Darien Morning Brief, Nov. 1: Fourth draft of conservation plan posted

From Darien News

• Fourth draft of conservation plan posted The Town of Darien posted a fourth draft of its Plan of Conservation and Development, dated July 21, 2026, for public review.Darien News
• Polling places set for Nov. 3 election Town Clerk Christa S. McNamara issued the official notice for the Nov. 3, 2026 election, listing polling places, early voting dates and same-day registration locations.Darien News

Happening Sun, Nov 1

• 11:35 a.m.: Run With the Saints 5K and fun run Saint Luke's Episcopal Church hosts the Run With the Saints Community 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run at 1864 Post Road starting at 11:35 a.m.Darien Patch

Yesterday in Darien (Sat, Oct 31)

• Naya Middle Eastern restaurant opens in town Darien Patch reports that Naya Middle Eastern Counter & Grill has opened in Darien, adding a new dining option to town.Darien Patch

Coming up

• Mon, Nov 2, 4:30 p.m.: Camp Power Up Minecraft session at library Darien Library runs a Minecraft-themed Camp Power Up session for kids and elementary-age children from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; the session is full.Darien Public Library
• Mon, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.: Monday Night Movie screens Power Ballad Darien Library's Monday Night Movie series screens "Power Ballad" for adults from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Community Room; registration is open.Darien Public Library
• Tue, Nov 3: No school for staff development day Darien Public Schools are closed Nov. 3 for staff professional development, with no classes for students.Darien Public Schools
• Tue, Nov 3, 7:00 p.m.: Library hosts Robert Frost poetry lecture Darien Library presents "Frost Season: The Poetry of Robert Frost" with Walter W. Woodward at 7 p.m. in the Community Room; registration is required.Darien Public Library
• Wed, Nov 4, 7:00 p.m.: Library offers advance directives planning talk Darien Library hosts "Advance Directives: An Introduction to Planning Ahead" for adults at 7 p.m. in the Heron Room; registration is required.Darien Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Library talk on Connecticut to California journey Darien Library hosts Kent Besocke for "Connecticut to California: A Story of Innovation and Adventure" at 7 p.m. in the Community Room; registration is required.Darien Public Library
• Thu, Nov 5, 7:00 p.m.: Museum lecture marks 250 years since war The Museum of Darien hosts historian Thomas Balcerski for "War Comes to Middlesex: 250 Years On," a talk on local Revolutionary War history, at 7 p.m.Darien Patch
• Fri, Nov 6, 9:45 a.m.: Bilingual Birdies Spanish concert for kids Darien Library hosts a Bilingual Birdies concert in Spanish for kids and elementary-age children at 9:45 a.m. in the Community Room.Darien Public Library
• Sat, Nov 7, 10:30 a.m.: Children's theater workshop stages Gobble Penny Darien Library hosts a Children's Theater Workshop performance of "Gobble Penny & The Falling Sky!" for kids at 10:30 a.m. in the Heron Room; registration is required.Darien Public Library
• Tue, Nov 10: Board of Education meets Nov. 10 The Darien Board of Education holds its regular monthly meeting Nov. 10.Darien Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 11, 7:00 p.m.: Documentary BEYOND screens at Saint Luke's Saint Luke's Episcopal Church hosts a screening of the documentary "BEYOND" with co-producer Sean Pica at 7 p.m.Darien Patch
• Thu, Nov 12, 6:30 p.m.: Darien Land Trust holds annual meeting The Darien Land Trust holds its annual meeting at Darien Library at 6:30 p.m.Darien Patch
• Wed, Nov 18, 7:00 p.m.: Superintendent hosts fall fireside chat Superintendent Eric Byrne holds a Fall Fireside Chat at Hindley Elementary School at 7 p.m., discussing the district's vision for graduates.Darien Public Schools
• Wed, Nov 25: Thanksgiving recess closes schools Nov. 25 to 27 Darien Public Schools are closed for Thanksgiving recess Nov. 25 through 27.Darien Public Schools

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