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Sunday, June 30, 2013

The Leaning Girl Translated Graphic Novel Project

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and is best known for writing for numerous publications in the comicbook industry press during the '80s & '90s. He is ...



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Hospice volunteers needed

... at the offices of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County in Suite 114 at the Health and Wellness Center of Norwalk Hospital at I-Park, 761 Main Ave., Norwalk. The volunteers visit terminally ill patients and their families and provide them ...



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Firing Of Norwalk's Assistant Town Clerk Leads The Week In News

NORWALK, Conn. The firing of the assistant town clerk following an investigation into allegations of misappropriation of funds led the news in Norwalk this week.



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Xerox removes speed bumps in wide format printing with new, faster machine

... support that clears the way for clients to focus on what they do best: their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Connecticut, Xerox provides leading-edge document technology, services, software and genuine Xerox supplies for graphic ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.albawaba.com/business/pr/xerox-format-printing-503024

Merritt Parkway anniversary celebrated with art

... Mullins Celebrates the Parkway," paired with a historical display about the stretch of the parkway from Greenwich to Norwalk. The anniversary comes at a time when the often contentious concerns about preserving the history and architecture of the ...



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New Canaan blogger sentenced to jail

... and his daughter," said Judge William Wenzel as Buhl was handcuffed by judicial marshals at state Superior Court in Norwalk. "Young people make mistakes, whether with alcohol, sex or drugs, and its's because they're young," Wenzel said, explaining ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/article/New-Canaan-blogger-sentenced-to-jail-4411235.php

Video: Norwalk Celebrates First Ever Art Festival

... -- that's the dream Sue Brown Gordon saw through to the end. On Saturday, her dream came true at the first ever Norwalk Art Festival. "I wanted to take that formula of excellence in art and respect for the artist and bring it to Norwalk," said Brown ...



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Saturday, June 29, 2013

Former Norwalk man who stabbed wife in neck pleads guilty to attempted murder

A former Norwalk Home Depot stockroom worker who stabbed his wife in the neck and left her bleeding on the kitchen floor the day after Christmas 2009, has pleaded guilty to attempted murder and assault with a deadly weapon.



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First Annual Norwalk Art Festival Celebrates All Weekend

... for their art. "This is a way to help so many more artists than just a one off show. And the reason I did it in Norwalk was because I grew up here and the city gave me a scholarship to go to art school," Gordon said. She attended Brien McMahon, ...



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Merritt Parkway Celebrates 75 Years Of Driving

... Birthday." The National Scenic Byway opened its first section on June 29, 1938. That portion was from Greenwich to Norwalk. The section from Norwalk to Trumbull was completed in November 1939 and, the road was finished to the Housatonic River in ...



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Norwalk forecast: Storm threat subsides under bright skies

While there remains a slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms today, the odds of precipitation are considerably less than the past several days, according to the National Weather Service .



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Norwalk To Host Roundtable On Urban Violence, Community Policing

The city of Norwalk will host a community roundtable discussion Monday on urban violence, including gun- violence reduction strategies, community policing and other urban crime mitigation efforts, Mayor Richard Moccia announced.



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Fair Elections, RIP

... e for Policy Studies. OtherWords columnist William A. Collins is a former state representative and a former mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut. OtherWords.org



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Friday, June 28, 2013

Video: 6/28 Weekly Wrap Up

In Norwalk, a plan to redevelop the Globe Theater is going to Washington. The Common Council approved a $2 million loan application that will go to HUD.



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Video: SoNo Concert Series Kicks Off

... director at SoNo Corporate Center. "We try to incorporate local charities and bands and artists that have a tie to Norwalk." Hascoe is partly responsible for the concerts. This year she's brought a number of local acts to the stage, including ...



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Norwalk Police: Pair Stole Grease From Swanky Frank's

NORWALK, Conn. A pair of New Yorkers, who were siphoning cooking grease from a large tank outside of Swanky Frank's on Connecticut Avenue early Friday, were arrested on larceny and related charges, according to Norwalk Police.



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Darienites transported back to the Jazz Age

... at Family Centers' "Gatsby on the Sound," a benefit to support its programs. Photo: Contributed Stuart Brownlee of Norwalk, left, and Jill and Kip Koons of Darien are all smiles as they partake in the festivities at Family Centers' benefit "Gatsby ...



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Element Financial and GE Capital Close Canadian Fleet Asset Purchase...

Toronto, Ontario, & Norwalk, Connecticut June 28, 2013 - Element Financial Corporation and GE Capital closed the previously announced asset purchase transaction today through which Element has acquired GE Capital's Canadian fleet portfolio and the two companies have formed a strategic alliance to deliver comprehensive vehicle fleet financing and ... (more)



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See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

... Lake Drive in Darien for $899,000, to a five-bedroom, three-bathroom single-family house on North Taylor Avenue in Norwalk for $739,000. Check out our Real Estate page to see a full listing of open houses, with days and times, and to see homes that ...



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Great American Group Observes Improved Performance in the Wine and Spirits Industry

... ills, Calif. with additional offices in Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, N.C., Chicago, Dallas, Melville, N.Y., New York, Norwalk, Conn., San Francisco, London, Milan and Munich. For more information, call (818) 884-3737 or visit www.greatamerican.com .



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Man killed while changing tire on I-95

... was identified as Henry Wagmeister , of Weston. He was the owner of Truck Tire Sales and Service of Harbor Avenue in Norwalk. The accident that happened at 2:40 a.m. between Exits 2 and 3, closed all northbound lanes for more than four hours Friday. ...



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See Open Houses In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

This single-family home on North Taylor Avenue in Norwalk is on the market for $739,000.



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White House Honors New Canaan Woman For Work On Multiple Myeloma

... said. The event took place on June 20 in Washington, D.C. Giusti is the founder and chief executive officer of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and a multiple myeloma patient. Multiple myeloma is cancer that starts in the ...



