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Darien Commuter Parking-Update

A few months ago,I published a post about the process for obtaining a parking permit in the Darien,Ct commuter parking lots. I mentioned then that the process was under review, and the town hoped to authorize additional spaces at both the Noroton Heights lots and the Darien station.Below is the article that ran in this weeks' paper with the details of new, "incentivized" parking spaces. TUESDAY  Sept. 29 — For the price of $200 and a few extra steps, you can own...Continue Reading!

What Makes News in Darien,Ct…..

A couple of out of town readers have asked what types of things make news in a town like Darien.In order to answer that I'm offering a brief list of items that appeared in this weeks' Darien Times,one of two local newspapers. If you want to read  thefull articles just go to, www.DarienTimes.com. "Candidates Want More Downtown Progress"-This is a "two fer". There is an upcoming election for First Selectman and also issues around the development of downtown Darien.(Downtown is coming...Continue Reading!

Cultural Activities Abound Around Darien,CT

A few weeks ago I asked a friend of mine who is raising a family in New York City why they hadn't considered moving to the suburbs. Her reply was,"It's too sterile." I was too taken back to ask what that meant or whether she considered Darien to be "sterile".  (more...)Continue Reading!

Darien Open Houses -September 13,2009,-Darien Real Estate

Here is the list of this weeks open houses in Darien organzied by price and time. All open houses are for Sunday September 13,2009 1-3PM – 55 Blueberry Lane — $5,595,000 – 29 Searles Road — $4,995,000 – 68 Stony Brook Road — $3,795,000 – 40 Goodwives River Road –$3,394,000 – 19 Indian Spring Trail — $3,339,999 – 384 Hollow Tree Ridge Road — $2,985,000 – 39 Brushy Hill Road — $2,895,000 – 39 Sunset Road — $1,950,000 – 58 Rings End Road — $1,750,000 – 12 Stonewall Lane — $1,695,000 –...Continue Reading!

There’s a New Cup in Town-Espresso Neat…Downtown Darien Real Estate

  I rarely use this blog to talk about businesses that are unrelated to real estate, but I'm about to make an exception. Just in case you believe you know what coffee tastes like -think again. Better yet, don't  think -run to Espresso Neat,the new coffeeshop on Grove Street in downtown,Darien CT. The place is hip and friendly and redefines the coffee experience ( you know the one we've had the love-hate relationship with since they invaded neighborhoods across the country). Imagine if you will, ,comfortable,QUIET coffeehouse run by...Continue Reading!

Darien Living,Push-ups or Plies?

  Darien sports programs are second to none . The town of Darien,CT and Darien schools boast multiple lacrosse,volleyball,gymnastics championship titles. The local YMCA is widely known as a  "feeder" for the high school teams and each year many kids from Darien  schools go to prestigious colleges on some sort of athletic scholarship. What to do though, if you or your kids are not particularly athletic or interested in competitive sports? Should they be literally sidelined? Absolutely not. The Darien Arts Center will come to the rescue....Continue Reading!

…Someday my pass will come….Darien Commuter Parking for Home and Condo owners

  There are two Metro North train stations in Darien,one in the Noroton Heights Station and the other  in downtown Darien. They are only a couple of miles apart and most morning and afternoon trains stop at both.   If you live in Noroton Heights and wish to park at that station,you must have a permit or purchase a '"voucher".The waiting list for a permit is approximately TWO YEARS long. The cost for an annual parking pass is $315 and you can get on the waiting list by calling Darien Public...Continue Reading!

KABOOM. Fireworks in Ct. July 4, 2009.

One of the greatest things about living in coastal Connecticut is the number of great July 4 Fireworks displays. Over land and sea the shows are always well attended ,and  a great time for young and old alike. Below is a rundown of fireworks displays  and July 4 events in Fairfield County for  2009.   DARIEN, July 4, Goodwives Shopping Center, 25 Old Kings Highway North. While Darien hasn't had fireworks for the past few years they do hold a "Push N Pull Parade...Continue Reading!