Archive for December, 2008

Darien and Fairfield County Weather-Related Closings & Delays Information

Darien and Fairfield County Weather-Related Closings & Delays Information

| December 28, 2008 | 0 Comments

Found a great source for information on weather-related cancellations for not just schools but also area classes, learning centers, businesses, libraries and public organizations (churches, for example).  Check here for delays and/or closings next time there’s a snowstorm, or for more information about warnings and other CT weather information.  You can also register for email [...]

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Darien Nursery Schools Guide

Darien Nursery Schools Guide

| December 20, 2008 | 0 Comments

Here is a reference for Darien pre-schools: in most cases, applications are accepted in January for the following September and the programs serve children three to four years old, but you should call to confirm deadlines and some schools accept children as young as two years old. Darien Nature Center’s Nature’s Playroom, 120 Brookside Avenue, [...]

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Darien Pharmacy Holiday Hours

Darien Pharmacy Holiday Hours

| December 17, 2008 | 0 Comments

‘Tis the season to be flu-ey.  As I sit here with kleenex stuffed up my dose and a sore throat, I sidcerely wish each of you and your fabilies a healthy holiday.  However, should you require pharbaceutical relief on Christmas Eve/Day, here’s a tip on who’s going to be open based on what I’ve researched: – [...]

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Darien Public School Alert System

Darien Public School Alert System

| December 10, 2008 | 0 Comments

This morning was a perfect example of how efficeint – and important – our new Public School alert system is.  For those of you whose kids are not in school yet, please read this alert to be informed about this morning’s case of Stranger Danger as reported by the Darien Police Station.  We need to [...]

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Snow on the Sidewalks

Snow on the Sidewalks

| December 7, 2008 | 0 Comments

Hooray for the first snow of the season — looks like we might have a white Christmas this year!   I thought it might be helpful to some of the new homeowners whose houses are “abutted upon” by a sidewalk to know that it is your responsibility (not the town’s) to shovel/remove the snow and ice [...]

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