The massive concrete blocks constructed just off the Post Road near Exit 11 are only the cores of future buildings and not what people will see when the project is done, First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said Friday in his fortnightly column. Zagrodzky said he’d been called by people concerned about whether the new buildings will […]

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Federal Realty today announced that three new retail leases have been signed with local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs at Darien Commons — The Usual Lash, GlowUp Nails & Spa and Spear Physical Therapy. — an announcement from Federal Realty Only two retail spaces remain at Darien Commons, and 97% of its apartments are now […]

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E-Bike ownership and usage took off during the Covid pandemic as commuters became concerned about close contact and so stopped using public transportation. Yet E-bike sales have not stopped since Covid slowed. Ed Mantaring, the long-time manager of Danny’s Cycles in Noroton Heights, says, “Before Covid, we sold two or three E-bikes per year. Now, we […]

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With a new Wegmans supermarket under construction on Route 1 in Norwalk, two blocks from the Darien border, the company took another step toward its goal of opening next summer with an announcement that  it’s hiring and training workers now. — a recent announcement (and a previous one) from Wegmans Food Markets Inc. Wegmans Norwalk […]

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This year’s Darien Sidewalk Sales, arrives on Thursday, July 11, and lasts until Saturday, July 13, includes 49 vendors, 14 tables in the youth entrepreneurs tent and activities with My Balloon Guy, a face painter and free ice cream tickets. See the map at the bottom of this article. 2024 Vendor Locations * indicates at […]

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Sure, there are plenty of Connecticut-grown vegetables, fruits, berries and mushrooms at Darien Farmers’ Market. But the once-a-week gathering of nine vendors also has sourdough bagels, flowers, cut flowers, plants, pasture-raised Angus beef, pork, poultry, breads, pastries and other baked items. Darien Farmers’ Market is open this year every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 […]

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The Transportation Security Administration is prepared for 270 million air passengers across the country during this summer’s travel season — the highest volume the agency has seen. But what does the record number of flights mean for air travelers? An increased risk of delays and cancellations compared to the rest of the year. — an […]

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Most of the office park at Thorndal Circle is close to being sold to TC Northeast Metro Development Inc., which is proposing to demolish five office buildings and construct five residential buildings with 175 homes, according to filings with the Darien Planning and Zoning Department. The proposal will be the subject of a public hearing […]

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Palmer’s Market will have limited or no access to several departments Tuesday, May 14, between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m., because a condenser unit is being replaced, the supermarket announced. “As a result, there will be limited/no access to the following departments: frozen foods, prepared foods, meat, and specialty cheese,” the announcement said. “We apologize […]

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J.McLaughlin Darien is hosting a Sip & Shop event from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 9 at the store, located at 1020 Post Road in Darien. — an announcement from J.McLaughlin The event is in support of Rare Sarcoma Research, and J.McLaughlin is a proud supporter of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. “We will […]

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A retail marijuana seller has just received approval by the Stamford Planning Board to open a store on Route 1 at the Stamford-Darien border, where the Boatyard BBQ & Grill is now located, First Selectman Jon Zagrodzky said in an announcement issued Wednesday. The Stamford Zoning Board will schedule a date for a public hearing. […]

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In an upcoming Shart Tank-style event at Fairfield University, $30,000 will be awarded in seed grants to some of five competing teams to help them expand their startups. This year’s annual Fairfield StartUp Showcase, on Thursday, April 25, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts on the Fairfield University campus. The event is […]

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Presenters from SCORE will be at Darien Library starting Tuesday, March 26, for a five-part series on simple steps to creating your own business. — an announcement from Darien Library  MARCH 26 — Week 1:  Introduction to Business Concepts Led by successful business start-up entrepreneurs, this presentation portrays the risk and reward of starting a business […]

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Chip City Cookies – a gourmet cookie brand that rotates its sizable cookies every week — is opening its Darien location this Friday, Jan. 26, and the first 100 customers will get a free cookie with a purchase. — an announcement from Chip City Cookies Update: The new store opens at 11 a.m. and closes […]

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