Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 71, low: 54.
Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. League Of Women Voters Of Darien In Flux After Leadership Resigns (patch.com) — Darien residents are facing big changes at the local League of Women Voters after the entire executive committee abruptly resigned and placed the chapter on formal pause. The move follows the cancellation of an Oct. 7 candidate forum and concerns that controversy over the Darien League's volunteer leadership was overshadowing the upcoming election. State leaders are now seeking local volunteers to rebuild the Darien chapter's leadership team.
2. Darien High School Ranked Among CT's Best For 2027, New Analysis Shows (patch.com) — Darien families can celebrate that Darien High School has again been ranked among the very top public high schools in Connecticut for 2027, placing third statewide in Niche's new analysis. The ranking reflects enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and extensive data and reviews that help parents compare schools across academics, arts, STEM, and more.
3. HAYVN HerStory with Ashley Krauss & Megan Palmer Rivera (newcanaanite.com) — Women entrepreneurs in and around Darien can hear local business leaders share their journeys at HAYVN's HerStory event on October 8 at 320 Boston Post Road in town. With VIP and general admission options, the evening offers networking, Q&A, and practical inspiration for anyone growing or launching a business.
4. Man arrested in CT multiple times admits to illegally reentering U.S. (thehour.com) — Darien readers may recall a 2018 local weapons arrest now tied to a broader federal immigration case. The El Salvadorian man involved, previously arrested in Darien, Greenwich, and later Stamford, has pleaded guilty in Bridgeport federal court to illegally reentering the U.S. and faces up to 10 years in prison.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Creative use of A. I. : how about a TV which could be programmed by typing or by voice to stop showing relentless commercials? (Nextdoor Darien)
Hi everyone!!! Looking for a handyman who can help me around the house with some painting and light work ! any recommendations. (Nextdoor Darien)
RIng's End, Inc posted a job opening for Paint Sales Associate in Darien. Apply here.
2020 Companies, Ltd. posted a job opening for HP Retail Sales Representative in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Darien here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!