In Darien, firefighters must wait for COVID vaccine
Susan Shultz
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Darien EMS Post 53 member Kelsey Olvany received her COVID-19 vaccine in early January. Olvany, a Darien High School student, is a first responder, driver and VP of Student Affairs for Post.Contributed /
DARIEN The state’s rollout process continues to frustrate some in Darien, as firefighters have yet to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Though other towns included their fire departments in Phase 1A, Darien’s three volunteer fire departments Darien, Noroton and Noroton Heights are not classified as medical first responders, thus currently do not qualify to get the shot.
Darien High teachers get Valentine s Day appreciation
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The Darien High School Parents Association surprised teachers and staff with a little pre-Valentine’s Day love and appreciation this week! Gift bags containing a thank you note, a Darien Chamber of Commerce town-wide gift certificate for use at a participating local business, and candies were safely distributed to DHS faculty and staff to show gratitude for all their work and dedication especially during these challenging times.Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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The Darien High School Parents Association surprised teachers and staff with a little pre-Valentine’s Day love and appreciation this week! Gift bags containing a thank you note, a Darien Chamber of Commerce town-wide gift certificate for use at a participating local business, and candies were safely distributed to DHS faculty and staff to show gratitude for all their work and dedication especially during these challenging
Popular nautical shop in CT to close this month
Susan Shultz
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The Dock Shop recently announced it was closing this month. Items are discounted through the closure.Will Lewis / Contributed
DARIEN For over a decade, boating aficionados and beach bums could rely on the comforting sight of the red and green lights that adorned the windows of The Dock Shop, at the corner of Tokeneke Road and Old Kings Highway in Darien. The lights, modeled after boat navigation lights, brought boating vibes to downtown Darien.
But the pandemic has meant rocky waters for many small businesses. Dock Shop owner Michael La Scala said that brick-and-mortar retail was already challenging when competeing with online shopping before the pandemic.