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Darien football shuts down St. Joseph in battle of Top 10 teams. Darien handed a suddenly injury-plagued St. Joseph its first loss of the season in a matchup of two of CT's top teams.
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Darien's Great island is officially open to the public
Mar 4, 2024 · Darien's Tee Cahill carries his daughter, Shea Cahill, 4, on his shoulders on Great Island in Darien, Conn. Sunday, March 3, 2024. The Town of Darien purchased the 60-acre island in early 2023 for $85 million and opened it up to the public on March 1, 2024. Darien's Megan Malone walks with her son, Will Malone, 5, on Great Island in Darien ...
Nearly 9 inches of rain from Ida recorded in Darien ... - Darien Times
Sep 2, 2021 · The Post Road underpass in Darien flooded overnight Sept. 1 into Sept. 2, 2021. DARIEN — First Selectman Jayme Stevenson has declared a local emergency for the town following the widespread flooding overnight into Thursday. Stevenson said in a release that the town experienced “catastrophic flooding from Tropical Storm Ida.”.
Darien’s response to the deaths of 3 students criticized by some
May 25, 2022 · Darien High School on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. DARIEN — As the town reels from the deaths of three Darien High School students in the past two months, some criticized the district’s response during a Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Board of Education Chair David Dineen said the community was in crisis, saying the district must ...
Where Darien's biggest developments stand heading into 2024
Jan 3, 2024 · By Mollie Hersh, Staff Writer Jan 3, 2024. Heights Crossing under construction at 346 Heights Rd., in Darien, Conn. Dec. 14, 2023. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media. DARIEN — Over the course of the past year, Darien has seen a lot of changes from the final acquisition of Great Island to the opening of several developments.
Will Darien's Great Island open soon for walkers, bicyclists?
Dec 31, 2023 · DARIEN — Darien locals looking for a new scenic walk or bike path may soon have a chance to take advantage of the town’s newest 60-acre waterfront estate. Members of the Great Island Advisory Committee are planning to open up Great Island for temporary pedestrian access this winter into early spring. Discussions about access kicked off at a ...
Darien High School ranked top in state by U.S. News - Darien Times
Apr 27, 2021 · DARIEN — The local high school has been ranked top in the state as per U.S. News rankings released Tuesday. Last year, Darien ranked number three on the list. U.S. News said approximately 17,860 public high schools were ranked in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The ranking methodology uses state education data from the 2018-19 ...
Darien Senior Center offers limited in-person programs
Jun 6, 2021 · DARIEN — The senior center will be opening its doors Monday for the first time in more than a year. Darien Senior Programs Director Beth Paris said she remained connected with seniors through grab-and-go meals and arts and crafts projects, wellness checks, and Zoom programming, but nothing can replace being together in person.
Darien parents, teachers call proposed staff cuts 'irresponsible'
Jan 23, 2024 · The Board of Education building in Darien, Conn., photographed on Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2022. DARIEN — Members of the Darien school community described proposed cost-cutting measures to fund a potential $121.5 million budget as "irresponsible" and "rushed" and said they would create a barrier to hiring in the future.