The official recorded telephone call announced that CL & P is projecting power will be fully restored by Wednesday evening 8 PM. The Smith Street yard and debris site will be open for the next two weeks, Monday through Friday form 7:30 am to 3 PM. Anyone who needs to report road, tree or other issues can call the DPW customer service line at (203) 854-3200.
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If you were feeling disappointed with the the story line on the Senate race this year – if for you it lacked a certain kind of looniness that you find de riguer for a political season that aspires to hold your interest – help has arrived in the form of lower Fairfield County’s answer to Lyndon LaRouche.
Lee Whitnum has declared her intent to replace Chris Dodd. As evidence of her qualifications for the job, she cites a picture taken of her with Senator Dodd, and the fact that she found him very disappointing to talk to.
I have some pictures of myself with Chris Dodd, and they are much nicer than Lee’s. In a couple, it is just me and Chris Dodd. Therefore I am announcing my intention to seek the seat for United States Senator. My campaign will commence as soon as I can locate my signature zany hat.
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from a press relase
The Community Room at City hall on 125 East Ave will serve as the warming center for the City of Norwalk rather than Brien McMahon high. We’ll have coffee, some light snacks and information.
At this time, approx 7,600 customers are still without power in the City.
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Someone doesn’t like Sycamore trees in Blackrock. The Black Rock Garden Club reports:
Sycamore Trees Killed at St. Mary’s
March 14, 2010,
In the midst of a rain storm, someone cut and killed 15 Sycamore trees that line the scenic walk at St Mary’s by the Sea. The trees were intentionally cut around the base of the trees with a chainsaw. Unfortunately, there will be no way to save these trees.
Please help us find out who killed these trees and why!!!
We will be offering a reward for information that leads to an arrest. Please email mdgmsw@optonline.net with information.
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Long before Youtube, there was amateur film makers like Robbins Barstow.
In July 1956, the five-member Barstow family of Wethersfield, Connecticut, won a free trip to newly-opened Disneyland in Anaheim, California, in a nationwide contest. This 30-minute amateur documentary film tells the fabulous story of their fun-filled, dream-come-true, family travel adventure, filmed on the scene at Walt Disney’s “Magic Kingdom” by Robbins Barstow.
In December 2008, “Disneyland Dream” was named to the National Film Registry by the Librarian of Congress.
The complete collection of amateur movies have been preserved in archive.org
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The sounds of chainsaws filled Silvermine as residents began clearing out the debris from last night’s nor’easter. The number of trees brought down in the area is astounding. As of noon Sunday, Perry Ave. was still blocked by numerous trees that snagged power lines leaving many homes without power since early Saturday afternoon.
Residents stroll down Perry Ave. as CL & P work on power lines
Bob Wood, lost power last night when a huge tree took down the powerlines outside his Belden Hill Rd. home. A tree service company was on the scene shortly after CL & P worked on the power lines.
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The City of Norwalk released the following information this morning:
As a result of the high winds and heavy rains, over 18,000 Norwalk households are without power. The City’s Emergency Management team is working with Connecticut light and power to address the critical needs of those affected. DPW is working to clear roads and remove trees so power can be restored. It is expected that city wide restoration will not be completed until late Monday for most residents.
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Mayor Moccia reports 4000 in Norwalk are without power. SoNo was one them, but power came back on after an hour of downtime. Silvermine is without power. Power will be restored starting on Sunday as power crews wait for trees to be cleared. Two families are sheltering at Brien McMahon as trees fell into their houses. DPW crews are out clearing the roads while power crews are shutting down power in areas where live wires are down.
a note from Fire Chief McCarthy:
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from a press release:
THE LOCKWOOD-MATHEWS MANSION MUSEUM REOPENS
FOR ITS 44TH SEASON WITH A LIVING HISTORY CELEBRATION
AND EVENTS FOR ALL AGES
Norwalk, Conn., March 11, 2010 – The Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum at 295 West Avenue reopens for its 44th season on April 7 at noon with docent-guided tours, a living history celebration and an exciting calendar of special events, lectures and art exhibits.
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