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Education Starts With You

turfgrrl — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:15:17 +0000

Norwalk Public Schools are looking for area experts to volunteer and speak to social studies students. Subjects in which speakers are needed include African American culture, history and current issues, comparative religion, historical filmmaking and documentaries, Connecticut history, Veteran’s Day, Norwalk history and economy, historical memorabilia, the experience of historical events such as the civil rights [...]

Shuffling The Deck Chairs On The BOE Titanic

turfgrrl — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:41:57 +0000

Bruce Kimmel and Greg Burnett we salute you. The Hour reports why: The Norwalk Board of Education elected Rosa Murray to be its new chairwoman Wednesday night. Jody Bishop-Pullan will serve as vice chairwoman and Jack Chiaramonte was elected secretary. Outgoing chairwoman Susan Hamilton opened the meeting and called for nominations. Hamilton served as chairwoman pro tempore in [...]

Demolition Delay Back From The Dead

turfgrrl — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:36:18 +0000

The Hour is reporting that the ordinance committee brought back to life the Demolition Delay ordinance. When we last looked at the issue, it was campaign 2007, the Common Council passed a strengthened ordinance that formalized reporting procedures, increased fines, and lengthened the review period. Then Mayor Moccia vetoed it, and with the election changing [...]

turkey/food drive This Friday from 12:30-3:30pm

turfgrrl — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 03:10:26 +0000

[ November 21, 2008; 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm. ] Friday, November 21st from 12:30-3:30pm at Connecticut Friends School, there's a turkey/food drive. From the source: We will accept frozen turkeys, canned or dry food as well as cash and check donations. Everything will be donated to the Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County, which acts as a "hub" for shelters and soup kitchens throughout Fairfield County. Please [...]

Lieberman Still Chairs Homeland Security

turfgrrl — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:39:08 +0000

For me at least it was a non surprise. For the liberal blogsphere hyperventilating on this issue, it’s a major blow. Can we say that the DLC is still reigning supreme in DC? Yes we can. 42-13. The Courant reports: The caucus voted 42-13 on the resolution about Lieberman. “We had a very nice discussion,” said Majority [...]

The Norwalk Beat Magazine Launches

turfgrrl — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:59:58 +0000

Last night, The Norwalk Beat Magazine held its launch party at the St. Phillip’s Artist Guild studios and celebrated the unveiling of the magazine. The Norwalk Beat is covering the mix of food, arts, and culture of Norwalk, and the premier issue features artists and restaurants that make the Wall Street area home. Naturally, Fat [...]

To Sticker Fee, Or Not To Sticker Fee

turfgrrl — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:39:24 +0000

The Parks and Rec committee is leaning towards changing the Beach sticker policy in the upcoming year, and requiring a fee to be paid as well as eliminating mailing the stickers out. First, the fee. The proposal is $20, which would be for a two year sticker. When I lived closer to a beach, I never [...]

Norwalk Police Deputy Chief Arway Resigns

turfgrrl — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:06:15 +0000

Police Chief Rilling is shocked. The Advocate’s John Nickerson reports: Deputy Police Chief Rosemary Arway’s retirement request was accepted Monday by the Police Commission. Arway, a 28-year department veteran who was appointed its first female deputy chief a year ago, will retire on Jan. 7, according to her request to the commission. Police Chief Harry Rilling said Arway’s [...]

Settlement In Union Vs. BOE Contract Dispute

turfgrrl — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:59:32 +0000

Dateline Norwalk. Remember the summer of August 2007? Remember how the BOE, led by Jodi Bishop-Pullan, voted on extending Corda’s contract without any public input, since the contract wasn’t made available to the public until 5 minutes before the meeting? Remember how the Norwalk Teachers Union sued the BOE over the contract process? It seems [...]

Bridgeport Citywide Leaf Pickups to Begin Nov. 17

turfgrrl — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:23:54 +0000

From a press release: Citywide Leaf Pickups to Begin Nov. 17 The City of Bridgeport’s Public Facilities Department will begin picking up leaves throughout the City beginning Monday, Nov. 17, 2008, weather permitting. New this year: residents are asked to place leaves in brown paper recyclable paper bags for collection. The program will begin in the Red section: [...]