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Unitarian Universalists offer tag sale
A tag sale where you’ll find clothing, dishes, housewares, sheets, towels, pillows, small furniture, rugs, household appliances, artwork, puzzles, toys, electronics and more will be conducted by Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport (formerly The Unitarian Church in Westport), according to a news release. All items are said to be fairly priced. This annual event is planned for Saturday Aug. 5 at the Congregation’s Westport facility, located at 10 Lyons Plains Road. Hours are 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., rain or shine. Early birds will be admitted at 8 for a $20 fee. If you have questions, call (203) 227-7205.
Rilling’s reelection bid endorsed by Norwalk Democrats
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Democrats endorsed Mayor Harry Rilling for reelection Monday. “Harry Rilling is a winner,” State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25) said, recalling Rilling’s fight a decade ago to win a four-way primary and take on incumbent Republican Richard Moccia, months later unseating the four-term Mayor and returning the office to the Democratic party.
Norwalk Democrats present slate of candidates for fall election
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Democrats unveiled a full slate of candidates for office at a cordial Monday evening meeting in City Hall. Three newcomers are running for the five Board of Education seats up for votes this year, along with incumbents Diana Carpio and Mary Ellen Flaherty-Ludwig. Running for...
State Rep seeks to aid drivers whose cars were damaged in Wilton
If your tires were damaged by Route 7 roadwork in Wilton, the state Department Of Transportation says you should have known to use alternate routes—despite the absence of any detour signs. The DOT has denied damage claims, but a news release says State Rep. Keith Denning (D-141) will go to bat for you in demanding a fair hearing.
NPD identifies man killed in moped accident
NORWALK, Conn. — The identity of the moped operator who died late Friday after a collision with an SUV has been released. Joseph Velez, 45, lived on Alvin Drive, according to Norwalk Police. At 9:58 p.m. Friday, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of a collision between a car and...
Charter revision draft moving forward without 4-year Mayoral term
NORWALK, Conn. — Common Council members have rejected the proposed attempt to lengthen the Mayoral term to four years, at least for the moment. Putting the controversial Mayoral term proposal on the same ballot as the desperately needed charter revision would muddy the waters, even if they are separate questions, risking having the entire effort go down the drain, most Council members agreed. The Charter Revision Commission is therefore tasked with removing that aspect from its draft before the Council takes its final vote Aug. 15.
Norwalk moped driver killed in Friday night collision with SUV
NORWALK, Conn. — A moped driver was killed Friday night in a motor vehicle collision, according to Norwalk Police. Witnesses are needed to aid the police investigation. At 9:58 p.m. Friday, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received reports of a collision between a car and a moped at the intersection of Maple Street and Van Buren Avenue, Sgt. Sofia Gulino said. Police arrived and saw that an Infinity SUV and a moped were involved.
Norwalk Police investigate second shots fired incident in Colonial Village
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Police are investigating the second incident of shots fired at Colonial Village inside of a week. Reports of shots fired in the 100 block of Suncrest Road came in at 9:54 p.m. Friday, a news release said. Police found shell casings and property damage. No one was injured.
Corrected tax bills mailed to Norwalk residents
NORWALK, Conn. — About 4,100 Norwalkers will shortly receive corrected tax bills, a Friday news release said. The envelopes stamped “Revised Tax Bill” in red ink are going to 5% of Norwalk residents. About 300 of the folks who qualify for Elderly or Disabled Tax Credit Program...
Summer Jazz Concert Series kicks off
The Jim Mola Band will perform an outdoor concert at SONO 50 on Washington Street today Saturday, July 22, at 7 p.m. Mola’s show kicks off Norwalk’s 2nd Annual Summer Jazz Concert Series presented by the Recreation and Parks Department in partnership with South Norwalk Electric and Water (SNEW).
Norwalk Symphony auditions and updated concert schedule
Attention musicians! The Norwalk Symphony will hold formal auditions for 4th horn and string substitute players on Tuesday Aug. 22. Find out your required repertoire, pick a concerto movement to audition with in addition to the required pieces. and schedule your audition by contacting [email protected] or (203) 956-6771. You need to pay $50 in advance to hold your audition spot; it’ll be refunded to you upon attendance. Make out your check to Norwalk Symphony Orchestra.
My local government body continues to disappoint me!
It wasn’t until a few weeks ago that I received a text from a friend who is an employee in City Hall that made me aware of a hearing that night on zoom that the Common Council Ordinance Committee was holding to ban blowers and backpacks in the city. No emails were sent to alert people, nothing was posted on social media. Not only that, but nothing was translated into Spanish as well.
Norwalk approves third cannabis retailer
NORWALK, Conn. — Shangri-La received approval for its second cannabis retail location in Norwalk on Wednesday, making it the third—and final—retail location in the city. Previously the applicant was approved to open a retail site at 430 Main Ave. This site, which will be located at 71-75...
South Norwalk man charged with robbery shortly after incident
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Police nabbed a robbery suspect within half an hour of a 911 call, according to a department news release. At about 8:24 p.m. Tuesday, Norwalk Police Department Combined Dispatch received a call advising that a Black man had just entered a Connecticut Avenue gas station, displaying a knife, a news release said. He demanded cigarettes and a lighter, then left the store on foot.
NY man arrested in ongoing NPD vape shops investigation
NORWALK, Conn. — An ongoing investigation into local shops selling marijuana and hallucinogens without a license led Norwalk Police Special Services Officers to execute a search and seizure warrant Tuesday at the Smoke House 1 vape shop, located at 108 Connecticut Ave., a news release said. A New York man was arrested without incident.
Leaf blower ordinance advances to Norwalk Common Council
NORWALK, Conn. — Hot landscapers succeeded Tuesday in making a dent in the Common Council’s intention to ban gas leaf blowers in 2027. After a contentious public hearing in City Hall, the Ordinance Committee moved their carefully crafted leaf blower legislation to the full Council after amending it to enact a ban on gas-powered leaf blowers in 2027 only if the Council votes by Sept. 1, 2026, to go ahead with it.
Gas powered leaf blower ban proposed for Norwalk
Listening to the public hearing as I write this, regarding the ordinance proposed banning the use of gas-powered blowers completely by 2027/2028 and in part as soon as September 2024. There are a lot of landscapers and homeowners that were uninformed about this until yesterday when it was published that...
Norwalk Police Department accredited by CALEA, again
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Police Department has once again been accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). “The CALEA Accreditation is granted to those public safety agencies that have demonstrated compliance with CALEA Standards. The Norwalk Police Department has remained accredited since 1995, consistently demonstrating excellence in management and service delivery. The Department is one of 19 Police Departments accredited by the CALEA in CT, among the state’s 94 municipal law enforcement agencies,” a news release said.
Dachowitz negotiates agreement to protect Norwalk’s funds from bank failures
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk’s Finance Department has taken steps to protect the City’s money from bank failures, in light of recent banking industry problems. “I was very concerned when Silicon Valley Bank went bankrupt,” Dachowitz said to the Board of Estimate and Taxation. Given that Norwalk has between $20-30 million in unsecured deposits, he contacted the bank.
Pollinator Pathway guided walk offered Saturday
Join a free guided walk along Oyster Shell Park’s section of the Norwalk Pollinator Pathway and get a free packet of native wildflower seeds at 10 a.m. Saturday July 22. You’ll learn to recognize invasive plant species which Pathway volunteers have been replacing with native plants that nurture pollinating birds and insects, and you’ll be shown how to carry out such activity on your own. Development and maintenance of pollinator habitats provides a bulwark against ravages said to be wrought by pesticides and climate change.
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