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Makin’ (Good) Waves
Covid had hit. David Hoffman and Bela Matos wanted to start a new business, a daunting task at that time. So they bought a food truck, vintage 1987, refurbished it, and Makin’ Waves was born. Dave and Bela landed at the Rowayton train station and have been there ever since, serving fresh coffee and homemade breakfast and lunch.
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.
Violent crime, motor vehicle theft drop again in CT, report finds
Violent crime in Connecticut continued a downward trend in 2022, according to a new report, contradicting some Republicans’ claims during the most recent general election that violence was spiraling out of control. Connecticut saw a 13% decrease in violent crime between 2021 and 2022 — from 6,272 offenses to...
Space devoted to parking cars could be better used
Nobody likes it when they can’t find a place to park. Driving around searching for a free spot is an annoying and often stressful experience, especially when in a rush, so these experiences are what we usually think of when the issue of parking comes up. As a result, it’s easy to believe that there’s never enough parking, and we could always use more.
ConnDOT: Avoid I-95 between exits 16 and 18 this weekend
Drivers heading northbound on Interstate 95 this weekend will find a major headache in Westport as the Connecticut Department of Transportation replaces the bridge over Saugatuck Avenue, at exit 17. Southbound drivers will face the same problem the weekend after next. “We are advising the public to avoid the area,...
City negotiates deal with Gardella family for Calf Pasture Beach easements
The City’s legal department negotiated with the Gardella family and drafted an easement for the Calf Pasture Beach driveway, a deal that was attempted four years ago in an effort to clear the way for possible redevelopment of the family’s adjacent properties. The deal also includes cleaned up...
NPD arrests smoke/vape shop worker
A Norwalk woman was arrested Thursday in the Norwalk Police Department’s ongoing investigation into Smoke/Vape shops that sell Cannabis without a Cannabis license, a news release said. Arrested: Odette Rosario, 55, of 79 Cedar St. Charges: Possession of Cannabis w/intent to sell, Possession of Cannabis (over 1 kilo) Possession...
Seed Money: Norwalk receives $1 million for tree planting
Trees help improve air quality, provide shade and cooling benefits, mitigate the impacts of flooding, and enhance neighborhoods—all things we highlighted earlier this year in our piece on the importance of trees to a community and why communities around our region were looking to invest more in them. Now,...
A therapist reflects on the conflict in Israel and Gaza – and the real lessons of 9/11
This story was produced by MindSite News, an independent, nonprofit journalism site focused on mental health. Get a roundup of mental health news in your in-box by signing up for the MindSite News Daily newsletter here. As the deadly conflict in Israel and the Gaza Strip moves toward an even...
Spahr urges new understanding of ADHD
Mayor Harry Rilling and State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25) met with Deputy Corporation Counsel Jeffry Spahr to highlight ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) month. “ADHD is significantly misunderstood,” Spahr said. “…sometimes people think the word disorder is a little bit disturbing. But what it is, it impacts the...
City celebrates new Cranbury School
Norwalk’s first entirely new school in five decades was celebrated Thursday with a ribbon cutting, attended by Norwalk officials and some of its students. “To be the first class graduating from the new building is quite thrilling,” said Cranbury Elementary School fifth grader Parker Alan. “It makes me overjoyed to think about how my friends and I will be making Cranbury history. This moment will most definitely be remembered as a milestone in my life.”
NPS offering middle schoolers choices
Ten specialized middle school programs will be attended next year by current Norwalk Public School fifth graders who enter and win the NPS “Middle School Choice Lottery.” The programs and lottery will be explained to students by guidance counselors in classroom sessions at all 12 NPS elementary schools.
City offers DPW open house and Touch-a-Truck party
Norwalk’s Annual Open House and Touch-a-Truck party is set for Saturday Oct. 21, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Public Works Operations Center, 15 South Smith St., according to a news release. It’s free and family-friendly, with hands-on demonstrations, fun giveaways, and wastewater treatment plant tours. Attendees can...
Norwalk Library parking: Many thank yous — and now let’s finish the job
[Alex Knopp served as Mayor of Norwalk from 2001-2005 and President of the Norwalk Public Library Board of Directors from 2016-2022.]. The eight-year effort to secure permanent adjacent parking for the Norwalk Public Library now seems assured of reaching home plate after Mayor Rilling and the Common Council approved the request to acquire the current leased lot by eminent domain.
Norwalk firefighters: Vote Rilling
Mayor Harry Rilling has received the endorsement of Norwalk firefighters in his drive for reelection. The Norwalk Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 830, announced its endorsement Thursday. Norwalk Firefighters Association President Lefty Petrides cited Rilling’s “long and successful career in public service.”. “From serving our country in the military,...
Washer recognized for conservation efforts
Silvermine resident Louise Washer recently received the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters’ 2023 Environmental Leader Award “in recognition of her longtime dedication to Connecticut’s conservation efforts and leadership in the environmental community.”. Washer is president of the Norwalk River Watershed Association, a nonprofit working to protect and...
Pulitzer-winning graphic novel author to speak in Fairfield
Art Spiegelman, whose graphic novel Maus was the first comic book to win a Pulitzer Prize, will present “Surviving Maus: Visualizing the Unimaginable” at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 17 in the Quick Center for the Arts. Known for helping validate the comic book format as a legitimate literary...
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