Darien Roundup: 2015

Friday, May 22, 2015

Has the Population in Ridgefield Increased?

... whose population rose by 1,590 over the period. Stamford was followed by Stratford (population increase of 502), Darien (310), Fairfield (230) and East Lyme (222). According to the Census Bureau statistics released Thursday, Ridgefield's population ...

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Has the Population in Norwalk Increased?

... whose population rose by 1,590 over the period. Stamford was followed by Stratford (population increase of 502), Darien (310), Fairfield (230) and East Lyme (222). According to the Census Bureau statistics released Thursday, Norwalk's population has ...

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Has the Population in East Haven Increased?

... whose population rose by 1,590 over the period. Stamford was followed by Stratford (population increase of 502), Darien (310), Fairfield (230) and East Lyme (222). According to the Census Bureau statistics released Thursday, East Haven''s population ...

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Darien Second-Grader Applied for Horse Adoption by Herself, Got Life-Changing Trip Instead

She took matters into her own hands and tried her luck at applying to adopt a horse. Darien 2nd-grader Lucie Bohnsack, 8, has wanted a horse for three years, so she took matters into her own hands and tried her luck by filling out a horse adoption application by herself.

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Calvary Baptist Church to Show 'Soul Surfer'

Movies That Matter-"Soul Surfer" is the fifth in a series of movies being shown at Calvary Baptist, 988 Post Road in Darien on Saturday, June 27th. A simple supper at 5:45 p.m. and movie at 6:30 p.m. Veggie Tales videos will be available for small children to watch during the movie.

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Has the Population in Fairfield Increased?

... whose population rose by 1,590 over the period. Stamford was followed by Stratford (population increase of 502), Darien (310), Fairfield (230) and East Lyme (222). According to the Census Bureau statistics released Thursday, Fairfield's population ...

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Has the Population in Madison Increased?

... whose population rose by 1,590 over the period. Stamford was followed by Stratford (population increase of 502), Darien (310), Fairfield (230) and East Lyme (222). According to the Census Bureau statistics released Thursday, Madison's population has ...

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Stevenson To Seek Another Term As Darien First Selectman

DARIEN, Conn. Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson has decided that she will run for re-election this fall, seeking her third term as the top politician in town.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around New Canaan

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before you head out for Memorial Day weekend, find out where the best gas prices are in the Darien and New Canaan area.

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Darien Arts Center Thanks Supporters Of Show, Sale

On behalf of the Darien Arts Center, I would like to thank all of the local sponsors of the 57th Annual Darien Art Show and Sale, most notably our lead corporate sponsor, Darien Rowayton Bank and corporate sponsor Nielsen's Florist. Prize sponsors for the art show and sale are Atria, Ben Larrabee Photography, Darien Sport Shop, Dr. David Osherow D.D.S., Jerry's Artarama, The Sugar Bowl, Wilson Avenue Loft Artists, and William Taufic Photography.

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Greenwich Hosts Kolbe Cathedral High School Celebration

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. Bridgeport's Kolbe Cathedral High School is hosting its "2015 Making a Difference Celebration" in Greenwich, which will honor two Darien residents for their contributions to education.

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Darien rowers get chance to compete in Nationals

... Rowayton; Grace Johnson, Westport; Reni Forer , Westport; Camila Meyer-Bosse, Westport; Caroline O'Brien , Darien; Elisabeth O'Brien , Darien; Sophie Pendrill, Scarsdale, NY; Charlotte Powers, coxswain, Fairfield; and Imogen Ratcliffe , Westport - ...

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Thanks Community For Women Of Distinction Awards

On behalf of the YWCA Darien Norwalk Board of Directors, Event Co-Chairs Ellen Bay and Louisa Stead, and the Committee members we wish to extend our sincere thanks to all who supported the 6th Annual Women of Distinction Luncheon that was held on Thursday, May 7 at Woodway Country Club in Darien. We are grateful that this annual event continues to be embraced by the community as demonstrated by the number of remarkable women who are nominated each year, the support of the event by former honorees and the many attendees at the event.

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Thursday, May 21, 2015

Police blotter

Bridgeport police recovered a 2011 Ford Expedition stolen from the driveway of a home on Rainbow Circle in Darien sometime overnight on May 11, according to Darien police Detective Mark Cappelli . The victims reported the theft to police on May 12 and said they last saw the car when they left it in the driveway at 9 p.m. the night before, Cappelli said.

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This property on Beach Drive is on the market for $ 2,385,000.

... access to Holly Pond and the best elementary school in the city -- offers one of the most desirable locales in all of Darien. Just a walk from town beaches and served by the Blue Ribbon -awarded Hindley Elementary School , it is a coveted spot for ...

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New director of Darien Parks and Rec chosen

... was a wonderful thing." "Pam's leadership, creativity and strategic competence will be a great benefit to the town of Darien and the Parks and Recreation Commission," First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said. "Her skills will be an excellent complement ...

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Darien rowers get chance to compete in Nationals

Darien tops New Canaan, taking advantage of seven errors by Rams

Darien catcher Anthony DiMeglio tags New Canaan's Kyle Levasseur out at home during their baseball game at Mead Park in New Canaan, Conn., on Monday, May 18, 2015. Darien won, 6-1.

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Police issue coyote warning after rise in sightings

Darien police are warning residents for a second time this spring to be on guard against coyotes on the prowl after an increased frequency of sightings in town has raised concerns about possible attacks on dogs and other pets. The warning comes about two months after a bichon frise, a small breed of dog, was attacked and killed at a home off of Norwood Lane in a mauling that police suspected was the work of a coyote.

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Parks Department lists upcoming programs

The Darien Parks and Recreation Department is offering a variety of programs for town residents. Registration for programs takes place online at http://ift.tt/1fhxzlf, at the Parks and Recreation office in Town Hall, or through the mail.

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When is Darien's Memorial Day Parade?

Darien's Memorial Day parade will be held on Memorial Day and traffic detours and restrictions will begin at 8 a.m. The Darien Police Department will be deploying additional assets to the parade. As a safety precaution, spectators are asked to avoid bringing backpacks or large bags to the event.

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Staples girls tennis advances to FCIAC semifinals

... wins to defeat Fairfield Warde 5-2 to advance to the semifinals for a second straight year. Staples will meet No. 3 Darien at home on Friday in the semifinals at 4 p.m. Wilton and Ludlowe will meet in the other semifinal. Staples beat Warde at this ...

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Staples cruises into FCIAC boys tennis semifinals

... 40 dating back to last year with a 4-1 win over No. 8 Wilton (9-8) in the FCIAC quarterfinals. Staples will take on Darien or Ludlowe at home in Tuesday's semifinals. The top four singles players earned straight set victories for Staples (19-0), ...

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Staples pitcher Ryan Fitton throws a pitch during a game against Trumbull on Monday.

Personalized airfares are harmful to consumers

... and head for the cashier. But before you can pay, the cashier asks for your name and some identification. You're from Darien or New Canaan and a new customer. The other shopper is from Hartford, but a regular at the store. The cashier plugs in that ...

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Ludlowe beats Brookfield boys lacrosse in regular-season finale

... "Don't you think we have?" Parisi asked rhetorically, and, hey, since early-season losses to Ridgefield (15-3) and Darien (13-5), Ludlowe has won 10 of 11 and been very competitive in the loss, 11-8 to then-No. 1 New Canaan last week. "We beat ...

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Census Estimate: Stamford Has Largest Population Gain

... 2013 and July 1, 2014 Stamford's population rose by 1,590. It was followed by Stratford (population increase of 502), Darien (310), Fairfield (230) and East Lyme (222). Westport had an increase of 108 to 27,561.

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Publicist

Full Fathom Five Digital is seeking a Publicist to work in the Full Fathom Five office in Darien, Connecticut. The Publicist will lead the FFF Digital publishing team in the development and implementation of publicity plans for the company and its ebooks and selective print titles.

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Darien Names Navy Vet Chris Pintauro As Memorial Day Speaker

Darien native and former naval flight officer and mission commander, Christopher Pintauro will be the Memorial Day speaker at Spring Grove Veterans' Cemetery in Darien, on Monday May 25, following the Memorial Day Parade. Announcement of this year's speaker was made by Darien's Monuments and Ceremonies Commission, the parent organization which oversees both the Memorial Day Parade Committee and the Cemetery ceremony.

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Kolbe Cathedral High School Celebration Honors Darien Residents

Ludlowe beats Brookfield boys lacrosse in regular-season finale

Marie Bianco, 96, Of Darien

... for many years, employed by Cable Realty and later by Davidoff Realty before she retired. She had been active in the Darien Senior Center for over 25 years. She is survived by four sons, Charles Bianco Jr. and his wife, Patricia, of Flower Mound, ...

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Video: Who are these guys trying to qualify for the U.S. Open?

Other than the fact that A) they all have at least a 1.4 handicap index and B) you've probably never heard of any of them, the participants in a typical U.S. Open local qualifier represent a wide range of backgrounds. At a recent one at Woodway C.C. in Darien, Conn., we met, among others, a high school senior, a 52-year-old real-estate developer, a decorated club pro, a recent college grad and a 27-year-old aspiring pro from Zambia.

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Staples baseball shuts down Norwalk

... backed me up and the offense exploded." The Bears, who had their eight-game winning streak snapped, face first place Darien on Friday. Norwalk made three errors in the fourth inning Tuesday that led to a run and was unable to get any offense going ...

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Athletes of the Week

Staples high school pitcher Benjamin Casparius on the mound during a baseball game against Darien high school played at Darien high school, Darien, CT on Friday, May, 15th, 2015. Danburys Najmah Jones has possession of the ball while Staples Paige Murray follows close behind during a game at Danbury on Tuesday May, 20 2014.

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Sophomore hurlers leading Staples baseball into postseason

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Staples high school pitcher Benjamin Casparius on the mound during a baseball game against Darien high school played at Darien high school, Darien, CT on Friday, May, 15th, 2015. Photo: Mark Conrad Danburys Najmah Jones has possession of the ball while Staples Paige Murray follows close behind during a game at Danbury on Tuesday May, 20 2014.

