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Showing 3/13/2023 to 2/10/2023

NoN interviewed by Nyberg

NORWALK, Conn. — A trip to Minneapolis was just one recent adventure for NancyOnNorwalk. Before that, Claire Schoen and... (Read more)

3 / 13 / 2023

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ConnDOT buys old HoJo’s property

NORWALK, Conn. — A prominently placed East Norwalk vacant lot has been purchased by the Connecticut Department of Transportation,... (Read more)

3 / 10 / 2023

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IMAX demolition begins

NORWALK, Conn. — The Connecticut Department of Transportation has begun demolishing the Maritime Aquarium’s IMAX Theater, as part of... (Read more)

3 / 9 / 2023

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Norwalk Council sets budget cap

NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Common Council members narrowly agreed on a budget cap Tuesday evening, after three failed votes.... (Read more)

3 / 8 / 2023

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Norwalk political notes: Finance Department issues

NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political notes for you, all related to the Finance Department: A hopefully-final Grand List... (Read more)

3 / 7 / 2023

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City works to upgrade beach parking lot

NORWALK, Conn. — Construction continues at Calf Pasture Beach on a parking lot revamp that will make “probably the... (Read more)

3 / 6 / 2023

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Police: NPS instructor used chokehold on Brookside students, one lost consciousness

NORWALK, Conn. — A Danbury woman was arrested Friday after rendering a Brookside Elementary School fifth grader unconscious late... (Read more)

3 / 4 / 2023

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NancyOnNorwalk Readership Community Building Event

Join Nancy and the Board of Chapman Hyperlocal Media, Inc. at Coals in Norwalk for pizza, wings and trivia.... (Read more)

3 / 3 / 2023

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Residents begin speaking out against proposed East Norwalk development

NORWALK, Conn. — A dozen residents had the chance to weigh in on the proposed plans for 1 Cemetery... (Read more)

3 / 3 / 2023

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No budget cap yet from agonized Council members as Grand List is again delayed

NORWALK, Conn. — Common Council members pushed their budget cap decision back another week Tuesday after being presented with... (Read more)

3 / 2 / 2023

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Where’s the data?

This is an lightly edited version of a letter sent to the Board of Education and the Common Council.... (Read more)

2 / 28 / 2023

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Two Norwalk Dems allege Council majority violates open meeting laws

NORWALK, Conn. — The Democratic Council majority has been holding illegal caucus meetings, according to member Heidi Alterman (D-District... (Read more)

2 / 28 / 2023

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Norwalk political roundup: Truths and rumors

NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political information for you, all related to the City finances: Tax Assessor lives nearby... (Read more)

2 / 28 / 2023

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Norwalk PTOC organizes rally as Council sets budget cap

NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk parents plan to rally Tuesday outside City Hall ahead of the Common Council considering a... (Read more)

2 / 28 / 2023

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Norwalk CFO blasted as Council Committee delays budget cap recommendation

NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Chief Financial Officer Henry Dachowitz defended his department Thursday after two Common Council members took... (Read more)

2 / 24 / 2023

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Riverbrook YMCA not obligated to spend fed’s $2M on 98 South Main

NORWALK, Conn. — The fate of the former “NEON” building, a City-owned property at 98 South Main St., remains... (Read more)

2 / 23 / 2023

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Norwalk political notes: Budget items

NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political notes for you: An explanation for $32K increase in NPS superintendent cost in... (Read more)

2 / 22 / 2023

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Terminated IT worker sues Norwalk Public Schools

NORWALK, Conn. — A former Norwalk Public Schools employee has sued the district, the Board of Education and the... (Read more)

2 / 21 / 2023

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P&Z reluctantly set to hold hybrid hearing on East Norwalk development

NORWALK, Conn. — Residents can express their opinions in person at an upcoming Planning and Zoning public hearing on... (Read more)

2 / 20 / 2023

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ARPA set to fund Oyster Shell Park fence improvement

NORWALK, Conn. — An Oyster Shell Park fence, said to look “horrible,” is set for an upgrade via a... (Read more)

2 / 20 / 2023

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Norwalk photos: Stewie the Duck

NORWALK, Conn. — Stewie the Duck Swim School should open in late spring at 100 Westport Ave., across from... (Read more)

2 / 17 / 2023

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Norwalk looks to new skate park at Calf Pasture Beach

NORWALK, Conn. — Construction on a new Calf Pasture Beach skate park is expected to begin this summer. Skateboarders... (Read more)

2 / 17 / 2023

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Norwalk photos: Unseasonable appearance

NORWALK, Conn. — John Levin took these photos Monday afternoon, when the high temperature was in the 50s, according... (Read more)

2 / 17 / 2023

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Norwalk Council members query tax assessor on reval progress

NORWALK, Conn. — Assessors have visited more than 1,500 Norwalk properties and been allowed into about 10% of them,... (Read more)

2 / 16 / 2023

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Friction develops over $36K contract for Norwalk reval services

NORWALK, Conn. — Multiple Common Council members objected recently when Tax Assessor William Ford’s statements did not align with... (Read more)

2 / 16 / 2023

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Park Norwalk unveils bike parking at SoNo train station

NORWALK, Conn. — Newly installed bicycle racks in the South Norwalk train station garage are already drawing users, even... (Read more)

2 / 15 / 2023

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Norwalk political notes: 2023-24 budget machinations

Dachowitz explains Rowayton forecasted 6% mill rate increase NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political notes for you, all related... (Read more)

2 / 14 / 2023

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Rilling recommends budget; NPS would receive 4% increase

NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk’s operating budget would increase 2.46% in a recommendation made by Mayor Harry Rilling. A $6... (Read more)

2 / 13 / 2023

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A Norwalk photo #168

NORWALK, Conn. — On Friday, Mayor Harry Rilling, Common Council President Greg Burnett (D-At Large), Norwalk Police Chief James... (Read more)

2 / 12 / 2023

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Norwalk political notes: An accusation; a new CEO; opportunities for public service

NORWALK, Conn. — Some Norwalk political notes for you: Duff accused of ‘snubbing’ Republican lawmaker Pentz promoted to Norwalk... (Read more)

2 / 10 / 2023

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