Darien Completes $113.3 Million Tax-Exempt Financing

Darien is funding the upcoming acquisition of Great Island, the Hindley, Holmes and Royle renovations, and other smaller capital projects.

Darien To Form Advisory Committee For Phase 1 Great Island Work

On Monday night, the Darien Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the charge for a Great Island Phase 1 Advisory Committee.

Darien RTM Votes To Extend Blight Ordinance To Commercial Properties

The Darien Representative Town Meeting voted last week to amend the town's blight ordinance.

Darien Public Works Offering Free Bulk Pickup

Each residence is permitted one pickup per calendar year.

What's Next For Darien & Great Island

McNally said recently the first order of business is to complete the purchase in May, followed by some improvement work to the property.

Advocates Demand Local Focus In Transit-Oriented Developments

CT House and Senate Republicans "stand with local leaders in [their] call for a community-driven approach to development legislation."

Darien Police Seek To Renovate, Expand Department

The Darien Police Department is looking to renovate and expand existing locker room space to accommodate more female officers.

Darien Little League Proposes $15K Gift For Field Evaluation

The evaluation would improve and restore two baseball fields and a softball field at McGuane Park.

Rate Decrease Ordered For Aquarion: What This Means For Darien

The CT Public Utilities Regulatory Authority on Wednesday rejected Aquarion Water Company's proposed multi-year distribution rate increase.

Tong Sues CT Service Plaza Owner, Seeks $6.1M Over Unpaid Wages

An investigation was launched after the state received a complaint regarding non-payment of wages at the Darien-based Taco Bell.

Darien Reaches Final Agreement To Purchase Great Island

The town announced Tuesday that it has reached a final amended agreement to purchase the 60-plus acre parcel of land known as Great Island.

Darien To Crackdown On Non-Registered Members In Sidewalk Sales

Darien's annual sidewalk sales will take place from July 13-15. The Board of Selectmen granted final approval for the event on Monday.

Darien Board Of Finance Set To Review Town, School Budgets

The proposed fiscal year 2024 budgets will be presented to the Darien Board of Finance on March 7.

Town Of Darien: Eversource & Clear Cutting

The town of Darien and SB-122, An Act Concerning The Replanting of Trees in Public Areas Cleared By Utility Companies.

Selectmen To Consider Request On Darien HS Track Appropriation

The Darien High School track is need of repair. The selectmen are slated to discuss and possibly take action on an appropriation increase.

Darien Police To Reinforce Safe Driving Practices: McNally

In her biweekly newsletter to the community, McNally said there has been an increase in pedestrian and vehicular traffic in town.

McNally: I Am Optimistic On Great Island Purchase

Darien First Selectman Monica McNally stopped by the Darien Men's Association last week and discussed a variety of topics.

Darien Selectmen Approve Fiscal Year 2024 Budget

The spending plan will now go before the Board of Finance for review.

Noroton Heights Fire Department Seeks Over $825K For New Fire Engine

The current Engine 23 is 33 years old. A replacement makes more sense than a refurbishment, fire officials said.

Vacancies Announced On Darien RTM

There are several vacancies on the Darien Representative Town Meeting.

Darien Police Department Requests 2 New Officers

As part of its budget request, the Darien Police Department is looking to expand its headcount for the first time since 1987.

Town Of Darien: Swap Shop Closed Feb. 4

See the latest announcement from Town of Darien.

Darien RTM Approves New 4-Year Police Contract

The contract is retroactive to 2022. It includes general wage increases of 2.75 percent for '22 and '23, and 3.125 percent for '24 & '25.

Darien Police Seek Budget Transfer For Emergency Generator Repairs

The generator is responsible for ensuring the police building and physical plant has full power when street power may be compromised.

Town Of Darien: Your Tax Payment History

History of property tax payments made to the town of Darien during the calendar year 2022 are now available online.

Darien Officials, Eversource Discuss Storm Response

First Selectman Monica McNally took issue with how the utility company handled power restoration following last month's pre-Christmas storm.

Reminder On Train Station Parking Renewals In Darien

Residents can renew online,​ in-person at Town Hall, or by mail.

Town Of Darien: Mental Health Resources

The town recently updated its list of mental health resources for residents.

Info On Tax Relief Programs For Seniors In Darien

Applications for tax relief programs are being accepted now. All applications must be filed before Monday, May 15.

Darien To Begin Budget Review Process Soon

The town will soon begin its budget review process for fiscal year 2023-24.

Pear Tree Beach Building Committee Provides Update On Future Plans

The committee presented plans to the Darien Board of Selectmen that could help improve & preserve Pear Tree Point Beach for years to come.

McNally: Darien Has A Lot Of Energy Right Now

Darien First Selectman Monica McNally gave her State of the Town presentation to the Representative Town Meeting this week.

'State Of The Town' Slated For Monday During Darien RTM Meeting

There will be presentations from several department heads on the latest Darien happenings.

RTM To Consider Donation For Playground Replacement At McGuane Field

Federal Realty donated $22,000 to help with additional costs associated with the playground removal project.

Darien, DOT & Eversource Statement On Tree Removal

The town has posted a statement along with a detailed planting plan of Little Brook Road.

Darien Looks To Extend Blight Ordinance To Commercial Properties

Last week, the board of selectmen voted unanimously to approve a request to amend the town's blight ordinance.

Town Of Darien Announces Vacancy In RTM District 1

Looking to join town government? The town is looking to fill a vacancy on the Representative Town Meeting soon.

Darien Announces Settlement With Eversource Over Tree Cutting

The town had been engaged in mediation with Eversource over trees on Little Brook Road for almost a year.

Town Of Darien: Adopt A Family Or Adopt A Senior With Human Services

We thank you in advance for your generosity and are so grateful to live in such a caring community.

After Much Debate, Darien Selectmen Vote On Town Flag Policy

The Darien Board of Selectmen heavily debated a flag policy for the town during its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday night.