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CRISPR and other new technologies open doors for drug development, but which diseases get prioritized? It comes down to money and science
Prescription drugs and vaccines revolutionized health care, dramatically decreasing death from disease and improving quality of life across the globe. But how do researchers, universities and hospitals, and the pharmaceutical industry decide which diseases to pursue developing drugs for?. In my work as director of the Health Outcomes, Policy, and...
NY woman dies after eating cookies sold by Stew Leonard’s, without proper labeling
A New York resident in their 20s died after eating cookies sold by Stew Leonard’s in Danbury and Newington, according to the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Food, Standards and Product Safety Division (DCP) and the Connecticut Department of Public Health. The cookies contained eggs and peanuts, which did...
Factory Underground Hideaway Sessions video series debuts
Live-in-the-studio mini-concerts performed by singer/songwriter/guitarists The Grab Brothers, Vicki F, and Joshua Morris comprise the initial offering in Factory Underground/Pilot Light Records’ new “Hideaway Sessions” video series. The series is named for Factory Underground co-principal Ethan Isaac’s now-defunct Catskill region recording studio, which had occupied the site...
Norwalk introduces arborist as part of tree efforts
As a part of the City’s plans to plant and maintain more trees, Norwalk has added Sarah Cruz as a new member to the Recreation and Parks department. “Sarah comes to us [with] a pretty good background particularly with urban forests,” Recreation and Parks Director Robert Stowers told the Tree Advisory Committee on Tuesday.
Council members deal with racist, antisemitic comments
Antisemitic and racist remarks spoken again on Zoom by an anonymous caller began Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. A second caller who appeared poised to do the same thing was not allowed to speak, on the advice of Corporation Counsel Mario Coppola. Council President Darlene Young (D-District B) later said...
Rowayton Cowboy at bottom of pack in GOP Presidential primary
Maybe with all the hoopla about Donald Trump and Nikki Haley you missed the news about the only candidate from Norwalk in the 2024 New Hampshire GOP Presidential primary, held Tuesday. Scott Merrell, known locally as “The Rowayton Cowboy,” was one of 25 candidates on the ballot. He won 21...
Sumpter, Paskind, appointed to expanded Commissions
In November, Norwalk voters overwhelming approved a measure that included increasing the size of the Police and Fire Commissions to five members. On Tuesday, the Common Council approved one member for each Commission, bringing them up to four members. Former Zoning Commission Chairman Nate Sumpter was appointed to the Police...
Darwin Day Dinner offers talk about an approach to global warming reduction
You’ll enjoy a sumptuous repast–and learn how global warming may be retarded by harnessing the oceans’ power–at the 16th annual Darwin Day Dinner, planned for 6 p.m. on Saturday Feb. 10 at The Inn at Longshore, 260 Compo Road South in Westport. The evening will feature Yale Associate Professor Matthew Eisaman’s talk about a novel pragmatic approach to global warming reduction, augmented by a Science Quiz with prizes. Admission costs $69 per person, or $75 if received after Feb. 5. According to a news release, science-minded high school and college students’ attendance will be paid for “by attendees and committee benefactors.” Further info and registration are at DDD-2024-Flyer-1.pdf (darwindayct.org)
Traffic News: Updates on Chestnut Street partial closures; Rowayton Elementary School speed limits
The Norwalk Traffic Authority tabled a proposal from the Department of Public Works that would make Chestnut Street into a temporary one-way road. Vanessa Valadares, Chief of Operations and Public Works, had requested the temporary one-way authorization to allow for underground utility and other work to take place related to the South Norwalk transit-oriented development infrastructure improvement project.
Norwalk political notes: Personalities
Wilms seeks to continue as RTC Chair; Massussuco for Vice Chair. Rowayton Cowboy runs for President in New Hampshire. Former NFD Chief faces union pushback in Fairfield. Republican Town Committee Chairman Fred Wilms has decided to serve another two-year term leading the RTC, he said Sunday. Wilms, former State Representative,...
‘Music Man’ concert offered in Concert Hall
In The Music Man–Concert Version, directed by Kristin Huffman, performers from New Paradigm Theater will combine their talents with conductor Jonathan Yates’ Norwalk Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Saturday Feb. 10in the Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave. Matthew Faucher and Mia Gentile will headline the cast, with choral work by Fairfield University’s Glee Club under the baton of Carole Ann Maxwell, and a turn during the finale by master class students from Bridgeport’s KEYS Music and Stamford’s Project Music.
Joint Finance Committee meeting allows Council to question BoE’s budget
Questions about efficiency study implementation and wasted food marked the first joint Committee meeting this budget season between the Board of Education and Common Council. Also on the docket: some pushback on “wants versus needs.”. “From my experience and working with the city for 51 years now, I find...
Mark your Calendars! NoN brings you Norwalk’s week ahead at your Fingertips
As we get ready for a new week in Norwalk, the highlight on our civic calendar is the regular Common Council Meeting. This meeting provides a unique opportunity for residents to gain insight into how our city government operates and to familiarize themselves with the dedicated individuals representing us. Get to know your Council representatives by visiting the City of Norwalk website at https://apps.norwalkct.org/meetingboard/commoncouncil Their districts and emails are available as well as meeting minutes. Don’t forget, if you are participating in public comment, please state your full name and address for the record.
Officials condemn racist, antisemitic comments at Committee meeting, look for solutions
Repercussions from Tuesday’s ugly intrusion into a Common Council Committee meeting include a behind the scenes effort to shut down such “Zoombombing” in the future, according to Ordinance Committee Chairwoman Lisa Shanahan (D-District E). “Everybody’s a little bit on edge that this might happen again, (so we’re...
When Dry January isn’t enough
Editor’s note: The writer of this letter requested that he be anonymous not be used because AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) members are not allowed to use their names in publications. With the prevalence of “Dryuary” upon us, I felt compelled to share how I also periodically “went dry” to moderate...
How to redistrict the city fairly: Norwalk Committee works to find an answer
Norwalk’s Common Council districts need to be adjusted for population and to make them more equitable, so each voter has about the same level of representation, according to City officials and Attorney Steven Mednick, who has been working with the council on charter-related issues. But in order to adjust...
Norwalk singer releases debut single ‘Emotions’
“Brave, intelligent, and determined” is how Pilot Light Records/Factory Underground honcho Marc Alan describes Norwalk-based singer/songwriter Ashley Marie, who says “I’m going against the grain by trying to form a career in music… I pray that my songs and my music can bring comfort to those that have no other way of understanding life.” Her debut single “Emotions,” produced by Tom Stewart, is a warm, inviting slice of romantic soul. Hear it at ASHLEY MARIE – Emotions RNB SOUL 2024 (youtube.com). It’s also on Spotify.
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