The Peoples Republic of Rowayton is located in beautiful South Norwalk. Shouldn’t all of Norwalk have a municipal pool? See NYC as a leading example.

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The historical commission Meeting last night was relatively mundane until it came to the subject of what to do about the Rogers Rich Merrit House. To refresh our collective memories, this is the house that was disassembled, stored in trailers, and initiated a project to rebuild it at Mill Hill. Unlike your typical episode of the Six Million Dollar Man, where they rebuilt Steve Austin for 6 million,–a bargain at today’s prices– better, stronger, faster, the house was intended to be part original part reproduction. Er, back to the show.

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This Saturday is the time to get rid of the electronic gear that’s been collecting dust, somewhere. A little road trip to do it, but well worth it since most computer stuff, for example, is loaded with toxic chemicals. For more info click here.

WHEN
Saturday, April 26, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

WHERE
Discovery Museum, 4450 Park Avenue, Bridgeport (click link for a locator map)

FOR WHOM
Residents of Bridgeport Project cities and towns. Norwalk is one of them.

WHAT
Home electronics, including: computers, monitors, cell phones, TVs, VCRs, copiers, fax machines, printers, radios, stereos. (Electronics from businesses and institutions are not acceptable.)
SPONSORS

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Here’s a reminder that this weekend is the time to put out your bulky items to be hauled away. First the schedule. If you know your regular day of garbage pickup you can figure out what your day is.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES ONLY 
(who receive City garbage collection)
Collections schedules are as follows:
Garbage Route Bulky Waste P/U
Monday  Saturday, April 26, 2008
Tuesday  Saturday, May 31, 2008
Wednesday  Saturday, July 26, 2008
Thursday  Saturday, August 23, 2008
Friday  Saturday, September 27, 2008

Then you need to check to make out what is  allowed. A handy guide:

ACCEPTABLE          UNACCEPTABLE

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