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  Darien - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The town of Darién, founded by Vasco Núñez de Balboa.
Darien was also the former transliteration of the name of Dalian, in China.
Darien is the name of several places in the United States of America:
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Darien   (164 words)

  
 Darien, Connecticut - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The town is served by Interstate 95 and the Merritt Parkway.
Darien is bordered on the west by Stamford, on the north by New Canaan, and on the east by Norwalk.
In the town the population was spread out with 32.5% under the age of 18, 3.0% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 24.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.4% who were 65 years of age or older.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Darien,_Connecticut   (2644 words)

  
 New Georgia Encyclopedia: Darien
The Bank of Darien, which became one of the most influential financial institutions in the South, was chartered in late 1818, largely because of the town's cotton trade, and opened in April 1819.
The town's recovery from the war was rapid because of the demands for labor associated with the local lumber industry.
Tunis G. Campbell of Darien, an official of the Freedmen's Bureau and one of the first African Americans to serve in the Georgia legislature, was a key figure during Reconstruction.
www.georgiaencyclopedia.org /nge/Article.jsp?id=h-645   (1132 words)

  
 Rules of the Democratic Town Committee of the Town of Darien, Connecticut, as revised and amended at the January 16th ...
The Chairperson of the Town Committee may cast a vote on such endorsement to break a tie but this provision shall not affect his or her right to cast any vote as a member of the Town Committee to which she/he is otherwise entitled.
The Secretary and the Chairperson or presiding officer of the Town Committee shall immediately certify the endorsement to fill such vacancy to the Democratic Registrar of Voters and to the Town Clerk or to the Secretary of State, as the case may be.
The Chairperson of the Town Committee may cast a vote on such nomination to break a tie, but this provision shall not affect his or her right to cast any vote as a member of the Town Committee to which he/she is otherwise entitled.
dtc.darien.org /Rules.htm   (4956 words)

  
 Darien and McIntosh County History
The downfall of Darien as a great cotton port was brought about by two factors: The national Panic of 1837 and the development of railroads in Georgia, all of which bypassed Darien.
The fortunes of the planters were irretrievably lost, the plantations were destroyed, the lumber industry devastated, and even the once-thriving seaport town of Darien was destroyed as the result of the "total war" tactics of a renegade Union field officer.
Darien was largely deserted when the Yankee ships arrived at the bluff and landed their troops on the waterfront in the area of the present-day Darien bridge.
www.darientel.net /~aatrain/history.html   (3592 words)

  
 Sherpa Guides | Georgia | Coast | Central Coast | Darien
Darien is positioned on a bluff overlooking the northern channel of the Altamaha River.
Darien has experienced many boom and bust cycles: booming when rice and cotton plantations were productive in the early 1800s, busting when fires, hurricanes, disease, and financial scandals devastated the town.
From 1810 to 1845, the town grew as a seaport, leading the world in the export of cotton, which, along with timber, was grown inland and floated downriver on huge rafts called "Oconee boxes." Rice plantations were established in tidally influenced freshwater areas, and had a positive influence on Darien's economy.
www.sherpaguides.com /georgia/coast/central_coast/darien.html   (9538 words)

  
 FIC1988-498
Town of Darien, First Selectman of the Town of Darien, Town Clerk of the Town of Darien and Secretary of the Representative Town Meeting of the Town of Darien,
It is concluded therefore that the respondents did not violate 1-21(a), G.S., with respect to the record of vote of the RTM meeting.
With respect to the allegation concerning the minutes of the meeting, it is found that some portions of the minutes were taken in shorthand or speedwriting and that complete transcribed minutes were not filed with the town clerk until December 28, 1988.
www.state.ct.us /foi/1989FD/FIC1988-498.htm   (487 words)

  
 CCM News Release Feb 11, 2003 - Attachment A to Feb 11, 2003 Press Release
Plaintiff Town of Andover has not received the semi-annual payment of the Town Aid Road Grant to which it is entitled, in the total amount of $36,215, which the State is mandated to disburse to it no later than January 31, 2003.
Plaintiff Town of Darien has not received the semi-annual payment of the Town Aid Road Grant to which it is entitled, in the total amount of $69,414, which the State is mandated to disburse to it no later than January 31, 2003.
Plaintiff Town of Stratford has not received the semi-annual payment of the Town Aid Road Grant to which it is entitled, in the total amount of $131,193, which the State is mandated to disburse to it no later than January 31, 2003 32.
www.ccm-ct.org /news/2003/pr-021103a.html   (1482 words)

  
 Darien Connecticut   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Transportation - Darien is 38 miles from New York City on the main line of Metro-North Railroad.
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.
Town affairs are administered by a five-member Board of Selectmen.
www.pruwheeler.com /Darien.html   (331 words)

