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St. Ann Feast still entertains old and young after more than a century
Friday marked the beginning of the 110th Celebration of the St. Ann Feast at Norwalk’s St. Ann Club that will continue through Sunday evening. “La Festa di Sant’Anna” is a celebration of Italian heritage and a tradition honoring St Ann and St Joachim, the parents of the Virgin Mary and the grandparents of Jesus in the Catholic tradition.
On Wilson Point, fences – good or bad – don’t always make good neighbors
Anne Yang of Norwalk didn’t back down when her homeowner’s association hit her with a $100-a-day fine for an allegedly unacceptable fence. She took the Wilson Point Property Owners Association (WPPOA) to court. Six years later, Yang, a Board of Estimate and Taxation member, has won four of...
Photo of the Day: Beach Bocce
Playing bocce at Calf Pasture Beach, Alex Marsan lines up her shot while her husband Steve anxiously looks on during a practice game on Monday, July 15. On Wednesday nights, their team, the ENO All-Stars, competes in the 32- team Rebecca DiPanni Memorial Bocce League. “We wanted something to do together, and it’s really fun,” said Alex.
Five takeaways from the July 23 Common Council meeting
Here’s a look at five things that happened at the Norwalk Common Council meeting on Tuesday. 1. New Common Council member Nicole Eaddy was sworn in. Eaddy, a Democrat from District C, replaced former council member Melissa Murray who, along with council member Jenn McMurrer, resigned earlier this month.
Norwalk Harbor: Open to all? Or ‘a dumping ground’ for barges?
NancyOnNorwalk recently received an inquiry from a reader about commercial barges parked in Norwalk Harbor. Among other things, the letter writer said this:. Our harbor has become the parking lot for barges that are working in other towns. Currently, and for the past eight weeks, a barge/crane and tugboat has been anchored in front of Shorefront Park, Marvin Beach and Gregory Point area…
Norwalk hopes third time’s the charm for Wall Street Place development
There’s a new chapter in the Wall Street Place development saga that dates back over a decade, as the Common Council voted Tuesday on the third amendment to the agreements governing the development. The council voted 13-1 on the new amendment to the two documents that govern the project:...
Norwalk Board of Education appoints new principals for South Norwalk Elementary and P-Tech High
Parents with children attending Norwalk Public Schools in September can say hello to two new principals, Randall Austin of South Norwalk Elementary and Beth Furnari of P-Tech High School. Austin was a South Norwalk student who grew up in the area. He started his career at Kendall Elementary School as...
Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission to look at expanding daycare options in residential zones
Right now in Norwalk—as in many communities—daycare centers, or facilities that serve more than 12 students, are only allowed in commercial zones. Some commissioners on the city’s Planning and Zoning Commission are looking to expand where daycare centers can be located. “This is very similar to the...
A political neophyte takes on State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff
Norwalk Republicans have endorsed Martin Tagliaferro as their candidate for the District 25 State Senate seat. Tagliaferro seeks to unseat State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-25), a formidable opponent who has held the seat for nearly 20 years, half of them in the power position as Democratic leader. Why...
ON THE RECORD: Police Chief James Walsh sits down with NoN’s Malik Brizan-Reed for a conversation about policing in Norwalk
In a detailed interview, Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh shares his leadership approach, department initiatives, quality of life issues, racial profiling, and more. Read on. 1. How has your extensive training, including your time at the FBI National Academy and other leadership programs, influenced your approach to leading the Norwalk Police Department?
Upcoming City of Norwalk Meetings…At your Fingertips
Here is a list of upcoming City of Norwalk meetings for the week of July 22, 2024:. – Location: Please refer to agenda for location/details. – Location: Hybrid in the Common Council Chambers and via Zoom until further notice. July 24, 2024. – Harbor Management Commission. – Time: 6:00 PM...
NancyOnNorwalk Update: Help us continue to deliver the news you need
As we reflect on the past six months at NancyOnNorwalk, we are reminded of the critical role our nonprofit news service plays in keeping our community informed, engaged, and empowered. From investigative reporting to local event coverage, NoN delivers timely and relevant news that matters most to you. In February,...
After years of delays, Wall Street Place construction will resume
Good news for Wall Street stakeholders: According to Mayor Harry Rilling, construction on Wall Street Place is set to resume within two to three weeks, and infrastructure work on lower Wall Street will begin Aug. 5. Rilling’s brief remarks came at Monday’s Democratic Town Committee meeting. Wall Street...
Flower Power: Norwalk Garden Club’s hidden role in shaping our city
A century ago, 12 women accustomed to traveling overseas and “attending lavish dinners in white gloves,” founded the Norwalk Garden Club. Beverly Follis, the club’s historian and president-elect, describes them as “the movers and shakers of Norwalk back in the 1920s.”. These well-traveled women, most of...
Maritime Aquarium welcomes Harley, a tamarin from Atlanta
The Maritime Aquarium is celebrating its newest arrival: a 10-year-old male golden lion tamarin named Harley, who has relocated from Zoo Atlanta. Harley will find companionship with current aquarium resident Tonks, an 11-year-old female Geoffroy’s tamarin, on the facility’s second floor, near the meerkats. While adjusting to his new home, Harley might not always be visible.
Why make Burnell Blvd. two-way?
NancyOnNorwalk came across this sign recently, which stands next to the Riverview building, recently taken over by real estate agent/developer Jason Milligan. We asked Jason, “Why make Burnell Boulevard two-way?”. Here’s his reply, sent via email:. The city and State agree that it should be two-way again but...
Proposed $3 million deal ending City’s 8-year conflict with Housing Authority advances to Common Council
A new proposed agreement between the city and the Norwalk Housing Authority, resolving more than eight years of disputes over the nonprofit’s yearly payments to the city, is headed for a Common Council vote. As part of the deal, the Housing Authority would pay the city more than $3 million for past years.
The abnormal heat waves of 2024: How climate change is heating up weather around the world
Less than a month into summer 2024, the vast majority of the U.S. population has already experienced an extreme heat wave. Millions of people were under heat warnings across the western U.S. in early July or sweating through humid heat in the East. Death Valley hit a dangerous 129 degrees...
Pirates invade Sheffield Island July 27 & 28
High seas pirate swordplay among “swashbuckling rogues, dastardly villains, infamous she-pirates, and wicked wenches” will be reenacted on Sheffield Island by famed troupe The Bawdy Buccaneers when Norwalk Seaport Association presents its annual Pirates Weekend and Cruise on Saturday July 27 and Sunday July 28. According to a...
“I have an alternate solution that may work better for MetroNorth and the residents of East Norwalk”
I have been reading with interest the reports on MetroNorth’s progress obtaining approvals for space at Norden Park. I have an alternate solution that may work better for MetroNorth and the residents of East Norwalk. I own a large building at 25 Van Zant Street that can accommodate most, if not all, of MetroNorth’s requirements in a location that would fit the area’s sensibility for traffic and safety.
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