no imageLet Byron bake
Wall Street has been under the vague control of the Redevelopment Agency since the great flood of 1955. In... (Read more)
10 / 7 / 2021
Letters archive
Showing 10/7/2021 to 4/25/2021
no imageno imageWhat’s to become of Harry’s Norwalk?
Nancy on Norwalk has been dutifully reporting Mayor Rilling’s fundraising results based on filings with the State Election Enforcement... (Read more)
9 / 16 / 2021
no imageMcMurrer needed on Common Council
I am writing this letter on behalf of my neighbor, Jenn McMurrer whom I have known personally for many... (Read more)
9 / 10 / 2021
no imageCorrecting the record, seeking District C support in primary for Council endorsement
The District C Common Council primary election on September 14th will be the culmination of several months of meetings,... (Read more)
9 / 9 / 2021
no imageEast Norwalk needs McMurrer; vote for her Tuesday
As a resident of East Norwalk for almost 14 years, I love this city and feel our kids have... (Read more)
9 / 9 / 2021
no imageThe most puzzling election in memory
Imagine you’re a lifelong Republican, and this November you begin to fill in the circles on your ballot, but... (Read more)
9 / 8 / 2021
no imageLooking out for all Norwalkers during the pandemic
Mayor Rilling and his team worked hard to keep us safe during the pandemic. I am proud to have... (Read more)
9 / 8 / 2021
no imageA response to Jonathan Riddle
I’d like to credit Mr. Jonathan Riddle, our city’s Republican candidate for Mayor, for his op-ed the other day.... (Read more)
8 / 14 / 2021
no imageTo mask or not to mask – the choice should be yours
Last year, our country faced the worst public health crisis in decades. We watched, we listened, we obeyed, we... (Read more)
8 / 13 / 2021
no imageThank you; now let’s look to the election
A few hours ago I was notified that my petition seeking the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of the First... (Read more)
8 / 12 / 2021
Oak Hills Park meadow work has paid off
The new restorative meadow at Oak Hills Park’s nature center, planted in late May, is thriving! Native pollinator seedling... (Read more)
8 / 7 / 2021
A conversation with an anti-masker
While on a walk today my wife and I were startled to run into the guy shown above on... (Read more)
8 / 3 / 2021
no imageMcMurrer and Fairbairn are the types of leaders we need
This year’s local Norwalk election cycle is shaping up to be an interesting one with a lot of outstanding... (Read more)
7 / 30 / 2021
no imageChoosing not to run again after 12 years on the Norwalk Board of Education
After much thought and consideration and support from my family, I have decided not to seek a fourth term... (Read more)
7 / 28 / 2021
no imageMcMurrer – an easy choice for Common Council
Jenn McMurrer is running for Common Council and going into a primary – I am writing to convey that Jenn... (Read more)
7 / 27 / 2021
Car show at the beach
Last Tuesday, Norwalk’s Coachmen Rod & Custom Club, headed by its President, Nick Giancaspro, turned the parking lot at... (Read more)
7 / 23 / 2021
no imageNorwalk needs McMurrer on Common Council
Jennifer McMurrer is an East Norwalk resident running as a new contender for Common Council in District C. Foremost,... (Read more)
7 / 15 / 2021
Invasive weeds: Time to go
Oak Hills Park and Norwalk River Watershed A big thank-you to City of Norwalk Department of Public Works (DPW)... (Read more)
7 / 8 / 2021
Be hoppy
Dear Nancy, The turtles we met on Princess Pine on June 13 are upset. Why, they wonder, haven’t you... (Read more)
6 / 26 / 2021
Consider organic alternatives to toxic pesticides
Last year, a Pesticide-Free Rowayton group was formed to inform residents about the dangers of spraying toxic pesticides to... (Read more)
6 / 22 / 2021
no imageReinstate BMHS Principal Scott Hurwitz
This is an open letter to Dr. Estrella requesting the immediate return to Brien McMahon of our principal Scott... (Read more)
6 / 14 / 2021
Memorial Day 2021: Tear down this wall!
“Covid-19 has demonstrated the interdependent nature of our world and that no one is truly safe until everyone everywhere is... (Read more)
5 / 30 / 2021
no imageRilling: A leader to get us to the other side
I have been impressed and pleased overall with how the pandemic was handled here in Norwalk under Mayor Rilling.... (Read more)
5 / 25 / 2021
More than golf at Oak Hills Park
Bees, birds, butterflies, and other wildlife will have a new haven at Oak Hills Park. On Friday and Saturday,... (Read more)
5 / 23 / 2021
no imageWe should address the greatest threats to our safety and security
Currently, the U.S. spends about three quarters of a trillion dollars each year on the Pentagon. The U.S. spends... (Read more)
5 / 13 / 2021
no imageNorwalk is lucky to have Harry Rilling at the helm
We Norwalkers are very lucky to have had Mayor Rilling at the helm during the pandemic. Mayor Rilling declared... (Read more)
5 / 9 / 2021
no imagePandemic awoke my love for Norwalk, my hometown
A little more than a year ago, I moved out of Manhattan and back in with my parents to... (Read more)
5 / 9 / 2021
no imageThe ‘Tesla Bill’ isn’t about the environment, it’s all about benefiting Tesla
Many Connecticut car dealerships offer universal charging ports that are compatible for any electric car, including Teslas. Dealers across... (Read more)
5 / 4 / 2021
no imagePush back against racism
Fifty years ago this past Wednesday, April 28, Muhammad Ali gave up his heavyweight title – and millions of... (Read more)
4 / 29 / 2021
no imageSix reasons to decrease military spending on Earth Day weekend
Here is a sobering look at the choices ahead: (Read more)
4 / 25 / 2021