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State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff joins Governor Ned Lamont as he holds a bill signing ceremony for House Bill 7010, An Act Concerning the Authorization of State Grant Commitments for School Building Projects, Friday, October 9, 2020, at Norwalk High School in Norwalk, Conn. A new Norwalk High is included in this construction bill.

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Darien honors Girl Scouts for bridging to life time members, earning Silver Award

Darien Times

June 5, 2019Updated: June 26, 2019 11:46 a.m.

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Girl Scout Troop 50460 Samantha Pensiero, left, Emily Grandon, Meghan Wood, Karen Brennan, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, Ellie Brennan, Charlotte Juan and Megan Cunningham — 1of3Girl Scout Troop 50460 Samantha Pensiero, left, Emily Grandon, Meghan Wood, Karen Brennan, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, Ellie Brennan, Charlotte Juan and Megan Cunningham

Girl Scout Troop 50559 Karen Brennan, left, Lucy Brennan, Danielle Fiordaliso, and Lindsey Darby received their Silver Award. — 2of3Girl Scout Troop 50559 Karen Brennan, left, Lucy Brennan, Danielle Fiordaliso, and Lindsey Darby received their Silver Award.

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On Wednesday, May 29, the Darien community honored six graduating seniors who “bridged” to Lifetime Members in Girl Scouts. They were recognized for their outstanding leadership, service and commitment to scouting. Four of the young ladies (Ellie Brennan, Megan Cunningham, Emily Grandon, and Charlotte Juan) have been in Girl Scouts for thirteen years. The other two, Meghan Wood and Samantha Pensiero have been in scouts for 12 and 11 years, respectively. Girl Scout volunteer, Karen Brennan, also received special recognition for being a troop leader for 13 years.