Stamford, Darien and New Canaan brace for Tropical Storm Elsa, prepare in case storm track changes
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A duck paddles its way in high waters coming ashore at the Cove Island Marina as Tropical Storm Isaias passes through on August 4, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. The first tropical storm of the 2021 season is expected to hit Friday.Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Flooding begins at the Cove Island Marina boat launch as Tropical Storm Isaias passes on August 4, 2020 in Stamford, Connecticut. The first tropical storm of the 2021 season is expected to hit Friday.Matthew Brown / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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CT s financial services sector weathered the pandemic with fewer job losses than during the Great Recession
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“Historically, there has been a concentration of Darien residents in the financial-services sector,” said Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson. “Since the Great Recession, we have seen greater diversification of employment sectors, but financial-services employment remains strong.”Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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The headcount of Stamford, Conn.-headquartered consumer financial-services giant Synchrony has remained consistent in the past year, with the company employing about 740 based in Stamford in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the Stamford Office of Economic Development.Alexander Soule / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
CT officials point the finger at Trump for mob breach of U.S. Capitol
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Gov. Ned Lamont quickly condemned the violence in the nation’s Capitol, blaming President Donald Trump for inciting his supporters into violence.Cassandra Day / Hearst Connecticut Media /Show MoreShow Less
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Former U.S. Rep. Christopher Shays, in a file photo.File Photo /Cathy Zuraw / File PhotoShow MoreShow Less
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Senate President Pro Tempore Martin Looney, left, and Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff in a 2017 file photo.Ken Dixon / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
Reaction from Connecticut’s top elected officials was swift and solemn Wednesday as they watched images of insurrection from Washington that were fueled by President Donald J. Trump on the day that electoral votes were to be counted.
Darien Human Services and The Community Fund of Darien Provide Mental Health Resources to Residents Written by Jennifer Fallon
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt our daily lives, stress, worry and fear can seriously impact our mental health. The “new normal” of unemployment or working from home, virtual learning, isolation from family and friends, and other uncertainties make prioritizing mental health even more challenging. The added financial and emotional stress of the holiday season can also exacerbate an already difficult time for many, especially those living with depression or anxiety.
The Town of Darien Department of Human Services, in partnership with The Community Fund of Darien, is confronting these issues by providing resources and information for residents who are experiencing a mental health challenge or know someone who is. In addition to information and links to mental health and crisis resources featured on its Department of Human Se