no imageOpinion: The $27 cup of Connecticut coffee
The national average price of a cup of coffee is three dollars. You would not pay $27 for a... (Read more)
9 / 19 / 2018
Opinion archive
Letters to the Editor, Opinion columns, Editorials
Showing 9/19/2018 to 6/3/2018
no imageno imageOpinion: Why the 140th needs a competitive race for State Representative
I recently ran in the Democratic Primary for State Representative of the 140th Legislative District, here in Norwalk. Although... (Read more)
9 / 18 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Shout out to All Our Kin
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to ALL OUR KIN on being honored with... (Read more)
9 / 16 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Shout out to Norwalk mentors
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTs. Shout Out to the Norwalk Mentor Program, which is about... (Read more)
9 / 9 / 2018
no imageOpinion: It’s time to publicly discuss use of $3.5 million from GGP
It was with great interest that I read Mayor Rilling’s letter titled “Building purchase will lead to a community center... (Read more)
9 / 7 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Fragility of government
Mark Albertson is the historical research editor at Army Aviation magazine and has authored several military and history-related books. ... (Read more)
9 / 2 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Shout Out to NYT’s ‘Truth Is Hard’ campaign
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to the New York Times’ “Truth Is Hard”... (Read more)
9 / 2 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Common Council should vote no on Innovation District
Michael McGuire, a Wall Street property owner, has more than 35 years experience in commercial real estate. This is... (Read more)
8 / 26 / 2018
no imageThank you Leah Bornstein for standing up to insensitivity
To The Editor: I want to thank Leah Bornstein, the New York resident, who, after seeing that Restaurant 323... (Read more)
8 / 23 / 2018
Opinion: Norwalk archaeological site nothing like Rocky Hill’s dinosaur dig
David Westmoreland, as Norwalk Historical Commission Chairman, worked extensively with the Connecticut Department of Transportation regarding the discovery of an... (Read more)
8 / 23 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Shout Outs to NPS July graduates, prenatal effort
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to the Norwalk Public School students who graduated... (Read more)
8 / 18 / 2018
SoNo Arts Fest wraps up Sunday with puppet parade
NORWALK, Conn. — Short but sweet: families enjoyed promenading with puppets Sunday at the SoNo Arts Fest. The fun... (Read more)
8 / 6 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Norwalk ACTS director gives shout out to Race 4 Chase, Norwalk PD
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to Scott Hurwitz, Joe Madafarri and the staff... (Read more)
8 / 5 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Shout out to FCCF for data learning seminars
Anthony Allison is the director of Norwalk ACTs. Shout Out to Fairfield County Community Foundation / Center for Nonprofit... (Read more)
7 / 29 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Shout out to NPS essay workshop
Shout Out to the Norwalk Education Foundation for sponsoring a July 9th Summer College Essay Writing Workshop, which was... (Read more)
7 / 22 / 2018
Focusing on the big stuff for a change
Marc D’Amelio is the Republican candidate for State Senate in District 25. To begin to recover from the damage... (Read more)
7 / 15 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Voting no on the SoNoCC deal
Travis Simms and Ernie Dumas are Democrats representing District B on the Common Council. We have concerns, comments and... (Read more)
7 / 10 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Spotlighting Columbus Magnet School’s support of St. Croix pupils
In September 2017, Hurricane Maria descended on the largest U.S. Virgin Island, St. Croix, leaving tremendous destruction in its... (Read more)
7 / 8 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Allison touts summer programming for Norwalk children
Anthony Allison is the executive director for Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to all Norwalk ACTS – TEAM Summer Members... (Read more)
7 / 8 / 2018
Opinion: Journalists aren’t the ‘enemy of the American people’
Editor’s note: This op-ed originally appeared in the Arizona Daily Star. When news flashed Thursday that there was... (Read more)
7 / 4 / 2018
In Congress, July 4, 1776
Editor’s note: The following text is a transcription of the Stone Engraving of the parchment Declaration of Independence, which... (Read more)
7 / 4 / 2018
no imageOpinon: Spotlighting NPS student inventors
Fostering a healthy spirit for competition inspires students to do their best, while providing valuable skills that will serve... (Read more)
7 / 1 / 2018
The Friday Question: What’s your first memory of Norwalk?
NancyOnNorwalk readers are smart, interesting, and civically engaged. So we’re launching “The Friday Question”, a new feature focused on... (Read more)
6 / 29 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Norwalk ACTS director’s shout outs
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to the Norwalk Public Schools for an incredibly... (Read more)
6 / 24 / 2018
Opinion: Investing in Mass Transit
I recently joined dozens of federal, state, and local officials, and Connecticut commuters to officially launch the CTrail Hartford... (Read more)
6 / 24 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Norwalk ACTS director’s weekly shout outs
Anthony Allison is the executive director of Norwalk ACTs. Shout Out to all of the soon to be – 2018... (Read more)
6 / 17 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Norwalk ACTS director’s weekly shout outs
Shout Out to Helene Becker – Norwalk Public Schools Instructional Specialist – on her contribution to a newly published... (Read more)
6 / 10 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Essence of Normandy
Sunday, June 3, 11 a.m.. American Legion Post 12, County Street, Norwalk, another monthly ceremony commemorating a departed veteran... (Read more)
6 / 6 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Norwalk Center needs more than faith in Redevelopment
Jackie Lightfield is co-founder of Norwalk 2.0, a non-profit looking to energize Norwalk with interesting art projects, former Norwalk... (Read more)
6 / 3 / 2018
no imageOpinion: Observations from the recent budget debate
Bruce Kimmel is a Board of Education member and a former Common Council member. Now that Norwalk’s 2018-19 operating... (Read more)
6 / 3 / 2018