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Norwalk WPA mural rides off into history, to be showcased elsewhere
Updated, 3 p.m., comment from Norwalk NAACP President Darnell Crosland. NORWALK, Conn. — The controversial WPA mural is now out of sight, ending this chapter in Norwalk history. Perhaps on the way: an exhibit featuring the mural, but in a different context, in another venue. Steamboat Days on the Mississippi, a mural completed in 1937…
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Norwalk Democrats debate Go Ape! ‘zip-line’
NORWALK, Conn. — Passions over the Go Ape! proposal and concerns about the validity of petitions led on Monday to what former Council member Anna Duleep called a “creepy” email from Mike Mushak. Mushak’s essay was followed by a pair of emails in which Common Council President Bruce Kimmel (D-At Large) said he was for…
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Norwalk pols headed for roles in city leadership
NORWALK, Conn. — Two Democrats who unsuccessfully sought election to the Norwalk Board of Education are now up for appointments on city boards. Joe Perella (District A) is being nominated for appointment by Mayor Harry Rilling to the Harbor Management Commission, according to the agenda for Tuesday’s Common Council meeting. Haroldo Williams (District D) is…
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Election Day: Confusion over polling places; votes for Hillary and Wendell Willkie
Updated 6:04 p.m., with input from candidates and voters at West Rocks and Marvin; 6:25 p.m., more photos. NORWALK, Conn. – Kendall or Tracey? Very slow or sorta slow? Voting for Hillary? Wendell Willkie??? Indeed, there was confusion about polling places and maybe which election this is, but there were also voters with myriad different…
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BoE candidate Haroldo Williams: Number of under-performing minority students ‘unacceptable’
NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk District D Democratic Board of Education candidate Haroldo Williams knows what the immigrant experience is like, something he feels will come in handy given that the Latino enrollment in Norwalk schools is approaching 50 percent. Williams, 65, was born and raised in the Panama Canal Zone, where his grandparents had moved…
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Norwalk BOE needs a bilingual member
To the Editor: Dear District D voters, next Tuesday you will have the opportunity to cast your vote for the ONLY bilingual candidate vying for a seat on the Board of Education. Norwalk’s demographics and population of children in our school district needs Haroldo Williams.
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Why you should vote for Haroldo Williams
To the Editor: If you vote at Ponus or West Rocks School please vote for Haroldo Williams for the Board of Education. Haroldo is a gentleman who exudes calm and balance when dealing with issues of concern. He thoughtfully discusses the pros or cons of a situation and then makes a wise and practical decision.…
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Norwalk BoE candidates debate issues
NORWALK, Conn. — Five of six Norwalk Board of Education candidates who are involved in competitive races met Thursday on a Brien McMahon High School stage for their only debate. District A candidate Joe Perella (U), District C candidates Lisa Nuzzo (D) and incumbent BoE Chairman Mike Lyons (R), and District D candidates Haroldo Williams (D)…
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Schedule problems plague LWV forums; 3 candidates out (so far)
Updated 8:30 p.m. Friday with additional comments, additional candidate out. NORWALK, Conn. – The League of Women Voters of Norwalk (LWV), along with the Coalition of Norwalk Neighborhood Associations (CNNA), Parent Teacher Organization Council (PTOC) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP), recently announced dates for their planned candidate forums in…
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Dems look to Williams for Norwalk BoE in District D
NORWALK, Conn. – Norwalk Democrat Haroldo Williams appears poised for a battle with Republican Bryan Meek for the District D Board of Education slot this year. Williams was lauded for his professional accomplishments as well as his “humility” and his willingness to work hard for others as District D Democrats voted 16 to 2 to…
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Once Around the City: Amanda Brown not on DTC candidate list
NORWALK, Conn. – Many familiar names are on the list of candidates for the Norwalk Democratic Town Committee (DTC), but one familiar name is missing – Amanda Brown. The DTC chairwoman, who was involved in a physical altercation with DTC District E member Bill Krummel and his wife, Regina, in July, is not listed among…
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League of Women Voters of Norwalk Voters Guide: Board of Education
NORWALK, Conn. — The League of Women Voters of Norwalk, a non-partisan organization dedicated to voter education, puts together an election guide that includes a Q&A section with each candidate. NancyOnNorwalk sent questions to all the candidates as well, and has published all but one of the responses. We are awaiting one more response from…
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Board of Ed hopefuls speak their minds
NORWALK, Conn. – Accountability, communication, fiscal responsibility – these were the topics covered by 10 Norwalk Board of Education candidates Monday night. The four Republicans, four Democrats and two Norwalk Community Values independents faces about 40 people in City Hall for a League of Women Voters forum. The league also had them write out answers…
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Democratic BOE hopeful: Base decisions on data, analysis, not ideology
NORWALK, Conn. – Haroldo Williams wants to make a difference in the Norwalk Public School system. The management consultant is running on the Democratic ticket for a seat on the Board of Education, and cites his life and professional experience as giving him insight he can bring to the board. NancyOnNorwalk asked all candidates for…
