Here's everything you need to know concerning state and federal elections in Darien, including the candidates and polling places.
Darien must first complete several tasks on Great Island before dogs are allowed and residents are granted expanded access to the property.
Each town in Connecticut receives 5 cents for each "nip" sold within its borders every six months.
Tracy Marra shares with Patch why she should be re-elected to serve the 141st State House District in Darien and Rowayton.
First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky addressed political lawn signs during the Oct. 7 Board of Selectmen meeting.
The town is gearing up to expand access to the island, and officials said they will review dog access in the near future.
The early voting window begins later this month. Election Day is Nov. 5.
According to the town, roughly 50 percent of the seats on the RTM are available on the ballot each year.
Interested candidates have until Sept. 10 to file.
There was a vacancy on the committee following the unexpected death of David Martin.
Remnants of Hurricane Ida damaged the dam in September of 2021.
Darien's most recent POCD was published in 2016, and the document must be updated every 10 years.
The money is part of opioid settlement funds the town received.
Both candidates are seeking their first terms on the school board.
The application period will be open through Nov. 1.
The Great Island Advisory Committee last week hosted the landscape architecture firm tasked with developing a master plan for the property.
There are two races on the Aug. 13 primary ballot in Darien.
Sheila Quinn is running as the endorsed Democratic candidate in the 141st District, which includes portions of Darien and Norwalk.
Kathleen Buch will become Greenwich's new town administrator. She has worked in Darien since 2015.
Mindy Chambrelli takes over for David Knauf, who announced his retirement last December.
Project officials cited a need for housing in Darien and a desire to "build the apartment community as a neighborhood."
On July 1, the Darien Board of Selectmen will consider a transfer of $5,000 originally put aside for the American flags.
The fee for the disposal of Single Stream Recycling will be implemented July 1, according to the Darien Department of Public Works
Opponents said the pledge could disrupt the non-partisan nature of the legislative body, while proponents said it would unify members.
The board voted on a revised flag policy from Selectman Michael Burke on Monday.
A public hearing was held last week on a proposal that would specifically prohibit cannabis establishments in Darien.
The hearing will be part of the regularly scheduled Board of Selectmen meeting on June 17.
Officials said the easements for private property are necessary so the Hanson Road Bridge replacement project can proceed.
The Darien Police Department has had several unplanned service and equipment issues.
Officials are looking to specifically prohibit cannabis establishments, and establish new propane and fuel tank regulations.
The committee held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday night.
The 141st House District covers parts of Darien and Rowayton. State Rep. Tracy Marra ran unopposed in 2022.
The RTM approved the budget for 2024-2025 on Monday and did not make any additional cuts.
Two selectmen want to broaden the town's flag policy, which was implemented in November 2022.
Director of Darien Public Works Ed Gentile gave an update on the important project to the Great Island Advisory Committee last week.
The Great Island Advisory Committee last week discussed the rules and regulations at the 60-plus acre property.
Tracy Marra, whose district includes a part of Darien and Norwalk, ran unopposed in 2022.
Darien First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said the proposed dispensary in nearby Stamford "raises a number of concerns."
The Darien Board of Finance met last week to discuss the town and school spending plans.