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Health Department notes campaign’s results
The results are in for Norwalk Health Department’s annual “Win/Win/Win with the Big 3” campaign, promoting anti-cancer human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine and two vaccines to prevent young peoples’ meningitis: Meningococcal ACWY and Meningococcal B. The Health Department got 1,100 raffle entries, more than twice last year’s response.
Music teacher Marsha Hall set to retire
Renowned Norwalk music educator Marsha Hall announces her retirement, capping 45 years as choir director at the United Church of Rowayton. She’ll be honored by the church on Sunday Nov. 19 during the 10:15 a.m. service and the Fellowship Hour that follows, according to a news release. Along with...
More bus service for Norwalk
Come Monday, more shuttle buses will roll down Connecticut and Main Avenues as the Norwalk Transit District ups its services. The change comes weeks after NTD expanded its Wheels 2U Norwalk in the city. Increased service on Connecticut Ave. and Main Ave. “Part of the CTDOT Bus Expansion Projects announced...
Council creates fund to direct collected monies toward affordable housing
In the current Common Council’s last act, an affordable housing account is being created. “This ordinance is intended to allow the city to expend the funds that we receive under the workforce housing zoning regulations. So, the city has received over the last few years, about $1.2 million from developers to facilitate the construction of affordable housing in the city,” Council member Nora Niedzielski-Eichner (D-At Large) said.
Norwalk hosts first housing needs assessment
More than 25 residents had the chance to weigh in on Norwalk’s current housing stock, what they’d like to see in the future, and challenges around housing that exist, at the first “Housing Needs Assessment” workshop. The public event was part of the community engagement sessions...
Sending congratulations and wishing strength
We would like to extend our congratulations to Norwalk’s new Board of Education members. We wish them strength and courage to address the difficult issues that are now laid before them. We each ran to be members of consequence and hope that our new members will find the time in their busy lives to both do the research and be an effective voice for the students of Norwalk.
Norwalk Partnership to air ‘Screenagers’ film
The negative impact of alcohol, marijuana, and other such substances is shown in Delaney Ruston’s new film Screenagers Under the Influence, the third in the “Screenagers” series. Along with her filmmaking career, Ruston is an award-winning medical researcher who has spent 20 years as a primary care physician for underserved teens and adults.
Wall Street Theater looks to recapitalize and settle loan with Patriot Bank
The Wall Street Theater and Patriot Bank have negotiated a settlement in the foreclosure action filed against the nonprofit entertainment venue in July. Under the settlement agreement filed in court last week, The Wall Street Theater can avoid being evicted by paying the bank $3.1 million, the agreed upon value of its real estate, although the debt is said to be nearly $9 million. The deadline for payment is Dec. 15 but the theater can get an extension of that deadline to Feb. 28 if it proves that $108,145 in sewer and property taxes have been paid to the City.
The amazing work of transportation engineers
As a young man I wanted to become a civil engineer and design the railroads of the future. So I went to one of the nation’s best engineering schools, Lehigh University, only to find out in my freshman year that I’d need calculus, physics and chemistry. So I ran quickly to the Arts College and studied sociology.
Maritime Aquarium gala raises $400K
Sustainability and conservation recently took center stage in Norwalk when “Seas the Night,” the Maritime Aquarium’s 100-guest gala at HMTX World Headquarters raised over $400,000. World-renowned marine researcher Sylvia Earle, Ph.D., affectionately known as “The Sturgeon General,” gave the keynote address emphasizing “hope for the ocean in...
NPS plans kindergarten registration ‘transition’ to accomodate age change
Parental alert! New state law! Starting with the 2024-25 school year, children’s public school kindergarten eligibility will depend on their having reached age five on or before Sept. 1 of the school year. Norwalk Public Schools has responded with a “transition plan” for kids who reach age five from...
District D recount confirms Sutton and Dunn won Council seats
A recount has confirmed last week’s election results: Doug Sutton and Heather Dunn will represent District D on the Common Council. Sutton is a Democrat who previously served on the Council, from 2000 to 2010. Dunn is an Independent cross-endorsed by Republicans with a background in community activism. As...
Duff touts new State pilot program to remove Norwalk’s ‘double poles’
Great progress has been made on cleaning up unsightly utility pole repairs, and a new State pilot program will accelerate the process, State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25) said Tuesday. “This has really been such a pet peeve of mine, which is double utility poles across our city. They...
From sustainability to shaded seating: Norwalk Commission continues discussing zoning rewrite
Last week, the Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission continued its review and discussion of the proposed zoning rewrite for the city. The Commission has been hosting public work sessions, where they review, discuss, and edit parts of the rewrite. On November 8, the focus was on sustainability initiatives, point systems for developers in areas like the East Norwalk Village TOD (Transit Oriented Development) Zone, corner stores, and village districts.
Norwalk Symphony youth opportunities coming up
The Norwalk Symphony’s 2024 “Young Artist Festival Level I & II” and 12th Annual Young Artists Concerto Competition are set for Saturday Jan. 27 at the Norwalk Concert Hall, 125 East Ave., according to a news release. In the “Festival Level I & II Adjudication Opportunities” (10...
NPD arrests man on gun charge after lengthy investigation
A Day Street resident was arrested Friday and charged with carrying a pistol without a permit after a seven-month investigation, Norwalk Police said. Arrested: William Hinton, 20, of 30 Day St., Apt. 207. Charges: Carrying a pistol without a permit. Bond: $75,000. Court: Nov. 24. William Hinton, 20, fled on...
It was a good election for CT Democrats, but hardly a wave
Control of the top offices in two dozen city and town halls will change parties in Connecticut as a consequence of Tuesday’s elections, with 16 mayoral or first selectman seats flipping to Democrats and eight to Republicans. By and large, both parties are shying from claiming to see broader...
What’s in store for NancyOnNorwalk?
Phew, elections are over. We worked hard to bring you the information you needed – via streaming video, Q+As with candidates, and coverage of debates. Everyone in Norwalk had access this information – for free, regardless of which candidate they favored. Now, we are asking you for another...
Democracy thrives with your respectful participation
The League of Women Voters of Norwalk would like to thank all who participated in the November 7 elections: poll workers and election officials, all who worked on campaigns, all who voted, and especially those who took the risk of offering themselves to the community as candidates. We express our...
Wilton man charged with manslaughter in Kravarik’s death
A Wilton man has been arrested and charged with manslaughter in the Oct. 28 death of Norwalk Public Library employee Dawn Kravarik in a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of East Rocks Road and Bayne Street. Arrested: James O’Byrne, 36, of 18 Crowne Pond Lane, Wilton. Charges: Manslaughter...
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