. Photo: Andrew Callahan Beset by a shrinking roster, the Darien-New Canaan Senior Legion team brought its 2014 season to a close Saturday with a 7-0 loss at Greenwich.

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Stanley Bradford charged in Darien burglary on Hollow Tree Ridge Road

Darien police say a man from Chicago is facing charges for stealing from people's homes while selling magazines door-to-door.

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Junior Legion baseball ends season in 1-0 loss

Darien-New Canaan Junior Legion first baseman Ryan Radecki makes a diving catch to end the second inning of a regular season game at Trumbull on Saturday, July 19. Photo: Andrew Callahan The Darien-New Canaan Junior Legion baseball team stands with coaches Michael Patrona and Mike Alfieri after its final game of the 2014 season, a 1-0 loss at ... (more)

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visit|article-5635505|interleaved-29832-tab1|1Police: Chicagoan charged with host of offenses

Stanley Bradford, 21, of Chicago, claiming to be a magazine solicitor, was arrested July 18 on charges of second-degree burglary, third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny, criminal attempt at fifth-degree larceny and soliciting without a permit, according to Darien police.

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Darien Junior Legion ends year in 1-0 loss at Trumbull

Kelly Associates' agents celebrate

The real estate agents at Kelly Associates in Darien were treated to an evening of fun and relaxation at a party June 30 at the Wee Burn Beach Club in the Rowayton section of Norwalk.

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Police: Chicagoan charged with host of offenses

Stanley Bradford, 21, of Chicago, Ill., was arrested by Darien police on several charges, including burglary and larceny.

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They say that speed kills. And for the Darien-New Canaan Junior Legion baseball team, it was speed, by way of one measly passed ball, that ultimately closed the book on its 2014 campaign.

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Darien Human Services Seeks Donations Of Back-To-School Supplies

DARIEN, Conn. Darien Human Services, an organization that helps members of the community with various services and donations, is asking for back-to-school donations.

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Sunday, July 20, 2014

Nature at Arm's Length / Nina Miller

... and to others, especially children, that there is a lot of nature to admire, respect, love and protect right here in Darien. June 26 was my 205th night. Darien is 23.4 square miles -- 12.9 land and 10.6 water. Its latitude is 41 degrees, 4' 43" N, ...

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Darien Woman's Arrest In Fight With Husband Tops News Last Week

A 49-year-old Darien woman was arrested after getting into a fight with her husband after she wanted him to spank their 7-year-old son.

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Ex-New Rochelle Resident's Death In Mexico Tops Week's News

... of sexual abuse. Silver Hill Hospital has announced the re-election of four board officers. Co-chairs Ward Cleary of Darien, Conn., and Deann Murphy of New Rochelle , N.Y.; Secretary Sperry DeCew of New Canaan, Conn.; and Treasurer Peter Orthwein of ...

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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Kelly Associates' agents celebrate

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Norwalk's Duff Applauds Electric Customer Bill Of Rights

NORWALK, Conn. State Sen. Bob Duff (D-Norwalk/Darien) and Gov. Dannel P. Malloy have praised new laws that aim to protect consumers by requiring electricity suppliers to more clear about how much they charge consumers for electricity. These new laws ...

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Saturday Death Notices

... Francis G. "Buck" Rodgers, 87, formerly of Alliance, died July 1. Arrangements are by Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, Darien, Connecticut. Death notices are printed as a free service for our readers. Information regarding paid obituaries can be ...

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Friday, July 18, 2014

Video: Classic Kids Photography Remodels After 8 Years

... and get the word out about all the good things she does," said Maureen Jewell, a Membership Advisor at Equinox in Darien. "Especially towards the top of the Ave. since you don't get as much traffic, it's nice to get out there and support each ...

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Woman charged with disorderly conduct

Victoria Trepp , 49, 28 Driftwood Lane, Darien, was issued a misdemeanor summons for disorderly conduct in connection with a domestic dispute July 7, police said.

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Victoria Trepp, 49, 28 Driftwood Lane, Darien, was issued a misdemeanor summons for disorderly conduct in connection with a domestic dispute July 7, police said.

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Latest Darien property transfers; $4.6M sale on Shagbark...

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... you might expect to find in Salem Straits. Previously owned by artists, the 1952 Colonial at 67 Salem Straits in Darien has nearly 4,000 square feet of unique details -- like its custom-wallpapered rooms and its random-width peg flooring. Offering a ...

