no imageRilling: Norwalk has five COVID-19 patients
NORWALK, Conn. — There are now five confirmed COVID-19 cases in Norwalk. One of them may be former City... (Read more)
3 / 19 / 2020
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COVID-19: A Connecticut death, Rilling update, equipment set up in Norwalk, mall to close
NORWALK, Conn. — Some COVID-19 updates: Connecticut man dies from COVID-19 Rilling issues COVID-19 update Norwalk Hospital sets up... (Read more)
3 / 19 / 2020
Lavielle set to step down from CT Statehouse
NORWALK, Conn. — State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) is not running for reelection. “At the end of this term,... (Read more)
3 / 18 / 2020
COVID-19: NPD, the Maritime Aquarium and Troupe429
NORWALK, Conn. — Some more COVID-19 updates: Norwalk Police announce ‘precautions’ Troupe429 posts petition, asking for bars to be... (Read more)
3 / 18 / 2020
Home schooling incites Norwalk Facebook tsunami
NORWALK, Conn. – Measures taken to stave off the coronavirus pandemic have catapulted Norwalk students, teachers and families onto... (Read more)
3 / 18 / 2020
no imageCOVID-19: NCC staying shut, Nordstrom closes
NORWALK, Conn. — Some COVID-19 updates: NCC cancels graduation, will stay closed Lamont’s latest update on number of positive... (Read more)
3 / 18 / 2020
A Norwalk photo #49
NORWALK, Conn. – Tuesday at Calf Pasture Beach. The hole was about 4 feet deep. Bunker against the coronavirus? (Read more)
3 / 18 / 2020
no imageNorwalkers gather virtually for COVID-19 chat
NORWALK, Conn. – More than a dozen Norwalk residents and legislators tuned into a virtual discussion on Monday night... (Read more)
3 / 17 / 2020
no imageOpinion: This is not the time for politics as usual
Uncertainty is gripping the nation and its financial markets. Economies are shutting down: life as we know it is... (Read more)
3 / 17 / 2020
A Norwalk photo #48
NORWALK, Conn. — The Connecticut Avenue Walmart, Monday. (Read more)
3 / 17 / 2020
COVID-19: Norwalk updates
NORWALK, Conn. – Some local developments in the rapidly changing COVID-19 crisis: Drive through testing nearby, if you qualify... (Read more)
3 / 17 / 2020
no imageDickens elected Norwalk RTC Chairman
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Republicans met Monday – by telephone – to elect new leadership. Carl Dickens was voted... (Read more)
3 / 17 / 2020
Norwalk closes City Hall
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk City Hall is closed until further notice. “This overrides previously announced walk-in services and hours... (Read more)
3 / 16 / 2020
Norwalk roundup: A deadline, a mystery and a plan for Tavern Island
NORWALK, Conn. — Here’s an assortment of Norwalk odds and ends: City dangles settlement offer in front of Milligan... (Read more)
3 / 16 / 2020
COVID-19: Six more CT victims, hope for hand sanitizer
NORWALK, Conn. — The latest on COVID-19: Six more COVID-19 cases in Connecticut What about hand sanitizer? Lamont provides... (Read more)
3 / 16 / 2020
no imageNorwalk ‘Parks and Rec.’ should give teachers chance to lead summer camps
Dear Nancy, I want to thank you for the work you do keeping us up-to-date on day-to-day happenings in... (Read more)
3 / 15 / 2020
Duff warns against panic buying
NORWALK, Conn. — Don’t panic, the supermarkets aren’t going to run out of supplies, State Senate Majority Leader Bob... (Read more)
3 / 14 / 2020
Norwalk has first COVID-19 patient
Updated, 9 p.m.: Video of entire press conference added; more information. NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk has its first confirmed... (Read more)
3 / 14 / 2020
Norwalk announces City Hall changes
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk City Hall will have staggered hours and you are advised call ahead before visiting. In... (Read more)
3 / 14 / 2020
Norwalk political notes: Rilling
NORWALK, Conn. — So, today in political notes, we have a few thoughts from Mayor Harry Rilling on: Challenges... (Read more)
3 / 13 / 2020
A Norwalk photo #47
NORWALK, Conn. — The meat counter at the Connecticut Avenue Stop & Shop, Thursday evening. Whole Foods was in... (Read more)
3 / 13 / 2020
NPS closing schools due to COVID19; City Hall scaling back
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Public Schools will be closed for two weeks, beginning Monday. On the same day, City... (Read more)
3 / 12 / 2020
no imageNPS answers pointed questions, tosses some back at City
Updated, 2:10 p.m.: Clarification from Brenda Wilcox Williams. NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Public Schools ordered $86,000 in gift cards... (Read more)
3 / 12 / 2020
Norwalk organizations adjust plans in wake of coronavirus emergency announcement
NORWALK, Conn. – A third Connecticut resident has been diagnosed with the coronavirus and Gov. Ned Lamont has put... (Read more)
3 / 12 / 2020
Willard Road conservation easement given go-ahead
NORWALK, Conn. –The Conservation Commission voted unanimously Tuesday to grant an easement for the wetland area east of Strawberry... (Read more)
3 / 11 / 2020
Mislaid bricks lead to new Milligan legal issue with Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. — Real estate broker Jason Milligan has run afoul of another Norwalk governmental body. Milligan, and two... (Read more)
3 / 10 / 2020
Melendez to lead Norwalk Democratic Town Committee
NORWALK, Conn. – The often-contentious Norwalk Democratic Committee elected Eloisa Melendez as its new leader Monday, in what might... (Read more)
3 / 10 / 2020
Rilling promises to keep Norwalk government going as NPS pauses to prepare for possible quarantines
NORWALK, Conn. — A second Connecticut citizen has been diagnosed with the coronavirus and Norwalk officials have called a... (Read more)
3 / 10 / 2020
East Norwalk development plan evolves
NORWALK, Conn. — A village district zone along East Avenue would give the City more control over development. Also,... (Read more)
3 / 9 / 2020
Zoning Commission approves West Rocks soccer fields, postpones apartment decision
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Zoning Commission was busy Thursday, with a meeting that exceeded four hours: West Rocks... (Read more)
3 / 9 / 2020