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NPD set to outsource school crossing guards
NORWALK, Conn. — All Norwalk school crossing guards are going to be privatized, Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh told the BET. “The problem with our current school crossing guard program is that most of these individuals are older and retired,” Walsh said. “They work for about an hour, hour and a half in the afternoon, an hour and a half, maybe in the morning. So when the weather is inclement, if it’s too hot, too cold, or they’re not feeling well, they’re always calling out sick.”
Act now to save endangered library parking
Creative programming and popular collections are the lifeblood of the Norwalk Public Library’s success, but convenient free parking is the oxygen that enables resident families to access the spectacular offerings available at the library’s Belden Avenue main branch. Unless City officials act quickly, the parking we’ve been able...
After years of talk, Norwalk presents new draft zoning regulations
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk’s drafted new zoning regulation map is set to debut Wednesday. An introductory overview presented last week drew much interest – 128 people were on the Zoom call, according to Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Lou Schulman – and a good review from a citizen who pays close attention to zoning.
Zoning and historic resources
Two recent decisions of the Planning and Zoning Commission to approve projects affecting Norwalk’s historic resources did not fulfill their obligation to protect those resources under Chapter 6 of the Norwalk Citywide Plan: 2019-2029. The Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD):. Goal 1. Norwalk protects its most important historic...
Why Easter is called Easter, and other little-known facts about the holiday
The date of Easter, when the resurrection of Jesus is said to have taken place, changes from year to year. The reason for this variation is that Easter always falls on the first Sunday after the first full moon following the spring equinox. I am a religious studies scholar specializing...
Norwalk youth; Broadway star
Norwalk’s Maritime Rowing Club showed its mettle recently at the 50th annual San Diego Crew Classic, capturing two first place victories. Said to be America’s premier spring regatta, the four-day event boasts some 4,000 rowers competing in over 100 races. Head Girls Coach Yulina Chagina said, “We have...
Short term goal for the Norwalk Public Library? Parking. Check. … What about long term?
NORWALK, Conn. — Hopes abound for an expansion of the Norwalk Public Library. In the meantime, Common Council members have advanced a plan to provide more parking for the Belden Avenue mainstay. On Thursday, the Council Economic & Community Development Committee greenlighted a Library request to 30 parking spaces...
Sikorsky challenge to Army helicopter contract is denied
A federal watchdog agency denied Sikorsky’s challenge to the Army’s decision to deny its bid to build the eventual successor to the Black Hawk, dealing a blow to the Stratford-based company and Connecticut’s defense sector. The Government Accountability Office, which was tasked with reviewing the challenge, concluded...
Norwalk political notes: Needing a new tax assessor
NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political notes for you, all about the Tax Assessor’s Office:. Yang suggests Biagiarelli could lead assessors and collectors. Shortly after Tax Assessor Bill Ford departed last month, Common Council member Bryan Meek (R-District D) alleged that he’d be paid for an indefinite period....
Norwalk’s revenues exceed expectations
NORWALK, Conn. — Building-related revenues are coming into the City significantly more than was projected. It will likely add up to be enough to counterbalance the $6 million budgeted for a Rainy Day Fund drawdown in the coming year, Board of Estimate and Taxation member James Frayer concluded before voting to approve the operating budget recently.
Report: Taxing the rich won’t make them leave CT
A progressive policy group with strong ties to labor took aim recently at one of Gov. Ned Lamont’s strongest assertions: that financing tax relief for the poor and middle class by raising rates on the wealthy would prompt elites to flee the state. A Better Connecticut Institute [ABCI] released...
BET member looks askance at Parking Authority’s expected $1.4 million from tickets
NORWALK, Conn. — Parking ticket revenue caught the Board of Estimate and Taxation’s attention Monday during a budget review. The Norwalk Parking Authority has estimated that it will take in $676,027 in revenue from parking meters in the coming fiscal year and nearly $1.4 million in violations. BET member Anne Yang led questioning of the ticketing practice, suggesting a study be done based on her suspicion that it’s damaging businesses.
NPD accuses North Carolina pair of cutting Optimum cables
NORWALK, Conn. — Two North Carolina residents have been arrested and charged in the recent vandalism of Optimum cable lines on Broad Street. More than 2,000 fiber optic cables were cut March 24 and more than 40,000 customers lost service, Norwalk Police said in a news release. Norwalk detectives “quickly identified a suspect vehicle and developed suspects” and “as a result of their thorough investigation, arrest warrants were issued for Jillian Nicole Persons and Austin Keith Geddings.”
Norwalk fire displaces 10
NORWALK, Conn. — A fire Sunday on Main Avenue displaced 10 people, the Norwalk Fire Department said. No one was injured. The fire at 296 Main Ave., where there are 30 condominiums, was called in at 11:45 a.m., Deputy Chief Steven Shay said. Units 28 and 27 were ablaze, with fire showing from both balconies. None of the occupants were home. The condos were declared unfit for occupancy.
Talk of pedestrian deaths touches a nerve
“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:
Fairfield County Report Outlines Disparities, Challenges, and Opportunities in Southwest Connecticut
For residents across southwest Connecticut, health outcomes, school funding, transportation access, and more vary widely depending on location, race, income, and more, according to the Fairfield County Community Wellbeing Index 2023. The report, which is put together by CT DataHaven, aims to help measure the quality of life in the...
Scicchitano kicks off Mayoral campaign
NORWALK, Conn. — Republican Mayoral candidate Vinny Scicchitano promised Friday to “to build a local government that exists for local issues that affect the residents and taxpayers.”. “I believe it’s time to stop electing people that make our lives difficult,” Scicchitano said to more than 70 people at...
Norwalk Police arrest driver, say accident was hit and run
NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk driver was arrested Saturday after fleeing the scene when he hit a pedestrian who told police that she had intentionally stepped in front of his truck, according to the police account. The pedestrian was taken to Norwalk Hospital with serious injuries, Norwalk Police said.
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