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School officials mum on administrator's employment

Darien school officials refuse to discuss the status of Judith Pandolfo, who served as the assistant superintendent of elementary education until the recently adopted system-wide reorganization eliminated her position.

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6 Things You Didn't Know About News On 6 Anchor Rich Lenz

... music. 5. What was your high school mascot? The Scouts and the Blue Wave (I moved from Lake Forest, Illinois to Darien, Connecticut after my sophomore year). 6. How would you describe Tulsa to someone who's never been here? Very friendly, a little ...

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On the market: Artist's retreat

Previously owned by artists, the 1952 Colonial at 67 Salem Straits in Darien has nearly 4,000 square feet of unique details o like its custom wallpapered rooms and its random-width peg flooring.

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Author Of 'Norwalk' History Book To Sign Copies At Sheffield Island Events

... City Hall. She also serves as regent of the Good Wives River chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution in Darien and is an associate member of the Norwalk Village Green Chapter in Norwalk. She is restoring a 1901 Nathan Hale Memorial ...

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Westport Enjoys Taste Of Specialty Olive Oil, Vinegar At Grand Opening

... store is located at 24 Railroad Place across the street from the train station. WESTPORT, Conn. After three years in Darien , the owner of Olivette wanted to expand and thought there was no better place for her olive oil and vinegar store than ...

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Winter remembered for heart, soul

Blues guitarist Johnny Winter signs autographs in his tour bus outside Johnny's, a record store in Darien, Conn., on Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013.

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Thursday, July 17, 2014

Back-to-school supplies neededvisit|article-5629217|interleaved-5627850-breaking-news|1

... colored folders and pencils, loose-leaf paper, glue sticks, composition notebooks, crayons and magic markers. Darien families with school-age children are eligible for the program if they receive financial assistance from the Human Services ...

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Back-to-school supplies needed

Darien gymnasts win big at YMCA national meet

The Darien Level 4 Nationals competitors pose before before the 2014 YMCA Gymnastics National Championship meet in Tampa, Fla.

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Darien family bikes for survivorship

Sammee Mazzone, from left, Kim Kiner, and Kasey Mazzone are all taking part in the Connecticut Challenge, a two-day bike ride event to benefit cancer survivors.

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School officials mum on administrator's employment

MTV Video Music Awards

Nods were spread among numerous hits from the pop diva's provocative, self-titled visual album, which she released without warning late last year.

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Kim Kiner has been cancer-free for 10 years, and for the 10th year, she is riding in the CT Challenge on Saturday, July 26, to raise awareness for cancer survivors.

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Local Infants to Benefit from $45KCommunity Fund of Darien Grant to STAR

STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way is pleased to announce it is the recipient of a grant award in the amount of $45,000 from The Community Fund of Darien.

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Investigation Continues In Crash That Left Darien Man In Critical Condition

Police continue to investigate a car accident that has left a Darien man in the hospital for more than a month.

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Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Jake the Locksmith

... of his clients come from in town, Towers also services Weston, Fairfield, Wilton, Norwalk, Southport, Easton and Darien. The store is small (15 feet by 30 feet) and quaint, but too cramped for much work to be done inside other than duplicating keys.

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David Fierro: Jason Caron looks for another run at Connecticut Open title

... Bob Luckey Jason Caron lines up a ball during the 78th Connecticut Open Championship at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Conn., July 31, 2012. Photo: Keelin Daly Jason Caron in action during the 78th Connecticut Open Championship at Wee Burn Country ...

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... for building owners remains relatively low, allowing them to hold onto their property for the time being, Fagan said. Darien-based Forstone Properties showed its confidence in the Stamford office market in 2013 when it purchased 9 W. Broad St., for ...

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David Fierro: Jason Caron looks for another run at Connecticut Open title

Jason Caron lines up a ball during the 78th Connecticut Open Championship at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, Conn., July 31, 2012.

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... through the yards on Stephen Mather Road. Police fought to subdue him and eventually used a taser. The 19-year-old Darien man who police said ran naked through town lawns and a house before being subdued with a stun gun was ordered to have no ...

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Man accused of running naked receives no-contact order

... Road. Police fought to subdue him and eventually used a taser. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed The 19-year-old Darien man who police said ran naked through town lawns and a house before being subdued with a stun gun was ordered to have no ...

