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Holding proms of both local high schools on same date raises concerns
As a parent of a senior in P-Tech at Norwalk High School, I am deeply concerned about the decision to schedule the proms of Norwalk High School/P-Tech and Brien McMahon/CGS on the same day. This decision, while seemingly innocuous, poses significant safety risks and places an unfair burden on our...
Tracey Magnet School is CT’s only “School of Character”
Tracey Magnet School has been named a “State School of Character” by global nonprofit ethics advocates Character.org. It is the only Connecticut school to be designated as such, and is being considered for elevation to “National School of Character.”. Last fall, a Tracey staff contingent presented at...
Wall Street Theater gets renamed by its new owner
Attention fun-loving concert goers: The well-appointed state-of-the-art entertainment venue at 71 Wall Street is renamed District Music Hall, having been taken over by Connecticut’s top-rated concert promoter Manic Presents. It’s a bold move for Manic to step into lower Fairfield County’s entertainment field but given the newly renamed showplace’s...
Keep, and Expand, Connecticut’s Production Tax Incentives
Our home state’s obvious allure cannot be overstated; it is a state ripe with geographic, architectural, and industrial charm. The rolling hills and quaint towns of Litchfield County, the coastal fishing villages of Middlesex and New London Counties, the farming and rural expanses of Tolland and Windham Counties, the educational and institutional landmarks of New Haven and Hartford Counties, and the technological, creative, and financial epicenter of Fairfield County (I got them all, right?): they all make up our identity whether you are a generational Nutmegger or a city transplant. It’s these dynamics that make Connecticut what it is; an ever-evolving (sometimes grudgingly) crossroads between the hustle of New York City and Boston, and the postcard images from Kensett and Durrie paintings.
City Meetings for this Week-At your fingertips…
Here are the upcoming City of Norwalk meetings for the week of March 4, 2024:. – Location: Hybrid via Zoom and in person in The Common Council Chambers. Land Use & Building Management Committee of the Common Council. – Date: March 6, 2024. – Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM.
Nuvance hospital system to merge with Northwell Health, pending state and federal approvals
Nuvance Health, which owns Norwalk Hospital plus three other hospitals in Connecticut and three in New York, will merge with Northwell Health to form a larger regional health system across two states. Together, the companies will own 28 hospitals and more than 1,000 sites of care and employ 14,500 providers.
Devon’s Place playground in Mathews Park closing for renovations
The Devon’s Place playground at Mathews Park will be closed for an eight week renovation starting today, Monday, March 4, according to a news release. Expected improvements include a playground equipment update, and a poured-in-place surfacing material installation. Mathews Park and Norwalk River Valley Trail public access at Pine Island Cemetery. are expected to be maintained.
Knopp and Bakshi to be honored at Senior Center Gala
In Norwalk Senior Center’s upcoming 2024 Gala “Imagine This” on Saturday March 9 from 6:30 until 10:30 p.m. at Shorehaven Golf Club, the Center will present its Second Annual Sage Awards “honoring the wisdom and worth of seniors” to Norwalk Public Library President Alex Knopp and longtime Senior Center Board Member Ami-Lynn Bakshi.
Norwalk Committee Receives an Update on School Construction Projects
With Cranbury Elementary School almost finished and the South Norwalk Elementary School and Norwalk High School projects getting underway, Alan Lo, the city’s building and facilities manager, provided the Board of Education’s Facilities Committee with a status report. Norwalk High School. Now that the Common Council has approved...
Norwalk Council Tables Budget Cap Vote: “This Is Going to Be Very Hard”
The Norwalk Common Council voted unanimously Tuesday to table a vote on the preliminary budget cap, citing a need for additional information and time to review the full budget. The line-by-line city budget was posted on Friday, according to Council members, with many asking for time to review it before...
“A Game Changer”: A Look Inside the Plans for Hospital Hill
Safer intersections, more crosswalks, wider sidewalks, and additional parking for businesses are some of the planned improvements for the Hospital Hill area of Norwalk. Residents, business owners, and members of the public had a chance to take a close-up look at the proposed improvements on Monday at an open house at Norwalk Hospital. Members of the city’s Transportation, Mobility, and Parking (TMP) department, as well as consultants for the project, were on hand to gather feedback and answer questions.
Portion of East Avenue to Close Along with East Norwalk Train Station
The Norwalk Traffic Authority approved a three-week closure of East Avenue from Fort Point Street to Winfield Street from March 11 to March 31, the same time that the East Norwalk Train Station will be closed. The closure will allow Frontier to expedite its work in relocating the fiber lines...
BoE meeting tonight 5:45 pm at Jefferson; Black History festival at McMahon Thursday
The public is invited to watch Norwalk School Superintendent Alexandra Estrella and her cabinet review the school district’s midterm progress toward fulfilling its 2023-24 goals and 2021-26 strategic plan in a Board of Education workshop meeting tonight at 5:45 p.m. at Jefferson Marine Science Elementary School, located at 75 Van Buren Avenue.
Speeding and Reckless Driving Still Issues in Norwalk
There has been a slew of stories recently in the local media about Norwalk’s Complete Streets program, which aims to make city streets safer and pedestrian friendly. Coupled with this are efforts to secure grants to fund additional sidewalks near schools to make walking to school easier and safer. The degree of walkability in a city has become an important metric when it comes to evaluating its quality of life, and Norwalk is doing well in this regard.
City Meetings for the Week of February 26, 2024…At your fingertips
Location: Norwalk Hospital, 34 Maple Street, Norwalk, CT. Location: Hybrid via Zoom and In-person at Norwalk Police Department. Conservation Commission/Inland Wetland Agency Meeting. Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Tree Advisory Committee Meeting. Time: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. Common Council Meeting. Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM...
Police say Norwalk officer’s arrest related to family violence incident
Norwalk Police Officer Hector Delgado was arrested by warrant Friday “related to a family violence incident,” according to a Norwalk Police news release. Delgado was charged by Bridgeport Police with third-degree stalking and second-degree harassment, the release said. He was placed on administrative leave with his duty firearm seized and his police powers suspended, the news release stated. It said an Internal Affairs investigation will be initiated.
Himes visits local Norwalk businesses today
In South Norwalk today at 2 p.m., two Black female-owned businesses–Darlene Wilson’s New Image Salon, located at 81 North Main Street, and Mellodye “Sweets” Ragin’s SoNo Entertainment & Recording Studios at 56 North Main will celebrate Black History Month with a visit from U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT4), according to a news release. Both of these SoNo companies previously got grants from the Norwalk Innovations Program, a partnership between the Greater Norwalk Chamber and the city’s Business Development and Tourism Department.
Updated Plans for the First Phase of North Seven Development Unveiled
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission got its first look at plans for a 12-story, mixed-use building with 266 apartments, a town square, and a dog park across from the Merritt 7 train station on Glover Avenue. While the commission opened the public hearing, it did not vote on the...
Costco Receives Approval for Redevelopment, but with ‘Objectionable’ Requirements
The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission voted 7-1 to approve Costco’s redevelopment plans for its current site on Connecticut Avenue, and for the Doubletree Hotel next door, which it purchased last year. However, the commission included a few conditions that the representatives from Costco objected to. The commission’s conditions—and...
Norwalk’s Diversity Officer Has Resigned, City Confirms
Norwalk’s first Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Officer, LaToya Fernandez, has resigned, Norwalk’s Director of Communications Michelle Woods Matthews confirmed Tuesday night in response to a reporter’s query. Although she didn’t specify reasons for Fernandez’s departure, Woods released the following statement:. “. LaToya Fernandez resigned from...
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