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  • Voters stand in line waiting to cast their ballot at the District 1 polling location in the mid-term election in Darien, Conn., on Tuesday November 8, 2022.
    News
    Darien officials surprised at unexpectedly low voter turnout
    Officials said they were surprised voting didn't exceed the previous midterm turnout given former First Selectman Jayme Stevenson's congressional campaign.
    By Mollie Hersh
  • Darien Board of Education candidate D. Jill McCammon
    News
    Lublin, McCammon, Sini elected to Darien Board of Education
  • 141st District Connecticut House of Representatives candidate Tracy Marra
    News
    Darien's Tracy Marra will represent CT state House 141st District
  • A voter fills out their ballot at the Darien Board of Education, which is the District 1 polling center, in Darien, Conn. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.
    News
    What Darien voters need to know before heading to the polls
  • Voters enter the Darien Board of Education, the District 1 polling center, in Darien, Conn. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022.
    News
    Three candidates seek Darien Board of Education spots
  • 141st District Connecticut House of Representatives candidate Tracy Marra
    News
    CT state House 141st District race: Marra, who is unopposed
  • State Senate candidate Joshua Esses poses in the Harbor Point section of Stamford, Conn. Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. Esses, a Republican, is running against State Rep. Patricia Billie Miller, a Democrat, in the special general election for Connecticut State Senate District 27 after former State Sen. Carlo Leone resigned to serve in Gov. Ned Lamont's administration.
    News
    Election: Esses wants to speak for the ‘average voter’
  • News
    Election: Merlen says his ‘goal is to save lives’
    Independent Brian Merlen is running for state Senate District 27. Independent Brian Merlen said his bid for state Senate District 27 is aimed at highlighting drug addiction issues and pushing all levels of government to step up their response. By Brianna Gurciullo
  • News
    Election: Miller aims to be ‘stronger voice’ for Stamford, Darien
    Rep. Patricia Billie Miller, Democrat who is running for state Senate district 27, Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Conn. The special election is on Tuesday. Education has long been her top priority, the Democratic candidate for state Senate District 27 said, but the COVID-19 pandemic “has changed that.” By Brianna Gurciullo
  • News
    Ex-Air Force vs. ex-officer: Leone, Maldonado vie for District 27 Senate seat
    Candidate Eva Maldonado answers questions during the 5th annual Angela Lorenti Memorial Board of Education Forum hosted by the Parent-Teacher Council of Stamford at the Government Center in Stamford, Conn. on Oct. 10, 2019. Candidates answered a variety of questions before a couple dozen parents, educators and elected officials. The four-term Democrat sees his incumbency as a strength; but his Republican challenger says new energy is needed for Stamford and Darien. By Angela Carella
  • News
    Darien residents: Vandals stealing, damaging Trump and Biden signs
    A sign belong to F.X. Flaherty, a Post Road resident, showing support for President Donald Trump was destroyed outside his home, he said. Republican and Democrats say election signs have been destroyed or removed from properties around town. By Susan Shultz
  • News
    Darien absentee ballots more than double from 2016
    Absentee ballots are now being accepted for the special election to replace Senator Carlo Leone, who recently was tapped for a position in Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration. DARIEN — More than 4.000 absentee ballot applications have already been received in town for the 2020 election, Republican Registrar of Voters John Visi said. In 2016, that number was 1,482 for the entire election season. The town has a box... By Susan Shultz
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  • Darien dancers back for 12th show of 'So We Think We Can Dance'
  • Darien police ask to expand department after three decades
  • Body cams, intense training to mark new school security staff
  • Darien approves new police union contract with 11.5% raises
  • Darien schools struggle to find special education staff
  • Darien teen selected as Regeneron Top Scholar and more news
  • In Photos: Darien students enjoy music from renowned Dalí Quartet
  • Darien health inspectors find health violations in eateries
  • Is Darien’s school budget too high?
  • Meet Nikhil Talwalkar, Darien's teenage death metal prodigy
  • News
    Darien Democrats announce action network, holding Himes event Saturday
    US Congressman Jim Himes visits with the Norwalk Rotary Club Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Norwalk Inn in Norwalk, Conn. Himes was invited to the Norwalk Rotary weekly meeting to give an update on his congressional work. The Action Network of Darien Democrats invites Darien Democrats to an event on Saturday, Nov. 9, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. to “become a part of the Action that will make 2020 a winning year for Democrats re-electing our CT delegation and taking back the...
  • News
    League of Women Voters 2019 Voters’ Guide
    DES MOINES, IA - OCTOBER 08: Stickers are made available to voters who cast a ballot in the midterm elections at the Polk County Election Office on October 8, 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa. Today was the first day of early voting in the state. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) Compiled each year as a public service by the League of Women Voters of Darien and presented by The Darien Times.