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Darien YMCA gymnasts win big

The Darien Level 4 Nationals competitors pose before before the 2014 YMCA Gymnastics National Championship meet in Tampa, Fla.

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Several young New Canaan natives traveled with the Darien YMCA gymnastics team to the YMCA National Gymnastics Championships meet in Tampa, Fla., to compete from July 1-5.

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Ex-New Anchor Rob Morrison Asks Judge For OK To Contact Son In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. Former CBS New York Channel 2 news anchor Rob Morrison has requested a change to a protective order against him to allow contact with his 9-year-old son, who lives in Darien with his mother, reports the Stamford Advocate .

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visit|article-5625144|interleaved-29832-tab1|1Four Darien artists are winners in RAC exhibition

Joanna Bridges, Yuko Ike and Bruce Strolin, all of Darien, were among the award winners for Rowayton Arts Center's "Marine & Coastal" exhibition.

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Four Darien artists are winners in RAC exhibition

Joanna Bridges, Yuko Ike and Bruce Strolin, all of Darien, were among the award winners for Rowayton Arts Center's "Marine & Coastal" exhibition.

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Darien man thwarts car burglary

A 27-year-old man witnessed a person burglarizing his mother's car on Hillside Avenue in the early morning on July 7, according to police.

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New Canaan home broken into, jewelry stolen

... olice said they're investigating whether the burglary is connected to a series of similar incidents in New Canaan and Darien this month.

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Darien Library To Screen 'Batteries Not Included'

DARIEN, Conn. The Darien Library is screening the 1987 film "Batteries Not Included" at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 16. This is part of the library's monthly Wednesday Matinee series.

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Darien's Gunsmoke To Play In Concert In Greenwich Park

The Department of Parks and Recreation has announced that Gunsmoke, an award-winning country band from Darien, will be in concert from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 16, at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park.

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First Church Congregational of Darien donated $12,000 from the proceeds of the annual antiques show to Liberation Programs.

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... order in place forbids Morrison from contacting his wife, but does not extend to his son. Morrison was arrested by Darien police June 16 on a charge of violating the protective order by reportedly calling his estranged wife more than 100 times over ...

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For a Mere $20M, Live Where Charles Lindbergh Enjoyed the Waterfront

... lived nearby, but they owned this property, with its 1953 house, as well. The two-acre shoreline property in Darien owned by Lindbergh is on the market, and you can own it for less than $20 million. Lindbergh, his wife Anne Morrow Lindbergh and ...

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Police: Woman Kneed Husband in Groin, Threatened Son, 7, with Belt

A 49-year-old Driftaway Lane woman was issued a ticket for disorderly conduct after kneeing her husband in the groin and telling her 7-year-old boy she wanted to strike him with a belt, Darien police said.

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Send Us Your News Tips

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Tuesday, July 15, 2014

Resident contacted by scammer

A Darien woman was contacted on July 9 by an individual claiming he worked for an organization raising funds for families of fallen police officers, police said.

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Opus announces new board of directors

... Contributed Photo, Contributed Opus for Person-to-Person, a charitable organization of more than 200 women from Darien and surrounding towns, has announced its 2014-15 board of directors. The new board consists of 24 women who volunteer for ...

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Church's antique show proceeds donated to Liberation Programs

First Church Congregational of Darien donated $12,000 from the proceeds of the annual antiques show to Liberation Programs.

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Ankle monitoring bracelet found in train station bathroom

Police recovered an ankle monitoring bracelet in the women's bathroom at the Darien train station July 7, according to police.

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Former news anchor seeks protective order change

... more than 100 times in a single day, which violated an in-place protective order. Photo: Contributed Photo, A Darien Police Department An attorney for Rob Morrison asked that a protective order be altered to allow the former CBS Channel 2 news ...

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Opus for Person-to-Person, a charitable organization of more than 200 women from Darien and surrounding towns, has announced its 2014-15 board of directors.

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New Canaan police investigating string of burglaries

... if not all, burglaries and attempts likely are connected and police are looking into similar incidents reported in Darien and other surrounding towns. In a statement, Police Chief Leon Krolikowski asked residents to activate their alarm systems even ...