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Where is the Best Place in Connecticut to Grow Up?

A new study has looked at the best places in the state for children to grow up. Did Darien make the list? Two Harvard economics professors ran the "Equality of Opportunity" project, where they looked at counties across the nation and concluded that the neighborhood where a child grows up has a great effect on his or her well-being later in life.

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Greenwich beats Staples, ending regular season on a high note

... year's tournament, but both will be in a competitive field of eight looking to knock three-time defending champion Darien off for the FCIAC title. "I think that's the most I've ever heard," Young said. "But it's great, they're a bunch of a ...

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Dom's Garden, Flowers and Gifts Opens in Darien

The shop has a beach feel to it and carries jewelry, flip flops, scarves, home decor and many different styles of beach bags.

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Square One Theatre Company Hosts "The Winslow Boy"

... David Victor of Fairfield, Tess Brown of Bridgeport, as well as Ryan Hendrickson of Stamford and Joseph Maker of Darien, who are making their Square One stage debuts. Sir Terence Rattigan (1911-1977), a British playwright and author of "The Winslow ...

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WOD & Wine

When: Thursday June 11th - 7-9pm Where: Dynamic Athletics - 25 Old Kings Highway North, Darien CT 06820. What is a WOD? WOD is the term we use for our Workout of the Day.

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P2P Thanks Darien

... the Letter Carriers were anticipating a lot of donations during the day, he was going to be driving around the Darien neighborhoods picking up donations from the postal trucks and bringing them to P2P for sorting. Throughout the morning and into the ...

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Darien Memorial Day EMS Food Fair Tickets on Sale

... give a big thank our retail partners for their support." "This is also a great way for the folks in town to support Darien EMS-Post 53, recognizing that the Food Fair raises needed funds to pay for the important resources Post 53 requires to do the ...

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Location, location, location on Beach Drive

Wednesday, May 20, 2015

Westport Ranks Among State's Best Suburbs To Live In

Several suburban municipalities in Fairfield County were ranked among the best in the state to live in by lifestyle and education website Niche. Darien boasted both household and individual median incomes well over the national average as well as poverty and crime rates that were below the norm.

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Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Talking Transportation: Personalized Airfares

P2P Thanks Norwalk and Wilton

... and problem solving initiatives. Programs include Emergency Assistance, Campership and Scholarship. With offices in Darien and Norwalk, the Person-to-Person service area includes Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk, Stamford, Weston, Westport and Wilton. ...

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Darien tops New Canaan, taking advantage of seven errors by Rams

Monday, May 18, 2015

Community Fund Serving Stamford Hands Out Awards To Volunteers

From left: Edward Orenstein, Pam Dysenchuk, of the Darien Foundation, honoree Meredith George, Darien Foundation, honoree Charlotte Orenstein, of Neighbor's Link, Catalina Horak, of Neighbor's Link. DARIEN, Conn.

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Darien Community Fund Hands Out Awards To Valued Volunteers

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Darien Author To Give Parents Advice On Talking To College Kids About Money

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk Inspire Club is presenting The Birds and the Bucks at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 20 at the YWCA, 49 Old Kings Highway N., Darien. The discussion, part of the YWCA's financial workshop series, provides practical advice for parents on how to speak to college kids about money.

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Sunday, May 17, 2015

Maritime Aquarium Honors Norwalk Law Firm With Red Apple Award

NORWALK, Conn. Two families, one of Darien and the other formerly of New Canaan, and a Norwalk law firm recently received Red Apple Awards from The Maritime Aquarium.

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'It's the Student, Not the College' Author at Norwalk Public Library

... school their dream school. As an educational consultant, White has advised hundreds of students and parents, and at Darien Academic Advisors, she and her husband Michael, help families plan for higher education and help students find their passions. ...

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Catching the $1 billion bouquet: wedding vendors busier heading...

Wedding spending nationally topped a record $31,000 on average last year, according to The Knot, a website that surveyed some 16,000 brides and grooms that use its website last year. With brides often planning upscale weddings in Southwest Connecticut, that could add up to a big 2015 season for shops like A Little Something White in Darien, Conn.

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Catching the $1 billion bouquet: wedding vendors busier heading into 2015 season

Saturday, May 16, 2015

Victor Jacoby, 85, Former Pound Ridge Fire Commissioner

... Chestnut Ridge Tennis Club. Survivors include two daughters, Karen Aarts of Pound Ridge and Susan (Kevin) Marks of Darien, Conn.; one son, Jack Jacoby of Groton, Conn.; and four grandchildren. Interment will be in the Pound Ridge Cemetery, next to ...

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Staples hands Darien first FCIAC baseball loss

Staples high school outfielder Nathan Panzer catches a flyball during a baseball game against Darien high school played at Darien high school, Darien, CT on Friday, May, 15th, 2015. Darien high schoolaAos Michael Maccarone slides safely into second as Staples high school second baseman Michael Cusa canaAot get a handle on the throw during a baseball game played at Darien high school, Darien, CT on Friday, May, 15th, 2015.

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Staples hands Darien first FCIAC loss

Darien high schoolaAos Michael Maccarone slides safely into second as Staples high school second baseman Michael Cusa canaAot get a handle on the throw during a baseball game played at Darien high school, Darien, CT on Friday, May, 15th, 2015. Staples high school outfielder Nathan Panzer catches a flyball during a baseball game against Darien high school played at Darien high school, Darien, CT on Friday, May, 15th, 2015.

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Friday, May 15, 2015

Best Gas Prices In And Around Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before you head out for the weekend, find out the best gas prices in the Darien and New Canaan areas.

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Darien Police Warn Of Increased Coyote Sightings

Darien police have received numerous reports of coyotes in the area and are offering tips to residents on how they can stay safe. Police said residents have reported coyote sightings and some attacks on pets.

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Bill Grega, 80, a former Darien police office, poses next to a framed poster depicting the John Wayne: Legends of Hollywood 2004 U.S. Postal Service stamp. Grega Has been an avid Wayne fan for nearly 70 years.

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Coyote Attacks Reported in Darien

... may be used to remove problem coyotes in areas where it is safe and legal to do so. To report coyote sightings in Darien contact: Darien Animal Control Officer: 203-662-5345 DEP Wildlife Division: (860) 424-3011 To report animals that are behaving ...

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Shakespeare on the Sound to Present All's Well that Ends Well, 6/11-28

... Tent. Three members of this season's ensemble of apprentices-Max Kenyon, Kate Murphy and John Lewis -are from Darien and two more-Alice Bloomer and Kyra Baldwin-are from Greenwich. For the first time, the company incorporates four members from ...

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Darien Opus Ball Huge Success

Opus for Person-to-Person celebrated its annual spring gala with a festive madras and college basketball tournament-themed event for nearly 300 guests, raising more than $130,000. Proceeds from "Spring Fling: March Madras," which took place on March 28th at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, will go directly to support Person-to-Person's efforts in serving 24,000 individuals in need from neighboring communities on an annual basis.

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Thursday, May 14, 2015

More Proof Of America's Inadequate Infrastructure

... the need for this system has been known for literally 45 years . Following a commuter train(s) head-on collision near Darien, Connecticut, the NTSB began urging the development and implementation of positive train control systems. The good news is ...

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Blacktop High Tops and Hoops

Editor's note: This year, Darien Library offered a class on memoir writing taught by Laura Cavers , who recently received an MFA in creative writing from Manhattanville College . Darien News secured four of the memoirs that were produced in the class for publication in the paper.

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First Selectman Gives Town Update At Darien Board Of Realtors Spring Fling

Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson gave a "State of the Town Update" at a recent Board of Realtors Spring Fling and general meeting. The Darien Board of Realtors held the event on May 7 at the Country Club of Darien.

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10th Anniversary Gala In Darien Raises Over $250,000 For Premature Babies

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tiny Miracles Foundation had its 10th Anniversary Gala on April 24 at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien.

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Artists Prepare To Shine At Darien's Annual Art Show And Sale

... two pieces, at least one must be designated for sale. A 25 percent commission from each sale will benefit the Darien Arts Center. Entries in a variety of media including acrylic, drawing/pastel, mixed media/printmaking, sculpture, watercolor, color ...

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Darien Arts Center Invites Artists of All Ages to Participate in 57th Darien Art Show

We invite artists of all ages to participate in the 57th Darien Art Show and Sale being held Saturday, May 30, through Saturday, June 6 in the DAC Weatherstone Studio. Entries are welcome in a variety of media, including oil, acrylic, watercolor, drawing/pastel, mixed media/printmaking, sculpture, color photography and black & white photography.

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Patriot National Bank Reaches Agreement to Settle Americans With Disabilities Suit

The bank that has offices in Darien must provide telephone access to hearing impaired customers at all of its branch offices. Patriot National Bank has settled a complaint filed under the Americans with Disabilities Act by agreeing to provide telephone communications and other accommodations to hearing impaired customers so they can conduct bank business.

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Most Recent Job Openings in the Wilton Area

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Ronald P. DelMazzio, 71; Lifelong Stamford Resident; Clairol Retiree

... Bridget's of Ireland RC Church, 278 Strawberry Hill Avenue, Stamford. Inurnment will follow at St. John's Mausoleum, Darien. Family and friends may call at the funeral home on Thursday, May 14, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, the family ...

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Darien, Osherow dominate Ludlowe

Darien softball coach Nick DeMaio has just one message for his team when ace Erika Osherow steps in the circle and is throwing her best stuff -- just get one. Well, Darien got six and it was more than enough as the Blue Wave defeated visiting Fairfield Ludlowe 6-1 on a crisp Wednesday afternoon at home.

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Weston Resident Co-Chairs 10th Annual Gala For Premature Babies

The Tiny Miracles Foundation had its 10th Anniversary Gala on April 24 at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien. The event was led by co-chairs Ashley Dineen , Marisela Esposito , PJ Marcella and Ariane Triay .

