Departments

Building Department

Review information regarding the Building Department of the Town of Darien.

Darien Police

The mission of the Darien Police Department is to preserve and enhance the quality of life for residents of Darien. This is done by enforcing laws and ordinances, preserving rights of citizens, reducing fear and maintaining order. The Department is committed to “Pride in Excellence” by treating citizens with courtesy, professionalism, impartiality, and respect.

Emergency Management

This website is dedicated to helping residents and business owners understand how best to prepare, what to do (and not do) during a storm and what resources are available after a major storm event.

Environment

Learn about the Environment Department and the commissions that it guides.

Finance

The Finance Director heads the Finance Department. As the chief fiscal officer for the Town, the Finance Director is responsible for accounting for all Town funds as well as maintaining the financial records and preparing financial reports.

Fire Departments

Find links to various fire departments.

Fire Marshal

Explore information and details about the fire marshal.

Health

The Mission of the Health Department is to prevent disease, by promoting a safe community and healthy environment to all residents and visitors, while upholding public health-based regulations, which protect the quality of life.

Human Resources

The Human Resources Department is responsible for the management of all personnel programs and operations for Town employment such as recruitment and selection, benefits coordination, compensation administration, contract administration, employee and labor relations, employee recognition, investigations and disciplinary action, compliance with employment laws and regulations, performance management, records maintenance, and training and development.

Human Services

The Human Services Department provides a wide variety of services, including supportive counseling, assessment for benefits and program eligibility, as well as case management for any Darien resident.

Land Use Boards

Review information on the Land Use Boards.

Library

The Darien Library's mission is to provide education, entertainment, enrichment, and community building through compassionate service to all.

Parking

Discover information on the Parking Department.

Parks & Recreation

The mission of the Darien Parks and Recreation Department is to nurture active and passive recreational activities within existing Town parklands; to maintain clean and attractive facilities, and to adjust and expand both the recreational programs and parklands to meet the recreational requirements of all residents in a cost effective manner.

Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Department serves four separate yet interrelated land use boards and commissions: the Planning and Zoning Commission, the Zoning Board of Appeals, the Environmental Protection Commission and the Architectural Review Board.

Post 53 - EMS

The mission of Post 53 is to provide emergency medical services to the Darien community at the highest level of excellence, using Darien High School students and adult volunteers.

Probate Court

View information about the Probate Court.

Public Works

Darien's Department of Public Works (DPW) is responsible for constructing and maintaining much of the Town's vital systems of roads, streets, bridges, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, and many related components.

Registrars of Voters

Learn about the Registrars of Voters department.

Schools

Visit the Darien Public Schools website.

Senior Center

Explore information and details about the Senior Center.

Shoreline Management

Review links to the Advisory Commission on Coastal Waters, harbor master, and more.

Taxes & Assessment

Find information and details about the assessor, tax collector, and more!

Town Administrator

The Town Administrator is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of, the Board of Selectmen. A professional public manager, the Town Administrator provides staff assistance to the Board and the First Selectman makes policy recommendations, acts as an advisor and informational resource, carries out Board directives and policies, and coordinates the efforts of Town departments.

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk keeps and preserves town records and documents.

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Youth Services

Learn details and information about youth services.