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Darien Woman Charged In Fight With Husband Over Spanking Son

A Darien woman was arrested last week after getting into a fight with her husband after she wanted him to spank their 7-year-old son, according to police.

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Monday, July 14, 2014

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... additions to our park are the direct result of the dedication and hard work of the members of the Garden Club of Darien. In the spring, the garden club displayed an exhibit at the Darien Nature Center titled "Planting a Gift by the Sea," which ...

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Letter: Thank you to the Garden Club of Darien

... additions to our park are the direct result of the dedication and hard work of the members of the Garden Club of Darien . In the spring, the garden club displayed an exhibit at the Darien Nature Center titled "Planting a Gift by the Sea," which ...

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Cops Think Same Burglar(s?) Breaking into New Canaan, Darien, Westport

Recent burglaries - usually not far from the Merritt Parkway - seem to be committed by the same burglar or burglars in several area towns, according to New Canaan and Darien police, who have seen similarities in the break-ins.

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First County Bank Foundation Appoints 2 Executives

First County Bank Foundation has announced the appointments of two executives - Karen M. Kelly of Norwalk as vice president and RoseMary Ogden of Darien as secretary.

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New employment center opens in Stamford

... and CEO of the WorkPlace, Stamford Mayor David Martin , and State Senator Carlo Leone , who represents Stamford and Darien. The goal of the centers is to provide a single location for job seekers trying to gain access to information, education and ...

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Darien Resident Stops Attempted Car Burglary In Driveway

A Darien resident chased off someone who was breaking into a family member's car last week, according to police.

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... and CEO of the WorkPlace, Stamford Mayor David Martin, and State Senator Carlo Leone, who represents Stamford and Darien. The goal of the centers is to provide a single location for job seekers trying to gain access to information, education and ...

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Man still hospitalized following June crash

A 33-year-old Darien resident is still in the hospital following a one-car accident on Nearwater Lane June 6, police said.

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Decades of delays imperil rail safety

A Metro-North train travels south between the Talmadge Hill station and the Hoyt Street crossing in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, July 9, 2014.

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A 33-year-old Darien resident is still in the hospital following a one-car accident on Nearwater Lane June 6, police said.

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On a Connecticut summer evening 45 years ago, Edward May was operating a northbound commuter train in Darien when the lights of another train suddenly appeared on the tracks, 600 feet away and closing fast.

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Decades of delays imperil rail safety

Rescue workers look for survivors following the collision of two Penn Central commuter trains near Hoyt Street in Darien on Aug. 20, 1969.

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Decades of delays imperil rail safety

Rescue workers look for survivors following the collision of two Penn Central commuter trains near Hoyt Street in Darien on Aug. 20, 1969.

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Darien businesses took their stores to the sidewalks as part of the annual Darien Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days from July 10 to July 12. More than 80 retailers and businesses participated in the three-day event, which was organized by the Darien Chamber of Commerce.

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Eng named development director of Voices of September 11th

... Eng earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in English from the University of Connecticut at Storrs and resides in Darien with her husband, Jeffrey, and their son John. Founded in 2001, Voices of September 11th provides a wide range of support ...

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Sidewalk sales in Darien

Employees from local stores, like Helen Ainson, assisted shoppers at the Darien Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days, which ran from July 10 to July 12. Photo: Megan Spicer The Darien Thrift Store was offering deals inside and outside the store during the Darien Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days from July 10 to July 12. Inside, shoppers could ... (more)

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Darien's Espresso Neat opens Westport location

Espresso Neat's original location in Darien. The coffee shop is expanding into Westport to open a coffee and cocktail bar, in partnership with Experience Hospitality.

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Washington Trust Provides Forstone Capital $2.76 Million to Acquire Retail Property in Westport, CT

... in this strong retail market." Forstone Capital, LLC is a boutique real estate investment firm headquartered in Darien, CT. Since its inception in 2007, Forstone Capital has acquired over 1,000,000 square-feet of office, retail and multi-family ...

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He Grew up Partly in Norwalk, Made His Fortune, Spent It Helping Others

Born in New Canaan , for a time in his childhood he lived in Norwalk, later a Darien resident who also lived in New York City, Benjamin Fitch led a remarkable life and then did remarkably good deeds.