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Most Recent Job Openings in the Weston-Redding-Easton Area

Darien turns back Ludlowe

Sitting undefeated and in first place in the league standings, the Darien Blue Wave are looking forward to an upcoming three-game run in the FCIAC tournament. Meanwhile, sitting near the bottom of the league standings, the Ludlowe Falcons are playing for their very lives.

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Report puts Westport ,Weston, Darien among top high schools

High schools in Westport, Weston and Darien were ranked among the 15 best high schools in Connecticut, according to U.S. News & World Report. The magazine's list is arguably the most high-profile of the high school standings, covering about 20,000 schools across the country.

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Darien dominates Ludlowe

Darien's Erika Osherow pitches during the Blue Wave's softball game against Fairfield Ludlowe at Darien High School in Darien, Conn., on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. Darien won, 6-1.

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Danbury Hospital Staffers Receive Award At Tiny Miracles Gala

DARIEN, Conn. -- The Tiny Miracles Foundation had its 10th Anniversary Gala on April 24 at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien.

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Darien turns back Ludlowe

Darien native and Navy veteran Pintauro to deliver Memorial Day speech

The Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission has announced that Darien native and former naval flight officer and mission commander Christopher Pintauro will be the Memorial Day speaker at Spring Grove Veterans Cemetery in Darien on May 25, following the Memorial Day parade. Pintauro is a 1998 graduate of Darien High School and graduated from the United States Naval Academy , where he was a four-year letter winner on the men's varsity lacrosse team, in 2002.

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12 students earn statewide music honors

Twelve musicians from Darien High School were chosen through a highly competitive statewide audition process and participated in the Connecticut Music Educators Association All-State Music Festival. The rehearsals and the concerts for the festival took place at Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford from April 30 to May 2 in conjunction with the CMEA conference.

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A sign outside the Darien Police Department.

Darien police are looking for one or more Stamford teens in connection with a larceny at a Post Road home. The 15-year-old male victim of the theft said that two weeks ago he invited three other male teenagers from Stamford to his home to watch the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao fight.

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Staples Improves to No, 7 in U.S. News CT Rankings

Westport's Staples High School came in No. 7 in Connecticut in the latest U.S. News and World Report best high school rankings. Nationally it was No. 329. Staples this year came in behind Weston at No. 5 but ahead of Fairfield County schools Darien (8) Wilton (9), and Ridgefield (11).

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Jan Dilenschneider to exhibit works at Bellarmine Museum in Fairfield

... crystal blue water, elegant grasses, birds, and great storms. Her paintings of the changing landscape around her Darien home were wonderfully received by art buyers at her previous shows in Paris, and for the third year, she has been invited to ...

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Samuel V. Schoonmaker, III

Darien resident Samuel V. Schoonmaker III passed away on April 23rd in Naples, FL.

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Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Fire Dangers Lead To Red Flag Warning For Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. A Red Flag Warning is in effect for Fairfield County and other tristate communities from Wednesday afternoon until Wednesday evening because conditions are favorable for rapid fire spread, according to the National Weather Service.

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Opus Spring Fling In Darien Raises $130K For Person-To-Person

Opus for Person-to-Person celebrated its annual spring gala with a festive madras and college basketball tournament-themed event for nearly 300 guests, raising more than $130,000. Proceeds from "Spring Fling: March Madras," which took place on March 28 at Wee Burn Country Club in Darien, will go directly to support Person-to-Person's efforts in serving 24,000 individuals in need from neighboring communities.

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Hosting Summer Vacation Art Classes For Kids

DARIEN, Conn. The YWCA Darien/Norwalk is holding summer vacation arts and crafts workshop classes for children ages 5 to 10 who are looking for a creative outlet.

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Moskowitz sets NH 2-mile record

... Mikey Brannigan, of Northport, N.Y., set a New York record with his first-place time of 8:42.92, and Alex Ostberg, of Darien, Conn., set his state's record by finishing second in 8:43.93. Moskowitz finished the first mile in 4:23 and followed it up ...

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New Canaan controls fourth to win at Ludlowe

... with four, plus three assists. New Canaan has won six in a row, including Saturday's 9-8 victory that ended No. 1 Darien's 34-game winning streak. "Coming off the Darien win, we really just wanted to show the FCIAC what we've got," said Rams senior ...

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New Canaan controls fourth to win at Ludlowe

Tuesday, May 12, 2015

Parks Department announces upcoming programs

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Presents 'The Birds and the Bucks'

As part of the YW Financial Workshop Series, The YWCA Darien/Norwalk Inspire Club is presenting The Birds and the Bucks , on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the YW, 49 Old Kings Highway North in Darien. The discussion provides practical advice for parents on how to speak to college kids about money.

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The Tiny Miracles Foundation Held Its 10th Anniversary Gala at Wee Burn Country Club

The Tiny Miracles Foundation held their 10th Anniversary Gala at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien on Friday, April 24th. The event was led by Co-chairs Ashley Dineen , Marisela Esposito , PJ Marcella and Ariane Triay .

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Darien to Host Household Hazardous Waste Day

SAVE THE DATE! Items that are toxic, flammable, reactive or corrosive will be collected at HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY on Saturday, June 6th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the Noroton Heights Railroad Station. For a complete list of what to bring (and what not to bring), click here .

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Maplewood In Darien Hosts Spring Lecture Series

The Maplewood at Darien will host a series of lectures sponsored by Merrill Lynch designed to help people understand the challenges of setting up a financial future. All lectures will be held Tuesday mornings throughout May at the Maplewood from 8 to 9 a.m., with a breakfast available at 7:45 a.m. On May 12, Helen Heintz of the Wiggin and Dana law firm will talk about financial planning for loved ones.

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4 Alabama cities rank among top 100 for middle class growth

... (77) rounded out the Alabama cities in the rankings. Big Spring, TX was the number one city overall. Oxford, OH; Darien, CT and Edinburg, TX joined Athens to round out the top five. All of the income data came from the U.S. Census Bureau's American ...

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Woman Reported Pug Attack Near Darien/Stamford Town Line

A Stamford woman reported to Darien police that she was either scratched or bitten by a small brown pug near the Stamford line after it went after her Jack Russell Terrier.

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... just outside the village of Rowayton, this four bedroom Colonial on Little Brook Road North offers a private slice of Darien real estate. Tucked away on a triple cul-de-sac in a community known for impromptu cocktail parties and summer block ...

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Darien Family Honored At Norwalk Maritime Aquarium Gala

NORWALK, Conn. A Darien family was among the honorees at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk's annual fund-raising gala, which raised a record $800,000 to support the aquarium's environmental education programming.

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Darien, Westport Churches Hosting Talk On Spiritual Healing

NORWALK, Conn. Darien and Westport churches have partnered to bring a free seminar titled "Health, Prayer and Healing: Finding the Connection" to Norwalk on Thursday.

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Steven Arthur Hughes, Ed. D.

... and complicated illness from leukemia. Born on June 7, 1949 in Stamford, Connecticut, Steve spent his childhood in Darien, then attended Butler University in Indianapolis, where he received his Bachelor's and Master's Degrees. He continued his ...

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New Covenant House Moving Into Bigger Home In Stamford

It will just be a move across the street, but it will be a world of difference for New Covenant House of Hospitality in Stamford as it moves into its new home next month. The state's largest soup kitchen and one of its largest food pantries will be moving to 174 Richmond Hill Ave. from its current location on the ground floor at the Yerwood Center at 90 Fairfield Ave. It serves Stamford, New Canaan, Greenwich and Darien.

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Darien Author Explores Her New Book On College Admissions

DARIEN, Conn. Darien author Kristin White will be discussing her recently published book "It's The Student, Not The College: The Secrets Of Succeeding At Any School - Without Going Broke Or Crazy" at a free event Tuesday, May 19. White's book discuses how a motivated student can make any college their dream school.

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Former New Canaan Family Honored At Norwalk Maritime Aquarium Gala

Christian Scientist Talks Spiritual Healing In Norwalk

Monday, May 11, 2015

New Canaan baseball rallies to overtake Greenwich

... necessary. "We just played Staples and now Greenwich and then we have Wilton and Trinity Catholic and then next week Darien then St. Joe and Stamford," Hoffman said. "There's no letdowns and that's the big difference between this and any other sport ...

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I-95 Resurfacing To Impact Overnight Traffic In Darien

Resurfacing work on I-95 in Darien and Norwalk will impact evening and overnight traffic in Darien, according to police. The state Department of Transportation will commence resurfacing of the highway in both the northbound and southbound directions starting Monday night.

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Pug Attacks Woman, Terrier At Darien-Stamford Border

A woman reported that she and her dog were attacked by a pug while walking near the Darien-Stamford border last week, police said. The 57-year-old Stamford woman was walking her Jack Russell terrier near the intersection of West Avenue and Park Lane when the attack occurred, Darien police said.

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Police: Darien Juvenile's $300 Sneakers Stolen After Mayweather Vs. Pacquiao Fight

Other juveniles from Stamford may have stolen the shoes after they were invited to his house to watch the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight. A Darien juvenile's $300 Nike sneakers were among more than $600 worth of items that were allegedly stolen from his home after he hosted a sleepover party for the Mayweather vs. Pacquiao fight.

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Darien Library to Present Screening of "The Mask You Live In"

... facilitated by James McGinn, MA, NCC, an Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinician at Family Centers' Center for Hope in Darien.

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Anne 'Nancy' Noble, 70, Of Darien

... Katharine Norwood and her husband Steve Mason of Rowayton, Wendy Norwood of Brookfield, and Nancy Norwood of Darien; her sister Virginia Martin of Santa Fe, N.M.; three grandchildren, Heather Marsh, Jamie Marsh and Lauren Fisher; five ...

