no imageWhere’s Chris Perone?
Where’s Chris Perone? The Connecticut Legislature was called into session this week to confront the important issues of Absentee... (Read more)
7 / 28 / 2020
Letters archive
Showing 7/28/2020 to 3/24/2020
no imageno imageFederal agents should not be operating on City streets without local approval
This is an open letter to the Connecticut Congressional Delegation. We are profoundly concerned by the actions of federal... (Read more)
7 / 24 / 2020
Charter a two-hour getaway with the Seaport Association of Norwalk
It is a perfect summer day and you’re wondering what to do that is safe, different, and memorable, all... (Read more)
7 / 22 / 2020
no imageTell your legislators you support absentee ballots
To the Editor: The League of Women Voters of Norwalk (LWV) thanks you for covering the important issue of... (Read more)
7 / 13 / 2020
no imageDensity: Where’s Norwalk headed?
Governments across national, state and local levels have called into focus health and to a lesser degree economic issues... (Read more)
7 / 4 / 2020
no imageWhen you know better do better
Everyone has prejudices. There is a natural tendency to gravitate to groups with the same traits, ethnicity, and values. We... (Read more)
7 / 4 / 2020
no imageJust say no to POKO 2020
I am an active, engaged citizen and stakeholder of Wall Street, yet I feel like an outsider when the... (Read more)
7 / 2 / 2020
no imageP-TECH seniors deserve to participate in NHS graduation
This is an open letter to the Norwalk Public Schools. During the past three months, COVID-19 has caused students... (Read more)
6 / 30 / 2020
no imageAmerican Exceptionalism
Four hundred and one years ago, we brought Africans here against their will. Since then we have brutally worked... (Read more)
6 / 28 / 2020
no imageDefunding the police: How crazy is that?
No normal person needs to be told how profoundly stupid and unpopular is the idea of defunding or disbanding... (Read more)
6 / 23 / 2020
no imageLeave a message for Dr. Adamowski
Dear City and Community Leaders, As you know, Dr. Steven Adamowski will retire at the end of the month... (Read more)
6 / 17 / 2020
no imageIf not now, when?
If you’re a bit like me, you’ve been asking a lot of questions during the twin crises of 2020,... (Read more)
6 / 14 / 2020
no imageRemembering Francis X. Fay Jr.
Frank Fay, a reporter for the Norwalk Hour for 50 years, died recently. I first met him in my... (Read more)
6 / 9 / 2020
no imagePoor me
I am 67 years old and for the last eight months have been unemployed. I know that I have... (Read more)
6 / 7 / 2020
no imageMutual Aid of Norwalk fills in the gaps
A staggering number of families in our area are experiencing food insecurity due to COVID-19. We all want to... (Read more)
6 / 4 / 2020
no imageAction is urgently needed
Humanists value equality and inclusion, and we are dismayed by the systemic racism that has been on shocking display... (Read more)
6 / 3 / 2020
no imageWe must join together against racism and violence
Over the past few days, I have experienced multiple emotions ranging from frustration, sadness, and anger, to disgust. Racism and violence... (Read more)
6 / 2 / 2020
Thank you, peaceful protestors
Protest! No Justice No Peace. Sunday May 31st. Location: Stop & Shop. That was the message I received in... (Read more)
6 / 2 / 2020
Memorial Day 2020 and the coronavirus
This year I won’t be attending the annual Memorial Day ceremony in Richard Kemper Memorial Park as I have... (Read more)
5 / 25 / 2020
Commemorating those who made our history
Memorial Day is a time to reflect on the contributions of those who served in the military in times... (Read more)
5 / 24 / 2020
Wood announces 2020 campaign
I’m pleased to announce that I will be running again for state representative in the 141st district — Darien,... (Read more)
5 / 20 / 2020
Pedaling on
So what’s ya pedaling? Usually a bike. But today, a walk. Stay close. But keep a distance. The sun... (Read more)
5 / 17 / 2020
no imageNorwalk: Are we really all in this together?
A host of medical and science experts have suggested we’ll be operating in a COVID-19 world for the next... (Read more)
5 / 10 / 2020
no imageWhere I Stand
Mitigating thoughts about the pandemic: Currently, pending a vaccine, physical separation with lock-down have proven to be the only... (Read more)
5 / 10 / 2020
Five trends to watch that will affect Connecticut’s budget
To say the coronavirus pandemic has turned our state, our nation, and our world upside down would not be... (Read more)
5 / 10 / 2020
Small businesses need to unite
My name is Matthew Petrini and I am one of the owners at My 3 Sons in Norwalk. My... (Read more)
5 / 1 / 2020
no imageChurch during a pandemic
I serve as pastor of the Rowayton United Methodist Church, and we have been adapting as well as we can to... (Read more)
4 / 5 / 2020
no imageShout out to NPS
I want to give a shout out to the Norwalk Public School System especially to the teachers at Nathan... (Read more)
4 / 2 / 2020
no imageCoronavirus update: Recovery bridge loans for Connecticut businesses
The state’s Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has created a $25 million short-term loan program for Connecticut... (Read more)
3 / 26 / 2020
no imageWashington’s latest virus
Just when you think politicians care about you and I, Senate Democrats in Washington want to pull up their... (Read more)
3 / 24 / 2020