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Darien's Remarkable Benjamin Fitch: Gone but Not Forgotten

New Canaan Native Made a Fortune, Then Spent It Helping Others

Waypoint Leasing Surpasses $500 Million in Assets

LIMERICK, Ireland & DARIEN, Conn.-- --Waypoint Leasing , a leading global helicopter leasing company, marked its first full year of operations and provided a business update to the market.

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Offers Savings On Workshops, Clubs

DARIEN, Conn. The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is offering savings for Summer Children's Painting Workshops and all of its clubs.

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Sunday, July 13, 2014

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... this year is that New Canaan and Ridgefield are the only towns in the area having a sidewalk sale July 19. Greenwich, Darien and Wesport are having their sales the weekend of July 11. Elm Street will be closed, as well as a portion of Main Street, ...

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'Large crowd' expected at sidewalk sale

Darien Man's DWI Arrest After Crash Tops News Last Week

A Darien man, John Roney, 53, was arrested on a charge of drunken driving after he crashed his car into a vehicle and then a liquor store.

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Failure to install Positive Train Control

Rescue workers look for survivors following the collision of two Penn Central commuter trains near Hoyt Street in Darien on Aug. 20, 1969.

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Saturday, July 12, 2014

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Kaylee Keim, of Darien, sees how low she can go Saturday, July 12, 2014 as Double Up Dance Company holds the limbo pole during the Bridgeport Arts Fest on McLevy Green in downtown Bridgeport, Conn.

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Darien's Espresso Neat opens Westport location

visit|article-5617156|interleaved-29832-tab1|1Green homes bring satisfaction, energy savings

... faze many homebuyers who see the long-term value, according to Lawton, an agent with Kelly Associates Real Estate in Darien. "Interest is increasing, and certainly it's a nice additional feature. Location is still a big concern, but style and ...

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Crooked Mile Rd Home Has Heated Swimming Pool, 4 Fireplaces

This house at 35 Crooked Mile Rd. in Darien sits at the end of a private cul-de-sac and includes a gym room, expansive patios looking out on the heated pool, and a four-car, heated garage.

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217 Wheeler Camp Trail

... frontage and extra storage with an additional garage. Gorgeous setting, enjoy Maine at its best. Born and raised in Darien, Connecticut I left for Maine to go to college and stayed. I am married and have 3 school aged daughters, Sarah, Kate & ...

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Friday, July 11, 2014

Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinic in Greenwich

... vaccine for their own pet. Vaccines will be administered by Dr. Shelly Skopit of Park Animal Hospital in Norwalk and Darien. Dogs must be leashed and cats in carriers and all pets must be healthy. For information, call 203-622-8299. The shelter is ...

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New England charm draws new residents to Darien

Holly, Madison, Chris and Maddie Mitchell moved to Darien less than a year ago from New York City.

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Holly, Madison, Chris and Maddie Mitchell moved to Darien less than a year ago from New York City.

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The Top of the Mountain

... logo development were winners at this year's "Big W" awards, sponsored by The Advertising Club of Westchester. The Darien-based graphic design and marketing studio was awarded a silver award for its redesign of The Stamford Palace website, and a ...

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Darien Businesses Enjoy Success As Chamber Sidewalk Sales Begin

Businesses along Post Road in Darien had tables set up with special deals as part of the Chamber of Commerce's annual Sidewalk Sales.

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Home Formerly Owned By Charles Lindbergh For Sale In Darien

An aerial view of the property at 53 Contentment Island in Darien, which was formerly owned by famous aviator Charles Lindbergh.

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Death Notices

Francis G. "Buck" Rodgers, 87, formerly of Alliance, died July 1. Arrangements are by Edward Lawrence Funeral Home, Darien, Connecticut.

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JoyRide Cycling Studio coming to San Antonio next month

... and improve mental and physical fitness. Currently there are three locations in Fairfield County including Westport, Darien and Ridgefield. While Becky and Joe Cerroni were living in Westport they depended on JoyRide to get their early morning ...

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Thursday, July 10, 2014

Multi-Vehicle Crash Cleared From On I-95 In Stamford

... not clear how long it would take to clear the roadway. I-95 southbound was congested for 3.1 miles between Exit 10 in Darien and Exit 7 in Stamford because of the crash. For the Thursday afternoon commute, traffic backups were also reported for 21 ...