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Significant I-95 Road Work to Impact Norwalk Beginning Monday Night

The state Department of Transportation will be resurfacing I-95 in Darien and Norwalk in both directions starting Monday evening.

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Darien Artist to Exhibit at Fairfield University Museum

Why I Stayed In Connecticut

Around the year 2000, I came to a crossroad. I had a successful career and I was working hard, but not feeling fulfilled and getting the most out of life.

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Wrights' Evidence Grounds Gustave Whitehead's Flight Of Fancy

That's a question that has, so to speak, flown around the state for a few years. It's time to ground it permanently.

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Tickets On Sale For Darien EMS-Post 53 Memorial Day Food Fair

DARIEN, Conn. Darien EMS-Post 53 is pre-selling tickets through May 24 for its annual Memorial Day Food Fair.

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Darien/Norwalk YWCA Pulls Out The Stops To Honor Women Of Distinction

YWCA of Darien/Norwalk Executive Director Heather Cavanagh and Executive Director of the Community Fund of Darien Carrie Bernier. From left, back row: Nancy Berkowitz, Bernice Marie-Daly, Rochelle Kucera Mehra, Denise Magnano, Stuart Weismiller; front: honoree Susan Delaney, Ana Rogers.

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Sunday, May 10, 2015

In Stamford, a transplant gets to know the city on two wheels

... Street in Stamford, Conn. Wednesday, May 6, 2015. Arents commutes 4.6 miles by bike from Stamford to her work at the Darien Library every day. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Stamford resident Mallory Arents puts her helmet on before riding her bike in ...

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FCIAC Restores Darien Vs. New Canaan Football Match-Up On Thanksgiving

... become part of the holiday for students, alumni and community members to join together for match-ups between rivals Darien vs. New Canaan, Staples vs. Greenwich, Brien McMahon vs. Norwalk, Ridgefield vs. Danbury, Wilton vs. Trinity Catholic, ...

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Who is Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year?'

Votes have been tallied and the winner is a mom of two from Newtown. Think your Darien mom rocks? Tell us in the comment section below! We asked our readers to send their amazing mom stories for Mother's Day and received some very special ones-- moms who are cancer survivors, widows, caretakers for aging parents/spouses, single parents and many more.

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Football Changes, Meth-Dealing Priest Top Week's News In New Canaan

... later was not related, police said. The traditional big Thanksgiving Day high school football game between archrivals Darien and New Canaan may be a thing of the past after the FCIAC changed the fall sports schedule to hold playoff games on the ...

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Saturday, May 9, 2015

Doug Bonjour: A week of FCIAC football that was bizare and exhausting

... flawed. Or maybe that's just how negotiations go. "Some (coaches) said, `We can't keep dragging this out,' " Darien coach Rob Trifone said. "I said, `It's May, we don't kick off until September.' They didn't want to revisit it this week because it's ...

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New Canaan coach Lou Marinelli, left, and FCIAC exectutive secretary John Kuczo.

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New Canaan fends off rival Darien, ending Blue Wave's 34-game win streak

After jumping out to a four-goal lead it still came down to a Drew Morris save in the final minute for New Canaan to defeat Darien 9-8 and end the Blue Wave 's winning streak at 34 games. Michael Kraus was the do it all man for the Rams, scoring four goals and assisting on three more.

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Weston Mother-Daughter Whip Up 'Sweet' Success With Norwalk Business

... hours down, started selling at area farmer's markets as well as local stores such as Peter's in Weston, Palmer's in Darien and Walter Stewart's in New Canaan, using a commercial kitchen in South Norwalk as their base. Now Unbakeables, which come in ...

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Norwalk's Rep. Wood Hosts Legislative Update

About 70 people attended the forum to discuss the major pieces of legislation currently happening in the session. Wood will host another legislative update from 7-8:30 p.m. Monday, May 11 at the Mather Center in Darien.

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Westport Teacher Whips Up 'Sweet' Success By Working With Her Daughter

Ostberg, DeBalsi each place second at Loucks Games

... Glenn D. Loucks games in White Plains, New York. DeBalsi finished second in the race. Photo: Ryan Lacey/Staff Photo Darien's Alex Osberg, right, finishes the 3,200 meter run at the Glenn D. Loucks Games in White Plains, New York on Friday. Ostberg ...

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FCIAC reaches compromise, restores Thanksgiving football

... teams will play eight regular-season games prior to the holiday. "You could only have two out of the three things," Darien coach Rob Trifone said, "between 10 games, the FCIAC championship and Thanksgiving football. In the end, we saved two of the ...

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Friday, May 8, 2015

Ostberg, DeBalsi each place second at Loucks Games

Darien's Alex Osberg, right, finishes the 3,200 meter run at the Glenn D. Loucks Games in White Plains, New York on Friday. Ostberg finished second in the race.

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FCIAC reaches compromise, restores Thanksgiving football

Darien holds up the trophy after beating New Canaan to win the FCIAC championship on Thanksgiving, Nov. 27, 2014. Photo: Lindsay Perry In the ongoing power struggle between the league and its coaches over the football schedule, executive secretary John Kuczo announced Friday that the FCIAC is moving its championship to Nov. 21, the Saturday before Thanksgiving.

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An Update From Patch

... be able to post new stories until Saturday evening. We will be posting vital breaking news in the meantime on the Darien Facebook page. (To stay in the loop there, be sure to like the page so the latest updates show up in your news feed.) Thanks for ...

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Stamford Delegation Announces Funding For Local Pre-K

... children's and city's futures." "There is nothing more important than our children," Rep. William Tong (D-Stamford, Darien) said. "We need to give them the skills they need to reach their full potential, and this funding helps us reach that ...

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Best Gas Prices In And Around New Canaan

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before you head out for the weekend, find out the best gas prices in the Darien and New Canaan areas.

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Darien Kids Can Support Invisible Children's Club With Prom Flowers

DARIEN, Conn. Community members can support Darien High School's chapter of the Invisible Children's Club by ordering prom flowers from Dom's Florist or Springdale Florist.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before you head out for the weekend, find out the best gas prices in the Darien and New Canaan areas.

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Searching For Mother's Day Gifts? Fairfield County Shops Aim To Please

... of just crossing the street. Treat Mom: 149 Cherry St., www.goldenberry.com/ . Nielsen's Florist & Garden Shop , Darien : Mother's Day is Nielsen's biggest floral holiday of the year with hanging baskets, outdoor blooming trees and orchid plants ...

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Thursday, May 7, 2015

Darien Rowers Dominate Local Regattas

... overall claiming nine gold medals, four silver and three bronze medals out of 16 events. Gold medals were snagged by Darien High School juniors David Orner and Phillip Bogdanov in the Men's Varsity 4X event and sophomore Dan Cone in the Men's 2nd ...

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Tickets for Darien EMS-Post 53 Annual Food Fair on Sale at Select...

Darien EMS-Post 53 announced that it is pre-selling admission tickets for its annual Memorial Day Food Fair at select locations around town starting May 8 until May 24th. "Ticket presales are a great way to get right to the fun after the parade.

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National Association of Letter Carriers Collecting Food Donations in Darien

Please remember to give your postal carrier a bag of donated food this Saturday for Person-to-Person's postal food drive! If you didn't receive a paper bag for your donation, no worries... use whatever bag or carton you have! Then come down to P2P in the afternoon to help unload, sort and shelve the bounty for needy families. Setting up for the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 9. Crates will be used to sort food donations from our generous neighbors in #Wilton, #Norwalk and #Darien.

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Lunch with fashion guru Kate Betts

Join Barrett Bookstore and The Country Club of Darien for a Luncheon with Kate Betts and her new book "My Paris Dream". Join Barrett Bookstore and The Country Club of Darien for a Ladies Luncheon with Kate Betts and her new book My Paris Dream: An Education in Style, Slang, and Seduction in the Great City on the Seine Kate Betts is an award-winning magazine editor and author who has held top positions at two of the world's most successful fashion magazines, Harper's Bazaar and Vogue.

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3 Days Left to Vote for 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Two Darien moms, and dozens more across Connecticut, are in the running for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!' We asked our readers to send their amazing mom stories for Mother's Day and received some special ones. Think your mom is the best? Send in your story to wendy.mitchell@patch.com.

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Owner of Dog Who Attacked New Canaan Woman Appealing Restraining Order

... isn't allowed out of state and has to stay away from humans along with other conditions. The dog's owner is a Darien man and will get to make his case at a May 27 hearing. He claims the order is excessive The dog hasn't been allowed in Spencer's Run ...

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Silvermine Gallery Director To Judge Darien Art Center's Show And Sale

The Darien Arts Center has tapped Jeffrey Mueller, gallery director at the Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, to judge the center's 57th Annual Art Show and Sale in Darien. The event will take place from May 30 through June 6 at the Darien Arts Center's Weatherstone Studio, 2 Renshaw Road.

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Lawley Launches Small Business Insurance Division Dedicated to the...

... e has branch offices across New York State in Amherst, Batavia, Elmsford, Fredonia, Melville and Rochester along with Darien, Connecticut and Florham Park, New Jersey. To find out more, visit lawleylnsurance.com .

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Silvermine Gallery Director To Judge Darien Art Show And Sale

New Canaan Silvermine Arts Center has tabbed Gallery Director Jeffrey Mueller to judge its 57th Annual Art Show and Sale in Darien. The event will take place from May 30 through June 6 at the Darien Arts Center's Weatherstone Studio, 2 Renshaw Rd. Mueller will judge entries from a variety of mediums from local artists, including acrylic, oil, watercolor, drawing/pastel, mixed media/printmaking and sculpture, as well as both color and black-and-white photography.

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Darien Library Presents Documentary On Social Stereotypes Of Boys

DARIEN, Conn. The YWCA Parent Awareness and the Darien Library are presenting a screening of "The Mask You Live In."

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New Darien Business Helps College Graduates Land Those First Jobs

Perpetual Ambition, a new Darien-based company, is offering a $2,000 package of job finding assistance or guidance for students graduating from college. After the Class of 2015 takes off the caps and gowns, they will be greet by mixed job market news.

