no imageOpinion: NPS students participate in National Invention Convention Conference
Fostering a healthy spirit for competition inspires students to do their best, while providing valuable skills that will serve... (Read more)
6 / 16 / 2019
Opinion archive
Letters to the Editor, Opinion columns, Editorials
Showing 6/16/2019 to 4/13/2019
no imageno imageOpinion: Borrowing from our children
How much money do you think is okay to borrow from your children to pay for your retirement? Gov.... (Read more)
6 / 15 / 2019
Opinion: Government needs viewpoints from all walks of life
NancyOnNorwalk asked Board of Education member Bryan Meek on Saturday what he thought of Democrat Erica DePalma stepping forward to... (Read more)
6 / 10 / 2019
no imageHigh taxes, negative migration, and a study in cause and effect
No one likes being second best, and Connecticut Democrats seem intent on ensuring that we become the number one... (Read more)
6 / 9 / 2019
no imageOpinion: True civility needed amid tribal politics, dogmatic beliefs
In these polarized times, it’s time to take a hard look at civility. We need to forget the idea... (Read more)
6 / 9 / 2019
Opinion: US lags behind most developed nations on LGBTQ+ human rights
Editor’s note: The following opinion piece originally appeared on TheConversation.com in 2017. Ordinarily NoN would prioritize more recent opinions, but we... (Read more)
6 / 8 / 2019
no imagePride is about love
The designation of June as LGBTQ+ Pride month sometimes seems like a misnomer to me. True, I know all... (Read more)
6 / 7 / 2019
no imageHeart-wrenching D-Day memories
Most folks over sixty-five years of age remember where they were and what they were doing when they heard... (Read more)
6 / 6 / 2019
no imageI’m a Republican now, and glad of it
Attorney and former NAACP head Darnell Crosland recently changed his party registration to Republican, and has filed papers to... (Read more)
6 / 2 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Restricting the cruelty pipeline into Connecticut
Mark Bailey is an advisory board member of Connecticut Votes for Animals and is the former chairman of the Humane Commission... (Read more)
6 / 2 / 2019
no imageOpinion: The DOT must bring more love to trees
Diane Hoffman and Melinda Tuhus are members of the Hamden Alliance for Trees. This op-ed originally appeared on CTViewpoints.org. The CT... (Read more)
6 / 2 / 2019
no imageOpinion: NPS students to attend National History Day conference
Fostering a healthy spirit for competition inspires students to do their best, while providing valuable skills that will serve... (Read more)
5 / 26 / 2019
no imageShout out to NECA grads
Anthony Allison is the Chief Initiative Officer of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to the Norwalk Community College Graduating Class... (Read more)
5 / 25 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Honoring NHS senior Patrick Ruther
The Norwalk Board of Education is pleased to spotlight Norwalk High School Senior Patrick Ruther for his commitment to... (Read more)
5 / 19 / 2019
no imageShout out to Gibson, Maritime Odyssey Preschool
Anthony Allison is the Chief Initiative Officer at Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to Monisha Gibson and Maritime Odyssey Preschool on... (Read more)
5 / 18 / 2019
Opinion: Lawmakers are jeopardizing school funding equity again
Roughly a year and a half ago, the Connecticut General Assembly passed a bipartisan state budget that contained a... (Read more)
5 / 13 / 2019
no imageECS nothing to brag about in the face of unhealthy city trends
I watched Senator Duff’s recent press conference, where he touted the proposed state budget as a win for education... (Read more)
5 / 12 / 2019
no imageThings I’ve noticed
Have you noticed… …that since IBM bought the Weather Channel the weather has become really lousy? …that many of... (Read more)
5 / 12 / 2019
Why your mom may be the mother of all heroes
Each May, the United States celebrates Mother’s Day, and for good reason. According to surveys I’ve conducted, over 25%... (Read more)
5 / 11 / 2019
no imageLatinos would gain from participating in Norwalk politics
According to DataUSA, the racial mix of Norwalk’s population is 52% white, 27% Latino, and 14% Black. Sixteen percent of... (Read more)
5 / 4 / 2019
Beloved journalist celebrates birthday, receives ‘special’ wishes
NORWALK, Conn. — Hyperlocal watchdog journalist Nancy Chapman celebrated her birthday Wednesday, surrounded by friends and well-wishers. Chapman took the... (Read more)
5 / 2 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Trains run slower than in 1960s due to Walk Bridge, neglect
Rail commuters on Metro-North got a Spring surprise recently: a new timetable with slower running times. Rush hour trains now leave... (Read more)
4 / 28 / 2019
no imageAn open letter to Rep. Jim Himes
Dear Congressman Himes, I watched your appearance on a Sunday news show a few weeks back and I... (Read more)
4 / 28 / 2019
no imageUs or them? Whom does our state government represent?
Ned Lamont said during his campaign: “Everybody’s gonna have to contribute. I am asking everyone to do a little... (Read more)
4 / 28 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Spotlight on 2019 STEM Expo winners
There was a buzz at the third annual Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM) Expo, and it wasn’t just... (Read more)
4 / 27 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Shout out to new Norwalk ACTS CEO
Anthony Allison is the Chief Initiative Officer of Norwalk ACTS. Shout Out to Jennifer Barahona — the new Norwalk ACTS... (Read more)
4 / 19 / 2019
Opinion: Tolling plan is in trouble
Gov. Ned Lamont’s tolling plan is in trouble. I knew it last weekend when I got a call from... (Read more)
4 / 15 / 2019
Opinion: More teachers, librarians would help kids more than innovation
Last Friday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced a $100 million donation to the state of Connecticut from the Dalio Philanthropies... (Read more)
4 / 14 / 2019
no imageMemo to Dathan: Middle class private sector would love a raise
Connecticut Democrats are all aboard the tax-and-spend express, and state representative Lucy Dathan has enthusiastically donned her conductor’s cap. ... (Read more)
4 / 14 / 2019
no imageOpinion: Shout out for mental health seminar
Anthony Allison is the Executive Director of Norwalk ACTS. Shout out to Positive Directions and Westport Young Women’s League (WYWL) for sponsoring an eight-hour Mental... (Read more)
4 / 13 / 2019