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Man killed while changing tire on I-95

... was identified as Henry Wagmeister , of Weston. He was the owner of Truck Tire Sales and Service of Harbor Avenue in Norwalk. The accident that happened at 2:40 a.m. between Exits 2 and 3, closed all northbound lanes for more than five hours Friday. ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Man-killed-while-changing-tire-on-I-95-4634676.php

White House Honors New Canaan Woman For Work On Multiple Myeloma

... said. The event took place on June 20 in Washington, D.C. Giusti is the founder and chief executive officer of the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation and a multiple myeloma patient. The Champions of Change program was started through ...



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Karola M. Schuette, 90, Of New Canaan, Worked For Union Trust Bank

... survived by daughters, Margaret Schuette of New York City, Carolyn Mendez (Tony) of Bridgeport, Dorothy Schuette of Norwalk; Anthony Molgano of Norwalk; and two grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, William H. Schuette; and son, William ...



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To do in Fairfield County: Norwalk Arts Festival, Festa Al Fresco

... will open. Photo: Lindsay Perry For years, Sue Brown Gordon has eyed a large patch of land off Interstate 95 in Norwalk, with the hope that one day it might be filled with the creative works of artists from around the country. The first Norwalk Art ...



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Police ask help in ID'ing suspect

... the incident and the suspect fled the area on foot. Investigators found that the suspect then traveled to the South Norwalk Metro North train station. Video obtained by investigators shows the suspect in several areas of the train station. The ...



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Five-year prison term for 2012 attack

A Norwalk man was sentenced to five years in prison Thursday for seriously injuring two men in a South Norwalk attack in March 2012.



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Shirley Aberman Lubas, 87, Of Norwalk, Executive Secretary For Burndy Corp.

Lubas was born in Bridgeport, she was an executive secretary with Burndy Corporation in Norwalk, the Westport Artist's School and Pepperidge Farm, prior to her retirement.



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Bettye I. Ermark Gallagher, 93, Of Norwalk

... Jan. 6, 1920, in Westport, Conn., to Alexander and Gladys Ermark. After her marriage she soon moved her family to Norwalk where she spent most of her life. She most recently moved to North Carolina where she spent the last several years. She was a ...



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See Norwalk's Recent Home Sales

NORWALK, Conn. Curious about the amounts that homes are selling for in Norwalk? The following is a list of homes recently sold in the city, as reported by the Norwalk Town Clerk's Office.



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Wet Weekend Ahead In Norwalk

After a night of heavy rain and thunderstorms with eye-popping lightning, Fairfield County was forecast to wake up Friday to a chance of more rain, some fog and a flash flood watch in effect until Friday afternoon, the National Weather Service said.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/news/wet-weekend-ahead-danbury

Norwalk forecast: Unsettled cycle rolls on

Today's forecast is a mirror-image of yesterday's: Isolated storms -- some of them severe -- are possible throughout the day and night, triggering both a flash-flood warning and hazardous- weather outlook from the National Weather Service .



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What To Do Around Norwalk This Weekend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening around Norwalk and Darien this weekend.



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'Star Trek Into Darkness' Comes To Maritime Aquarium IMAX

"Star Trek Into Darkness," the latest in the "Star Trek" movie franchise, will open this weekend at the IMAX theater in the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk.



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TFI Envision Awarded Best in Show Plus 26 Other Awards at Big W

... been among the award winners at the Ad Club of Westchester Big W Awards. Since 1975, TFI Envision, Inc. of Norwalk, CT, has specialized in developing strategic design and marketing solutions for branding, packaging, promotion, digital and corporate ...



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Cafero: not running for CT governor

The 55-year-old Republican from Norwalk said Thursday that he liked his chances of winning the Republican nomination but wants to spend time with his family, including his aging parents.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/politics/cafero-says-hes-not-running-for-conn-governor

NYC's parenting secret

... For one thing, theme parks are not very educational. We will drive to the Stepping Stones Children's Museum in Norwalk, Conn., to let our kids bonk each other over the head with large foam pieces.But we tell ourselves there are informative exhibits ...



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Thursday, June 27, 2013

For ice cream peddler, selling in a heatwave is tough work

Ben Boger, owner of Ben's Ice Cream Truck, sells frozen treats to Odalys Leon, left, and her cousin Danny Cortezano outside Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk on Tuesday, June 25, 2013.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/For-ice-cream-peddler-selling-in-a-heatwave-is-4629669.php

GE Capital Boosting Lending as Bond Market Wavers: Mortgages

... estate, up 40 percent from last year, said Alec Burger, North America president of GE Capital Real Estate, based in Norwalk, Connecticut. U.S. commercial transactions jumped 35 percent in the first quarter to $72.8 billion, according to Real Capital ...



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Cafero picks family over run for governor

House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero, of Norwalk, announced Thursday, June 27, 2013 that he will not be running for governor.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Cafero-picks-family-over-run-for-governor-4625753.php

Business briefs: Initial jobless claims slowed last week

... estate, up 40 percent from last year, said Alec Burger, North America president of GE Capital Real Estate, based in Norwalk, Conn. U.S. commercial transactions jumped 35 percent in the first quarter to $72.8 billion, according to Real Capital ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.startribune.com/business/213419811.html

It takes a village: Gaults' project reinvigorates Saugatuck

... performed excavation work at the site of the second-phase development to prepare it for the new buildings. The Norwalk-based A. Pappajohn Co. took over construction. On the other side of Ketchum Street -- in the so-called phase three project -- ...



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House GOP Leader Cafero Not Running For Governor

... his 93-year-old father and his 88-year-old mother who attended his recent "state of the state'' speech in Norwalk , Cafero said that he did not want to spend less time with his family. Despite dropping out of the race, Cafero did not endorse anyone ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.courant.com/news/connecticut/hc-cafero-not-running-0628-20130627,0,2525967.story

Chef Neena adds another layer to her accomplishments

... in New Rochelle, N.Y. Photo: Contributed Unable to attend college upon graduating from high school, Perez, of Norwalk, was a divorced single mother of two sons for several years, and supporting her children was her primary objective. "I was grateful ...