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Holmes Gymnasium Turns Into Children's Museum For STEM Event In Darien

Holmes School fourth- graders from Miss Satter's class enjoyed a visit from Mobile Ed's STEM Museum, a workshop that turns a school gymnasium into a state-of-the-art children's museum focused on STEM: Science, technology, engineering and math.

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One Lap makes a pit stop in the DFW Metroplex

... Baker). It was an unofficial, unsanctioned race that ran five times during the 1970s, beginning at New York City (or Darien, CT), to the Portofino Inn in Redondo Beach, CA. This outlaw event became so notorious that Hollywood made several flicks ...

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Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Darien outslugs Trumbull

Just days after the biggest boxing match of this century Darien coach Mike Scott took the opportunity to compare his team's 12-5 home win over Trumbull to a boxer taking a punch in the first round and getting back up. That punch came courtesy of an Eagles squad that put up four runs in the first inning paced by doubles from Carlos Garrido and Chris O'Brien and a two run single from Alex Rauso.

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Darien YWCA Parent Awareness Presents 'What Every Girl Wants to Know'

YWCA Parent Awareness, a family-focused program that provides support and education to parents and children in order to encourage the healthy, positive development of youth and families, is presenting 'What Every Girl Wants to Know' on May 12 at 7 p.m. at The Darien Depot, 25 Heights Road, Darien. This talk led by Diane Frankel-Gramelis, MS, CCE is back by popular demand.

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Former New Canaan family earns award from Maritime Aquarium

... Photo Enjoying The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalkis Cirque de la Mer fund-raising gala, recently, were Wendy Hokin of Darien and Alice Burnham of New Canaan. The gala raised $800,000 to help The Maritime Aquarium present its environmental education ...

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Former New Canaan family earns award from Maritime Aquarium

... . Enjoying The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalkis Cirque de la Mer fund-raising gala, recently, were Wendy Hokin of Darien and Alice Burnham of New Canaan. The gala raised $800,000 to help The Maritime Aquarium present its environmental education ...

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Hazardous Waste Day nears

The Town of Darien will hold its 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 6. Items you will be able to dispose of include oven cleaner and furniture polish. The town of Darien will hold its 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Noroton Heights Railroad Station .

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Prom flowers for a cause

With the help of Springdale Florist and Dom's Florist in Darien, students can obtain vouchers from the DHS website, the DHS Library or local newspapers.

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Hazardous Waste Day nears

The Town of Darien will hold its 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 6. Items you will be able to dispose of include oven cleaner and furniture polish. Photo: Contributed Photo The town of Darien will hold its 2015 Household Hazardous Waste Day on June 6, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Noroton Heights Railroad Station .

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Elderly Motorist Drives Car Into River in Darien

Crews are working to remove a car from a river in Darien after a senior driver drove forward instead of reverse in the morning.

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Talking Turkey

It's hard to believe that two bitter football rivals would agree on anything, but the Darien Blue Wave and the New Canaan High School Rams have found common ground. They want their Turkey Bowl back.

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Here's what really happens at a Tesla Supercharger station

... hat there is to do while you wait for your Model S to charge. So we drove out of New York City to the nearest one, in Darien, Connecticut.

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Whirlind divers begin quest for summer Gold

... The Whirlwind Team finished third overall, with 13 of the 15 divers qualifying for the Zone meet. Owen Stevens (Darien) finished the weekend as Whirlwind's top Team Points earner with a first place finish on the 1-meter board, and second place ...

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Silvermine director to judge annual Darien Arts Center Art Show and Sale

Jeffrey Mueller , gallery director at Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, will judge the 57th annual Art Show and Sale at the Darien Arts Center , which will take place May 30 to June 6 at the DAC Weatherstone Studio. In addition to his extensive work at Silvermine, Mueller is an adjunct art history professor at the State University of New York at Purchase, Sacred Heart University and Western Connecticut State University .

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Good news: This year's tax hike would only be $1.8 billion

... state government. John J. Ryan is of counsel to the Fairfield County law firm Russo & Assoc., and served 14 years as Darien and Rowayton's state representative - and has been writing this column for Hersam Acorn even longer. Joshua Fisher was an ...

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Distributed Energy Wins Major Political Champion, A King

I am a Managing Partner at Brookside Strategies, LLC, an energy and utility management consulting firm based in Darien, Connecticut. I've spilled blood, sweat and tears grappling with the full spectrum of barriers and misconceptions about distributed generation and energy-efficiency technologies.

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Staples rugby growing by leaps and bounds

... for a 4-3 record last year. The Wreckers are off to a 3-1 start this spring, their latest win a 64-7 beat down of Darien last Friday at home. The game against the Blue Wave was the lone home match on the schedule. The highlight of the season thus ...

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4 Days Left to Vote for Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!'

Think your Darien mom rocks? Vote for her now through Saturday, and on Mother's Day we'll announce Patch's 'Superstar Mom of the Year!' We asked our readers to send their amazing mom stories for Mother's Day and received some special ones. Think your mom is the best? Send in your story to wendy.mitchell@patch.com.

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Racism as Internet Filter

... She was poor growing up and she had NO white privilege" ect ect. This woman lives somewhere between Norwalk and Darien CT, which is NOT a neighborhood known for its poverty. South Norwalk, right next door, couldn't be more racially divided if you ...

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Darien Police Hold Tip-A-Cop Event For Special Olympics

DARIEN, Conn. Darien police officers will host a Tip-A-Cop event Thursday, May 14, to benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.

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Norwalk Rep. Wood Honored For Support Of Emergency Care

DARIEN, Conn. State Rep. Terrie Wood recently received the Legislator of the Year award from the Connecticut College of Emergency Physicians.

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Darien Pure Barre Studio Hosts Change Of Heart Event

WESTPORT, Conn. Pure Barre studios in Darien, Fairfield and Westport are hosting fundraising and awareness events Saturday to benefit Change of Heart at all three studio locations.

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Staples girls lacrosse falls to New Canaan

... Canaan girls lacrosse team certainly didn't play as if it was looking ahead to the game of the regular season against Darien on Thursday. Instead, the Rams delivered another dominating performance to suggest they are ready for the challenges the ...

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Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Western Mass. Girls Lacrosse Top 10: Mount Greylock, Westfield continue to climb

They will travel to New Canaan, Conn. for a big game Saturday, followed by another tough one hosting Darien, Conn.

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Staples girls lacrosse falls to New Canaan

New Canaan pounds Barlow with 11-goal second quarter

... Canaan was coming off a 15-9 win against then-No. 6 Fairfield Prep, putting the game away late. The Rams host No. 1 Darien (10-0) on Saturday at 3 (Darien has Danbury in between on Thursday), then visit No. 6 Fairfield Ludlowe next Tuesday. "We've ...

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Marie M. LaGuardia, 86; Lifelong Stamford Resident, Retired Board of Education Secretary

... 2015 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 37 Schuyler Avenue, 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 ...

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Darien family honored at Maritime Aquarium gala

Rob, Nick, Kit and Katie Rohn of Darien accept a 2015 Red Apple Award during The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalkis Cirque de la Mer fund-raising gala on April 23. Having a chat at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalkis Cirque de la Mer fund-raising gala, which was held recently,were, from left, Carter Gowrie of Old Saybrook, Bebe Fisher of Darien and Patricia and Stephen Schram of Darien. The gala raised $800,000 to help The Maritime Aquarium present its environmental education programming to students in the tri-state area.

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Darien High Jazz Ensemble plays Hartford

The award winning Darien High School Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jonathan Grauer, recently performed as an Honors Ensemble at the 2015 Connecticut Music Educators Association conference on May 1. The ensemble was chosen by both audition and past achievements to perform at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford for Music Educators from throughout Connecticut. The Darien students performed a challenging program to rave reviews.

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Southwest Connecticut well represented in NCAA men's lacrosse tournament

Maryland junior midfielder Henry West, a Darien alum, has 24 points this season, helping lead the Terrapins to the sixth seed and a first-round home game with Yale in the NCAA tournament. Photo: Contributed Photo, University Of Maryland Athletics Yale senior Conrad Oberbeck is a nominee for the Tewaaraton Trophy, lacrosse's top collegiate player.

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Darien family honored at Maritime Aquarium gala

Rob, Nick, Kit and Katie Rohn of Darien accept a 2015 Red Apple Award during The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalkis Cirque de la Mer fund-raising gala on April 23. Photo: Kristen Jensen\Contributed Photo, Contributed Photo Having a chat at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalkis Cirque de la Mer fund-raising gala, which was held recently,were, from left, Carter Gowrie of Old Saybrook, Bebe Fisher of Darien and Patricia and Stephen Schram of Darien. The gala raised $800,000 to help The Maritime Aquarium present its environmental education programming to students in the tri-state area.

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Darien High Jazz Ensemble plays Hartford

Darien Kids Groove For A Good Cause

Students at Tokeneke Elementary School in Darien danced their hearts out Monday afternoon while raising more than $4,000 to help people with spinal cord injuries. The annual Groove-a-thon fundraiser was hosted by the school's Kids Care Club to raise money for the Obie Harrington-Howes Foundation .

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'Homeless To Harvard' Author Connects At STAR Event In Darien

... Survival and My Journey from Homeless to Harvard." She spoke at the event was at the Woodway Country Club in Darien last week. The programs and services at STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way help those with developmental disabilities and their families in ...

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Real Estate Seminar: New Closing Process to Affect all Home Sales

The Darien Board of REALTORSA Inc. is hosting an informative seminar to learn about the new HUD rules going into effect on August 1, 2015. Join us on June 3, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. the Darien Board of REALTORSA , Inc. will be hosting an informative seminar to learn about recent changes coming to the closing process that will affect real estate transactions nationwide.

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Photo Gallery: Pivot Graduation at St. Paul's in Darien

Take a look at these pictures from the Pivot Graduation that took place on May 2nd at St. Paul's in Darien!

