Darien Nature Center Event - “Totems” Art Exhibit Opening Reception
All are welcome to go to this awesome "Totems" art exhibit opening reception. The event is 100% free to all and you're sure to learn something. Please mark your calendars - The event is on Thursday, May 5th from 5:30pm to 8:00pm at the Darien Nature Center (120 Brookside Road Darien, CT 06820)
Read full storyDarien Police Commission Q1 '22 Meeting Notes from April 1, 2022
This summary was prepared by Darien Police Chief Donald B. Anderson on 4/01/2022 and published by DarienCTNews by Blaine Hurty on 4/24/2022. Darien Police Chief Donald AndersonDarien Police DepartmentBlaine Hurty.
Read full storyJobs with The Town of Darien Parks & Recreation Department
The Town of Darien Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for the following positions:. Waterfront Coordinator - One full time (Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm) position. Responsible for all areas of two town beaches and their management on a daily basis. Main responsibilities of this position are:
Read full storyGorham's Pond, Frontier Communications, and Trains in Darien CT
Here are a few happenings around town in the coming weeks/months that town folks should know about. There is certainly more going on, but these are a few that could lead to a few questions.
Read full storyMask-optional policy approved in Darien schools starting Feb. 28
The Board of Education officially voted to have masks be optional in all Darien schools beginning Feb. 28. Superintendent Alan Addley cited declining cases of Covid-19 over the past month, increased student, teacher, and staff vaccination rates and less severe symptoms of the virus as reasons for the policy change.
Read full storyDarien Police Department Quarterly Report – Q4 2021
This data/summary was prepared by Darien Police Chief Donald B. Anderson and published by DarienCTNews by Blaine Hurty on 2/7/2022. Darien PoliceDarien Police Department / Blaine Hurty.
Read full storyTown of Darien Notice - Tree Mediation Update
Originally posted on the town of Darien's website on 12/14/21 and reposted by Blaine Hurty at DarienCTNews. As of Monday, December 13th, Eversource began the tree removals as requested by the Town and should be completed soon. As indicated in our previous update, the removal of the 21 trees already approved for removal by the Tree Warden will allow us a much better perspective on the remaining trees. It is important to show the mediator that we are willing to move forward in good faith, but we shall continue to represent that the Town and its residents are in firm agreement that clear cutting will not be supported. The Landscaping plan is still a work in progress and will be discussed further at upcoming mediation sessions.
Read full storyDarien First Selectman's Code Red Message 12-9-21
Originally posted on the town of Darien's website on 12/9/21 and reposted by Blaine Hurty at DarienCTNews. Good evening. This is First Selectman Monica McNally with a COVID-19 update for Thursday, December 2nd.
Read full storyDarien Police Commission Meeting Notes from Dec 2, 2021
All information is from the Darien Police Commission meeting which took place on Dec 2, 2021 and reported on by Blaine Hurty at DarienCTNews. Darien Police Chief Donald AndersonDarien Police Department / Blaine Hurty.
Read full storyDarien First Selectman's Code Red Message - COVID Cases
Originally posted on the town of Darien's website on 12/2/21 and reposted by Blaine Hurty at DarienCTNews. There have been 50 new cases since my last Code Red update on November 24th. While the number of new cases is heading in a direction that none of us want to see, the good news is that we have had zero hospitalizations to report since April, and first doses have been given to at least half of those eligible in the 5 to 11 year old age group. We are holding our second dose clinics for this age group over the next two Saturdays, and expect to complete the required vaccinations for at least 750 children over that period of time.
Read full storyDarien Residents Need to Watch out for Check Fraud/Mail Theft
This news release was prepared by Darien Police on 11/18/2021 and published by DarienCTNews by Blaine Hurty on 11/23/2021. Darien Police have received recent reports where residents have had their outgoing mail stolen and checks cashed. It has been reported that the original checks had been altered into much larger amounts than the original checks and then withdrawn out of the victims’ bank accounts.
Read full story2021 Thanksgiving Turkey Trots - Rowayton, New Canaan, Greenwich, and Westchester.
Looking to burn off those extra calories from Thanksgiving dinner? Or just want to do something active with the whole family? Here are family-friendly local Thanksgiving Turkey Trots and Runs..
Read full storyDarien BOE and Town COVID Press Release
Originally posted on the town of Darien's website on 11/16/21 and reposted by Blaine Hurty at DarienCTNews. We hope this finds your family in good health as we continue to face the challenges of living life during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our town vaccination rate is high and we are pleased to offer vaccination clinics for our elementary school aged students.
Read full storyDarien Leaf Pick Up Guidelines and Schedule
Originally posted on the town of Darien's website and reposted by Blaine Hurty at DarienCTNews. The Town of Darien Department of Public Works will pick up leaves according to the schedule below.
Read full storyTo Gather with Meaning
Originally published in Greenwich Lifestyle and republished by Blaine Hurty and DarienCT News. Lindsay Hurty Leading a Gathering at Everwell DarienLindsay Hurty/Blaine Hurty. Without much effort, most of us can rattle off Thanksgiving’s necessities—the staple recipes; table décor; the logistics for the Turkey Trot, the annual parade and some sort of football. But when did you last interrupt the rhythm and ask yourself, but why? Why gather in this way for this holiday? Not to suggest doing away with any of it; rather, perhaps we need a jolt of meaning into this holiday’s playbook.
Read full storyDarien CT 2021 Election Voter Guide - The Candidates
Voter Guide provided by Blaine Hurty at DarienCTNews. On Tuesday, Nov. 2, Darien CT residents will vote for a number of municipal positions: first selectman, selectman, town clerk, town treasurer, tax collector and a few spots on the Board of Education, Board of Finance, and a few others.
Read full storyDarien Food Drive on Sat. Oct. 30th
On Saturday, October 30th from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon, the Darien Youth Commission is partnering with Person 2 Person to sponsor a Drive-Thru Food Drive. It will take place in Koons Train Station Parking Lot (across West Ave. from Tilley Pond Park).
Read full storyEverwell - Thought Club on Unbound by Tarana Burke
Unbound by Tarana BurkeEverwell Darien / Blaine Hurty. Tarana Burke's powerful and essential memoir, Unbound, is Everwell's November Thought Club selection. Tarana Burke is the founder of the #MeToo movement and is a beautiful human whose searing story may just shift your entire outlook on community, healing + humanity.
Read full storyDarien Tokeneke School Pumpkin Carnival and Traffic Advisory
As a reminder to all those in the 06820... The 2021 Tokeneke School Pumpkin Carnival is this weekend and there is a Darien Police Traffic Advisory.... Event: Saturday, October 16th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Read full storyDarien Police Department Quarterly Report – Q3 2021
This summary was prepared by Darien Police Chief Donald B. Anderson on 10/01/2021 and published by DarienCTNews by Blaine Hurty on 10/14/2021. Darien Police Chief Donald AndersonDarien Police Department / Blaine Hurty.
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