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Darien has a reputation as a warm, friendly and desirable place
to live. We encourage you to make a personal visit if you are
thinking of moving here to experience first hand the outstanding
physical beauty and charm.
Transportation - Darien is 38 miles
from New York City on the main line of
Metro-North
Railroad. Commuting time is
less than an hour. Limousine service at frequent intervals provides
easy access to Kennedy, LaGuardia, and Newark airports. Westchester
Airport is within 30 minutes. Neighboring areas are easily reached via
the Merritt Parkway and Interstate 95.
Education - The
town's
public education system has
a national reputation for excellence. A strong back-to-basics
curriculum is stressed in coordination with an emphasis on individual
instruction at every level from kindergarten through high school. Average classroom size at the elementary level is 21. Structurally,
there are three levels: Elementary schools (grades K-5), Middlesex
Middle School (grades 6-8), and Darien High School. Many outstanding
preschool programs are also available.
2006-2007 CT School Profiles
Elementary Schools:
Hindley Elementary School
10 Nearwater Lane
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 655-1323
Holmes Elementary School
18 Hoyt Street
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 353-4371
Ox Ridge Elementary School
395 Mansfield Avenue
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 655-2579
Royle Elementary School
133 Mansfield Avenue
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 655-0044
Tokeneke School
7
Old Farm Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 655-9666
Middle School:
Middlesex Middle School
204 Hollow Tree Ridge Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 655-2518
High School:
Darien Senior High School
80 High School Lane
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 655-3981
Private Schools:
Pear Tree Point School
90 Pear Tree Point Road
Darien, Connecticut 06820
(203) 655-0030
Recreation - Darien has two fine beaches
with lifeguard protection, and an excellent swimming instruction
program offered by the local Red Cross chapter. Residents have the use
of many tennis and paddle tennis courts at the beach and at other
locations in town. Indoor tennis is also available. Programs are
offered using schools, playgrounds, and beaches, and local
organizations sponsor a wide variety of sports activities for young
people. Since 1990, high school students have had a place where they
go to meet, eat, hang out and just have fun. It's called The Depot. Sailing and boating are very popular at the
Darien Boat Club and the
Noroton Yacht Club. Ice skating during winter months takes place on
several ponds as well as at the
Darien Ice Rink, which is available
for local hockey
teams, figure
skating, and public skating.
Government - Darien's legislative powers
are vested in a Representative Town Meeting (RTM) form of government.
Town affairs are
administered by a five-member Board of Selectmen.
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