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Norwalk begins ‘modernization’ of permitting and licensing system
The Norwalk Common Council approved a $150,000 contract with Berry, Dunn, McNeil & Parker, LLC for software project management consulting services as the city starts a “modernization initiative,” which includes adopting a new online permitting and licensing system. The funding is coming from the city’s remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds.
Norwalk approves funding for design of ‘important’ NRVT spur
The Norwalk Common Council has unanimously approved a $22,000 contract with Stantec, an engineering and consulting firm, for the preliminary design and grant support services for a new spur of the Norwalk River Valley Trail, which would run under Grist Mill Road, connecting the Wilton portions of the trail to Glover Avenue.
Common Council presents “Norwalk 101” on Monday, June 17
Norwalkers can get a comprehensive look at the structure and departmental functions of city government when the Common Council presents “Norwalk 101,” a special civic engagement meeting. The meeting will take place on Monday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Community Room, located at 125...
Norwalk Common Council appoints new tax assessor; commission to study council districts
Nearly a month after interim tax assessor Paul Gorman announced he was Norwalk’s new tax assessor, the Common Council made it official Tuesday, unanimously appointing him to the role. The council also appointed members to its reapportionment committee, which will reexamine the council districts for the first time since...
New “multipurpose driveway and trail” coming to Tracey Elementary School
During dropoff and pickup at Tracey Elementary School, located on Camp Street, residents have long complained about the queueing of cars down the street, blocking driveways and preventing residents from getting to and from their houses, according to council member Jim Frayer. But it wasn’t just Camp Street that was...
Wall Street vs. Washington Street
In response to Council kicks off “the year of Wall Street” with latest approval of funding:. Recently, our leaders have kicked off the “Year Of Wall Street”. But our local political machine/class’s obsession with Wall Street is just baffling to anyone who understands what actually makes this city great.
Public workshops on Charter Revision kick off tonight
Norwalk’s City Charter, which was rewritten and approved last November after a century of stagnation, will be discussed at three upcoming public workshops, the first of which is today, Wednesday June 12 from 7 until 9 p.m. in the Common Council Chambers at Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Avenue. Zoom # is 646 558 8656, webinar ID 821 1782 1077.
Council kicks off “the year of Wall Street” with latest approval of funding
The Common Council unanimously approved $798,000 in funding for additional engineering and related design services for the Wall Street Corridor Improvement project at its meeting on Tuesday. The total cost for the overall project is now “north of $27 million,” Assistant Director of Transportation, Mobility, and Parking Garrett Bolella told...
Lamont rebukes lawmakers for changing school contracting rules
Gov. Ned Lamont signed a multimillion-dollar spending bill into law on Thursday, but he openly reprimanded lawmakers for adding a section to that legislation that allows companies that oversee local school construction sites to also bid on subcontracts for those public works projects. The governor said the bill, which authorizes...
Music Theatre of Connecticut launches summer cabaret series
Broadway star vocalist Frank Mastrone’s The Music of My Life will launch Music Theatre of Connecticut’s “Hot Summer Nights” cabaret series on Saturday June 22 at 8 p.m. Accompanied by pianist/musical director Frank Spitznagel, Mastrone will offer signature interpretations of songs “from Pippin to Phantom, the Beatles to Adele, to ’Old Blue Eyes.’”
Board of Education takes steps toward superintendent contract extension
At its June 4 meeting, the Norwalk Board of Education voted with six in favor and one abstaining to authorize the Board Chair to sign a contract extension with Superintendent Alexandra Estrella, once it’s finalized. Estrella’s current contract began in 2023 and runs till 2026. Her current base salary...
Cops search Washington St. smoke shops, arrest workers
Norwalk Police said Monday officers executed search and seizure warrants at two Washington Street smoke shops Friday evening, resulting in an employee being arrested at each location and the seizure of alleged drug contraband. Members of the department’s Special Services Division searched Sono One Shop, 83 Washington St., and Exotic...
Common Council approves Paladino for Police Commission
Lifelong Norwalker Ronald J. Paladino was named to Norwalk’s Police Commission, unanimously approved by the Common Council at its May 28, 2024 meeting. A 34-year information technology specialist at global military/aerospace giant Northrop Grumman, Paladino also owned and operated a security alarm company for 21 years, eventually selling the business in 2017. He’s been active in the Republican Town Committee, West Norwalk Association, Norwalk Clean and Green, Long Island Sound Task Force, and Mid-Fairfield County Voluntary Action Center. Paladino’s grandchildren attend Norwalk Public Schools.
Upcoming City of Norwalk Meetings…At your Fingertips
Here is a summary of the upcoming City of Norwalk meetings for the week of June 10th. – Location: City Hall, Common Council Chambers (125 East Ave. 3rd floor) – Ad Hoc Sustainability and Resilience Committee of The Common Council. – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. – Special Meeting of...
One woman’s legacy: A book that helps children understand dementia
In families with young children, a loved one’s dementia is often discussed behind closed doors. But for Norwalker Simone Morris, including her daughter, Millie, was essential for her family to cope with the declining memory of their beloved Grammy P. Simone’s mother, Patricia Edwards, immigrated from Jamaica when she...
Nathan Hale principal named Connecticut’s best new principal of the year
James Crouch, the first-year principal of Nathan Hale Middle School, received the William Cieslukowski Outstanding First-Year Principal Award from the Connecticut Association of Schools. The award recognizes “exceptional leadership and dedication in a first-year principal,” according to a statement from the association. Superintendent Alexandra Estrella said when they...
Photos: Gun Violence Awareness Day
Last Friday supporters of gun violence prevention gathered in the Norwalk City Hall atrium to hear a proclamation of Gun Violence Awareness Day from Mayor Rilling, which was read by Chief of Staff Tom Livingston. Speakers from Connecticut Against Gun Violence (CAGV) and the Norwalk Police Department emphasized the importance of keeping guns out of the hands of children, people experiencing mental health issues, and convicted felons.
Norwalk police officer Hector Delgado arrested for fourth time
Norwalk police officer Hector Delgado was arrested Friday by his own department following a citizen’s complaint about an off-duty disturbance, according to a statement issued by Chief James Walsh. It was Delgado’s fourth arrest since joining the Norwalk police force in 1993, and his second this year. Two other...
MTA facility approved for Norden Place despite East Norwalk residents’ opposition
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission voted 6-3 to approve a transportation maintenance terminal at the Norden Place site, despite traffic and environmental concerns raised by many residents. This was the fourth meeting on the project, after multiple sessions of public comments featured dozens of residents opposing the project with even more sent in via email.
O&G presentation delayed
A presentation from O&G Industries on how it plans to expand the use of its property along the Norwalk River, to include the manufacture and storage of materials onsite, was delayed by the Planning and Zoning Commission until June 20. The applicant was supposed to present its plans at the...
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