There are a few governmental meetings on tap in Darien next week.
A new or updated POCD is needed every 10 years; Darien las adopted its POCD in 2016.
The town said it is expected to launch a website this week which will serve as a "clearinghouse of information" throughout the process.
On Jan. 17, the town's Blight Review Board recommended the properties to the selectmen for foreclosure.
"I'd like Darien to be the most forward-thinking on that type of thing," First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said.
Connecticut municipalities select their Justices of the Peace in the year of a presidential election. Darien has 30 justices per town code.
Darien had been looking for a replacement after the previous town administrator left for a new job in Greenwich.
First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky reinforced several positives he sees in Darien while also mentioning some concerns.
The meeting will feature several speakers from various town departments, including the first selectman.
Acting as the town’s legislative body, the RTM has 100 members from across the town elected for two-year terms.
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Darien must first complete several tasks on Great Island before dogs are allowed and residents are granted expanded access to the property.
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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.