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🌱 Patch AM: New Italian Restaurant To Open Soon In Darien

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Hello again Darien! We're bringing you the latest town highlights. Don't miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Well-known restaurateurs bringing new Italian spot to Heights Crossing
  • How Darien's football schedule factors into this week's statewide storylines.
  • See where Darien schools land in Connecticut's newest district rankings.

Also on today's calendar: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event and 35 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Italian Restaurant To Open Soon In Darien (patch.com) — Darien residents can look forward to a new Italian restaurant opening this fall at Heights Crossing on Heights Road, as the Ricci brothers shift their focus from a recently closed Westport location. The longtime Fairfield County restaurateurs say they're excited for this new endeavor while Westport's Old Mill Grocery & Deli landlord searches for another operator.
   

• CIAC football Week 4 by the numbers: Fun facts, figures from CT's high school football scene (middletownpress.com) — Darien football fans are highlighted in this week's statewide numbers, including hosting Manchester on Friday in what's noted as the longest in-state trip of the season. The roundup also tracks Darien's recent shutout loss to Ludlowe and how FCIAC rivals like New Canaan, Greenwich, and Staples are shaping the early season picture.
   

• Wilton Public Schools Ranks Among CT's Best For 2027: Niche (patch.com) — Darien families can see their school district ranked fifth-best in Connecticut, just ahead of Wilton in Niche's new 2027 ratings. The statewide list highlights how local districts stack up on teaching quality, athletics, and overall performance, using state education data and parent and student reviews.
   

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  • Stew Leonard's Farm Fresh Food posted a job opening for Salad Bar Cook in Norwalk. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Norwalk

  • Norwalk interim superintendent outlines priorities as school district bans one-to-one screens in K-2 (ctpost.com)
  • Sacred Heart University Students Conduct Research At Manresa Wilds In Norwalk (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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