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Cafero picks family over gubernatorial run

House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero, of Norwalk, announced Thursday, June 27, 2013 that he will not be running for governor.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/news/article/Cafero-picks-family-over-gubernatorial-run-4626214.php

Alleged 'Mid-Level' Drug Dealer Busted By Norwalk Cops

NORWALK, Conn. A 28-year-old Norwalk man, who police described as operating a "mid-level narcotics operation," was arrested on drug charges Thursday morning after a raid at his Connecticut Avenue home, police said.



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Theresa Antera, 90, Of Norwalk, Worked For Toy Company

... by her husband, Morris Antera; children, Anthony Antera (Doriana), and Theresa Antera Formoso (Victor) all of Norwalk; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and brothers, Albert Bruno and Mario Guinino. She was predeceased by her parents. ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/theresa-antera-90-norwalk-worked-toy-company

Norwalk Assistant Town Clerk Fired; Police Probe Remains Open

NORWALK, Conn. Debbie Troy, Norwalk's former assistant town clerk, was fired by the city Wednesday in connection with an investigation into alleged misappropriation of city money , but a Norwalk police probe into the matter remains open.



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Heavy Rains Predicted For Norwalk; Flash Flood Watch In Place

The heat wave finally broke, but heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected to hit Fairfield County this afternoon, putting the area under a Flash Flood Watch from noon Thursday through 6 p.m. Friday, the National Weather Service said.



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State House Republican Leader Larry Cafero Won't Run For Governor

State Rep. Larry Cafero of Norwalk, long considered a potential candidate for higher office, said Thursday he will not run for governor in 2014.



via Norwalk Newswire http://weston.dailyvoice.com/politics/state-house-republican-leader-larry-cafero-wont-run-governor

GE Capital Boosting Lending as Bond Market Wavers

... real estate, up 40% from last year, said Alec Burger, North America president of GE Capital Real Estate, based in Norwalk, Conn. U.S. commercial transactions jumped 35% in the first quarter to $72.8 billion, according to Real Capital Analytics Inc., ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.nationalmortgagenews.com/dailybriefing/GE-Capital-Boosting-Lending-Bond-Market-Wavers-1037218-1.html?site=default_on

Cafero picks family over gubernatorial run

House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero, of Norwalk, announced Thursday, June 27, 2013 that he will not be running for governor.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Cafero-picks-family-over-gubernatorial-run-4626115.php

Cheryl Ann Rogers

... Jim Patterson Road, Kings Mountain passed away June 22, 2013 at Kings Mountain Hospice House. Born April 17, 1962 in Norwalk, CT to Joan Maynard Harvey of Kings Mountain and the late Richard Thomas Rogers. She attended Living Water Baptist Church in ...



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Richard Linklater's Before Midnight

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and has been reviewing movies for a number of publications for some 30 years. Bob acquired his love for films by sitting up ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.examiner.com/review/richard-linklater-s-before-midnight?cid=rss

Norwalk man charged in bank scam

A Norwalk man currently serving a 20-month prison sentence for stealing nearly $20,000 from an elderly Greenwich man, was charged Wednesday in a scheme to steal more than $11,000 from a Stamford bank last year.



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Catherine Sheehy, 91, Longtime Norwalk Resident

Sheehy was born June 24, 1922, in the village of Rathmore, Kerry County, Ireland. She was a longtime residents of Norwalk. In subsequent years, she lived for periods in Wilton, Falmouth, Mass., St. Petersburg, Fla., and Nashua, N.H. Sheehy is ...



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Police ask help in ID'ing suspect

... the incident and the suspect fled the area on foot. Investigators found that the suspect then traveled to the South Norwalk Metro North train station. Video obtained by investigators shows the suspect in several areas of the train station. The ...



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Norwalk's Jeanette Dudda Blazes Her Own Trail To Triathlon

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk's Jeanette Dudda came from Germany 10 years ago to work as an au pair.



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Room Rent/Share in Norwalk - For $800/ ..

Spacious 4 Bed / 2 Bath Single Family Home is available in Norwalk, CT for rent, for 3-4 people to share.The rent is $800/per Person.



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Norwalk forecast: Stormy days ahead

Storms with heavy rain, gusty winds and thunder and lightning are likely after 2 p.m. today and overnight, the NWS says in a "hazardous weather outlook" issued today.



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GE Capital Boosting Lending as Bond Market Wavers: Mortgages

... estate, up 40 percent from last year, said Alec Burger, North America president of GE Capital Real Estate, based in Norwalk, Connecticut. U.S. commercial transactions jumped 35 percent in the first quarter to $72.8 billion, according to Real Capital ...



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Xerox has temporary jobs in Cherry HIll, with chance for permanent spots

... "most likely" in Cherry Hill, said Alexander Charles, a Xerox spokesman. The company, which has headquarters in Norwalk, Conn., and has a Cherry Hill facility on Woodcrest Road, is hiring "due to a client's changing business needs," Charles said. He ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.philly.com/philly/news/20130627_Xerox_has_temporary_jobs_in_Cherry_HIll__with_chance_for_permanent_spots.html

Video: Playground Dedicated to Sandy Hook Coming to Norwalk

... erect 26 playgrounds in the tri-state area in honor of each Sandy Hook victim and Hurricane Sandy victims. So far, Norwalk is one of 8 chosen cities, and its playground will be dedicated to Allison Wyatt, whose mother reportedly worked at Norwalk ...



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national View: Fair elections, RIP

... for Policy Studies. OtherWords columnist William A. Collins is a former state representative and a former mayor of Norwalk, Conn. The majority's ruling in the Shelby County v. Holder case gutted key Voting Rights Act provisions at a time when ...



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GE Capital Boosts Lending as CMBS Market Wavering

... estate, up 40 percent from last year, said Alec Burger, North America president of GE Capital Real Estate, based in Norwalk, Connecticut . U.S. commercial transactions jumped 35 percent in the first quarter to $72.8 billion, according to Real ...