  
 Mathers of Darien: A History, from a lecture by Marian Castell, March 2001
Darien had 67 Anglican families and 86 who were members of the Middlesex Society.
Born in Chicago in 1906, graduating from Vassar in 1929, with the masters from Smith in 1931 and graduating from the Cambridge School of Architecture and Landscaping, she became one of the first women architects in the state.
Darien is fortunate to have retained physical visual reminders of these battles for freedom and conservation.
historical.darien.org /matherhistory.htm   (3817 words)

  
 McIntosh County Chamber of Comme
Today Darien is a quiet town and travelers who fail to explore the lands along US 17 will pass by without realizing the historical significance of the area and its place in Georgia’s beginnings.
For Darien it was a time of growing prosperity as its plantations produced cotton, rice, and indigo for world markets and the Altamaha River became the Highway for great rafts of pine, oak, and cypress.
The town experienced its times of trouble as it was ravaged by a great fire in 1813 and a disastrous hurricane a year later.
www.mcintoshcounty.com /history.htm   (920 words)

  
 Fine Homes Connecticut - Darien CT Town History and information on the surrounding area   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Just 50 minutes from the hub of Manhattan, Darien is an attractive blend of comfortable seaside living and easy travel to the corporate world - making it a popular choice for executives and professionals and their families.
Since then, Darien has grown into a prosperous community, rich with history and enjoyment, and dedicated to the promotion of education, cultural/social development, and conservation of natural resources.
A center of constant actvity is the Darien Library which boasts 133,000 volumes and the highest per capita circulation in Connecticut.
www.finehomesconnecticut.com /townsDarien.shtml   (243 words)

  
 Middlesex Genealogical Society: Darien Town Records
Abstract of church records from the town of Darien, County of Fairfield and State of Connecticut, from the earliest records extant to 1850 by Spencer Percival Mead b.1863.
Held by the Town Clerk of Darien at the Town Hall.
Original records held by the Darien Town Clerk at the Darien Town Hall and microfilmed by the Genealogical Society of Utah in 1985.
mgs.darien.org /records.htm   (894 words)

  
 Find New England Sites - DARIEN LANDFILL
The Darien Landfill (DL) property is located along Ledge Road in the Town of Darien, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
In addition, the Town of Darien operates a leaf composting and household recycling center at the property.
In 1940, the Town of Darien acquired the property.
yosemite.epa.gov /R1/npl_pad.nsf/0/d4e085e141a2f0ba85256b42006056f8?OpenDocument   (950 words)

  
 Welcome to the Darien Arts Center
The annual Darien Art Show is the perfect arena for all Darien artists to exhibit their work each spring.
Darien Town Hall Art Exhibits are displayed on a rotating basis by the Darien Arts Center in the halls of town hall.
The Spring Children's Art Exhibit is an annual event, held at the Darien Public Library in May. Young artists ages 2 to 16 have the opportunity to showcase their work and celebrate at the Opening Reception.
arts.darien.org /art/artMain.php   (239 words)

  
 Referendum
Darien is authorized, but not required, to proceed with the condemnation within six months of the RTM vote.
The Town of Darien filed an action in 1999 seeking to obtain access to the AvalonBay property to conduct environmental testing.
On July 17, 2001, a petition for referendum was filed with the Town Clerk, requiring final approval of the resolution by the eligible voters of the Town.
lwv.darien.org /Publications/Referendum/referendum.html   (815 words)

  
 Darien Connecticut
Located on Long Island Sound, Darien is a picturesque New England community with the ambiance of a small town and the grandeur of a beautiful painting.
The house was carefully restored by the Darien Historical Society in 1964.
Darien Historical Society: The Society maintains the Bates-Scofield Homestead and houses local historical archives.
www.country-living.com /darien.htm   (624 words)

  
 Darien Community Calendar: What's Up for Kids
Registered storytimes are for children whose parents are Darien residents, employed full-time in Darien, or Friends of the Darien Library who contribute at the $300 level.
Darien Town Hall Fields, 2 Renshaw Rd. For children age 3 or 4; fee: $50.
Darien Town Hall Fields, 2 Renshaw Rd. For children age 5 or 6; fee: $90.
calendar.darien.org /for_kids.htm   (795 words)

  
 Town of Darien   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The Town Board, in cooperation with the town clerk, should take appropriate action to correct the procedural and control deficiencies noted and to establish a system of internal control that provides for the segregation of financial duties to the extent possible.
The Town Board should take steps to improve its policies and procedures and to establish an effective system of internal control over the purchase, inventory and sale of transfer station punch cards, to provide increased assurance against the loss, theft, or misuse of town resources.
The Town Board should review the town's claims processing procedures and take corrective action to ensure that claims are complete, accurate, sufficiently supported and documented, and include the appropriate indication of department approval before they are submitted to the Board for audit.
www.osc.state.ny.us /localgov/audits/2001/towns/darien.htm   (262 words)

  
 Darien Connecticut Photo Tour
It is an upscale community with the ambiance of a small town and the grandeur of a beautiful painting.
Darien’s citizens enjoy an outstanding quality of life that is just as diverse and colorful as their natural surroundings.
Education in Darien has reached a standard of excellence that has brought national attention to its superior school system making the Darien area a most desirable place to live.
countryliving.powerserve.net /darien.htm   (583 words)

