no imageCarver Center led me to where I am, will help others
Thursday, Sept. 20, is Carver Day. Taylor Hemphill is a Carver alumna. Even as a young adult, living in Philadelphia,... (Read more)
9 / 20 / 2018
Letters archive
Showing 9/20/2018 to 4/1/2018
no imageno imageOpinion: The $27 cup of Connecticut coffee
The national average price of a cup of coffee is three dollars. You would not pay $27 for a... (Read more)
9 / 19 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Why the 140th needs a competitive race for State Representative
I recently ran in the Democratic Primary for State Representative of the 140th Legislative District, here in Norwalk. Although... (Read more)
9 / 18 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Building purchase will lead to a community center for all
Our community took a huge loss when the Norwalk YMCA closed its doors at the end of 2012. Since... (Read more)
9 / 4 / 2018
no imageOp-Ed: A remarkable change in Norwalk high schools
During last year’s budget debate, I argued the city had been in denial when it comes to the cumulative... (Read more)
9 / 4 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Vote yes for Innovation District
As a resident and strong supporter of Norwalk for decades, and a small business owner, I strongly support the... (Read more)
9 / 3 / 2018
no imageOpinion: The saga of Oak Hills
Once upon a time nine of 100 people who lived in Norwalk wanted to play golf. But not... (Read more)
9 / 2 / 2018
no imageThank you Leah Bornstein for standing up to insensitivity
To The Editor: I want to thank Leah Bornstein, the New York resident, who, after seeing that Restaurant 323... (Read more)
8 / 23 / 2018
no imageFrom one candidate to another
This is an open letter to Colin Hosten, Working Families Party candidate for State Representative in District 140. Dear... (Read more)
8 / 16 / 2018
no imageTaxes will be interesting in another decade
City property taxes due on August 1st reminds us that Norwalk is still a commuter city with housing accounting... (Read more)
7 / 29 / 2018
no imageVote for Hosten, the kind of person Norwalk needs in Hartford
I have lived in Norwalk since 1950. I taught art in the Norwalk public schools from 1973 to 2000. ... (Read more)
7 / 27 / 2018
no imageFor Lieutenant Governor: Leadership that listens
On August 14th, primary elections will be held to select candidates for Connecticut state offices, including that of Lieutenant... (Read more)
7 / 22 / 2018
no imageWhere are the peacemakers?
I really appreciate that the City of Norwalk wants to reopen a social service agency to service Norwalk’s low-income... (Read more)
7 / 19 / 2018
Reflections from the Norwalk Lit Crawl
Once a year, Norwalk comes together to read aloud the literature that moves us. We share pain, loss, transformation,... (Read more)
6 / 24 / 2018
Honoring ‘Mr. P,’ Columbus Magnet’s founding principal
Updated, 4:47pm: Copy edit Arthur J. Perschino, 86, founding principal of the Columbus Magnet School, passed away June 14... (Read more)
6 / 21 / 2018
no imageManaging a smarter city
One of the first things you learn in business school is that you can’t manage what you don’t know.... (Read more)
6 / 10 / 2018
How yoga can help nature
Audrey Cozzarin is a Norwalk resident, and member of the Oak Hills Park Nature Advisory Committee. She teaches the... (Read more)
6 / 10 / 2018
no imageConsultant needed in Norwalk’s proposed reorganization
This is an open letter to members of the Common Council, Mayor Harry Rilling and Assistant to the Mayor Laoise... (Read more)
6 / 7 / 2018
The artist and the astronaut
Ilan Ramon, a colonel in the Israeli air force and one of seven astronauts killed on Feb. 1, 2003... (Read more)
5 / 28 / 2018
no imageIn defense of the lowly dandelion
Dandelions are popping up everywhere right now. I love seeing the bright yellow face of the dandelion flower, creating... (Read more)
5 / 27 / 2018
no imageA local rebuttal to comments by our Governor
Well, I understand that our outgoing Governor delivered 13 minutes of red meat Friday night for the Democratic Party... (Read more)
5 / 20 / 2018
no imageFrom the sublime to the ridiculous, by appointment only
Donna Smirniotopoulos is a member of the Coalition of Norwalk Neighborhood Associations (CNNA) Provisional Executive Committee and leads the neighborhood... (Read more)
5 / 20 / 2018
no imageThe farce in Syria
Good day, Editor, I recently met up with a gentleman who I have known for a number of... (Read more)
5 / 13 / 2018
Vote Langella for District B
Editor’s note: District B Democrats will meet May 7 to discuss recommending a new Council member, not vote, District... (Read more)
4 / 29 / 2018
no imageAn open letter about City planning and revenue
Lisa Brinton, a former mayoral candidate, recently said it’s too soon to say if she’s running for Mayor in 2019. Dear... (Read more)
4 / 29 / 2018
no imageNorwalk’s lost opportunity
City Hall has dropped the ball with the GGP opportunity for revitalizing our long shabby downtown. Several decades after... (Read more)
4 / 29 / 2018
no imageMake every day ‘Earth Day’
As a resident of Norwalk and citizen of planet earth, I recall the first “Earth Day” in 1970 when... (Read more)
4 / 22 / 2018
no imageSupport Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Handler
To the editor: I am writing in support of Mike Handler for Governor and to spread the word about... (Read more)
4 / 15 / 2018
Norwalk Library’s parking project has begun
To the Editor: The Norwalk Library Board is pleased to announce that construction started this week on the expansion... (Read more)
4 / 8 / 2018
no imageSoul of the Republic II
Good day, Editor, Previously this writer loosed his criticisms on the proposed monstrosity opposite the East Norwalk Railroad Station;... (Read more)
4 / 1 / 2018