by turfgrrl on February 27, 2010 6:01 am · 7 comments
Two bits ‘o news hit the wires about ATM card skimming thieves and a back room embezzlement scam on Webster Bank ATMs. Forget about simple robberies, the ATM card skimming tactics that are widespread across the country are a direct threat to personal security. What thieves do is install a fake faceplate on ATM card readers so they can scan the card in order to make a duplicate. The fake faceplate also contains a camera so that the thieves can record the pin number. If you think that’s troubling enough, start worrying about your twitter or facebook feeds. These days, it doesn’t take very long to locate someone’s home address on the Internet. Post your status updates about your great vacation, and you’re basically advertising an empty house.
by Chris MC on February 26, 2010 8:26 pm · 2 comments
Dan Malloy discusses missed opportunities at Bradley Airport with the Windsor Locks Democratic Town Committee, and shares a story from “The City That Works”.
by turfgrrl on February 26, 2010 2:05 pm · 0 comments
from a press release:
Today, February 26th, marks the first day of the state-wide competition to design the new Veterans Memorial in Rocky Hill. All proposals must be submitted by Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at 3:00 p.m.
The state veterans’ memorial will be located on a grassy meadow adjacent to the Col. Raymond F. Gates State Veterans Cemetery, which is across from the State Veterans Home on West Street in Rocky Hill. A groundbreaking is expected later this spring or summer with a dedication ceremony to be held by the end of the year.
by turfgrrl on February 26, 2010 1:23 pm · 6 comments
You could discuss the proposal to build a new fire station on the site of the old one. Or comment on the lease payment of $6,000 for the fire station in East Norwalk. But maybe you should ask why we don’t have an integrated dispatch center located in a central part of Norwalk, let’s call it off West Ave. that consolidates all police, fire and city services?
by turfgrrl on February 25, 2010 4:36 am · 4 comments
from a press release:
Lawmakers from the Connecticut General Assembly’s Black & Puerto Rican Caucus, led by State Representatives Jason Bartlett (D-Bethel, Danbury, Redding),Douglas McCrory (D-Hartford), and Patricia Billie Miller (D-Stamford), who each serve on the Education Committee, will host an opportunity on Thursday for reporters to speak with lawmakers and education activists from the State of California regarding a “Parent Trigger” law recently approved in their state. Similar legislation is currently being considered for adoption by the Connecticut General Assembly.
by turfgrrl on February 25, 2010 4:34 am · 2 comments
They made tweaks in the end, removing the winery and other development on the western side of the park. The final plan is still not online. But discuss away, it’s official the Common Council approved the plan, and authorized some funding.
by turfgrrl on February 25, 2010 4:30 am · 0 comments
This Thursday come support the Norwalk Arts Commission’s ArtSpot at Stepping Stones Children’s Museum.
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Art, Film and Museums
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Keep your calendar free for the next ArtSpot at Stepping Stones Museum
for Children. The museum is our host for the Norwalk Arts Commission’s
ArtSpot on February 25, 2010 from 5-8 pm. The event will take place
during the museum’s “Get Into It Free” evening and there will be no
charge.
by Chris MC on February 25, 2010 1:35 am · 0 comments
The question:
“25% of the educational budget in Killingly is directed to 13% of students because of special education mandates. How will you save regular education in Connecticut?” Dan Malloy and Ned Lamont respond, Tuesday, 23 February 2010.
by turfgrrl on February 24, 2010 3:39 pm · 7 comments
Finally some good news on the economic development front. Governor Jodi Rell announced that the Connecticut Development Authority Board of Directors has approved $6 million in Recovery Zone Economic Development (RZED) bonds for the Reed Putnam Urban Renewal Project in Norwalk. What that means specifically is that instead of using city issued bonds, which the Common Council previously authorized, the City will use federally issued bonds.
by turfgrrl on February 24, 2010 3:14 am · 1 comment
Due to something related to the time space continuum I was unable to attend Tuesday’s Common Council meeting, so you will have to catch it on retro Cablevision because in Norwalk, we believe there should be an 8 track tape deck player in every car.