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Best Places for Brunch Around Darien, According to Yelp Reviewers

... do? Did they miss your favorite spot? Were they spot on? Let us know your thoughts below. Since these were the only Darien restaurants listed for a search of highest rated restaurants for "Sunday brunch", we did two more searches for Stamford and ...

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Limited Tickets Available for Women of Distinction Awards and Luncheon on May 7

Tickets can be purchased online at ywcadariennorwalk.org, by calling 203-655-2535, or in person at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk. Limited tickets are available for the 6th Annual YWCA Women of Distinction Awards and Luncheon taking place on May 7 at Woodway Country Club from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Pictured are sponsors from left to right: Ellen Bay, Darien Rowayton Bank, Deirdre McGovern, YW board president and William Raveis representative, Penny Glassmeyer, PG Properties, Heather Cavanagh, YW executive director and Kevin McKiernan, Abercrombie, Burns, McKiernan & Co.

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YWCA Parent Awareness and Darien Library Present 'The Mask You Live In'

YWCA Parent Awareness, a family-focused program that provides support and education to parents and children in order to encourage the healthy, positive development of youth and families, and the Darien Library are presenting The Mask You Live In on Monday, May 11 at 7 p.m. at the Darien Library, 1441 Post Road, Darien. The Mask You Live In is a new documentary film from the director of Miss Representation .

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Darien Collectors' Car Show

A Darien tradition on Father's Day has grown to a bigger location and will be held at the Lockwood Mathews Mansion on June 21, 2015. The New England Auto Museum will be an exciting new attraction for the State of Connecticut and throughout New England.

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Darien Real Estate Activity: April 26 - May 2

For more information about the local real estate market, call our Darien office at 203.655.5358 or visit our website at afahomes.com .

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Monday, May 4, 2015

Darien baseball rides 9-run sixth inning past Stamford

Darien's bats needed a little while to wake up Monday afternoon, but once they did the Blue Wave cruised to a 19-7 victory over Stamford at home. Darien sent 13 batters to the plate in the fourth inning, scoring nine runs on six hits to pull away from Stamford and stay undefeated in FCIAC play.

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Recent Darien Restaurant Inspections: Three Rated 'Good,' One 'Poor'

In these recently released health-code inspection reports by the Darien Health Department, one food-serving establishment in town was rated "Fair" and five others received ratings of "Good." State rating: 95 Darien rating: Good Inspector's remarks: "Meatballs left uncovered during storage; wiping cloths not kept in sanitizer between use; paper towl dispenser not properly working; utensils not properly stored between use."

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Cyclist Dazed, Injured After Crash with Jogger

An elderly woman cycling with a group of 15 to 20 other riders was injured and dazed Sunday when she fell off her bike after crashing into a woman jogging by the side of Five Mile River Road , Darien police said. No charges were filed after the incident that was first reported to police just before 11 a.m. The rider, a 70-year-old Norwalk woman, injured her hip in the accident; the jogger had a red mark on her right thigh, but declined medical attention from an ambulance crew at the scene.

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Darien students perform in Hartford

Royle School Music Teacher, Kathleen Theisen, is joined by young Darien singers Noah Mobarik, Evelyn Hidy, Grace Benedict, Olivia Durbin and John Raskopf at the 6th Annual Connecticut Music Educators Association Elementary Honors Choir event, which took place recently in Hartford . Also on hand was Tokeneke Music Teacher, Rebecca Parnoff, far right.

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Darien students perform in Hartford

Teamwork lifts Staples girls tennis to 8-1 start

... and Gabriela Vega defeated Katie Means and Elizabeth Roman 4-6, 6-3, 10-7. Staples pulled out dramatic 4-3 wins over Darien and Greenwich earlier in the season. Collins won her match against the Cardinals, and freshman duo Bjorkman/Vega won the ...

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Teamwork lifts Staples girls tennis to 8-1 start

Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in and Near Darien

Find a part- or full-time job on Patch, from receptionist to accounting, clerical, sales or managerial; with listings from SimplyHired.com. NEWSports Marketing Firm - Norwalk, CTJob# 453283362 The Account Executive will be responsible for supporting the Account Team in managing day to day relationships with a major payment services client.

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StarnetA Worldwide Announces 2015 Design Award Winners

PRLog - May 4, 2015 - DARIEN, Conn. -- The 17th Annual Starnet Design Awards , one of the most prestigious commercial flooring design competitions in the flooring industry, recently honored the best and brightest work in commercial flooring.

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Hundreds Step Out In Westport To Support STAR, Inc.

... for people to live full lives with independence and freedom of choice in Norwalk, Westport, Weston, Wilton, Darien and New Canaan. Sunday's celebration featured games, music, food and face painting before the walk took place. STAR Executive Director ...

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Honors Jane Yezzi As Woman Of Distinction

DARIEN, Conn. Longtime community volunteer Jane Yezzi is being honored as one of six 2015 Women of Distinction by the YWCA Darien/Norwalk.

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Fairfield County Cycle Club Offers Safety Tips For National Bike Month

The Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club , a Darien-based group of recreational riders, offers the following "on the trail" safety suggestions: Ride on open trails only. Respect trail and road closures and avoid possible trespass on private land.

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Sunday, May 3, 2015

Part Time Jobs Available Near Danbury

The Country Club of Darien is looking for a part time seasonal Tennis Maintenance person. Excellent opportunity for a retiree or the right candidate to supplement their current...PREMIER3 days ago from Patch.com Homecare Visiting Nurse Case Manager RN Job Location: Norwalk, CT Homecare Visiting Nurse Case Manager RN Home Healthcare Nursing/Case Management Masonicare Home Health &...6 days ago from Masonicare Management needs: Finding tenants, Rent collection and accounting, Maintenance and repairs.

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Part Time Jobs Available Near Weston, Redding & Easton

The Country Club of Darien is looking for a part time seasonal Tennis Maintenance person.

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Part Time Jobs Available Near Wilton

Darien Real Estate Review: Recent News and Information

Picture : 11 Hillside Ave., Darien - five bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, 4,299 square feet on a 0.38-acre lot. Asking price: $1,995,000.

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Safe Driving Fair, Tick Warnings Top Week's News In Darien

... a deadly 7.8-magnitude struck the area. Cushman, who now lives in New York City, was reportedly last in Kathmandu. Darien High School students learned first-hand the dangers of unsafe driving as the Darien Police Department sponsored the "Students ...

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Saturday, May 2, 2015

Darien outslasts Wilton for 32nd straight win

You wouldn't think it based on the 10-2 final score in favor of Darien, but Wilton gave the Blue Wave everything they could handle Saturday night at Fujitani Field. "This is always a battle," said Darien coach Jeff Brameier , whose team improved to 9-0 overall and won its 32nd straight game.

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ICYMI: Darien Father's Little League Lawsuit Dismissed

Christopher Stefanoni, of Darien, struck out in his bid to sue members of Darien Little League and its officials as a federal judge tossed his lawsuit on Monday. Stefanoni's lawsuit garnered a significant amount of buzz in Darien and around Connecticut earlier this month after he claimed his son, then 9, was demoted to a lower-level little league team after he filed an affordable housing development near a former league official's house, NBC Connecticut reports.

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Greenwich-Owned Upstart Runs For The Roses In Kentucky Derby

... County will be keeping their eyes on No. 19 Upstart, owned by Ralph Evans of Greenwich. Upstart also has ties to Darien, home of the Nielsen family, whose members also own Sunnyfield Farm in Bedford, N.Y., where the horse was bred. The thoroughbred ...

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'Landscapes Through Time' Introduces Work At Rowayton Realty Office

... evening are open to the public. "I am so excited that David's work will be featured in our Rowayton brokerage," said Darien agent Molly Crosland, who spearheads much of the brokerage's artist series. "Not only is David an incredibly talented artist ...

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Mary L. Maul, 90, Of Darien, Former Crossing Guard

Survivors include her husband, John Maul of Darien; and two sons, Michael Maul of Stamford and Timothy Maul of New York City.

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Friday, May 1, 2015

Darien girls lacrosse rolls past Staples

A wounded Staples girls lacrosse team stepped onto Ginny Parker Field on Friday afternoon, and ran into an opponent that no one in the state has been able to defeat in almost three years. The way Darien has manhandled Connecticut opposition so far this spring, that doesn't appear likely to change any time soon.

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Conn. towns among the nation's safest

... National Wildlife Refuge, has devoted significant resources to community policing. " - Safewise.com Photo: . 13. Darien, Connecticut Population: 21,229 Violent crimes per 1,000: 0.909 "A prominent city on Connecticut's "Gold Coast," Darien is home ...

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Ridgefield police: Community relationship makes town a safer place

... released a report this week that ranked Ridgefield as the fourth-safest place in the nation. Weston ranked 10th, Darien 13th and Newtown 23rd. "For the most part, it has to do with the quality of the citizenry here and the excellent job that our ...

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Silvermine Gallery Director to Judge 57th Annual Darien Art Show and Sale

Jeffrey Mueller, Gallery Director at Silvermine Arts Center in New Canaan, will judge the 57th Annual Art Show and Sale at the Darien Arts Center , which will be held Saturday, May 30, through Saturday, June 6, at the DAC Weatherstone Studio. In addition to his extensive work at Silvermine, Mueller is an adjunct Art History professor at SUNY Purchase, Sacred Heart University and Western Connecticut State University.

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Balloons For Campers to Decorate Darien Mailboxes May 16

A sea of red balloons will decorate Darien mailboxes on Saturday, May 16 to signify Opus for Person-to-Person's annual Balloons for Campers Day. This fundraising event supports the Person-to-Person Campership Program, which enables close to 500 Stamford public elementary school students from low-income households to attend summer camps at no cost.

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Railroad company tops expectations for profit, revenue

... credit facility, we continue to evaluate potential investment and acquisition opportunities worldwide," Hellman said. Darien, Conn.-based G&W, which has its administrative base in Rochester, owns and operates short-line and regional freight ...

