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🌱 Patch AM: Car Burglaries Reported In Darien, Police Ask Public For Help: PD

Coming up on the Darien Patch calendar: Free Music Together Demo Classes

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Hey there, Darien! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Darien police probe early-morning car break-ins on two neighborhood streets
  • Darien honors four residents whose lives shaped the local community
  • See where two Darien standouts rank among New England's top '09s

Also on today's calendar: Free Music Together Demo Classes and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Car Burglaries Reported In Darien, Police Ask Public For Help: PD (patch.com) — Darien residents are being urged to lock their cars after a series of early-morning vehicle burglaries on Birch Road and Richmond Drive involving unlocked vehicles. Police are reviewing Ring video showing two suspects entering a car and are asking anyone with information to contact them. Neighbors are reminded to remove valuables and never leave keys or key fobs inside unattended vehicles.
   

2. Recent Death Notices From Darien: Aug. 6 To Aug. 23, 2026 (patch.com) — Darien is remembering several residents who recently passed away, including longtime public servant Ursula Weston Forman, who served on the RTM and other town boards. Also honored are Marilyn Louise Schmidt, Robert Paul Taylor, and Roderic "Rod" Lewis Eaton, each recognized for their careers, community ties, and personal passions. The notices highlight their contributions to local life and family.
   

3. The '09s: Top 50 boys in New England entering 2026-27 season (hockeyjournal.com) — Two Darien natives, defenseman Cam Minella and forward James Jackson, are featured among New England's top 2009-born hockey prospects, with Minella ranked eighth and Jackson fiftieth. The article tracks how each player's stock has risen or fallen after Select 17 Camp and summer showcases, outlining where they'll play this coming season and their college paths.
   

4. The Lyres "Lyres Lyres" 1986 + "How do you know/Stacey" 1987 - 7"/45rpm (blogspot.com) — A noted garage-rock musician briefly passed through Darien as a child, having moved there at age ten after early years in New York and Pennsylvania. The piece mainly reviews his work with Boston band Lyres and traces his path from college dropout to cult rock figure, highlighting his obsession with '60s sounds.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Museum of Darien Hiring for Part-Time Assistant Director —Farrell Marketing and Media Read on Patch
  • Hi, I am suffering from very bad debilitating vertigo and I need to have the crystals in my ears reset!!
    I cannot find a doctor that has an appointment soon and I really need to see somebody immediately. Does anyone out there know if anybody that does… (Nextdoor Darien Ct)
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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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