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Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Day in Pictures, June 26, 2013

For larger DIP photos, click on the mouse-over arrow at the lower right corner of the box surrounding the photo. What? It flew into my mouth: Birds in Norwalk, Conn., have to be quick on their feet or this will happen. Photo: Istock Photo, Contributed Photo



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Day in Pictures, June 26, 2013

What? It flew into my mouth: Birds in Norwalk, Conn., have to be quick on their feet or this will happen.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/entertainment/dayinpictures/slideshow/Day-in-Pictures-June-26-2013-65302.php

Have You Tried? A self-defense system that tones and protects

Want to try? Here are a few places in the region that offer Krav Maga: Israeli Krav Maga-CT, 261 Main Ave., Norwalk.



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Norwalk BOE approves budget, new hires, extracurriculars

Positions are being restored at Norwalk Public Schools , and the Norwalk Board of Education is well ahead of the projections made last year in terms of "repaying its debt" to the city of Norwalk.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Norwalk-BOE-approves-budget-new-hires-4624360.php

Man remembered as 'reliable' by his widow

Gene Blitzer, a Monroe man who died after Norwalk police said he jumped from a third-floor window during a raid on an illegal gambling establishment served as the finance director for Darien's St. Luke's Parish in Darien, Conn.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Man-remembered-as-reliable-by-his-widow-4624344.php

Last weekend for Shakespeare on the Sound

... offer special Shakespeare on the Sound dinners. The Rowayton Arts Center is presenting a show called "Seasons of the Norwalk Land Trust " through Sunday, June 30. All of the artwork in this show is for sale to benefit the Norwalk Land Trust and the ...



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Downtown group wants master plan proposals to face public

... Milone & MacBroom , which has an office in Cheshire, and RBA Group of Connecticut , LLC, which has an office in Norwalk. During a Town Hall meeting Wednesday morning, Downtown 2020 Committee members said they would ask the three firms to present ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Downtown-group-wants-master-plan-proposals-to-4624148.php

Norwalk Hospital Doctor Publishes New Edition Of Cancer Book

NORWALK, Conn. Dr. Richard Frank, director of cancer research at Norwalk Hospital's Whittingham Cancer Center, is continuing his efforts to help cancer patients and their families by publishing the second edition of his award-winning book, "Fighting Cancer with Knowledge and Hope: A Guide for Patients, Families and Health Care Providers."



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Cafe owner gives back to community that nourished him

When Ernst Turnier Jr., owner and chef at Cafe Turnier in Norwalk, decided to bring some Haitian puffed pastry patties to his sister's confirmation celebration at St. Philip Church in the spring, he had no idea he would end up feeding needy families in Norwalk.



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Grand Opening of World Health Clinicians Headquarters in Connecticut

World Health Clinicians celebrated the grand opening of its new and innovative 11,400-square-foot headquarters in Norwalk, Connecticut, on June 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.



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Taking Your Network to 40/100G Ethernet

... at Telcordia. This email was distributed by: Technology Marketing Corporation, 800 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854 As a valued reader or attendee of TMC's publications and events, you will occasionally receive carefully-screened offers and ...



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Connecticut Governor's Mansion Flies Pride Flag For DOMA Strikedown

... a state that helped lead the way," Blumenthal said. State Sen. Bob Duff, a Democrat who represents Darien and Norwalk, said via @senatorduff on Twitter: "Congratulations to all who fight for equality. Today's Supreme Court decisions are very ...



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Teenage Wasteland

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and has been reviewing movies for a number of publications for some 30 years. Bob acquired his love for films by sitting up ...



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Click it for Cassie Announces Educational DVD

... DVD program was made at the Click It for Cassie Softball Tournament that took place at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk on June 15th. Now in its fifth year, the tournament had its best attendance so far, and raised money from sales of t-shirts, beach ...



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Judge rules Major Brands and Diageo relationship is 'franchise'

... Major Brands and Diageo was that of a "franchise." The ruling was related to Major Brands' counter suit against the Norwalk, Conn.-based spirits company, whose portfolio includes Smirnoff Vodka, Captain...



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Man remembered as 'reliable' by his widow

It was after midnight, and a local police officer was on her stoop with a message: "Call the Norwalk police department .



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Parish remembers finance director

... prayers and told stories about Blitzer, who died last Thursday after jumping out of a third-story window when Norwalk police raided an illegal gambling operation June 19. The 53-year-old Blitzer, who was Jewish and raised in an orthodox household, ...



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NCC Accepting Applications For July 1 Enrollment

NORWALK, Conn. Norwalk Community College is still accepting applications for the session beginning July 1, the school announced this week.



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Choir Of Christ's College To Perform In Norwalk in July

The UK-based Choir of Christ's College Cambridge is scheduled to perform at St. Paul's on the Green in Norwalk on July 10. NORWALK, Conn.



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Widow remembers husband as reliable

Gene Blitzer, a Monroe man who died after Norwalk police said he jumped from a third-floor window during a raid on an illegal gambling establishment served as the finance director for Darien's St. Luke's Parish in Darien, Conn.



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The wussificiation of the priesthood and the Novus Ordo

... comment leads a longish piece posted at Rorate (which no longer links to this blog, btw) by Fr. Richard Cipolla in Norwalk, Connecticut (whom I have met). He peels back, onion-like, layers of the Novus Ordo to expose problems with its core. The ...



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Tuesday, June 25, 2013

New comreal deals around town

... its southern Connecticut office to a 4,140-square-foot space on the fifth floor at Malkin Properties' MerrittView in Norwalk. It has signed a seven-year and three-month lease to locate at the 260,000-square-foot building. Malkin Construction will ...



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Parish remembers late finance director

... prayers and told stories about Blitzer, who died last Thursday after jumping out of a third-story window when Norwalk police raided an illegal gambling operation June 19. The 53-year-old Blitzer, who was Jewish and raised in an orthodox household, ...



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Senior center has new computers, full slate of classes

... and has announced a full slate of classes for July. Courses in July will be taught by Alan Weaver , an instructor at Norwalk and Housatonic community colleges, and by Joan Singer , a former IBM employee who also teaches at Norwalk Community College ...



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Horizons Student Enrichment Program at New Canaan Country School Kicks off 50th Summer

... year, Horizons at New Canaan Country School provides an enriching summer experience to K-8 students from Stamford, Norwalk and surrounding communities. "We can hardly wait for the children to arrive," says Leah Kimmet, Executive Director. "We are ...



