5 Things To Know In Darien To Start The Week

DARIEN, CT — The Planning and Zoning Commission may vote Tuesday on the town's 2026-2036 Plan of Conservation and Development, the Board of Finance considers transfers for Great Island legal and design costs and the Parks and Recreation Commission votes on its FY28 budget.

Here are five things to know about life around Darien this week:

1. P&Z May Vote On 2026-2036 Town Plan; Great Island Hearing Continued
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m.
Where: Auditorium, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
What to know: The Planning and Zoning Commission will deliberate and possibly vote on the 2026-2036 Plan of Conservation and Development, whose public hearing closed Oct. 6, according to the agenda. The town's applications for parking areas, a widened entry drive over the northern causeway and other access improvements at Great Island will be opened and immediately continued to Dec. 8. The commission will also take up the selectmen's mandatory referral on Great Island improvements and a teardown-and-rebuild at 22 Shipway Road.
More information here.

2. Finance Board Weighs Great Island Legal, Design Transfers
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 206, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
What to know: The Board of Finance will consider transfers of $41,155 for Great Island legal expenses, $9,000 for Great Island parking design services and $35,578 for Town Hall pavement rehabilitation, and review the financial report through Oct. 31, according to the agenda.
More information here.

3. Parks And Recreation Votes FY28 Budget, Capital Projects
When: Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Room 119, Town Hall, 2 Renshaw Road
What to know: The Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss and vote on its FY28 operating budget and capital improvement projects, according to the agenda.
More information here.

4. “The Mather Legacy” Screening And Discussion
When: Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30–8:30 p.m.
Where: Darien Library Community Room, 1441 Post Road
What to know: The documentary traces nearly four centuries of Mather family history. Director Tim Smith and Mather Homestead Executive Director Samantha Lane Gault will discuss the film, followed by a light reception.
More information here.

5. Town Leaders Report At Operations Planning Committee
When: Tuesday, Nov. 17, 4 p.m.
Where: Online; broadcast on DarienTV
What to know: The Operations Planning Committee hears updates from the first selectman, the Board of Education and Board of Finance chairmen, the P&Z chairman, the RTM moderator, the Parks and Recreation chair and state Rep. Tracy Mara, according to the agenda.
More information here.