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Norwalk: DPW Holds Open House


by turfgrrl


September 29th, 2007 · 27 Comments

Today the Norwalk Department of Public Works held their open hour to the public. Each department within DPW has a display and staff on hand to explain what was going. Naturally I made a beeline to road paving. The good news is that I found out that Quintard is scheduled and budgeted for road paving next year. So hang in there Quintardians, you will one day have a road without ruts and potholes.

It seems also that the First Taxing District spends more time worrying about Klondike Park than the capabilities of the contractors they hire. The Osborne Ave. saga got some added detail. The First Taxing District apparently was told about problems with the contractor they selected, and chose to continue on relying on that contractor. While the First Taxing District did leap into action on a lawsuit for the park, they seem content to sit back and wait for a lawsuit to be filed on the substandard work performed by their sub contractor.

Over all local political flunkie sightings were on overdrive, as Democrats Walter Briggs, Gwenn Briggs, Herb Grant, Andy Garfunkel and Bill Krummel were on hand. Republican sightings yielded Rick McQuaid, Joanne Romano and of course Mayor Dick Moccia. Candidates John Tobin and Dave Park were also on hand.

There was a hive of activity over at the Republican HQ as volunteers streamed in to help out with lit drops in District D today. The Democratic HQ may in fact also be a hive of activity but maintains radio silence.

Tags: In the News · Norwalk

27 Responses so far “Norwalk: DPW Holds Open House”



  • 1 Shorefrontgroupie // Sep 29, 2007 at 2:44 pm

    The reason for the potholes were caused by substandard work done by a subcontractor who installed the new hydrants and water main, the street never stopped caving in.The longer it takes to repave the better seeing as though it was patched too quickly. The storm drain and sewer covers have had numerous repairs including the fact the wrong lids were put back after the construction was done years ago, they say some of the collar foundations on the street need work as well from the first job of substandard work as well, I think knowing some history and the facts would help when it comes to helping out the situation, first knowing the history and not the paving dept would help. Why couldn’t they tell you what the problem has been and when it started, the rest of the street to the end of course is a diversion for the people who don’t want to use Woodward for safety reasons to go out to the point,,was it really for the poor souls on quintard or the rest of the residents on the point who have lost tierods on the Quintard itself. Mr Greenpeace was not here in the area for all that so as a favor I am pinch hitting, I just wonder if its the same contractor the first district is having problems with,,what goes around comes around they say..

    the gas company came in at the same time and also did major work and the street closings were not done in the residents view as professional as well, going back to who’s job it is to maintain quality?

    lets see some follow up on this now that facts have been uncovered I’m sure Dicks team at the DPW will deny or admit there is something to my theory I’m all ears and will take back anything i say and apologize for such shots at the administration if they are not accountable.

    never a straight answer in the city is there when a question is asked? so I don’t fault the messenger just the city.

    a friend of Mr Greenpeaces

  • 2 want to know // Sep 29, 2007 at 6:25 pm

    Was Kelly there and what kind of shoes was she wearing?

  • 3 Goody Two Shoes // Sep 29, 2007 at 6:29 pm

    Glossy Candy Apple Red FMP’s my friend - have to say she wasn’t just hot - she was STRIKENLY HOT!

  • 4 Anonymous // Sep 29, 2007 at 6:42 pm

    No, that was JoAnn Romano.

  • 5 Goody Two Shoes // Sep 29, 2007 at 7:13 pm

    No, No #4, JoAnn had the Shiney Red Satin Thong exposed over her black leather mini skirt. What are you thinkin’???

  • 6 Anonymous // Sep 29, 2007 at 7:56 pm

    JoAnn is too conservative for that outfit Number 5. But maybe Nick Kydes was wearing it.

  • 7 Joanne // Sep 29, 2007 at 7:58 pm

    #5-I have to say that even I think that would be a nightmare!

  • 8 Anonymous // Sep 29, 2007 at 8:10 pm

    Joanne wears sweats or jogging pants with a sweatshirt and a tank top most of the time with sandals or sneakers so I’d like to see that outfit. Can’t imagine!

