Good morning Darien! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
What Darien's approval to raze St. Paul's means for Mansfield Avenue.
Could Darien teens thrive with later school start times and better sleep?
Also on today's calendar: When writing about Science is no longer just about reporting discoveries and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Sunday: Tropical Rainstorm Isaias, with a high of 61 and low of 54 degrees.
Monday: Warmer; a shower in the a.m., temps: high: 73, low: 55.
Tuesday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 71 and low of 62 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Connecticut's Darien approves plan to demolish former St. Paul's Church, divide site into 4 lots (newsbreak.com) — Darien's Planning & Zoning Commission has approved demolishing the former St. Paul's Church on Mansfield Avenue and subdividing its 14.4-acre property into four single-family lots. While many residents voiced sadness over losing the church, more than half the land will be permanently protected under a conservation easement, and the Episcopal Church plans to sell the site once subdivision is complete.
• Why Teens Aren't Getting Enough Sleep—and What Parents Can Do (mofflylifestylemedia.com) — A former Darien High School swimmer turned Harvard sleep scientist explains why teenagers' biology makes early school start times so punishing, and how that affects safety, sports performance, and mental health. She's even worked with the Darien school system on later-start interventions, and offers practical tips for local parents to improve their teens' sleep routines at home.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
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🗞 Nearby News
Norwalk
The Most Expensive Listing in Norwalk, Connecticut—Chock Full of Wellness Amenities—Lists for $24 Million (mansionglobal.com)
CT Culture Corner: 'Full House' stars, body snatching and 'Dracula' on stage (ctpost.com)
Metro-North riders face 30% fewer seats, closed stops (amedpost.com)
Stamford
Students Help Plant Stamford's First Miyawaki Forest Next To Hart Elementary School (patch.com)
Fairfield
Fairfield Man ID'd As Victim In Fatal Bridgeport Crash (patch.com)
Ok Darien! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call somebody who crosses the ocean twice and doesn't take a bath?" — A dirty double crosser ! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!