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WEBCT town gives warm sendoff to Paralympian swimmer who overcame shark attack. A Darien native and former Yale swimmer, Ali Truwit lost her foot and part of her leg in a shark attack last year. She is scheduled to race in several events in Paris.
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Darien's Great island is officially open to the public
WEBMar 4, 2024 · By Mollie Hersh, Staff Writer March 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. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media.
Darien High School presents 'Hello Dolly!' and other community …
WEBFeb 22, 2024 · Darien High stages "Hello, Dolly!" Students of Darien High School’s Theatre 308 will perform the hit golden age musical "Hello, Dolly!" on March 14, 15 and 16 in the auditorium at Darien High School, 80 High School Lane. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. with an additional 2 p.m. matinee on March 16.
Darien Public Schools classes start Aug. 30: new principals, Ox Ridge
WEBAug 23, 2023 · Students enter the new Ox Ridge Elementary School in Darien, Conn. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022. Tyler Sizemore/Hearst Connecticut Media. DARIEN — With school set to start at the end of August, here’s what Darien families can expect to see heading into the new year. The 2023-24 school year kicks off …
Groundbreaking offers glimpse of Darien elementary school’s future
WEBMay 24, 2021 · DARIEN — It’s been a long decade of hope and planning, but the new Ox Ridge Elementary School building is finally underway. Town and school officials received a tour during the school’s groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday - with those attending the event expressing their enthusiasm for having the $63-million project moving forward.
Darien girls break ground by becoming Boy Scouts - Darien Times
WEBJun 13, 2019 · Girls in Boy Scouts. On Feb. 1, the Boy Scouts changed its name to Scouts BSA and opened up to girls between the ages of 10 and 18. Girls are now allowed to participate in the Boy Scouting program, and earn the rank of Eagle Scout, which is the highest rank one can attain in the program. To date, Troop 219 in Darien is …
Darien High School ranked top in state by U.S. News - Darien Times
WEBApr 27, 2021 · With a total point score of 98.87 out of 100, Darien is also ranked No. 1 in Bridgeport metro-area high schools. In the country, Darien comes in at number 201, and Darien is ranked 100 in STEM high schools. Darien’s graduation rate is 99 percent, which U.S. News reports is well above state median.
A Darien convenience store with locally sourced products? Zoning …
WEBJun 16, 2022 · Zoning board considers special permit. The proposed location of Moots convenience store at 1897 Boston Post Rd. photographed on June 14. Moots, a new convenience store and coffee bar with a health focus, is awaiting Planning and Zoning commission approval. DARIEN — A new kind of neighborhood convenience store could be coming to Darien.
Darien remembers Martin Pryor, coach and junior football president
WEBDec 9, 2023 · Darien resident Martin Pryor, who died Dec. 2, was known throughout the town for his work with Darien youth sports as a former coach and president of the Darien Junior Football League, according to friends who recalled him this week. Pryor first became involved with the Darien Junior Football League in 1999, joining to coach his oldest son ...