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NHS to present ‘Newsies’
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk High School Drama Department is presenting “Newsies,” a play set in 1899 New York City, with a real-life newsboy strike, replete with a full cast of local students and staff. It’s essentially about the news industry, albeit at the turn of the...
NFD extinguishes Norwalk boat fire
NORWALK, Conn. — Two boats were declared a total loss Wednesday after one, an electric boat, caught fire and the flames spread to its neighboring boat at the Rex Marina docks, a Norwalk Fire Department news release said. Firefighters found both boats fully involved in flames when they arrived...
Events: Early childhood celebration, Barn Dance; FCA tea draws a crowd
NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk announcements for you:. Families with children ages 1-5 are invited to commemorate the Week of the Young Child at a free “Early Childhood Celebration” this Saturday April 29 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the M&T Magnificent Room at The SoNo Collection, located at 100 North Water St. A news release promises puzzles, bubbles, crafts, painting and “Spare Parts” – a play area sponsored by the Family & Children’s Agency where kids can show creativity by tinkering with empty recycled objects.
Norwalk Police Department up to full staffing level
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Police Department has reached full staffing “for the first time in a long time,” according to Deputy Chief Terry Blake. A year ago, NPD had 170 sworn officers, up from 166 the previous November, when it was described as “having some serious staffing issues.” Now, there’s a full complement of 181 sworn officers on its roster, officials say.
NPD update: Arrests in three investigations, fourth ongoing
NORWALK, Conn. — Some information from recent Norwalk Police news releases:. Charges for Sanchez in alleged incident with juvenile include sexual assault; bond $1 million. Investigation ongoing into armed street robbery, stolen car. Florida complainant says Norwalk man didn’t deliver. A Norwalk man is charged with larceny in...
Arbor Day: Why planting trees isn’t enough
Karen D. Holl, University of California, Santa Cruz and Pedro Brancalion, Universidade de São Paulo. For 151 years, Americans have marked Arbor Day on the last Friday in April by planting trees. Now business leaders, politicians, YouTubers and celebrities are calling for the planting of millions, billions or even...
April Is Autism ‘Acceptance’ Month
(Autism ‘Acceptance’ v. ‘Awareness’) April has widely been known as “Autism Awareness Month” in the United States. This was seen as a way to empower autistic individuals and their families. This was used as a method of highlighting what “autism” is and how people with it are impacted (in other words, how they are “different”). In fact, the diagnosis of “autism” is technically known as “Autism Spectrum Disorder.”
Norwalk. A love story for developers.
I do not live in East Norwalk but as a resident of Norwalk, East Norwalk is a unique and charming crown jewel and the gateway to a gorgeous waterfront community where Norwalkers live, work, walk, shop and eat. Everyone visits East Norwalk and this area of Norwalk belongs to all of us in a special way. It is where we visit as the weather warms and we see friendly faces as we walk the beach or visit the cove marina for a morning cup of coffee. It is where we have memories of pushing our grandkids on a swing or bringing our own children to see the fireworks on the 4th of July. It is a place where moms get together to cool off the kids at the splash pad and enjoy some adult chit chat while the kids have a blast. It is where Norwalk students take their field trip and learn about Long Island Sound, sea creatures, oysters and collect seashells. It is the place where we meet family and old friends to see an outdoor concert or have a bite to eat and sit around the firepit at Ripkas and watch the January full moon. East Norwalk is home to some fabulous local eats and home to our seniors with two assisted living facilities. It is where 400+ students attend school September-June and learn, play and thrive.
Naramake kids pedal for smoothies
NORWALK, Conn. — Naramake Elementary School pupils now have the novelty of powering a blender by pedaling a bike, to create a healthy lunch option. Norwalk Public Schools and Chartwells, the district’s food provider, unveiled the Smoothie Blender Bike at a Thursday ceremony. NPS was one of five school districts to win the custom blender bike, donated by General Mills, a news release said. Guests hopped on the smoothie bike, powering the blender, to mix up several sweet treats including Dragon Fruit Banana smoothies and Blueberry Banana smoothies.
A Norwalk photo #178
NORWALK, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation is continuing its demolition of the Maritime Aquarium’s IMAX Theater, as part of The Walk Bridge Project. As promised in early March, when the demolition began, it’s being carefully dismantled. An official said much care is being taken to...
NancyOnNorwalk debuts new website
NORWALK, Conn. — NancyOnNorwalk’s new website went online Friday. Some users will notice more substantive changes than the look: while NoN’s comments policy hasn’t changed, we now require commenters to register. Again, we’re requiring real, full names. Chapman Hyperlocal Media Board members Justin Matley, James...
Williams retires from NPD
NORWALK, Conn. — A retirement ceremony was held Friday afternoon at Norwalk Police Headquarters for Police Officer Carl Williams, who’s leaving the department after 35 years of service. At least 50 of his fellow officers, including many retirees who served with Williams, turned out for the event held...
Talk of pedestrian deaths touches a nerve
My recent column on the increase in pedestrian deaths brought us a lot of comments. Here are a few for you to consider:. “I have always enjoyed your column. Today’s was particularly alarming, and perhaps a canary in the coal mine. There have been more pedestrian deaths in the past 12 months here in West Hartford than I ever recall reading about. But I’m not surprised. Driver behavior has deteriorated from the time I was a Glastonbury police officer in the 1990s. Since those days, I have spent decades on our highways all over the state, building a business, and I feel like I have some pretty on-point observations at this point:
City/RDA approve legal settlement with Milligan
NORWALK, Conn. — The Common Council has unanimously approved a settlement with real estate broker Jason Milligan, ending the “POKO” lawsuit saga begun in 2018. Milligan has agreed to permanently provide 88 parking public spaces on the former Leonard Street municipal lot. Chubb Insurance Co. is paying...
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