no imageMilligan should submit his plans so we can all ‘Let Byron Bake’
The City of Norwalk, working with the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency (RDA), has established a lot of forward momentum in... (Read more)
11 / 17 / 2021
Letters archive
Showing 11/17/2021 to 8/13/2021
no imageno imageArmistice Day
I have a red poppy made by disabled veterans that I bought for Remembrance Day in the UK many... (Read more)
11 / 11 / 2021
A real day for veterans
Some 30,000 post-9/11 service members and veterans have been desperate enough to take their own lives. A real day for veterans... (Read more)
11 / 11 / 2021
Slumlords
As people are electing officials in the town of Norwalk, I ask that you take a look at our... (Read more)
11 / 1 / 2021
no imageThe ballot has two sides!
Please make sure that when you vote, either in person or absentee, that you turn your ballot over. Whatever... (Read more)
10 / 31 / 2021
no imageJoshua Goldstein deserves your vote
I am a concerned citizen of the City of Norwalk and I will support Joshua Goldstein for Common Council.... (Read more)
10 / 31 / 2021
no imageSupport these Dem Council candidates to support Norwalk Public Schools
On Tuesday, Norwalk residents will head to the polls to vote for a variety of positions throughout our local... (Read more)
10 / 30 / 2021
no imageLivingston and Shanahan deserve reelection
Council Members Tom Livingston and Lisa Shanahan deserve our support for re-election to serve the residents of Norwalk’s District... (Read more)
10 / 30 / 2021
You can still register to vote
Everyone has the right to vote – all it takes is getting registered – and updating your address if... (Read more)
10 / 27 / 2021
no imageLuis Estrella has my vote for District A Common Council
I’m voting for Luis Estrella because he is the only candidate that is and has been engaged in projects... (Read more)
10 / 27 / 2021
no imageIs it time to consider putting “traffic agents” in place in Norwalk?
The Norwalk Hour featured an interesting and enlightening article this past weekend that focused attention on the challenges faced... (Read more)
10 / 26 / 2021
Bugs
Bugs bugging you? Bring ‘em out this Halloween and feed ‘em to us. (Read more)
10 / 26 / 2021
no imageJosh Goldstein has my vote
I’ve had the pleasure of serving alongside Josh Goldstein on the Zoning Commission for the last two years. In... (Read more)
10 / 25 / 2021
R.I.P. Mystery
Our co-founder, reporter, editor, publisher, proofreader, comments moderator and business manager, Nancy Chapman, lost a dear friend last week.... (Read more)
10 / 23 / 2021
no imageThank you Colin Hosten and Sarah LeMieux
I’ve served on the Board of Education for nearly two years. In that time, I’ve had the pleasure of... (Read more)
10 / 21 / 2021
no imageShanahan and Livingston have my vote, for good reasons
As a voter in Norwalk’s District E, when I vote in the upcoming Municipal elections in November, I have... (Read more)
10 / 20 / 2021
no imageHuman rights essay contest for high school students
As Nelson Mandela said: “education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” And... (Read more)
10 / 13 / 2021
Spooked in Silvermine
I took this picture of the falls by the Tavern at GrayBarns. Then Myška and I headed onto River... (Read more)
10 / 11 / 2021
no imageSupport for Colin Hosten as Chair of the Norwalk Board of Education
I worked in the Norwalk Public Schools from 1973 to 2010 and I know firsthand how important public education... (Read more)
10 / 11 / 2021
no imageWhy Norwalk needs an independent party
More activist than politician, I’ve never sought office for personal gain, nor taken the fast track, party loyalty pledge. ... (Read more)
10 / 7 / 2021
no imageCity Hall currently out of order, please try again later!
Growing up in the era before the internet, smartphones, emails, and Zoom, the importance of in-person meetings and sitting... (Read more)
10 / 7 / 2021
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
no 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