  
 Scotsman.com Heritage & Culture - Scotland's People - A Scot who took a stand for the US at Darien   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
But the town of the same name in the American state of Georgia, a testament to the triumph of the Scottish spirit, should instil a sense of pride rather than embarrassment at the enterprise of our countrymen abroad.
The town of Darien, founded by McIntosh's father, is the county seat.
Resting in the centre of Darien are a plaque and monument that commemorates the influx and influence of the Highlanders who founded the town.
heritage.scotsman.com /people.cfm?id=346222006   (1188 words)

  
 DTC Homepage
These accomplishments have resulted from leading the members of the Board to consensus on town priorities and on the means to achieve them.
Darien DTC has unanimously endorsed Stamford Mayor Dan Malloy to be the Democratic candidate for Governor of CT in November.
Darien Democrats are enthusiastic about his outstanding record as Mayor of Stamford and about his innovative ideas to improve the economic climate and the quality of life in CT.
dtc.darien.org   (214 words)

  
 Walworth County Historical Society
18, Town of Troy, neighborhood, not a village.
This settlement, in the town of Spring Prairie, was founded by Jesse James Strang, a Mormon in 1844.
When the town was organized in 1842 it took the same name.
www.geocities.com /walcohistory/placename2.html   (2348 words)

  
 DARIEN
Darien Dermatology and Laser Center - " When natures phenomena are elucidated, pay attention to all its phases.
Darien Land Trust - Land conservation agency which acquires and maintains areas of Darien to be held as open space for the benefit of the community.
Darien Library - the busiest library in the state, serving a community of approximately 18,000.
www.newenglandinfo.net /conn/fairfld/darien.htm   (752 words)

  
 Darien, Connecticut CT, town profile (Fairfield County) - hotels, festivals, genealogy, newspapers - ePodunk
Darien is a town in Fairfield County, in the Bridgeport-Stamford metro area.
At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Darien was $77,519, compared with $21,587 nationally.
Median rent in Darien, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $1,204.
www.epodunk.com /cgi-bin/genInfo.php?locIndex=9133   (571 words)

  
 Sheree Frank - Communities of Darien and Rowayton Connecticut
One of the most desirable communities in the country, Darien is proud of its school system which ranks at the top nationwide.
Our town also has an outstanding YMCA and YWCA, two town beaches with paddle and tennis courts and excellent sport facilities plus a wonderful public library.
All Representative Town Meetings are open to the public and public comment is solicited, but only elected members may vote on matters brought before the assemblage.
www.shereefrank.com /darien.cfm   (219 words)

  
 Alexander's Historic Inn - Darien, Georgia - BBOnline.com / Introduction
Darien made its name as one of the world's leading exporters of pine timber from 1870 to 1910.
Darien's downtown area is within walking distance to the inn and is great for antique shopping.
Fishing is available across the street on the pier by the Darien welcome center and viewing area.
www.bbonline.com /ga/alexanders   (381 words)

  
 Town-USA Darien Connecticut
The town of Darien in southwest Connecticut on the shore of the Long Island Sound and within the New York City metropolitan area, covers 14.9 square miles and is home to some 18,720 residents.
Darien was first settled in 1641 and was incorporated from Stamford in 1820.
The town has evolved into a center for corporate offices including those of Exxon, Georgia-Pacific, and Brinks.
www.town-usa.com /connecticut/fairfield/darien.html   (143 words)

  
 Darien Condos
There are only five condominium complexes in the beautiful town of Darien.
Darien Close: Total Units 21, with 8 one bedroom units, 12 two bedroom units, and 1 three bedroom unit.
Downtown Darien is a walk away, as well the the Metro North Train system that brings you to New York is 55 minutes.
www.ctcommunity.com /_wsn/page7.html   (606 words)

  
 Connecticut Real Estate Darien Shaker Real Estate
DARIEN - This beautiful Darien Colonial set on a level and usable yard bordered by woods and stone walls is your ticket to living the life you’ve imagined in this great Connecticut town !
DARIEN - — This spacious and gracious new Darien Colonial with an excellent floor plan and fine workmanship throughout will greet you each time you return home in 2005 and the future.
DARIEN - The perfect blend of privacy and in-town character are yours with this exemplar new Darien Colonial, constructed with the finest attention to detail.
www.bethel-connecticut.com /darien.htm   (375 words)

  
 Noroton Heights Railroad Station
According to the Town’s contract with CDOT, parking revenue is first to be spent on the maintenance and repair of the station and parking lots.
Though patrolled by Darien Police and Darien Public Works staffers, the lot is quiet most of the day making it an attractive target for thieves.
In January 2004, CDOT appeared before the Darien Board of Selectman and reminded the Town of its contractual obligation to fix the station, citing the Urbitran study which had been given last year to then-First Selectman Harrell.
www.trainweb.org /ct/norhtsfaq.htm   (1313 words)

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