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Norwalk photos: West Norwalk upzoning? P&Z director says no.
Paul Cantor said he took these photos of homes on Morehouse Lane from the other side of the pond behind St. John’s cemetery. “Norwalk has some precious real estate,” Cantor said. “Do I really want to watch it being up-zoned away?” The Planning and Zoning Commission is considering a drafted overhaul of the zoning regulations. According…
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New Norwalk recycling effort offers cash for cans, plastic and glass bottles
Norwalkers can redeem plastic and glass bottles and aluminum cans for instant cash on Monday Sept. 25 and Monday Oct. 9 from 3 until 6 p.m. at 98 South Main Street in SoNo. According to a news release, EyeRecycle, the city’s partner in the event, will pay you five cents per item when you drop off, and there’s…
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Norwalk Art Space presents ‘planes of being’
Stream-of-consciousness visual artist Carlos RM says, “Everything is incomplete. Everything is in constant motion; everything is changing as we see it.” His dreamlike paintings are showcased in “A Journey Through the Planes of Being,” at the Norwalk Art Space now until Thursday Dec. 7. According to a news release, the exhibit’s free opening reception is on…
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Norwalk photos: Lakota Oaks
Paul Cantor took these photos of Lakota Oaks on Sept. 14. The West Norwalk conference center was sold to a southern New Jersey-based entity, Madison Lakota Oaks LLC, in early August. CEO Daniel Alicea said, “We acquired the property to continue it a conference center. It’s a beautiful property, beautiful grounds. We’d like to maintain…
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NPL to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month will be celebrated in several free Norwalk Public Library events, according to a news release. From 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday Sept. 23, the Norwalk Public Library’s SoNo Branch, located at 10 Washington St., will present music, dances, and cuisine that reflect the cultures of Argentina, Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, and Venezuela. The Guest of Honor…
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Man stabbed Sunday on Ely Avenue
A man was stabbed Sunday afternoon on Ely Avenue, Norwalk Police said. Another man has been arrested and charged. The incident is not connected to Saturday night’s shooting on Ely Avenue, Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said. The 911 call about a man stabbed in front of 23 Ely Ave. came in at 2:02 p.m., the news…
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Norwalk Police investigate Saturday night shooting
Three people were shot Saturday night at Roodner Court, Norwalk Police said. The 911 call reporting that a person had been shot at 261 Ely Ave. came in at 10:12 p.m., a news release said. Officers arrived within two minutes and found two victims, a man who had been shot in the back and a…
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Révolus declines recount; Wiggins is official winner
Dajuan Wiggins’ District B primary win Tuesday will stand without a recount, Norwalk Democratic Registrar Stuart Wells said Friday. Incumbent Common Council member Diana Révolus informed registrars that she no longer wanted a recount. Wiggins will join incumbent Council member Darlene Young on the ballot as the two Democratic candidates to represent District B on…
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Walsh denies social media accusation of NPD neglect
Norwalk Police deny ignoring an elderly woman as she crawled up the stairs to her home, as alleged on social media in posts featuring a brief video. After seeing the video, the department conducted a full investigation, Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh said Friday in a news release. “Without any other context, it could…
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Charting CT: Recreational weed sales are getting higher
Since recreational marijuana sales started in January, $68,979,910 worth of products have been sold, an average of about $9.8 million per month.
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Exploring Merritt 7: A deep dive into this growing area of Norwalk
The northern section of Norwalk, near the Wilton town line, is home to the largest corporate office park in Fairfield County, thousands of residents, connections to major roadways, a small train station, and local businesses. Looking at a map, viewers can see Route 7 on the left, Main Avenue on the right, Grist Mill Road…
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CT promises discounts on drug prescriptions
Connecticut, home to some of the biggest actors in industries blamed for the opaque practices that shape prescription drug prices, is about to take a small step towards transparency and lower prices. On Oct. 2, Connecticut will become the first eastern state to partner with Navitus Health, the pharmacy benefit manager behind the free ArrayRX…
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Westport Country Playhouse notes fundraiser
Westport Country Playhouse’s recent one-time fundraiser featured Broadway standouts Justin Paul, Kelli O’Hara and Aaron Tveit. Westport native Paul (La La Land, Dear Evan Hansen, The Greatest Showman, “Only Murders in the Building TV season 3”), a 2003 Staples graduate, had been a Staples Players member. A news release says that the assemblage included Jessica Vosk (Elphaba…
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Ciccarello remembered as devoted public servant who enjoyed food and breaking out in song
Lou Ciccarello, whose Norwalk political career was topped by a stint as District 25 State Senator from 1975 to 1977, has died. “Senator Louis Ciccarello was a treasure to Norwalk residents, and I am deeply saddened to learn about his passing. Through his zest for public service and love for the Norwalk community, he made…
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Norwalk to collect mattresses for recycling
Unwanted mattresses and box springs that are dry and intact can be disposed of by Norwalk residents only this Saturday Sept. 16 from 9 a.m. until noon, according to a news release. Bring them to the Norwalk Public Works Center, 15 South Smith St., and park in the gas pumps area. Ineligible items include: The…
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Congregation offers non-theistic Jewish High Holiday services
Three non-theistic Jewish High Holiday services will be conducted by the Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation located at 10 Lyons Plains Road in Westport. According to a news release, the services will also be livestreamed on YouTube. There’s no charge to attend, but registration is needed for the…
