UpdatedThu, Jul 8, 2021 at 5:11 pm ET
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(RJ Scofield/Patch Staff)
DARIEN, CT As the state prepares for the arrival of Tropical Storm Elsa this week, Darien officials are taking measures to prepare for the storm s potential arrival in town.
First Selectman Jayme Stevenson said Thursday afternoon the town s public works and police departments were standing by as the town expects heavy rains, wind and possible flooding. Residents should stay home if possible and avoid low lying areas that typically flood, Stevenson said, Post Road, Leroy [Avenue] and Raymond Street railroad underpasses to be specific.
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Town officials announced Friday the Weed Beach Festive Nights Bicentennial Bash, a belated birthday party for Darien, has been postponed to Saturday due to expected rainy weather Friday. (Kristin Borden/Patch)
DARIEN, CT The Weed Beach Festive Nights Bicentennial Bash, a belated birthday party for Darien, has been postponed from Friday to Saturday due to expected rainy weather Friday.
The event will still take place at Weed Beach from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday.
According to Jami Gore, program supervisor for the town s parks and recreation department, the decision to postpone the celebration was made due to potential inclement weather Friday.