Monday: Occasional rain and drizzle, with a high of 62 and low of 54 degrees.
Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, temps: high: 69, low: 57.
Wednesday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Police: 15-year-old arrested in connection with Darien home invasion (news12.com) — Darien residents now have an update on the frightening March home invasion on Five Mile River Road, as police say a 15-year-old has been arrested and charged with home invasion and conspiracy. Investigators used interviews, video, license plate data, and search warrants to identify the juvenile, who was taken into custody at the Bridgeport Juvenile Detention Center. The case stems from an incident where masked suspects entered a home using a hidden key and were confronted by an armed homeowner.
• MULTI-TOWN SCOOP: Chip City closes all 3 CT locations (theconnecticutscoop.com) — Darien cookie fans just lost their local Chip City shop at Darien Commons, as the chain abruptly shut all three of its Connecticut locations this week. The gourmet cookie company has removed the Darien, Fairfield, and West Hartford stores from its website, though there's a chance a new franchisee could eventually reopen them. Locals are invited to share their experiences and comparisons with rival cookie chains.
• 30,000 CT Residents Without Power Due To Powerful Nor'easter Storm: Town-By-Town Updates (patch.com) — Darien is among the Connecticut towns hit by widespread power outages from Sunday's powerful nor'easter, with Eversource reporting hundreds of local customers in the dark and more problems possible as winds and rain continue. The storm is expected to linger through Monday, bringing additional heavy rain, gusts up to 45 mph in parts of the region, and the risk of more downed trees, flooded roads, and extended restoration work.
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City, Norwalk Public Schools To Hold Joint Budget Public Hearing (patch.com)
Fairfield Zoning Board To Consider FEMA-Compliant Home, Property Variances (patch.com)
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