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Letter to the Editor: Norwalk’s Election Must Be About Norwalk
My opponents’ attempt to frame Norwalk’s mayoral race around national politics is exactly the kind of division our city doesn’t need. Norwalk’s voters are smarter than to let D.C. headlines distract from the challenges right here at home. Our city’s problems are not caused by Washington. They are caused here by local leadership and Hartford…
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Letter to the Editor: Division is Not Leadership
I am deeply disturbed to learn that my opponent, Barbara Smyth, has chosen to mail out a postcard to residents filled with divisive messaging that uses my image. As a resident, a dad, a husband, and son, placing my image in what’s being marketed as a pool of divisiveness is not only disheartening—it is incredibly…
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Opinion: Cemetery Street Single-Lane Conversion: A Reckless Decision in Secrecy
The decision to convert Cemetery Street to a single lane was unanimously approved behind closed doors, first during a special meeting, then added at the last minute through a “suspension of the rules” during a Common Council meeting. Once again, this raises serious concerns about transparency and public access to information and comments. Leadership continues…
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Opinion: Ongoing Leadership Failures in Education – A Familiar Pattern
Tuesday’s 1:30 pm press conference reflected a troubling and very familiar pattern. Last-minute scrambling in place of long-term planning and sustainable solutions. While we are relieved that a proposal has emerged to preserve key programs like music and the arts and protect several agreed-upon union positions, this crisis could have and should have been avoided.…
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Opinion: Norwalk Deserves Better: Paying more & getting less. That Doesn’t Work for US!
Like so many of you, I’m frustrated by the city’s new trash and recycling ordinance. Under this new plan, some residents who’ve always had city trash pickup will now lose it. If you live in a multi-family home with more than four units, run a small business, or live in a mixed-use building, you’ll now…
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Letter to the Editor: Learning from Closures — How Norwalk Can Build a Smarter, Stronger Future
As a Norwalk resident and business owner, I’ve watched our city evolve with pride, curiosity, and, at times, concern. Growth is essential, but smart growth is what truly sustains a community. The recent, unexpected closure of Yard House at the SoNo Collection has left many of us asking: What’s really going on here? Yard House, a…
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Letter to the Editor: Norwalk Needs Smart, Resident-First Growth
Affordable housing is often described as a “crisis,” and for good reason. As a local business owner and resident of Norwalk, I am deeply invested in this community. I believe it’s time we take a thoughtful pause to evaluate Norwalk’s role and responsibility in shaping a sustainable and inclusive future for all residents. Just today, I…
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Letter to the Editor: Examining Claims on Norwalk Taxes and Education Budget
Letter to the Editor 4/5/2025 Thank you to the Board of Estimate & Taxation and the public for their engagement last week. I took time to digest the public concerns and pleas to the board. When I ran for Mayor in 2023, I emphasized fiscal responsibility. Since then, I realized that isn’t enough. We need…
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Planning and Zoning Updates- Coming to a Norwalk neighborhood near you!
If you have attended the City meetings regarding Planning and Zoning you are likely feeling upset, disappointed and confused about the direction of Norwalk and what your neighborhood could look like given the proposed updates/changes. These Planning and Zoning proposals will have profound effects on our community, taxpayers and residents. I have pointed out before…
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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…
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Charter Revision in Norwalk, your neighborhoods future in the fate of the unelected and appointed friends of the Mayor
Definition: Democracy; a way of governing which depends on the will of the people. On November 7, 2023 Norwalk residents will have the opportunity to vote in favor or against the adoption of the proposed new city charter should the council move it forward. Public input has begun but this task should not simply be…
You missed what may have been the most interesting, for me at least, hearing of the week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEUDhcWdo7I Here you…