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Traffic Delays Reported With Multi-Vehicle Crash On I-95 In Stamford

Stamford man charged with DUI

... was arrested June 28 on a charge of driving under the influence, his second offense, according to police. He told a Darien police officer that he had come from a restaurant and had consumed three whiskey sours but that he believed he was able to ...

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Center for HOPE receives donation from Splash

Amanda Romaniello, Family Centers' manager of clinical services for Darien and New Canaan, accepts a donation from Splash Car Wash's Oscar Moran, left, and Omar Locke for the Center for HOPE.

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Residents and public officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of The Heights, the affordable housing community in Darien, on July 1. "I think people looked at The Heights and realized that affordable housing is just housing, and it looks like and lives like any other housing," Darien Housing Authority Commissioner Jan Raymond said.

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PD: Drunk driver narrowly misses hitting police officers

Przemyslaw Nagorski, 26, of Stamford, was arrested Tuesday morning for driving drunk. He almost hit two Darien police officers, according to police. Photo: Contributed Photo, Contributed

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The Heights development was celebrated as being complete at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 1.

Residents and public officials celebrated the ribbon-cutting ceremony of The Heights , the affordable housing community in Darien, on July 1. "I think people looked at The Heights and realized that affordable housing is just housing, and it looks like and lives like any other housing," Darien Housing Authority Commissioner Jan Raymond said.

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Shoppers looking for bargains can browse tents set up along the Post Road at the Darien Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Days.

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Darien Chamber kicks off Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days

Shoppers looking for bargains can browse tents set up along the Post Road at the Darien Sidewalk Sale and Family Fun Days.

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Evening/Nightime Lane Closures on I-95 in Darien, This Monday to Friday

... nighttime traffic-counting loop installation project will be performed on Interstate 95 Northbound and Southbound in Darien, July 14-18, 2014. The "piezo" loop installation project will be performed on Interstate 95 Northbound and Southbound in the ...

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Darien LL pushed from playoffs

Stamford National's Armando Gonzalez rounds second base as Darien National pitcher James Louis looks on after Gonzalez hit a home run during their Division 1 Little League playoff game at Scalzi Park in Stamford, Conn., on Tuesday, July 8, 2014.

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Darien Sidewalk Sale Days Run Thursday Through Saturday

The tents will be out with bargains underneath them on sidewalks and in parking lots from Thursday and running through Sunday, for this year's Darien Sidewalk Sale Days.

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Darien Chamber Sidewalk Sales Kick Off Thursday

Darien businesses will once again bring their shops outside this weekend when the Darien Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days.

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Tag Sales In And Around New Canaan

A resident of Darien is hosting an estate sale between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday.

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Going green pays dividends for Westport homeowners

... office Wednesday, July 9, 2014. Photo: Carol Kaliff Homeowner Jason Graybill stands in his garden outside his home in Darien Wednesday, July 9, 2014. The house was completely remodeled by the previous owners to be as energy efficient as possible. ...

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Wednesday, July 9, 2014

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Marcia Clark in Conversation with Hartford Books Examiner on July 8th in Darien

On Tuesday evening, July 8th, Hartford Books Examiner will be in conversation with Marcia Clark at the Darien Library to celebrate the publication of her fourth novel, The Competition .

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Przemyslaw Nagorski accused of nearly running down officers in Darien

Two Darien police officers say they are lucky to be alive after nearly being hit by a 26-year-old man who was allegedly driving drunk.

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Gourmet Olive Oil Shop Opens in Westport: The Free Samples Will Wow You

We've all tasted plenty of olive oil. But few of us have tasted anything at all like top-of-the-line olive oil - the kind sold at Olivette , a Darien store that's now opening a second location in Westport.

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Darien property redesign garners national award

The redesign of a property in Darien was its landscape architect, Allan Broadbent, of The LaurelRock Company, of Wilton, with the 2014 International Landscape Design Award.

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Parking Authority to hire consultant

... town. The Parking Authority is charged with determining the best solutions to combat the parking issues in downtown Darien and at the parking lots at the train stations. Several ideas have been discussed, like a parking garage at the Leroy West lot, ...

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Mary Caputo, 84; Long-Time Greenwich Resident, Volunteer

... 2001. Mary is survived by her daughter Valerie Pisano (Tony) of Greenwich, and sons, Frank D. Caputo Jr. (Pilar) of Darien and Michael Caputo (Iriana) of Greenwich, and Jeffrey Caputo of Ohio; grandchildren Christopher (Cathy) Pisano, Anthony (Kate) ...