  • 9 nobody // Sep 29, 2007 at 8:38 pm

    Did they ride in the tree trimming bucket?

  • 10 Goody Two Shoes // Sep 29, 2007 at 8:44 pm

    #6 Nick says he would never wear a thong, he doesn’t like under garments….likes that “free” feeling

  • 11 Goody Two Shoes // Sep 29, 2007 at 9:18 pm

    You know, a thought just occured to me…With Kydes sitting directly across from Pouruban & Miklave, they can easily veiw Kyde’s “Freedom swinging” under the table. Maybe this explains why they are so combative with Nick, They are intimidated by him.

  • 12 Galen Wells is a hottie !!!! // Sep 29, 2007 at 10:00 pm

    Galen Wells is a hottie !!!!!

  • 13 this is ridiculous // Sep 29, 2007 at 10:06 pm

    I don’t think everyone here wants to read about the “freedom lovin’” Nick Kydes. What’s with the pass on DPW cutting down trees?

  • 14 Anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 11:29 am

    Ok, wishful thinking on Nick’s part, can’t imagine a black leather skirt and thong on Joanne(that’s just wrong) and Kelly may be a hottie but Galen’s got my vote for #1 spot. Maybe it was her that had the thong and shiny red shoes

  • 15 Anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 12:20 pm

    Anonymous 14-you totaly ruined my breakfast with that last sentence!

  • 16 smarttie too // Sep 30, 2007 at 3:06 pm

    Galen is a smarttie too. She knows how to spell. What’s not to like? Whose the Republican town chair? Ever see such support for him? Enough said.

  • 17 Anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 4:10 pm

    Jeff Konspore is Town Chair and he can spell too

  • 18 anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 5:40 pm

    Galen Wells is not a hottie. That is just plain incorrect. She has a face only her mother or husband could love.

  • 19 anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 6:10 pm

    #17 - Yea Jeffrey can spell…I I I ME ME ME.

  • 20 Anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 6:29 pm

    #19-because you are ignorant, I feel the need to explain to you that Mr. Konspore has had many many operations as well as brain surgery, so if he studders or has a problem speaking correctly sometimes this is the reason. What’s your excuse? Apparently you have NBNS syndrome (no brains, no scruples)

  • 21 Anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 7:05 pm

    #20,I believe that #19 was talking about his lack of leadership just we talk of Galen’s lack of leadership. I hope no-one would speak badly of those who have medical problems. But the way this site goes sometimes I wonder.

  • 22 anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 8:14 pm

    #20 - I’m afraid that your the ignorant one. Where the heck was anything said about a studder or a speaking problem? Not only do I have no idea what your talking about, I really don’t care. I was making reference to a man that is considered to be extremely self centered, self absorbed and very arrogant. Talk about NBNS syndrome. It is apparent that your the one with no brains and he is the one with no scruples.

  • 23 Anonymous // Sep 30, 2007 at 8:53 pm

    Doesn’t it seem like the Republicans here are more sensitive than the Democrats. You can have hundreds of negative posts about Democrats, and hardly an outcry. Yet one accurate and suggestive post that a Republican is not perfect, and they jump all out of the ground in protest.

  • 24 spelling police // Sep 30, 2007 at 9:01 pm

    # 20 - Regardless of what you’re talking about and if someone took something the wrong way or not doesn’t matter to me. I just thought it is funny that you’re talking about someone having no brains and you used “your” the wrong way twice. I believe you meant “you’re” as in you are and not “your” as in something belonging to someone.

  • 25 number police // Sep 30, 2007 at 9:17 pm

    Spelling Police, I suspect you were too excited over spelling to get the number of the poster right, it was #22 not #20.

  • 26 spelling police // Sep 30, 2007 at 10:47 pm

    # 25, You are correct!

  • 27 anonymous // Oct 1, 2007 at 5:41 am

    Spelling Police. Do us a favor and mace yourself. Hope

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