Selectman and Great Island Advisory Committee Chair Monica McNally announced the postponement this week.
The town said 15 trees need to come down to widen the access road to Great Island, but an appeal has been filed against the decision.
Renewals are to be mailed out Oct. 1 with a return date of Oct. 31, according to the town.
Ed Petner, a former longtime Darien resident, became a paraplegic after an accident in 2003. He's now swimming to raise money for charity.
Darien resident and swimmer, Ali Truwit, earned two silver medals and set American records at the 2024 Paralympic Games in Paris.
This year's Darien Road Race was another success, raising over $45,000 for The Community Fund of Darien. Check out the top finishers here.
Residents can visit the site to stay current on Great Island news as the town embarks on the vision plan process.
The closure is expected to last a little over four months, according to the town.
The new enclosure will enrich the lives of Blinken and Luna, the center's Eastern Screech Owls, and enhance the visitor experience.
The “Trolley Through Time” on Saturday, October 5th treats participants to a guided tour on a trolley ride through Darien.
The area will remain open to traffic, the town said.
A special exhibit for Constitution Week is on display at Darien Town Hall.
Residents objected to the removals, but officials have said the trees need to come down to widen the access road to Great Island.
MoD's fundraising gala takes place on October 19th and promises a fun and festive night of putting on the ritz!
See this 2400+ square foot home located on a quiet cul de sac at a public open house on Sunday, September 15, from 1-3pm.
The Great Island Advisory Committee and Board of Selectmen on Monday unanimously voted to move forward with the event.
The organization also announced the launch of its new season of programming.
The trees are directly related to the replacement of the existing sidewalk on Nearwater Lane from Nickerson Lane to Brushy Island Road.
There are 20 grand prize-winning tickets out of nearly 10 million tickets of the game, the Connecticut Lottery website shows.
A ceremony will be held at the town's 9/11 monument in the courtyard behind Middlesex Middle School on Hollow Tree Ridge Road.
This marks the first public outreach event for Great Island, the 60-plus acre property that Darien acquired in May 2023.
The DCA works to bring its neighbors and friends together through shared values of learning, green spaces, sustainability and community.
The Great Island Advisory Committee held its regularly scheduled meeting at Darien Town Hall last week.
DAC Darien Dance Academy classes for all ages begin September 3. Register now for all Dance, Music & Art Classes at Darien Arts Center.
The fundraiser will empower programs designed to inspire all generations through nature education, environmental action, and stewardship.
It's time to break out your best tropical attire for Darien's end of summer luau.
Guests are encouraged to secure their tickets early for the event which has sold out quickly in the past.
The Academy offers students the opportunity to train in one of the finest dance spaces in Fairfield and superior year-round training.
The playground has been renovated and upgraded to enhance the visitor experience for all.
The community is invited to come out Friday to send swimmer and Darien resident Ali Truwit off to Paris for the 2024 Paralympic Games.
All ages may sign up for classes, workshops and private music lessons at darienarts.org. Classes begin in September.
All programs and clubs commence the week of Sept. 9, and registration is now live online.
The gift cards will benefit families in need ahead of the new school year.
Weather permitting, the work will be done during the nature center's closure in August.
Proceeds will benefit The Community Fund of Darien’s mission to provide essential services to youth and families in the community.
Work is expected to begin on or about Aug. 7, the town said, and it will be rolled out in phases to minimize disruption to parking.
Darien Board of Finance member David Martin died unexpectedly on July 30, according to the town.
Minor traffic delays are likely, according to the town.
Police said there will be posted detour signs.