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Norwalk photos: West Norwalk upzoning? P&Z director says no.
Paul Cantor said he took these photos of homes on Morehouse Lane from the other side of the pond behind St. John’s cemetery. “Norwalk has some precious real estate,” Cantor said. “Do I really want to watch it being up-zoned away?” The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a drafted overhaul of the zoning regulations. According…
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Norwalk plans $50M wastewater treatment upgrade to meet consent order requirements
Norwalk is poised to spend $50 million on its wastewater treatment system to meet the second set of requirements laid out in the consent order the City recently signed with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), though not in the way originally imagined. In addition, the Water Pollution Control Authority aspires to…
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Norwalk Republicans endorse Independents, causing ‘disappointment,’ member’s exit
Norwalk Republicans have swapped out five of the candidates they announced in July for Independent candidates presented by Lisa Brinton in August. The cross endorsements prompted one jilted candidate to resign from the Republican Executive Committee and sharply criticize Republican Town Committee Chairman Fred Wilms. Former Republican Common Council member Tom Keegan, speaking from Florida,…
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Norwalk’s water commissions oppose Industrial Waterfront Land Use Plan
Planning and Zoning Commissioners plan to take action Wednesday on a Norwalk Industrial Waterfront Land Use Plan, after a public hearing. They’ll need a two-thirds vote in favor, as the Harbor Management Commission declined to make a favorable recommendation. The Mayor’s Water Quality Committee and the Shellfish Commission also oppose the plan.
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Norwalk photos: Lakota Oaks
Paul Cantor took these photos of Lakota Oaks on Sept. 14. The West Norwalk conference center was sold to a southern New Jersey-based entity, Madison Lakota Oaks LLC, in early August. CEO Daniel Alicea said, “We acquired the property to continue it a conference center. It’s a beautiful property, beautiful grounds. We’d like to maintain…
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Melendez steps down, Hosten named interim DTC Chairman
Eloisa Melendez stepped down from her role as Democratic Town Committee chairwoman Monday, seven months ahead of her term’s end and during an election season. Norwalk Democrats elected Colin Hosten to lead their party. Melendez has served a decade in Norwalk politics, beginning in 2013 when at age 19 she was elected to the Common…
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Norwalk firefighters union endorses Auerbach for District C Common Council
Read Auerbach has won the Norwalk firefighters union endorsement in his drive to win a District C Common Council seat. Auerbach, a Republican, is a retired Norwalk firefighter. He faces Democrats Jenn McMurrer, an incumbent, and Melissa Murray, as well as Independent candidate Carl Cooke. There are two seats available. Norwalk Firefighters Association, I.A.F.F. Local…
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Man stabbed Sunday on Ely Avenue
A man was stabbed Sunday afternoon on Ely Avenue, Norwalk Police said. Another man has been arrested and charged. The incident is not connected to Saturday night’s shooting on Ely Avenue, Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said. The 911 call about a man stabbed in front of 23 Ely Ave. came in at 2:02 p.m., the news…
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Norwalk Police investigate Saturday night shooting
Three people were shot Saturday night at Roodner Court, Norwalk Police said. The 911 call reporting that a person had been shot at 261 Ely Ave. came in at 10:12 p.m., a news release said. Officers arrived within two minutes and found two victims, a man who had been shot in the back and a…
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Patriot Bank seeks to foreclose on Wall Street Theater loan
Patriot Bank and The Wall Street Theater are duking it out in court over a $3 million “permanent loan.” Patriot, in a July filing, seeks to foreclose on an $8.8 million loan the bank says the nonprofit has defaulted on. Wall Street, in filings on that case and in a lawsuit filed in June, states…
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Révolus declines recount; Wiggins is official winner
Dajuan Wiggins’ District B primary win Tuesday will stand without a recount, Norwalk Democratic Registrar Stuart Wells said Friday. Incumbent Common Council member Diana Révolus informed registrars that she no longer wanted a recount. Wiggins will join incumbent Council member Darlene Young on the ballot as the two Democratic candidates to represent District B on…
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Walsh denies social media accusation of NPD neglect
Norwalk Police deny ignoring an elderly woman as she crawled up the stairs to her home, as alleged on social media in posts featuring a brief video. After seeing the video, the department conducted a full investigation, Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh said Friday in a news release. “Without any other context, it could…
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Meek cites NPD HQ shortcomings in criticism of new Norwalk High School plan
If you want a glimpse into the possible future of the new Norwalk High School, look at the state of Norwalk Police headquarters showers, Common Council member Bryan Meek (R-District D) said Tuesday. “Clearly, shortcuts were taken, right, on design and quality. And it just gives me a lot of pause when I see us…
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Ciccarello remembered as devoted public servant who enjoyed food and breaking out in song
Lou Ciccarello, whose Norwalk political career was topped by a stint as District 25 State Senator from 1975 to 1977, has died. “Senator Louis Ciccarello was a treasure to Norwalk residents, and I am deeply saddened to learn about his passing. Through his zest for public service and love for the Norwalk community, he made…
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Costco plans to demolish Doubletree, expand parking area
Costco would demolish the Doubletree Hotel and expand its parking garage, creating an entrance to the underground deck from Connecticut Avenue, under an application in front of the Norwalk Conservation Commission. This would improve Connecticut Avenue traffic and improve the environmental conditions along the Five Mile River, representatives said at the Commission’s Tuesday meeting. “The…
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Young, Wiggins top Democratic District B primary for Council endorsements; Révolus out, pending recount
Democratic District B voters spoke Tuesday, upending the Democratic Town Committee’s choice of Common Council candidates. While incumbent Council member Darlene Young handily retained her endorsement by getting the most votes, challenger Dajuan Wiggins bested incumbent Diana Révolus. The margin is close enough that Révolus automatically qualifies for a recount, Democratic Registrar Stuart Wells said.…
