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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.
Where Darien's biggest developments stand heading into 2024
Jan 3, 2024 · The Corbin District property at 1074 Boston Post Rd., in Darien, Conn. Dec. 14, 2023. Ned Gerard/Hearst Connecticut Media
Darien train station platform replacement means less parking
Jan 14, 2024 · Construction to replace the platforms at the Darien Metro-North Railroad station begins Jan. 15 including new platform shelters for the weather.
Only 1% of Darien police were women in 2000. Now it's 20
Jan 11, 2024 · From left, Officer Kelly Thurston, Captain Alison Hudyma and Detective Leslie Silva pose during an interview at the Darien Police Department, in Darien, Conn. Dec. 8, 2023.
Officials: Darien teacher removed from class after Holocaust lesson
May 14, 2024 · A Middlesex Middle School teacher has been removed from the classroom as Darien parents were "shocked" by a Holocaust lesson, officials say.
Opinion: Darien education cuts jeopardize reputation
Jan 22, 2025 · For the second straight year Darien’s budgeting process has been a source of stress and conflict for the town. Schools Superintendent Alan Addley’s proposed 2025-2026 budget again fails to meet the needs of our children. It continues last year’s legacy of cutting core resources. Last year ...
Roots Ocean Prime restaurant to replace Melting Pot in Darien
Apr 3, 2023 · Leeanne Griffin is a senior food reporter for CT Insider, handling coverage of restaurant openings and closings, trends, events and general news about Connecticut food and beverage businesses.She covers statewide food happenings, with a focus on Hartford County, and curates CT Insider’s weekly Taste of Connecticut food newsletter.. Leeanne joined Hearst Connecticut in 2021, but has been ...
Today In History, January 1: Lincoln issues Emancipation …
Jan 1, 2025 · In 1892, the Ellis Island Immigration Station in New York formally opened, processing nearly 700 immigrants on its first day; nearly 12 million immigrants would ultimately pass through the station before its closure in 1954.