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visit|article-5609072|interleaved-29832-tab1|13 Darienites elected Rowayton Arts Center board

Among the new members of the Rowayton Arts Center board are, from left standing, Yuko Ike, Pat Atkin and Joanna Bridges, and, seated, Bruce Horan and Ana Mernick.

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Darien resident to run in IRONMAN Lake Placid

Jeffrey Hingst, of Darien, will line up with other elite athletes from around the world on July 27, for the iconic Iroman Lake Placid race for the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's "Team for Cures".

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3 Darienites elected Rowayton Arts Center board

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Armando Gonzalez hit two home runs and Stamford National held Darien National to three hits during a 5-0 win in an elimination game of the District 1 Little League playoffs.

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Tuesday, July 8, 2014

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Przemyslaw Nagorski, 26, of Stamford, was arrested Tuesday morning for driving drunk. He almost hit two Darien police officers, according to police. Two Darien police officers were nearly hit by a 26-year-old Stamford resident who was driving drunk ...

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PD: Drunk driver narrowly misses hitting police officers

Center for HOPE receives donation from Splash

Police DUI Report: Two Cops Forced to Jump out of Way of Drunk Driver

A 26-year-old driver with almost four times the legal limit of alcohol in his bloodstream forced two police officers at a roadway construction project to jump out of their way, according to Darien police.

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Driver Almost Hits 2 Darien Officers, Charged With DWI

... incident. A description of the truck was sent out, and it was located shortly after in a parking lot in the downtown Darien area. Police said that the driver, Nagorski, exhibited signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests. After he was ...

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Pianist Alex Beyer will be appearing in a benefit concert Saturday, July 12, at the Talmadge Hill Community Church in Darien for Kids Empowered by Your Support.

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... of Arts in psychology and Winter earned Bachelor of Arts in international relations. They are 2010 graduates of Darien High School. Margot Hodenfield graduated from the University of Hartford's Hartt School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance, ...

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Pianist performing in benefit for KEYS

Francis G. Rodgers, 87, Of Darien, Retired Senior IBM Executive

Rodgers was born Aug. 18, 1926, in Alliance, Ohio, he was the son of Harry L. and Hazel Grove Rodgers. He resided in Darien for the last 46 years. He graduated from Alliance High School in 1944. He enlisted in the Air Force. After the war, he ...

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NEAT In Westport To Offer Coffee And Cocktails In One Spot

Darien's Espresso NEAT is expanding to a new Westport location, which will offer coffee during the day and cocktails at night.

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Monday, July 7, 2014

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... were awarded to Karina Lubell (18:44), of Washington, D.C., in 13th place overall and Liz Herbert (18.59), of Darien, in 15th with the respective times of 18:44 and 18:59. Other Westport-Weston residents who finished in the top 10 were Daniel Landy, ...

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Ridgefield's Osborn wins back-to-back Road Runners races

Cops: Inebriated Driver Hits Car, Liquor Store in Mother's Mercedes

An intoxicated Darien man on the Post Road hit one car, then crashed into a liquor store in a Mercedes-Benz owned by his mother - who said he didn't have permission to drive it, Darien police said.

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Darien Man Charged With DWI After Driving Into Liquor Store

A Darien man was charged with drunken driving last week after police said he crashed a car into a vehicle and then a liquor store.

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No. 3: In Darien, there are 5 boats for every 100 people.

Stamford and Darien police saved a 23-foot boat from sinking and towed it back to Cove Island Saturday night after it strayed into shallow waters near Smith Reef outside Cove Harbor and struck rocks, Stamford Police Sgt.

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Relationship between kids and animals showcased in exhibition

Darien photographer Julia Arstorp's"Pet Project," on view at the Darien Nature Center through July 31, illustrates the relationship between children and animals.

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As his team allowed seven runs in the opening inning of Sunday's first-round tournament game, Darien National manager Dave Williams believed he was already witnessing the writing on the wall.

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Darien Author Visiting Westport, Wilton To Promote Debut Novel

DARIEN, Conn. -- Mary Simses, a Darien born and raised author, is returning to Connecticut to promote her debut novel, "Irresistible Blueberry Bakeshop & Cafe."

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