The plan to redevelop West ave. still has some hurdles to clear, one of them being the properties that have still not sold out. The Advocate reports that Nancy Esposito, owner of Casey’s Sheet Metal has hung a banner across her building, reading “hell no we won’t go”.

West ave. is by no means a blighted neighborhood. The small businesses that line the streets are one of the few areas in Norwalk that resemble the naturally occurring mix of residences, light industry and retail. It’s a throwback to the time when much of Norwalk looked like this, at least in the urban corridors. The residential houses that line the streets behind West ave, are the types of houses that have fenced backyards, and front porches that overlook the sidewalks that complete the quintessential neighborhood.

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This veto probably caught legislators by surprise, but the Governor found enough flaws with the bill to veto it. From the Courant:

Gov. M. Jodi Rell vetoed legislation Tuesday that would have legalized the medical use of marijuana, saying that the bill was a well-intended, but flawed attempt to alleviate suffering.

“I am not unfamiliar with the incredible pain and heartbreak associated with battling cancer,” said Rell, who was treated for breast cancer 2½ years ago. “I have struggled with the decision about signing or vetoing this bill.”

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