Politics & Government

About Darien's Referendum: Voting Details

First Selectman Jayme Stevenson has announced some details about the voting on Tuesday, Dec. 13. It's a school day, so be careful driving in those parking lots.

First Selectman Jayme Stevenson released the following announcement (boldface type has been added, and some editorial style changes have been made):

On Tuesday, Dec. 13, the Town of Darien will be holding a town-wide referendum vote. Voting will take place at normal district polling places from 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Please be advised that school will be in session and we ask that voters use extra care when driving in and around school polling places.

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Bus, car and pedestrian traffic is particularly high during arrival and dismissal times and may cause parking and access challenges. Those times are as follows:

  • Darien High School: 7:40 a.m. arrival, 2:20 p.m. dismissal
  • Hindley and Tokeneke: 8:25 a.m. arrival, 2:55 p.m. dismissal
  • Ox Ridge and Holmes: 9 a.m. arrival, 3:30 p.m. dismissal

Darien Police Department personnel will be present at each school to ensure student safety. Please be advised that parking is very limited at the schools when in session. All normal parking rules are in effect unless otherwise directed by Darien Police personnel. 

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For the safety of our students, we ask that voters enter the schools only as directed and exit the school buildings promptly after voting.  

All residential property owners are eligible to vote in this referendum.

Unregistered residential property owners must vote at the Town Hall where they will be asked to fill out an affidavit with proof of residency. You must be a U.S. citizen to vote even if you are a residential property owner in Darien.

Please direct any questions to the office of the First Selectman, 203-656-7338 or the Registrar of Voters, 203-656-7316.

Editor's note: This article originally appeared on Dec. 5.


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