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Stay Cool And Safe In Dangerous Heat, Norwalk

With temperatures soaring into the 90s for the second straight day and air quality reaching unhealthy levels again, Fairfield County residents are being warned to stay safe and cool in the dangerous heat.



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Big, brassy fun in SoNo

NOLA Oyster Bar in Norwalk opened last February and offers wide selection of seafood.



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Panel trims half of firms bidding on Compo master plan

... invite Bargmann, Hendrie & Archetype Inc. of Boston, Mass.; Lothrop Associates of White Plains, N.Y.; RBA Group of Norwalk; Richter & Cegan of Avon, and Weston &Sampson Engineers of Peabody, Mass., to meet with the committee on July 15, when they'll ...



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Illegal casino operates under the radar for years say latest reports

The building at 94 East Ave., Norwalk, Conn., Tuesday, June 25, 2013, had a underground casino at the building.



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Norwalk Man Hits Parked Car, Arrested On DUI Charges

NORWALK, Conn. A 30-year-old Norwalk man crashed his vehicle into a parked car and then a fence early Tuesday and was arrested on charges including driving under the influence, police said.



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Darien's Johnston takes 22nd in Fairfield Half Marathon

... in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Hoyt's time was 1:12:49. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Darius Colson, left of Norwalk, and Susan Zhou, of Stamford, root on their friend, Edwin Rosales of Norwalk, near the finish of the Fairfield Half Marathon ...



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Earthtalk: From the editors of Norwalk-based E\The Environmental Magazine

While habitat loss as a result of human encroachment is a primary threat to birds and wildlife of all kinds, outdoor cats, counting both pets and feral animals, no doubt exacerbate the problem by killing up to 3.7 billion birds each year -- along with up to 20 billion other small mammals.



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Norwalk TV show distributor files for bankruptcy

Norwalk-based Cable Ready , a TV programming distributor and developer, filed for bankruptcy protection Friday after revealing no one would buy the company that most recently helped bring the Tony Awards to television sets internationally.



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Norwalk Art Festival to debut in Mathews Park

James Whitbeck of Montague, Mass., will show bring his oils on canvas to the Norwalk Art Fest this weekend.



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Chef Neena adds another layer to her accomplishments

... in New Rochelle, N.Y. Photo: Contributed Unable to attend college upon graduating from high school, Perez, of Norwalk, was a divorced single mother of two sons for several years, and supporting her children was her primary objective. "I was grateful ...



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Bereavement support groups begin in July

... at the offices of Visiting Nurse & Hospice of Fairfield County in Suite 114 at the Health and Wellness Center of Norwalk Hospital at I-Park, 761 Main Ave., Norwalk. "In this support group we will address common reactions to the death of a parent ...



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$35,000 in grants to aid FCA's programs

... . The foundation granted FCA $20,000 to support its after-school program, which seeks to improve the lives of Norwalk's middle school youth by enabling their successful transition into high school and increasing their ability to be productive, ...



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This year's lacrosse stars

... school against New Canaan high school in an FCIAC boys lacrosse semifinal game played at Brien McMahon high school, Norwalk, CT on Tuesday May 21st. 2013. Eric Persky carries for New Canaan. Photo: Mark Conrad New Fairfield High School's Matt Altman ...



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Luisa Navarro, 75, Of Norwalk

... was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico; daughter of Pascual and Juana (Rodriguez) Navarro. She was active with the Norwalk Senior Center. Navarro is survived by sons, Tonny Navarro (Debbie), Victor Navarro, Eddie Navarro; four grandchildren; four ...



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Norwalk forecast: Hot, humid and storms possible

Today, and through the end of the week, scattered showers -- and occasional thunderstorms -- could be a factor, the National Weather Service warns.



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State GOP lawmakers attempt to stop July 1 gas tax hike

... McKinney, R-Fairfield, standing across from a Hartford gas station with House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero Jr., R-Norwalk. Both men are considering running for governor in 2014. The petroleum gross receipts tax is a percentage of the wholesale ...



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Inside East Norwalk

... for the beach-goer. Beach Burger, offers, for example, a burger with oysters (from Norman Bloom and Sons of East Norwalk) with fried onions as well as oyster rolls, and a pulled pork and fried onion burger. Luciani is no stranger to business ...



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Monday, June 24, 2013

Republican lawmakers try to stop gas tax hike

... , R-Fairfield, standing across from a Hartford gas station with House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero Jr., R-Norwalk. Both men are considering running for governor in 2014. In Danbury, state Sen. Michael McLachlan was at the Citgo station on West ...



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Game of Thrones, from Prose, to TV, to Comicbooks

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and is best known for writing for numerous publications in the comicbook industry press during the '80s & '90s. He is ...



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New Canaan Library book donations on hold

... members of the book sale team are out of town. In the interim, donations can be made to Goodwill on Cross Street in Norwalk or to the Wilton Library in Wilton Center at the Godfrey Place entrance. The New Canaan Library is not accepting book ...



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2013 Connecticut High School Lacrosse Coaches All-America team

... school against New Canaan high school in an FCIAC boys lacrosse semifinal game played at Brien McMahon high school, Norwalk, CT on Tuesday May 21st. 2013. Eric Persky carries for New Canaan. Photo: Mark Conrad New Fairfield High School's Matt Altman ...



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Four Football Players Earn Preseason Honors From Athlon Sports

... Amidon totaled 100 or more receiving yards in each of six games as a junior last year. Pierre-Louis, a native of Norwalk, Conn., earned All-ACC honorable mention honors as a junior last fall. The 6-foot-1, 215-pound linebacker played in and started ...



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Man Who Jumped From Window In Norwalk Gambling Raid Dies

NORWALK, Conn. A 53-year-old Monroe man who jumped from a third-story window during a raid at an illegal gambling establishment in Norwalk last week died of his his injuries on June 20. Gene Blitzer of Turkey Roost Road died in Yale-New Haven Hospital, and funeral services were held Sunday, according to his obituary published in the New Haven ... (more)



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A recipe for a perfect Friday night

If you are not sure what to do on a warm summer night in Connecticut, the Norwalk Seaport Association has "cooked up" an appealing idea for a fantastic Friday night outing.