  • News
    Darien Board of Ed: John Sini
    John Sini John Sini Republican Board of Education No 47 Darien Douglas C Lane & Associates Ward Melville Lehigh University -...
  • News
    Darien Selectman: David Martin
    Board of Ed Chairman Tara Ochman, left, Dan Bumgardner, for Board of Finance, and Sarah Neumann and David Martin for Board of Selectmen are Darien Democrats’ candidates for November 2019. David Martin Democrat Selectman Darien 60 No Retired from JP Morgan Asset Management West Springfield High School...
  • News
    Darien Board of Ed: Tara Ochman
    Board of Ed Chairman Tara Ochman, left, Dan Bumgardner, for Board of Finance, and Sarah Neumann and David Martin for Board of Selectmen are Darien Democrats’ candidates for November 2019. Tara Ochman Democrat Board of Education Darien 42 Yes n/a job Joel Barlow High School Lafayette College...

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    Darien Board of Finance: Dan Bumgardner
    Board of Ed Chairman Tara Ochman, left, Dan Bumgardner, for Board of Finance, and Sarah Neumann and David Martin for Board of Selectmen are Darien Democrats’ candidates for November 2019. Dan Bumgardner Democrat Board of Finance Darien 62 Not incumbent Retired Painesville (Ohio) Harvey Bowling Green...
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    Darien Selectman: Christa Sheehan McNamara
    Christa Sheehan McNamara was elected to her second term on the Darien Board of Education on Nov. 8, 2016. Christa Sheehan McNamara Republican Board of Selectmen No Darien Rye High School, Rye, NY Holy Cross College B.A. Manhattanville...
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    Darien Selectman: Kip Koons
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    Darien First Selectman candidate: Chris Noe
    Chris Noe For five previous elections, Darien’s Chris Noe said he has “warned where trouble lies ahead.” “Those elected did nothing but prove I was right,” added Noe, an unaffiliated candidate, who is running for first selectman in November against... By Sandra Diamond Fox
  • Religion
    Darien Boy Scouts earn Eagle Rank
    Willem Schuddeboom and Jacob Won Troop 35 Boy Scouts earn Eagle rank   An Eagle Court of Honor was held on May 26 at the Andrew Shaw Memorial Scout Cabin to celebrate two Scouts from Troop 35, Willem Schuddeboom and Jacob Won, who recently achieved the Eagle Rank, the... By Darien Times
  • Business
    Darien Chamber's Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days return Thursday to Saturday
    Sidewalk Sales & Family Fun Days return this Thursday. The Darien Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Sidewalk Sales and Family Fun Days on July 11, 12 and 13 (Thursday, Friday & Saturday) from 10 to 5 p.m. First County Bank is continuing as title sponsor of this annual Darien summer... By Darien Times
  • Community
    Editorial: On the Fourth of July, remember The Declaration of Independence
    The following is an abridged form of the Declaration of Independence, submitted by our forefathers from the original 13 states 243 years ago —on July 4, 1776 — just as true of the American spirit today as it was then. To read it in its entirety... By Susan Shultz
  • Community
    Editorial: When it comes to fireworks, keep yourself, your loved ones — and your pets safe
    As the Fourth of July comes upon us Thursday, a reminder to use caution with fireworks. To begin with, fireworks are not allowed by law in Connecticut for use by non-professional, non-licensed users according to CT.gov. Sparklers and fountains,... By Susan Shultz
  • Community
    Hindley fifth grader wins Northeast division Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest
    The N.E. Division CTDAR Awards Ceremony at Matthies Hall in Windsor, CT are Jay Eldredge, Brady's father who coincidentally won honorable mention in the 1983 DAR Essay Contest when he participated as a Hindley fifth grader, with N.E. Division Winner, Brady Eldredge; and Brady's grandfather, John Russo with Darien's Good Wife's River Chapter DAR Honorary Regent and CTDAR Treasurer, Katherine Love.   Hindley School Fifth Grader, Brady Eldredge, who last February won Darien’s Good Wife’s River DAR Fifth Grade Essay Contest with his writing on the “Women’s Suffrage Campaign,” has won first place in the CTDAR State Essay Contest and recently... By Darien Times
  • Town Government
    Darien continues to recover from the Sunday storm
    Tokeneke Road is still closed Monday morning after a Sunday storm. — Susan Shultz photo   The town of Darien continues to recover from Sunday's storm. The strong winds and rain knocked out power lines. Up to 1,000 Eversource customers were without power at points on Sunday. Tokeneke Road remains closed but Darien Police estimate... By Susan Shultz
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