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Bobcats and bears visit area backyards

The bobcat that Robert Wesley spotted in his backyard Friday morning is only the latest in a menagerie of animals that have visited area residents recently. There was a bear sighted in Shelton on Thursday, and one in Darien last month.

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Bobcats and bears visit area backyards

Darien Arts Center Holds TBT Photo Contest

WIN A $200 GIFT CERTIFICATE! Do you have a Throw Back Thursday photo from a program or event at the Darien Arts Center? Post it on our timeline to be entered in a drawing for a $200 gift certificate for use on Darien Arts Center classes, shows or DAC Stage theatrical performances! In honor of our 40th anniversary, we will be posting our own TBT's each Thursday. Here's this week's TBT from 1978: a special course of DISCO DANCE for the "dance interest of teenagers".

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Aquarion Water offers discounted rain barrels

... June 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trumbull Town Hall, 5866 Main St. There are also pick-up locations on that day in Darien and and on June 20 in Litchfield. The barrels are being sold to Aquarion customers for $75, which is 40 percent off the ...

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Southwestern Connecticut towns among the nation's safest

A view of Main Street in Ridgefield, Conn., Monday, June 30, 2014.

Darien Students Learn Lesson In Dangers Of Drunken Driving

DARIEN, Conn. -- Darien High School students learned first-hand the dangers of unsafe driving as the Darien Police Department sponsored the "Students Against Destructive Decisions" Safety Fair in the school courtyard on Thursday, April 30. The Department of Motor Vehicles, the Connecticut State Police, the S.A.D.D. Team, Safe Rides, and many other groups and individuals were on hand to help raise awareness about driving safety.

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Best Gas Prices In And Around New Canaan

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before you head out for the weekend, find out the best gas prices in the New Canaan and Darien areas.

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New State Bill Would Bring More Tax Revenue To Greenwich

... revenue and placing a cap on car taxes among other reforms, according to Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk/Darien). Senate Bill 1 was approved Wednesday by the General Assembly's Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee. Under the new bill, ...

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Best Gas Prices In And Around Darien

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Before you head out for the weekend, find out the best gas prices in the New Canaan and Darien areas.

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Darien Road Closures Planned During Annual Boy Scouts Tag Sale

DARIEN, Conn. The Darien Police Department is advising motorists to avoid the area of West Avenue on Saturday because some roads in the area will be closed due to the annual Boy Scout Tag Sale.

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Honors Merlyn Tejada As A Young Woman Of Distinction

DARIEN, Conn. Darien High School senior Merlyn Tejada is being honored as a Young Woman of Distinction through YWCA Darien/Norwalk.

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Thursday, April 30, 2015

Greenwich Author Jay Chalnick to Release Debut Novel -- 'Finding Buddha'

... books are sold. Book launch events will be held at Kaia Yoga Complete Wellness Centers in Greenwich, CT (June 15), Darien, CT (June 16) and Westport, CT (June 17) and sponsored by Whole Foods Market Greenwich. Details and registration information is ...

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Hot-shooting Darien downs Greenwich girls lacrosse team

Darien entered Thursday's girls lacrosse showdown against Greenwich High School averaging a sparkling 17 goals per game against its previous four opponents, yet Blue Wave coach Lisa Lindley was still searching for her squad's offense to fully click. The turnovers were few and the goals were plenty for three-time defending FCIAC champion Darien, which converted 20 of its 30 shots en route to rolling to a 20-10 victory over visiting Greenwich in a key midseason conference game.

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Darien boys lacrosse rips visiting Yorktown

After starting slowly and giving up the first goal, Darien went on a seven-goal tear and never looked back in a 15-3 victory over visiting Yorktown on Thursday. Yorktown's Billy Strassman scored five minutes into the game, but the Cornhuskers would not score again in the first half.

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Volunteers Needed for Hindley Happening in Darien

We're looking at YOU to volunteer for the Hindley Happening. Many important positions remain to be filled--most importantly games. Have you signed up yet?

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Packer Soccer Camp gearing up for another year

... on June 22 - 26 and June 29 - July 3 are, from left, Camp Director, Dick Packer, (Rowayton); Reilly Warble, CIT (Darien): Colby Scovel, Coach (Rowayton); Ian Anderson, Coach (Rowayton); Johann Nottebahn, Coach (Darien); Matt Hayes, Coach (Darien). ...

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Natoli helps Mustangs return to form on mound

After stumbling twice last week against Darien and New Canaan and falling from the ranks of the unbeaten, Warde coach Mark Caron was looking for a rebound game for his team and a strong performance from pitcher John Natoli . The Mustangs used a four-run fourth inning to erase a one-run deficit and Natoli pitched his second straight complete game as Warde defeated Westhill 5-2 and qualified for the CIAC tournament with its eighth win of the season.

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Rain, Thunderstorms Could Be Coming To Darien

Clouds will move in on Friday and could bring showers or a thunderstorm in the late afternoon and evening. The chance of rain is 20 percent with a high temperature of 53 degrees.

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Help Wanted: Where to Get a Job in New Canaan or Nearby

Find a part- or full-time job on Patch, from receptionist to accounting, clerical, sales or managerial; with listings from SimplyHired.com. NEWCountry Club of Darien - Darien, CTThe Country Club of Darien is looking for a part time seasonal Tennis Maintenance person.

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Whirlwind Divers Begin Quest for Summer Gold

... August. The Whirlwind Team finished 3rd overall, with 13 of the 15 divers qualifying for the Zone meet. Owen Stevens (Darien) finished the weekend as Whirlwind's top Team Points earner with a first place finish on the 1-meter board, and second place ...

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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in and Near Westport

Help Wanted: Where to Find a Job in Darien or Nearby

Police: Ex-Wife Violates Protective Order with Email to Ex-Husband

... Goulnara Mansourov, 41, of East Avalon Drive in New Canaan has a court order not to contact her ex-husband, a Darien resident, except through the Our Family Wizard website (set up to make those kinds of communications easier and less stressful). But ...

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Help Wanted: Jobs on Patch in and Near Norwalk

Local Author, Jay Chalnick, To Release Debut Novel: "Finding Buddha"

Hemingway Talks Of Struggles At Luncheon For Darien's Center For HOPE

DARIEN, Conn. Actress Mariel Hemingway talked about her family's tragedies and her emotional burden associated with her famous family's struggles during remarks at the Center for HOPE luncheon at the Country Club of Darien.

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Opus Balloon Day In Darien Raises Funds To Send 500 Kids To Camp

... Jeff Kelly, Elizabeth Hole, and Tasha Blair. Seated, from left: Anika Charron, Rebecca Morrison, and Kathy Calio. DARIEN, Conn. Opus for Person-to-Person's annual Balloons for Campers Day will be held Saturday, May 16, in Darien. The fundraising ...

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Darien's Encounter Church Hosting Concert To Support Mission Trip To Kenya

Encounter Church will host a worship concert by Counted on Saturday, May 2, at Encounter Church, 988 Post Road, Darien.

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FCIAC schedule change limits Thanksgiving Day football to title game only

Darien players hold up their trophy after winning the FCIAC championship game between New Canaan High School and Darien High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2014. Photo: Lindsay Perry Harding High SchoolaAos Xavier Bass carries the ball during the Thanksgiving day football game against Bridgeport Central High School at Hedges Stadium in Bridgeport on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014.

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May Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT

The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents "Celebrate Springtime Pastels!" a celebration of the late pastel landscape painter, Gene Sparkm The Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents "Celebrate Springtime Pastels!" a celebration of the late pastel landscape painter, Gene Sparkman. His exhibit runs May 1 - 31. The Geary Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 576 Boston Post Road, Darien, CT 06820.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Stamford Community Briefs

... nook and a cafe. Laurel House will host its third annual derby dinner dance on May 2 at the Woodway Country Club in Darien. This year's event will celebrate Laurel House's success in helping people with mental illness get jobs, go to school, secure ...

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FCIAC schedule change limits Thanksgiving Day football to title...

Darien players hold up their trophy after winning the FCIAC championship game between New Canaan High School and Darien High School in Stamford, Conn., on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27, 2014. Harding High SchoolaAos Xavier Bass carries the ball during the Thanksgiving day football game against Bridgeport Central High School at Hedges Stadium in Bridgeport on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014.

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May Exhibit at the Geary Gallery in Darien, CT

PRLog - April 29, 2015 - DARIEN, Conn. -- This May, the Geary Gallery of Darien proudly presents "Celebrate Springtime Pastels!" a celebration of the sun-warmed work of the late pastel landscape painter, Gene Sparkman.

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Duff: Finance Committee Approves Major Overhaul of the way Connecticut Funds Cities and Towns

The General Assembly's Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee today approved Senate Bill 1 which fundamentally reforms the way the state funds cities and towns, reforms the Payment in Lieu of Taxes program, provides property tax relief for Connecticut's families, fixes the state's broken car tax system, delivers new revenue for towns and promotes regional planning efforts. "This is great news for cities and towns like Norwalk and Darien," said Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff .

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FCIAC schedule change limits Thanksgiving Day football to title game only

Video: From Mrs. Greens to Person-to-Person

... Tom Hauser picked up produce from Mrs. Green's in New Canaan and delivered it 15 minutes away to Person-to-Person in Darien. "We've been working with Community Plates for 3 years now. The first year we worked with them, they brought about $27,000 ...

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Women of Distinction 2015

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk has announced the six honorees for the sixth annual Women of Distinction Awards and Luncheon on May 7. The distinguished honorees are Sandy Nielsen Baumann , Alicia Sillars , Dr. Josephine Velazquez Rucquoi , Jane Yezzi and Susan Delaney . Merlyn Tejada will be honored as a Young Woman of Distinction, recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of a woman under 21 years of age.