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Kidnapping Suspects Arraigned

Handcuffed together and under the watch of court officers, two kidnapping and robbery suspects arrested by Westport police Saturday appeared for arraignment today in Norwalk Superior Court.



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New Xerox Wide Format IJP 2000 Device

... and document management, helping people be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., more than 140,000 Xerox employees serve clients in 160 countries, providing business services , printing equipment ...



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Have You Tried? A self-defense system that tones and protects

Want to try? Here are a few places in the region that offer Krav Maga: Israeli Krav Maga-CT, 261 Main Ave., Norwalk.



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Sandra A. Lausten, 70, Longtime Norwalk Resident

... Antonelli. She attended Stamford Catholic High School and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial College. She lived in Norwalk for the last 43 years. Lausten is survived by her twin daughters, Karen (Bill) Juthnas and Missy (Jon) Dilley of Fairfield; five ...



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League Of Women Voters Hosts Talk On Rising Seas In Rowayton

NORWALK, Conn. Looking to raise awareness about the threat posed by rising waters in the coastal area, the Norwalk League of Women Voters is holding a forum Monday evening entitled "Coastal Resiliency: Role of Citizens and Local Governments in an Era of Sea Level Rise and Climate Change."



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Norwalk Letter: Time To Make Crosswalks Safe For Everyone

... this sort of data, but the volume of accidents suggests that the State of Connecticut needs to focus on this part of Norwalk now. The rest of the story is something we all probably realize, but maybe don't understand completely. While the City of ...



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Rep. Larry Cafero Hosts 'State Of The State' Forum At NCC

NORWALK, Conn. State Rep. Larry Cafero , who is also the House Republican leader, will hold a "State of the State" forum Monday at Norwalk Community College from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Cafero will discuss the state budget and other issues from the 2013 legislative session.



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New Xerox Wide Format IJP 2000 Printer Offers Faster Speeds

... and document management, helping people be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, CT, more than 140,000 Xerox employees serve clients in 160 countries, providing business services, printing equipment and ...



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Xerox Removes Speed Bumps in Wide Format Printing with New, Faster Machine

... and document management, helping people be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., more than 140,000 Xerox employees serve clients in 160 countries, providing business services , printing equipment ...



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Letter: Time To Make Crosswalks Safe For Everyone

... this sort of data, but the volume of accidents suggests that the State of Connecticut needs to focus on this part of Norwalk now. The rest of the story is something we all probably realize, but maybe don't understand completely. While the City of ...



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Merritt Parkway's 75th anniversary celebrated with art

... Mullins Celebrates the Parkway," paired with a historical display about the stretch of the parkway from Greenwich to Norwalk. The anniversary comes at a time when the often contentious concerns about preserving the history and architecture of the ...



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June Carolin O'Shaughnessy, 89, Longtime Norwalk Resident

... for NBC Radio. She was active in St. Peter Lutheran Church and has been a member since moving with her husband to Norwalk. She volunteered for many years at the Norwalk Hospital and the American Red Cross. O'Shaughnessy is survived by her son, ...



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Norwalk forecast: Occasional storms possible

After a brilliantly sunny and warm first weekend of summer, southwestern Connecticut spins back into an unsettled weather cycle, with isolated storms possible over the next several days.



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Go Red For Women Leadership Breakfast Held in Norwalk

Nearly 100 Fairfield business women attended the American Heart Association Women's Leadership Breakfast, recently hosted by Hotel Zero Degrees in Norwalk.



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Pepperidge Farm breaks ground on $93 million expansion

... in the Summer of 2014, with Goldfish production scheduled to commence in May 2015. Pepperidge Farm Inc., based in Norwalk, Conn., is a leading provider of premium quality fresh bakery products, cookies, crackers, and frozen foods. The company was ...



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Maritime Aquarium's New Shark Programs Aim To Put Kids At Ease

... the coast, along the greater Atlantic shores," says Cathy Hagadorn, an education manager at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Kids are fascinated by sharks but their curiosity could become anxiety. As we embark on summer vacations, how do we ...



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Private equity still wallflower among alternative assets

... and private equity isn't the first choice," said Christopher Lyon, a partner at Rocaton Investment Advisors LLC , Norwalk, Conn. "Private equity is the most challenging alternative to incorporate into a defined contribution plan," said Toni Brown, ...



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Sunday, June 23, 2013

BMHS Class of 2013 sticks together

Graduate Ivette Franchesca Castillo jumps out of her seat to wave to her family during the fifty-first commencement excercises at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk on Friday, June 15, 2012.



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Much Ado About Shakespeare

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and has been reviewing movies for a number of publications for some 30 years. Bob acquired his love for films by sitting up ...



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2013 Fairfield Half Marathon

... in Fairfield, Conn. on Sunday, June 23, 2013. Hoyt's time was 1:12:49. Photo: Brian A. Pounds Darius Colson, left of Norwalk, and Susan Zhou, of Stamford, root on their friend, Edwin Rosales of Norwalk, near the finish of the Fairfield Half Marathon ...



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Artist's show at Atria Darien on display through July

... t Bruce Horan from 5 to 7 p.m. on July 2. Horan is a printmaker and painter who primarily works out of his studio in Norwalk.



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Major Gambling Bust By Norwalk Police Leads The Week's News

NORWALK, Conn. The arrests of six people in connection with a major illegal gambling operation in Norwalk led the news in the city this week.



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Darien Police Search For Gun Suspect Leads Week's News

Darien police, aided by Norwalk police and State Police, did not find the gunman.



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Knife-Point Robbery Tops Westport's Week In News

... at this and other top stories from the last week. - Early Wednesday morning, a man who needed a ride home from East Norwalk was robbed of his wallet, threatened at knife point and dropped off in Westport by two men who offered him a ride. The ...



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Merritt Parkway's 75th anniversary celebrated with art

... Mullins Celebrates the Parkway," paired with a historical display about the stretch of the parkway from Greenwich to Norwalk. The anniversary comes at a time when the often contentious concerns about preserving the history and architecture of the ...



