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
Letters archive
Showing 5/20/2018 to 1/24/2018
no imageno 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
no imagePlease expand the HELP program
Hello, I’d like to say special thanks to the HELP program here in Norwalk, CT. My name is Natalia... (Read more)
4 / 1 / 2018
no imageSoul of the Republic, being played out in East Norwalk?
The Norwalk Zoning Commission’s public hearing on the mixed use development proposed for 230 East Ave. is expected to continue... (Read more)
3 / 20 / 2018
no imageSuppose we were serious about curbing gun violence?
First question is whether we can really curb our gun violence epidemic with 300 million guns in circulation, 100... (Read more)
3 / 11 / 2018
no imageHoping that the country’s youth will lead much needed revolution
Good day, Editor, This writer used to be a competitive shooter. Long-range hand gunning, a sport known as Handgun... (Read more)
3 / 4 / 2018
no imageOh, freedom!
“…Oh freedom over me and before I’ll be a slave, I’ll be buried in my grave, and go home... (Read more)
2 / 25 / 2018
no imageAre 300 million firearms in circulation the basic problem?
After the latest mass shooting in Florida the nation collectively goes through the same expressions of outrage, demands for... (Read more)
2 / 25 / 2018
Norwalk needs to ban fracking waste
Editor’s note: The Ordinance Committee is considering this issue today, Tuesday, Feb. 20. To the editor: My name is... (Read more)
2 / 19 / 2018
no imageSouth Norwalk: Attend Monday’s community conversation
Dear South Norwalk Community, As we are all aware, the City is undergoing a major transformation with the current... (Read more)
2 / 19 / 2018
no imageWhere’s all that development revenue?
City department heads and the BOE have put in their 2018-19 budget requests. State finances being what they are,... (Read more)
2 / 18 / 2018
no imageWe shall not be moved
This Black History Month I have been motivated to honor the struggle of our Black History through a four... (Read more)
2 / 18 / 2018
no imageAin’t gonna let nobody turn me around
This Black History Month I have been motivated to honor the struggle of our Black History through a four... (Read more)
2 / 15 / 2018
no imageAmericans need to stand up for Constitution and the Bill of Rights
Good day, Editor, Much of what passes for news, entertainment or even culture reeks with an unrefined commonality... (Read more)
2 / 11 / 2018
no imageKeep your eyes on the prize
This Black History Month, I have been motivated to honor the struggle of our Black History through a four-part... (Read more)
2 / 11 / 2018
no imageTaxpayers creating jobs in wealthy Wilton
Connecticut faces a $200 million budget deficit as Gov. Malloy winds down his term. But that hasn’t prevented the... (Read more)
2 / 11 / 2018
no imageA military parade in D.C. ?
Of all the strange ideas coming from our new President, having a big military parade in D.C. is the... (Read more)
2 / 8 / 2018
no imageIt’s college time
Across America its “College Time,” where students/parents wrestle with the college admission process. With one-third securing college degrees the... (Read more)
2 / 4 / 2018
no imageEnter East Norwalk, stage left!
East Norwalk has performed in the chorus line for far too long. It is ready for a starring role.... (Read more)
2 / 1 / 2018
Wall Street Place is a poke in Norwalk’s eye
Wall Street Place, in October. Dear Editor: The other day I tried going to see a movie at the... (Read more)
1 / 29 / 2018
no imageConsider the unthinkable
I went to a meeting with three of Norwalk’s state legislators last week (not well attended) and did bring... (Read more)
1 / 28 / 2018
Join me for Zero Weeks film screening
Please join me, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation, the Campaign for Paid Family Leave and the Connecticut Women’s Education and... (Read more)
1 / 24 / 2018