Local News

Nursing homes threaten to close

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:30:00 UT

A group of nursing homes at odds with its union workers informed them that unless they agree to concessions they are considering closing their facilities. The company sent letters to workers at the West River Health Care Center in Milford, the Danbury Health Care Center, Long Ridge of Stamford, Westport Health Care Center and the Newington Health Care Center that said the company is seriously considering filing applications with the Connecticut Department of Social Services to close their centers. HealthBridge Inc. offered employees a three percent raise over three years, coupling it with an increase in health insurance benefits and a reduction in paid time off. The company must file a certificate of need with the state Department of Social Services, a public hearing must be held and the company would have to prove that there are enough beds in the state to accept their patients, officials said.

Middlesex hosts Charter Oak Scholastic Open

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:31:00 UT

Middlesex Middle School hosted its first Quiz Bowl tournament called the Charter Oak Scholastic Open Sunday Jan. 29. The National Quiz Bowl questions range over the entire spectrum of middle school curriculum as well as special events, sports, and popular culture.

Woman sentenced in fatal Darien truck accident

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:33:00 UT

A judge sentenced a 26-year-old Hartford woman to six years in prison Wednesday for a drunk-driving crash that killed a pregnant teenager and a truck driver last May on Interstate 95 in Darien. The fatal crash occurred around 6 a.m. on May 7 when Torres, a mother of four children, was driving back from an alcohol-fueled birthday celebration at a Manhattan nightclub when she hit a tractor-trailer, causing it to overturn and burst into flames. During the sentencing hearing, the prosecutor, Assistant State's Attorney David Applegate, argued for a prison sentence that was less than the eight-year maximum but more than the five-year minimum, according to the plea agreement. Ehring said his client accepted responsibility for the fatal crash right away and suffered several emotional episodes in the months following the accident that required medical attention.

Darien resident named New England Super Lawyer

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:30:01 UT

New England Super Lawyers magazine, a Thomson Reuters publication, is "a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement," according to the company's website. Attorney Reilly has practiced family law involving prenuptial agreements, divorce, support and parenting issues, post-judgment modifications and enforcement in Fairfield County for more than 25 years. Divorce can have a devastating impact on all parties, especially the children; our priority is to provide exceptional service -- as efficiently as possible -- by listening to our clients and seeking the best solutions.

RAC announces local art winners

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:23:00 UT

First Place, Meg Tweedy of Darien; computer art/mixed media/Prints: [...] Bruce Horan of Darien; honorable mention, Pam Lindberg of Darien; drawings/pastels: [...] Betty Ball of Rowayton; third, Dana Goodfellow of Darien; Photography: [...] Rick Pank of Rowayton; sculpture:

Darien forecast: A winter 'warm wave'

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:39:02 UT

The day's sunny skies give way to clouds tonight, the NWS says, and showers are likely in the early-morning hours of tomorrow. Overnight, rain is also likely, as the low temperature registers about 40 degrees, the NWS says.