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Unitarians schedule Vigil For Peace
A meditative experience led by Rev. Alan Tayler, cellist Gunnar Sahlin and others will take place when Unitarian Universalists conduct a public Vigil For Peace this Saturday Oct. 28 from 4 until 5 p.m. at their sanctuary, located at 10 Lyons Plains Road, Westport. Everyone is welcome. A news release...
Norwalk political notes: Mushak exits; Federal thoughts
Planning and Zoning Commissioner Mike Mushak is not seeking another term on the body. His term expires Jan. 1. “After proudly serving our community for 15 years (since 2008) as a volunteer on various land use commissions and task forces, including in 2014 forming the Norwalk Bike/Walk Task Force at the request of Mayor Rilling (who later made it an official city commission), I decided it’s a good time to take a break and devote more time to my family, travel, and my small landscape design business that is growing busier every year since the pandemic,” Mushak said.
NPS wins State grants for tutoring, school security
Norwalk Public Schools has announced that it is receiving grants totaling $518,000. $278,200 through the Connecticut High-Dosage Tutoring Program. $210,303 from the Connecticut Multimedia School Security Grant Program. $28,190 from the Connecticut School Security Grant. Accelerated learning interventions in response to COVID-19 High-Dosage Tutoring seeks to “empower students with enhanced...
Why I am running for the Board of Education
The stated mission of the Norwalk Public Schools is to provide an education that graduates All students “future ready, as civically responsible, engaged contributors to an ever-changing world.”. My name is Alexandrea Kemeny and I’m running for the Norwalk Board of Education. I’m a former Norwalk Public School teacher...
NPD offers gun buyback Saturday
You can exchange your guns for gift cards at the 3rd Annual “Keep Kids Safe Connecticut Statewide Gun Buyback and Gun Safe Giveaway” this Saturday Oct. 28 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Norwalk Police Headquarters, located at 1 Monroe St. Your anonymity is assured – no questions will be asked, and no ID is needed. All guns must be transported in your car’s trunk. Ammunition must be enclosed in a separate bag.
MCT presents ‘Clybourne Park’
In Bruce Norris’ 2010 play Clybourne Park, tensions accompanying a Black couple’s 1959 home purchase in an all-white Chicago neighborhood resurface fifty years later when the area, now predominately Black, faces new gentrification. The two-act work, which won the 2011 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and the 2012 Tony Award for Best Play, will be performed by Broadway and local actors under direction of Pamela Hill at Music Theater of Connecticut MainStage Nov. 3-19, on Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 2 p.m.
Norwalk CFO expresses confidence ratepayers can handle WPCA’s coming $66.6M expense
Norwalk plans $66.6 million in work to upgrade its wastewater system over five years, to meet State mandates negotiated last year. Where will that money come from? In April, Norwalk Chief Financial Officer Henry Dachowitz said the Water Pollution Control Authority (WPCA) has it planned to minimize its effects on rate payers.
Vote yes on ballot question for charter revision
This November’s election will give Norwalk voters a unique opportunity to bring our city’s charter into the modern age. Created in 1913, the charter may seem arcane and irrelevant, but it actually serves like a constitution for our city’s government. This question will be on the November...
City plans domestic violence vigil
Domestic violence victims and survivors will be honored at a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. on Monday Oct. 30 at Norwalk Police Department, located at 1 Monroe St. A news release promises “an evening of reflection, remembrance, and support for survivors.” Speakers will include Mayor Rilling, Domestic Violence Crisis Center CEO Suzanne Adam, NPD Chief James Walsh, and Rev. Artie Kassimis of Word Alive Church.
Man dies in single-car accident at end of Route 7 connector
A Naugatuck man was declared dead on the scene Saturday afternoon after Norwalk Police pulled him from a single-vehicle accident at the intersection of Grist Mill Road and the Route 7 connector, a new release said. Joshua Chapman, 37, was the sole occupant and operator of the vehicle, the release...
‘BJs’ development goes kaput: Approval has expired, Norwalk P&Z says
The zoning approval for “The Village” at 272-280 Main Ave. has expired, according to Principal Planner Bryan Baker. Commonly called “BJs,” the proposed 100,000 square foot retail development was approved in 2017. It’s not officially a proposed BJ’s Wholesale Club site but many people suspect it eould be because that’s what it was originally pitched as. Developer Main Norwalk LLC hadn’t listed a tenant for the development’s big box space.
1TD workers seek to unionize
Norwalk First Taxing District Water Department employees have unanimously voted to unionize, 1TD Chief Operator Rob Corbo said. Joining the same labor union representing South Norwalk Electric and Water (SNEW) will allow the employees to improve their working conditions, get living wages and receive benefits comparable to similar company like Aquarian or SNEW, he said.
Support NancyOnNorwalk: SpaceCat Nov. 1
I am writing to urge our community to come together and support NancyOnNorwalk (NON). Having had the privilege of serving on the board for almost a year now, I have witnessed the unwavering dedication and tireless commitment that Nancy Chapman brings to the Norwalk community. Nancy’s dedication knows no bounds;...
Council at Large candidates seek your votes
Common Council at Large candidates were given the chance to present themselves to concerned citizens at a League of Women Voters of Norwalk forum in City Hall. Eleven of 14 candidates participated in the unusual event; although the League has traditionally had all candidates sit at a long table in front of the audience, this time candidates rotated from table to table, answering questions posed by citizens closeup in 10 minute segments.
Norwalk photos: DPW open house
Mayor Harry Rilling unveiled the City’s first 100% electric vehicle Saturday at the annual Department of Public Works Open House and Touch-a-Truck Event. “To reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainable transportation, the City is expanding its electric and hybrid fleet of city-owned vehicles,” a news release said. DPW...
Rilling wins state teachers’ endorsement from AFT
Democratic Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling has been unanimously endorsed in his drive for reelection by the Connecticut Chapter of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), according to a news release. AFT Connecticut President Jan Hochadel is quoted as praising Rilling for his dedication to public education. “Harry has made a...
Joint Finance Committees meeting looks at budget challenges in coming year
An earlier-than-ever budget presentation Wednesday drew few watchers and only one speaker, but included much information about the City’s fiscal year 23 results and the Board of Education’s achievements and challenges. The joint meeting of the Common Council Finance Committee and the Board of Education Finance Committee was...
Norwalk crime stats show increase, according to FBI
While violent crime in Connecticut decreased in 2022, according to the State’s annual crime report released Monday, Norwalk showed an uptick. More violent crimes were reported in 2022 than in 2021 according to FBI data, though the 2022 total was less than the stats for 2020 and previous years.
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