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Royle students get a new playground -- from their parents

... were Ava Stone , who raised $1,172, and Molly and Briggs McGuckin , who raised $1,000 each. Skoglund said the PTOs of Darien schools support programs financially in smaller ways throughout the year, and in the past five years have spent significant ...

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On Darien, dad and The Duke

A: I always wanted to be a mounted police officer. I ended up a police officer in Darien for 24 years and then I was an officer for the Tokeneke patrol for 21 years.

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Judge dismisses dad's Little League lawsuit

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Darien father who said a local Little League demoted his 9-year-old son to a lower-level team because of the father's plans to build affordable housing next to a former league official's home. U.S. District Judge Victor Bolden in Bridgeport threw out the lawsuit Monday, saying Christopher Stefanoni didn't prove any allegations in the lawsuit he filed against the Darien Little League and its officials in 2013.

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Darien High students compete to build fuel efficient ride

The Darien High School Fuel Cell Team poses next to their electric battery Prototype Car at the recent Shell Eco-Marathon Americas 2015 in Detroit, MI. Eight members of the team traveled to the competition with their faculty supervisor, Richard Reynolds.

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Boys track competes at Penn Relays

... Kenny Yamaguchi placed 4th in 1:22.59 to also claim a school record. On Saturday's scoring portion of O'Grady Relays, Darien fared well, placed sixth overall with 34 points and third in the Medium Division with 72 points. The team was led by the ...

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Royle students get a new playground -- from their parents

Women's Lacrosse All-Ivy - 2015

... awards were split between the top two teams. After a vote by the eight head coaches, Penn seniors Tory Bensen (Darien, Conn.) and Meg Markham (Manhasset, N.Y.) were named Attacker and Defender of the Year, respectively, while Princeton senior Erin ...

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Packer Soccer Camp gearing up for another year

Darien synchronized swimmers help New Canaan Aquianas shine at...

... teams from across the country. The Aquianas' 13-15 Age Group team achieved sixth place in the team routine (with Darien swimmer Eliza Wetmore ) and third place in the combo routine (with Darien swimmers, Wetmore and Katie Chidley ), and the Junior ...

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Greenwich Traffic Alert: All I-95 Lanes Are Reopened; Crash Scene Cleared

Greenwich Fire Department crews have cleared the scene of the two-vehicle crash that closed two southbound lanes of I-95 between Exits 4 and 3 Wednesday morning. The last crew left at 10:05 a.m. Even though all lanes are open, traffic is backed up to the southbound Darien rest stop between Exits 10 and 9. With two heavy duty wreckers on the scene of the crash on southbound I-95 between Exits 4 and 3 in Greenwich, two lanes of the highway are now closed, according to Greenwich Fire Department radio dispatches.

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Camera, Garmet Bag Stolen from Car Overnight on Oakland Terrace

Someone took a camera and lenses valued altogether at $2,000 and other items from a woman's car parked outside a house she's renting on Oakland Terrace last weekend, Darien police were told. The woman, 61, who is visiting the area with her husband, left the car unlocked in the driveway at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, April 24, then went out to it at 8 a.m. the next morning and saw numerous items were missing from the back seat - including the camera and lenses, and also a garmet bag holding clothing valued at $600 and a paper bag with children's gifts valued at a total of $50.

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Darien Author Pens Book On Reigniting Your Career

DARIEN, Conn. Darien author Doug Campbell believes that one of the keys to reinventing yourself or reigniting your career is to look back to what you were passionate about between the ages of 16 and 28 years old.

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YWCA Darien/Norwalk Honors Susan Delaney As A Woman Of Distinction

DARIEN, Conn. Longtime domestic violence victims' advocate Susan Delaney is being honored as a Woman of Distinction by the YWCA Darien/Norwalk.

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Walk, Roll And Stroll To Benefit STAR, Inc. Families In Wilton

Ken Shephard , Katie Banzhaf of STAR, BB Bluefish, Miss Teen CT Usa Syndey West, the O'connor family of Darien , State Senator Bob Duff and Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling NORWALK, Conn. You can help raise money for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities this Sunday at the 10th annual STAR Walk, Roll and Stroll at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

Secrets to Success: It's the Student, Not the College

The book not only dispels the notion that attending an elite school guarantees success in life, but it also supplies a roadmap on how to distinguish yourself and prepare for success in today's job market no matter what school you attend. In her career as an educational consultant, White has consulted hundreds of students and parents, and at her consulting firm, Darien Academic Advisors, she and her husband Michael, help families plan for higher education and help students find their passions.

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Summer Fun Program at YWCA Darien/Norwalk

The YWCA Darien/Norwalk Summer Fun program is open to the public and has limited spaces left for summer 2015. The program, which is a 2-hour drop-off enrichment program, meets for 10 weeks from May 29 through August 2015.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

In this April 6, 2015 file photo, Christopher Stefanoni poses at the Darien Little League park in Darien, Conn. U.S. District Judge Victor Bolden on Monday, April 27, 2015, dismissed a lawsuit by Stefanoni, who said the Darien Little League demoted his 9-year-old son to a lower-level team because of the father's plans to build affordable housing next to a former league official's home.

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Darien Father's Little League Lawsuit Dismissed

The father had claimed in a lawsuit that his son was demoted around the time he filed plans for an affordable housing development. Christopher Stefanoni, of Darien, struck out in his bid to sue members of Darien Little League and its officials as a federal judge tossed his lawsuit on Monday.

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Darien Y's Teen Lean Machine Teaches Kids Healthy Habits

DARIEN, Conn. Eat healthy and exercise - Sounds simple right? Well, with cravings, hungry bodies and busy lives, reaching for easy isn't always healthy.

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Darien baseball blanks Trinity Catholic, improves to 8-0 in FCIAC

Trinity Catholic shortstop Randy Polonia attempts to turn a double play forcing out Darien's Danny Siemers at second base during their baseball game at Trinity Catholic High School in Stamford, Conn., on Monday, April 27, 2015. Darien won, 9-0.

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Wheelchair Valued at $2,500 Stolen from Darien Woman

The woman left the wheelchair out overnight at Avalon Darien when a malfunction prevented it from going in her vehicle. A 38-year-old Darien woman at Avalon Darien who uses a wheelchair wasn't able to stow it in her vehicle because of a malfunction in the vehcile, so she left it by the curb near her parking spot, she told police.

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How Long Do People Live in Darien?

... years in the district. The congressional district covers a wide swath of towns including Greenwich, Oxford, Trumbull, Darien, Monroe, Redding, Weston, Easton, New Canaan, Ridgefield, Westport, Fairfield, Norwalk, Stamford, Wilton and part of ...

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit by a Connecticut father who said a baseball Little League demoted his 9-year-old son to a lower-level team because of the father's plans to build affordable housing next to a former league official's home. U.S. District Judge Victor Bolden in Bridgeport threw out the lawsuit Monday, saying Christopher Stefanoni didn't prove any allegations in the lawsuit he filed in 2013 against the Darien Little League and its officials.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

In this April 6, 2015 photo, Christopher Stefanoni poses at the Darien Little League park in Darien, Conn., Stefanoni is suing the Darien Little League in federal court, saying league officials demoted his 9-year-old son to a lower-level team as retribution for his affordable housing proposal. Lawyers for the Little League deny the allegations.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

Frank Porretta, 84, Opera Singer, Performer, St. John Church Choir Director

The choir director at St. John Church for 40 years, he will be present at his last Mass there on Saturday. Francis Samuel Porretta II, a fixture at Mass at St. John Roman Catholic Church in Darien for decades, a lead tenor with major national opera companies and a performer in musical theater, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Stamford Hospital.

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2015 Woman of Distinction Dr. Josephine Velazquez Rucquoi

... 1:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased online at ywcadariennorwalk.org, by calling 203-655-2535, or in person at the YWCA Darien/Norwalk office at 49 Old Kings Highway North in Darien.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit in Little League retribution case

Darien Small Business Spotlight: Marsillo Chiropractic Office

... Chiropractic Office Owners: Dr. Robert J. Marsillo Website: http://ift.tt/1IiUZtd Address: 484 Post Road, Darien, CT 06820 That was easy. I decided to use my name so people could associate the name of my practice with me. I started my ...

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Penske Q1 net up 12% on strong retail sales

... estimated annualized revenues of approximately $200 million. It also acquired a Land Rover car dealership in Darien, Conn. Penske expects to earn estimated annualized revenues of about $50 million from the store. During the conference call last ...

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Spring Boutique to Benefit YWCA Darien/Norwalk Parent Awareness

Everything is Rosey , at 1072 Post Road in Darien , is hosting a spring boutique to benefit YWCA Darien/Norwalk Parent Awareness on Thursday, April 30. All are invited to the evening boutique, which is from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served and the first 20 shoppers will receive a free goody bag. Everything Is Rosey carries a variety of merchandise appropriate for Mother's Day, graduation, birthday, and teacher gifts.

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Greenwich-Owned Upstart Racing For Kentucky Derby Win

When the horses line up Saturday, May 2, for the Kentucky Derby, racing fans in the Nutmeg State can root for one of their own: Upstart, bred in Bedford, N.Y. at Sunnyfield Farm , is owned by Greenwich's Ralph Evans. Jerry Nielsen of Darien, son of Sunnyside Farm owner Joanne Nielsen, said the entire family will travel to Churchill Downs to root for Upstart in person.

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Nielsen's Florist Looking For The Best Mom In Darien

DARIEN, Conn. -- In anticipation of Mother's Day, Nielsen's Florist is holding its third annual competition in search for the "Best Mom in Darien."

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Monday, April 27, 2015

Natoli, Warde stop Westhill

After stumbling twice last week against Darien and New Canaan and falling from the ranks of the unbeaten, Warde coach Mark Caron was looking for a rebound game for his team and a strong performance from pitcher John Natoli. The Mustangs used a four-run fourth inning to erase a one-run deficit and Natoli pitched his second straight complete game as Warde defeated Westhill 5-2 on a blustery Monday afternoon and qualified for the CIAC tournament with its eighth win.

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