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Saturday, June 22, 2013

Merritt Parkway's beauty inspires artist

... Photos of Connecticut*, edited by Sam L. Rothman, Turner Publishing Co. It shows traffic (?) on the Greenwich to Norwalk segment soon after opening day in June, 1938. Photo: Contributed Photo, ST In early summer of 1938, Former Congressman Schuyler ...



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Two Wanted in Robbey, Kidnapping Turn Themsleves In

Westport police today announced the arrest of two men they say kidnapped, robbed, assaulted and threatened to kill a man they gave a ride to early Wednesday from the East Norwalk train station and let him go in Westport.



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Norwalk man surrenders in PIN bandit, kidnap case

Peter Ferraro Jr., 24 of Norwalk -- in what police say is a recent photo -- is sought on kidnapping and robbery warrants by Westport police in connection with stealing the wallet and debit card PINS from a man who paid Ferraro for a ride home from the East Norwalk railroad station last Wednesday.



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Westport Police Capture Suspects In Knife-Point Robbery

From left, Peter Ferraro Jr. of Norwalk and Andrew Frank Jr. of Stamford were charged by Westport police with robbing a man at knife point Wednesday.



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Earthruler is a Kickstarter campaign form Ireland

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and is best known for writing for numerous publications in the comicbook industry press during the '80s & '90s. He is ...



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Reader Submitted: Urgent Care Of Connecticut To Open Seventh Location In September

... clinic in Norwich. Other Urgent Care of Connecticut clinics are conveniently located in Brookfield , Glastonbury , Norwalk , Ridgefield , and Southbury . A sixth location is scheduled to open in Newtown this July. The company foresees rapid ...



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NCHS scholarship fund gets $1,200 from Karl Chevrolet

... added to the program. In addition to New Canaan and Greenwich, participating schools are Darien, Stamford, Westhill, Norwalk and Brien McMahon , and are asked to use a student's commitment to and involvement in both school and community volunteer ...



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Norwalk forecast: A summer place

The second day of summer today will be just as nice as the first -- with the same caveat: air quality will be less than stellar.



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University of Western States Celebrates Graduates at 199th...

... was given by Keith Overland, DC, president of the American Chiropractic Association and a chiropractic physician at Norwalk Chiropractic in Norwalk, Conn. Dr. Overland specializes as a certified chiropractic sports physician and sports medicine ...



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Sunny, Hazy Saturday Draws Another Air Quality Alert In Norwalk

It will be sunny again Saturday, but the sky could be hazy: An air quality alert is in effect for all of Fairfield County from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, said the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.



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Norwalk Police Plan DUI Checkpoint On Saturday Night

... will run from 7 p.m. Saturday to 3 a.m. Sunday morning. It will be located between Reed Street and I-95. Norwalk police conduct the checkpoints with funding from a state grant designed to help rid the roads of motorists who are driving under the ...



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Wilton Police Arrest Norwalk Man Wanted On Drug Charges In Ridgefield

... drugs in Ridgefield, police said. On Tuesday, Wilton police contacted Ridgefield police to inform them that they had Norwalk resident Camilo Lopez, 25, in custody on an unknown charge, police said. Ridgefield police had an outstanding warrant out on ...



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Norwalk-Based Community Plates Receives Technology Award

Community Plates, the Norwalk-based food charity, was recently presented with a 2013 21st Century Achievement Award from the Computerworld Honors Program for its Go Rescue technology, powered by WhenToManage.



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Stamford police ID Cove Island drowning victim

... for a swimmer reported missing from Cove Island Park in Stamford on Friday, June 21, 2013. Photo: John Nickerson A Norwalk marine rescue crew searches the waters off of Cove Island Park in an effort to find a boy reported missing after swimming in ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-search-for-missing-swimmer-in-Stamford-4614849.php

Friday, June 21, 2013

12-year-old Stamford boy drowns

... for a swimmer reported missing from Cove Island Park in Stamford on Friday, June 21, 2013. Photo: John Nickerson A Norwalk marine rescue crew searches the waters off of Cove Island Park in an effort to find a boy reported missing after swimming in ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stamford-police-ID-Cove-Island-drowning-victim-4614849.php

Missing boy found at Cove Island Park

Authorities in Stamford found the boy and pulled him out of the water more than five hours after he was reported missing. Divers went into the water and there was also a search on land. Teams from Darien and Norwalk were assisting Stamford in the search.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.wtnh.com/dpp/news/fairfield_cty/cove-island-park-stamford-water-search

Norwalk Man Wanted In Westport For Armed Robbery

Peter Ferraro Jr., who was last known to be living in Norwalk, is wanted by Westport police in connection with a robbery at knife point.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/westport-police-identify-suspects-knife-point-robbery

Kidnapping, Robbery Suspects ID'd

Calling the suspects armed and dangerous, the Westport Police Department's Detective Bureau said today it is seeking community input to locate two wanted individuals they say kidnapped, robbed, assaulted and threatened to kill a man they gave a ride to early Wednesday from the East Norwalk train station and let him go in Westport.



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Officials Search For Missing Boy In Water Off Stamford, Darien

... The search was described as a rescue dive operation, fire officials said. Marine police from Stamford, Darien and Norwalk were reportedly taking part. Stamford Fire & Rescue said there was a report of a youth in the water just before 2 p.m. near ...



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Cops identify 2 suspects sought for kidnapping, robbery

Peter Ferraro Jr., 24 of Norwalk -- in what police say is a recent photo -- is sought on kidnapping and robbery warrants by Westport police in connection with stealing the wallet and debit card PINS from a man who paid Ferraro for a ride home from the East Norwalk railroad station last Wednesday.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Cops-identify-2-suspects-sought-for-kidnapping-4614965.php

Public Defenders; Hilary Mantel; Emma Brockes' Memoir; Inside a Failing School

... escaping to England to begin a new life. Journalist Ron Berler discusses spending a year at Brookside Elementary in Norwalk, Connecticut, sitting in on classes, strategy sessions, and even faculty meetings as teachers look for the chance to improve ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2013/jun/24/

Inside One of America's Failing Schools

Journalist Ron Berler discusses spending a year at Brookside Elementary in Norwalk, Connecticut, sitting in on classes, strategy sessions, and even faculty meetings as teachers look for the chance to improve the school's failing scores on the annual statewide standardized test known as the CMT.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.wnyc.org/shows/lopate/2013/jun/24/inside-one-americas-failing-schools/

Norwalk's Alan Robert Staack, 81, Builder, Real Estate Developer

Staack was born Aug. 25, 1931, in Norwalk, son of Charles and Hannah Mackie Staack.



