Here are some of the top stories from the week:
? Darien’s Public Works Department released the list of streets it will repave this August. Some streets will be maintained with a new system designed to save the town money.
? The state is also working to improve its infrastructure, with the state Department of Transportation announcing a $1 billion program to repair state roads and bridges.
? Darien also received state funding for a project of its own this week. The town will use a $400,000 grant to remove sediment from the Upper Pond watershed.
? Darien Police are looking into numerous car break-ins. A series of 18 break-ins were reported over two nights to cars parked at Darien homes. Police are also looking for suspects in burglaries at local golf courses.
? Catholics in Darien and around Fairfield County learned who their new bishop will be this week. Pope Francis appointed Bishop Frank Caggiano,, of Brooklyn, N.Y., as the head of the Diocese of Bridgeport.
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