Darien teen Hayden Thorsen was ‘a light in the lives of so many’
WEBMay 24, 2022 · Darien High teen who died remembered as ‘a light in the lives of so many from peers to parents, teachers to coaches’. Darien High School on Wednesday March 16, 2022. DARIEN — A Darien teenager who died Saturday was remembered as a stronghold in the hockey community and a “light” in his friends’ lives. With the creation of a memorial ...
Darien’s property transfers recorded in June - Darien Times
WEBJun 30, 2020 · A house on Lighthouse Way in Darien sold for $2.8 million, one of 24 home sales recorded by Darien's Town Clerk in June. 60 Middlesex Road - Jessica Suarez & Nicholas Buonome to Alyson & Joseph Costigan for $890,000. Appraised value of $869,700. Assessed value of $608,790.
Way Back When... 1902 - Darien Times
WEBDec 6, 2016 · Contributed photo. Ring’s End was founded in 1902 in Darien. It got its unique name from the area where it was first located, “Ring’s End Landing” (which in turn may have been named after the town of Ring’s End, north of London, or Ringsend Point in Dublin Bay). Originally, Ring’s End supplied the surrounding area with coal, grain ...
Darien's Great island is officially open to the public
WEBMar 4, 2024 · Here's what visitors can expect to see. By Mollie Hersh, Staff WriterMarch 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.
Darien boutique Helen Ainson sold to manager after 45 years
WEBSep 26, 2022 · DARIEN — After 45 years at the helm, Helen Ainson founder Erica Jensen is retiring and passing ownership of her boutique to longtime general manager Corrie Belardinelli. Opened in 1977, Helen Ainson is a Darien institution best known for selling cocktail attire and special occasion gowns along with everyday wear and accessories.
Darien celebrates opening of new pickleball, refurbished …
WEBOct 20, 2021 · DARIEN — Residents now have some new or upgraded recreational offerings to enjoy in town. The town recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the four new pickleball courts at Cherry Lawn Park. Pickleball has become one of the fastest-growing recreational activities in Darien, particularly since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.
‘Not giving up without a fight’: Darien VFW ... - Darien Times
WEBFeb 23, 2021 · Mike Vitti, former chief of the Noroton Fire Department, is general manager of the Piedmont Club, which was founded in 1916. Now the Piedmont Club sits at 152 Hecker Avenue and continues to host social gatherings for members of the organization, as well as special events for the Darien community, while promoting the Italian and Italian-American heritage.
Top-ranked Darien boys lacrosse team reloads for another …
WEBMar 27, 2019 · With a slow-paced, possession-oriented game plan, the Ridgefield Tigers built a six-goal lead and then held off a furious rally to beat Darien 9-8 for the 2018 Class L title. The loss ended the Wave’s 76-game win streak as well as a run of four straight state championships, as they finished 22-1 after two straight unbeaten seasons.
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 principal Karolyn Dahlstrom joins North Branford school
WEBMay 11, 2024 · Darien middle school principal resigns for new position at North Branford Intermediate School. DARIEN — Middlesex Middle School principal Karolyn Dahlstrom will resign effective June 30 to take on a new role in North Branford. Superintendent of Schools Alan Addley announced Dahlstrom’s departure in an email to families on May 6.