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NPD searches vape shop, arrests man
Numerous complaints alleging marijuana being sold without a license and vape products being sold to minors resulted in an arrest Wednesday in Liberty Square, Norwalk Police said. NPD Special Service Officers, assisted by the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection Drug Control Division, executed a search warrant at Vapesmart vape shop, police said. According to the…
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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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Flynn’s multiple complaints to State net one hit, slightly off target
NORWALK, Conn. — South Norwalk activist John Flynn, endorsed by Norwalk Republicans recently as a State Representative candidate, has made multiple allegations of electoral improprieties by opponents. NancyOnNorwalk asked the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) about his recent claims and learned: State denies Flynn ever made a complaint about election funding Simms found to have…
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Rilling touts $4M in expected Wall Street area upgrades
Updated, 1:23 p.m.: Comment from Lisa Brinton. NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk is investing more than $4 million in the Wall Street/West Avenue corridor within the next year and a half, Mayor Harry Rilling said Friday. “Investments include streetscape and roadway improvements; traffic signal replacements and upgrades; pay stations and signage; milling, paving, and line striping;…
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D’Amelio withdraws lawsuit against reporter
NORWALK, Conn. — A lawsuit brought by unsuccessful state Senate candidate Marc D’Amelio against journalist Nancy Chapman was withdrawn Monday by his attorney, before a judge could rule on a motion that could have obligated D’Amelio to pay the cost of Chapman’s defense. D’Amelio’s lawyer, Robert Serafinowicz, told Stamford Superior Court Judge Alex Hernandez that…
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Norwalk political notes: Electoral items
Updated, 7:48 a.m.: Copy edits NORWALK, Conn. – Here’s some Norwalk political notes for you: Brinton makes a pitch to Republicans Mushak notes redistricting that puts Hosten in E Wells talks voter turnout
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Norwalk electoral process: Young to replace Simms
Updated, 8:30 a.m.: Copy edits NORWALK, Conn. – Here’s the news from District B Democrats: Young chosen to replace Simms Hosten and Langella vie for Stern’s seat Burgess looks to new role
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Ugly snowfall nets NoN readers pretty photos
NORWALK, Conn. – Snow changed plans Thursday and snarled Norwalk traffic in some areas. For this reason, NancyOnNorwalk does not have a story about the Harbor Management Commission but rather an assortment of newsy photos. Enjoy!
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Looking forward to serving everyone in the 142nd District
It is an incredibly humbling experience to put yourself ‘out there’ and ask people to place their trust in you. I would like to thank all those who voted for me on Tuesday. With winning elected office comes a great responsibility to represent all the people, not just those who give you their vote. It…
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Opinion: Standing with Hearst in a ‘united defense of the First Amendment’
Updated, 7:19 a.m.: Copy edits In the days before Nov. 6, the Republican Town Committee promoted an election night “victory party”. “All are welcome,” the announcement said. Every election night for the past eight years, I’ve visited Norwalk Democratic and Republican events to obtain news and reactions. This year, while I was visiting the polls,…
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Photos from Election 2018
NORWALK, Conn. – Here is a photo display from Election Day and the Election Night festivities at the Democratic gathering at the Norwalk Inn:
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Moving on from four years in the Statehouse
First of all I want to congratulate Lucy Dathan on her victory. Lucy clearly worked very hard throughout the campaign.I feel saddened and disappointed by my loss. I care deeply about Norwalk and our State and I devoted these past four years to making both of them better places.There was a huge wave of anti-Trump…
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Looking to District 140’s future, proud of the work we did
The voters have spoken. I offer heartfelt congratulations to Councilman Travis Simms and his entire team on a well-earned victory. We both campaigned hard, and I am grateful for the democratic process that allows us to enjoy this civic discourse. As his future constituent, I wish Travis only success as our State Representative, and I…
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Norwalk election notes: The serious and the light
Updated, 7:05 a.m.: Copy edits NORWALK, Conn. – Here’s a collection of election-related items for you, some serious, some light: Rilling opines on Lamont; promises POKO info, further action on Citibank Suda shoots promotional video while driving Replacing Common Council members Flynn sought support in Spanish D’Amelio: ‘I will not be silenced’ Duff’s domination over…
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Stefanowski concedes race to Lamont: ‘He won fair and square’
In a live call to a supportive morning radio team, Republican Bob Stefanowski publicly conceded the Connecticut governor’s race to Democrat Ned Lamont today, saying after a long and see-saw night of slow returns, “He won fair and square.” Stefanowski told “Chaz & AJ in the Morning” on WPLR that he had just called Lamont, describing…
