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  • 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.
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    Election: Esses wants to speak for the ‘average voter’
    Republican Joshua Esses , who is running for state Senate District 27, has largely centered his campaign around tax, labor and pension issues.
    By Brianna Gurciullo
  • Independent Brian Merlen is running for state Senate District 27.
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    Election: Merlen says his ‘goal is to save lives’
  • 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.
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    Election: Miller aims to be ‘stronger voice’ for Stamford, Darien
  • 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.
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    Ex-Air Force vs. ex-officer: Leone, Maldonado vie for District 27 Senate...
  • A sign belong to F.X. Flaherty, a Post Road resident, showing support for President Donald Trump was destroyed outside his home, he said.
    News
    Darien residents: Vandals stealing, damaging Trump and Biden signs
  • 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.
    News
    Darien absentee ballots more than double from 2016
  • 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.
    News
    Darien Democrats announce action network, holding Himes event Saturday
  • 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...
  • News
    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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  • Longtime Darien Arts Center dance instructor retires
  • Police: $18,800 worth of bronze vases stolen from Darien cemetery
  • CT women in NBA, NFL front offices say, you ‘have to be gutsy’
  • Darien teen mental health survey shows stark gender differences
  • Darien High Class of 1970 plans ‘wild party’ for 50th reunion
  • Community news: Food fair returns to benefit Post 53, and more
  • Community news: Fifth-graders write winning essays, and more
  • After battle with cancer, CT boy gets to be Nat Geo photographer
  • Community news: Darien resident sets Boston Marathon personal...
  • Darien residents file lawsuit trying to halt Parklands project
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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
    Republican Selectman Kip Koons. Charles A. (“Kip”) Koons Republican Selectman Yes Darien Financial Consultant-semi retired & Co-Chair Ox Ridge School Building Committee Choate School Cornell University George Washington University Law School-JD, and Harvard Business...
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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
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  1. Proposed Darien fast food hot chicken place gets a first nod from Zoning Commission
  2. Police: $18,800 worth of bronze vases stolen from mausoleum at Darien cemetery
  3. Beaches in Stamford: Lifeguards, parking, passes and everything else you need to know for summer 2022
  4. CT women in NBA, NFL leadership roles say to work in sports, you ‘have to be gutsy’
  5. Darien’s teen mental health survey reveals stark differences across genders, experts say
  6. Jeff Jacobs: Jimmy McGrath’s memory needs to be honored, but after the grieving process
  7. Investigators seek cause behind Norwalk house fire that killed 7-year-old girl
  • 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
  • Police & Fire
    PHOTOS: High intensity storm knocks out power, downs trees and up-ends kayakers in the Sound in...
    A tree down on Fitch Avenue.   Darien is still at over 1,000 customer outages after a quick moving intense storm hit the area around 2:30. A tree fell across I-95 in Darien closing the southbound lanes. Trees were down in various areas in Darien. Tokeneke Road was closed... By Susan Shultz
  • Community
    PHOTOS: Darien Youth Commission holds annual sandcastle contest at Weed Beach
    Pearl Betz, 8, left, and Katelyn Nugent, 8, both of Darien, work together on a sand project. All photos by Jarret Liotta It was the best combination of surf and turf Wednesday afternoon when the Youth Commission hosted its annual sandcastle contest at Weed Beach. Co-sponsored by M&T Bank, a couple dozen teams of kids took part in a... By Darien Times
  • Community
    Town of Darien releases summer paving schedule
    Preparatory work will precede paving on all of the above roads. Dates listed above include milling and paving. Road surfaces will have raised structures during these dates. Please avoid these roads if possible during these times or use extra... By Susan Shultz
  • Community
    Darien VFW to host 15th annual Push-n-Pull parade on July 4
    A previous Push-n-Pull parade —Laureen Vellante photo Darien VFW Post 6933 will host the 15th annual Push-n-Pull Parade on July 4. In keeping with what has now become an annual tradition for Darien, the patriotic parade of children riding bikes, scooters, wagons and non-motorized vehicles will step... By Susan Shultz
  • Politics & Elections
    Himes calls for impeachment inquiry
    Jim Himes. — Facebook photo U.S. Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th ) believes the time has come for the House of Representatives to begin an impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. He made the following statement today, June 24. “During my career, I have learned that there... By Wilton Bulletin
  • Community
    Pond in front of Darien Town Hall to be dredged throughout summer, block part of parking lot
    The Town of Darien will perform dredging of the Stony Brook Pond in front of the Darien Town Hall at 2 Renshaw Road. Access to and from: Town Hall; Mather Center; and, all Renshaw Road (or other) residences, will not be interrupted. Work will... By Susan Shultz
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