Week in Review

The show goes on, despite the fact that curtains are closing on another summer vacation. This past week saw Darien residents hard at work, setting the stage for a new school year. Here’s a recap:

Monday:
The government put the breaks on Cash for Clunkers, but local dealerships saw a steady stream of clunker-customers right up to the 8pm deadline. In other transportation news, the Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that our MTA cars will be late, but that won’t spare us from the spared from the $1 fair hike, which will take affect shortly. All was relatively quiet for the fire departments, save from a number of false alarms. The Noroton Heights Fire Department brought their own heat – to the barbeque, at their annual family picnic.

Tuesday:
The Darien-based non-profit organization Friends of Animals called for a boycott on Idaho potatoes, after the Idaho Governor announced his participation in a wide-spread wolf-hunt. The Darien Chamber of Commerce has initiated phase three of its “Do Business Locally” campaign, with the endorsement of the 3/50 project. The Board of Education Budget Committee met for the last time before the school year begins. They decided to digitize their budgets for greener distribution, and they discussed the past and prospective costs of special education. The Depot welcomes Catherine McGrath as the new Administrative Director.

Wednesday:
Blue Wave Girls Soccer see success in their future, and they have an interesting recipe for a winning season. The Board of Selectmen furthered discussion of an incetive parking program to fix the permit problem at Darien’s rail stations. Third graders will have a new techno toy in their classrooms this fall, as AirLiner Slates will supplement SMARTboard technology. With the start of the school year and flu season just round the corner, Darien’s health and school officials are keeping a keen eye on H1N1.

Thursday:
Economy woes have caused the Board of Education to hesitate over field trip proposals, and in other financial news, new legislation protects seniors from financial scam artists. Senator Bob Duff came to the Darien Senior Activities center early in the week to discusses the law. The Darien Historical Society will dedicate the Scofield Barn addition later in the month.

Friday:
The Darien police arrested the “Gold Coast Robbers,” two Stamford men involved in a dozen bank robberies in Fairfield county this summer. Larry Vieira is the new Blue Wave Hockey coach, and he sees great success in the team’s future. Rory's, that little pub on the corner, continues to serve up stick-to-your-ribs fare - at a fair price.


Saturday:
“Pop pop pop.” It’s the sweet sound of Pilot Pen tugs on our sports editor’s heartstrings and has him coming back for more each summer. Himes continues his health-care listening tour tomorrow evening in Greenwich. And for those AP and Honors students leaving school preparation to the last minute, a reminder on your summer reading assignments.