no imageWall Street Theater attendance is surging
First, I would like to change a misperception that seems to be running around in some circles. The Wall... (Read more)
3 / 17 / 2019
Opinion archive
Letters to the Editor, Opinion columns, Editorials
Showing 3/17/2019 to 1/1/2019
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Opinion: The real ‘takers’ are not poor people, but the rich
Taxes should not be raised for those who create jobs and spend their money in Connecticut. Most working people... (Read more)
3 / 16 / 2019
no imageWhat happened to Norwalk’s GOP?
A decade or so ago Norwalk had two vigorous political parties with a smaller independent homeowners party. Each mostly staffed... (Read more)
3 / 13 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Taxing and spending at the same time – a new role for school districts?
House Bill 7319, An Act Concerning Fiscal Independence of School Districts, was introduced by the Planning and Development Committee... (Read more)
3 / 12 / 2019
no imageBlight criteria could be misused by developers seeking public subsidies
Since the 2004 Supreme Court decision in Kelo v. City of New London, the nation has gone through a period... (Read more)
3 / 11 / 2019
Opinion: Proposed Norwalk incentives would increase tax revenue
The Norwalk Redevelopment Agency has previously proposed a plan for real estate tax incentives to spur investment in the... (Read more)
3 / 10 / 2019
no imageWall Street Neighborhood Association is apolitical
In a NancyOnNorwalk story about the Wall Street Redevelopment Plan, Jason Milligan was quoted as saying: “An entire neighborhood association... (Read more)
3 / 9 / 2019
Opinion: Movable Walk Bridge is the best option for Norwalk
Some Norwalkers call the replacement of the Walk Bridge a “billion-dollar boondoggle.” It’s even become a talking point amongst... (Read more)
3 / 3 / 2019
Opinion: ‘Enemyfying’ blocks civil discourse
Democratic societies have an oxymoronic nature: the very freedoms and protections that unite citizens make conflict inevitable. However,... (Read more)
3 / 3 / 2019
Norwalk sooth: Our past, present, and future…
Dear Norwalk, What matters to every Norwalker? (or are we Norwalkians? Maybe, Norwalkletes? Whatever . . .) One... (Read more)
2 / 28 / 2019
Opinion: A bridge over contaminated water
Buck Scientific General Manager Eric Anderson calls himself “just a concerned citizen with the unique capability” to do water testing.... (Read more)
2 / 27 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Don’t mess with our kids’ education
Connecticut was once the envy of the country for its low costs (no state income tax), its top education... (Read more)
2 / 23 / 2019
no imageOpinion: BoE Chairman Barbis should resign from the Board
This is a statement read Tuesday by multiple Norwalk Branch NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of Colored People)... (Read more)
2 / 20 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Loose use of term ‘blight’ is wrong and will no longer be tolerated
This is an open letter sent by Attorney Candace Fay to the Common Council Ordinance Committee on behalf of... (Read more)
2 / 19 / 2019
no imageOpinion: We don’t need more gun laws that don’t work
Craig Hoffman With the regularity of Punxatawny Phil emerging from his burrow on Groundhog Day, the state legislature in... (Read more)
2 / 17 / 2019
no imageDuff isn’t ‘standing up for us’
Sen. Duff’s public rebuke of Norwalk’s Board of Education Chair for a letter has no precedent and raises disturbing... (Read more)
2 / 16 / 2019
no imageGood news about Norwalk
Updated Feb. 21: Copy edits. Someone once said bad news travels faster than good, so I’d like to share... (Read more)
2 / 16 / 2019
no imageOpinion: The educational status quo was not acceptable
Norwalk is experiencing a demographic transformation. Its population is increasing and becoming more diversified. These changes have transformed our... (Read more)
2 / 12 / 2019
Opinion: Realistic CT budget must address fixed costs, sales tax reform
My fellow residents, friends and neighbors, First, thanks for allowing me the opportunity to govern this great state. It... (Read more)
2 / 12 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Wall Street–West Avenue Redevelopment Plan should be rejected
The members of the Wall Street Neighborhood Association (“WSNA”) have read and are in unanimous agreement that the foundation... (Read more)
2 / 6 / 2019
Opinion: Constructive dialogue needed to find best practices
State Rep. Lucy Dathan (D-142) represents part of Norwalk and New Canaan. On Jan. 25 Dathan expressed opposition to... (Read more)
2 / 3 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Norwalk ACTS carries on
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to the entire Norwalk ACTS ecosystem and its... (Read more)
1 / 27 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Deferring new school start times – a difficult decision
In early January, Superintendent of Schools Steven Adamowski recommended that the Board of Education adopt an operating budget for... (Read more)
1 / 21 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Norwalk Bridge replacement project need not be a boondoggle
Ned Lamont is off to a solid start in attempting to reduce cynicism about our state’s ability to use... (Read more)
1 / 20 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Shout out to Norwalk ACTS Board of Directors
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to the Board of Directors of Norwalk ACTS for their unending... (Read more)
1 / 12 / 2019
Opinion: Thank you and farewell
Fred Wilms has been District 142 State Representative for four years, from 2014 to 2018. His last day is Tuesday. Serving... (Read more)
1 / 6 / 2019
no imageOpinion: A public bank would be a public curse
Craig M. Regan lives in Granby. This op-ed originally appeared on CTViewpoints.org. Walking through Bushnell Park you can gaze... (Read more)
1 / 6 / 2019
no imageCT ballot access laws deprive voters of choice
There is much discussion right now about making it easier for Connecticut residents to vote; proposals center around no-excuse... (Read more)
1 / 6 / 2019
Opinion: Ten predictions
Updated, 9:17 a.m.: New headline, corrected numbering. Yes, 2019 has arrived. What were you expecting, a redo of 2017? ... (Read more)
1 / 1 / 2019
no imageHappy New Year – and Thank You!
May you and your loved ones enjoy a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2019. Thank you to everyone who donated... (Read more)
1 / 1 / 2019