Darien Considers Urgent Assessment Program with New Canaan
Darien residents could have access to urgent mental health assessments, if the town decides to participate in a new pilot program with New Canaan.
Darien
Darien Community Grapples with Loss
The Darien community has come together after the sudden death of a high school student.
Darien RTM Approves American Rescue Plan Act Projects
Infrastructure, mental health needs, and health-related items topped the list of projects funded through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Darien Officials Present Budget to Board of Finance
Darien First Selectwoman Monica McNally and Superintendent Alan Addley, along with Board of Education Chair David Dineen, presented their proposed budgets for the town to the Board of Finance on March 1.
Darien Board of Education Approves Budget Without Major Cuts
Proposals to cut funding for department chairs, an athletic director, and the
district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives from the final Board of
Education budget were rejected this week.
The Board unanimously voted to approve a $110 million budget, a 3.74% increase
over last year.
None of the
The "What": This Week in Southwest Connecticut
A look at what's happening around southwest Connecticut for the week of February 7.
Darien: No to Open Choice; Budget Questions Remain
The Darien Board of Education voted to reject participating in the Open Choice
program, citing concerns about the pandemic’s impacts, financial questions,
class sizes, and more. Superintendent Alan Addley voiced support for the
program, but the board voted it down 5-4.
Many members of public who spoke about the