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'Road Rage' Incident In Norwalk Leads To Damaged Cars, Arrest

NORWALK, Conn. An incident of what Norwalk police called "road rage" between two drivers Thursday resulted in damage to both of their cars and officers arresting one driver and issuing a summons for the other, police said.



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See Open Houses In And Around Norwalk This Weekend

The properties on display range from a three-bedroom, one-and-one-half-bathroom single-family house on Creeping Hemlock Drive in Norwalk for $515,000, to a four-bedroom, four-bathroom single-family house on Middlesex Road in Darien for $1.485 million.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/real-estate/see-open-houses-and-around-norwalk-weekend-4

See Open Houses In And Around Darien This Weekend

... for $1.485 million, to a three-bedroom, one-and-one-half-bathroom single-family house on Creeping Hemlock Drive in Norwalk for $515,000. Check out our Real Estate page to see a full listing of open houses, with days and times, and to see homes that ...



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'The Word' opens Manhattan film fest on June 21

Writer-producer Stephen Grimaldi of Norwalk and director Greg Friedle watch rehearsals at McLevy Hall in Bridgeport for "The Word," a new film getting its premiere as part of the opening night of the Manhattan Film Festival on Friday, June 21. Photo: Contributed Photo Mountain Grove Cemetery is just one of the many Bridgeport locations in "The ... (more)



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Briggs graduates become role models

Chantale Marie Nelson gets some help putting her cap on from Janis Curtis prior to the start of the Briggs high school graduation held at Brien McMahon high school, Norwalk, CT on Thursday June 20th, 2013.



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Norwalk 2.0 hosts discussion panel 'Show Me The Money' on funding opportunities

Norwalk 2.0 is hosting a panel discussion organized in partnership with The Business Council of Fairfield County and Citrin Cooperman at POP City, a newly created exhibit space part of a revitalization project of Norwalk's downtown Wall Street area.



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Illegal Norwalk casino raided

Norwalk police raided an illegal casino in an office building and arrested six alleged bosses and card dealers, while one gambler tried to escape by jumping out a third-story window but was critically injured.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/crime/article/Police-raid-illegal-Norwalk-casino-arrest-6-4614062.php

Alive@Five kicks off

... Noisy patrons packed the bars and restaurants along Main Street and West Park Place. Kimberly Pratt , 21, of Norwalk, said she felt "violated" after passing through the entrance on Main Street -- a process that involved presenting her ID multiple ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/article/Alive-Five-kicks-off-amid-sunshine-tighter-4613417.php

Horizon's End: An epic Sci-Fi Adventure

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and is best known for writing for numerous publications in the comicbook industry press during the '80s & '90s. He is ...



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Tom Spinola's Death Touches Norwalk Sports Community

NORWALK, Conn. Partners Caf owner Tom Spinola has been an important part of the Norwalk community sports landscape over the past 30 years.



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What To Do Around Norwalk This Weekend

FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. Here's a look at some events happening around Norwalk and Darien this weekend.



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Brien McMahon, Norwalk High Seniors To Graduate Friday

Members of the Class of 2010 at Brien McMahon High School in Norwalk enjoying their graduation.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/schools/brien-mcmahon-norwalk-high-seniors-graduate-friday

Sports Clips Haircuts Opens Friday In Norwalk

... new Sport Clips franchise. "Those are just a few reasons why we know Sport Clips will be a hit for the guys here in Norwalk." DaSilva owns two additional Sport Clips locations, including Connecticut's first in Milford. That store opened in 2010. She ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/business/sports-clips-haircuts-opens-friday-norwalk

Early deficit proves too large for Junior Legion in loss to Darien-New Canaan

James Stumpf of the Norwalk Junior Legion baseball team pitches in a 6-2 loss to Darien-New Canaan last Friday.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Early-deficit-proves-too-large-for-Junior-Legion-1452816.php

Dog Gone Smart marks 20 years of instruction

Chris Onthank, owner of Dog Gone Smart, works with a group of dogs learning obedience, at Dog Gone Smart, Norwalk, Conn., Wednesday, June 19, 2013.



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Dog Gone Smart marks 20 years of instruction

Chris Onthank, owner of Dog Gone Smart, works with a group of dogs learning obedience, at Dog Gone Smart, Norwalk, Conn., Wednesday, June 19, 2013.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Dog-Gone-Smart-marks-20-years-of-instruction-4613458.php

Briggs High School graduation

Yasmeen Ortiz shakes hands with Norwalk mayor Richard Moccia on her way to the podium to receive her diploma during the Briggs high school graduation ceremony held at Brien McMahon high school, Norwalk, CT on Thursday June 20th, 2013.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/graduations/slideshow/Briggs-High-School-graduation-63941.php

Thursday, June 20, 2013

Pepperidge Farm breaks ground on $93 million expansion

... in the Summer of 2014, with Goldfish production scheduled to commence in May 2015. Pepperidge Farm Inc., based in Norwalk, Conn., is a leading provider of premium quality fresh bakery products, cookies, crackers, and frozen foods. The company was ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkreflector.com/article/3060281

The Real Deal / A guide to Westport condominiums

... the pre-downturn average of just under $800,000. At the top of the scale is Terra Nova -- a gated community at the Norwalk border. Terra Nova offers luxury, size (up to 4,000 square feet), and two-car attached garages. Some models have first-floor ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/The-Real-Deal-A-guide-to-Westport-condominiums-4613212.php

Ridgefield Neighbors

... a career in education. Caroline Brian created a week-long photography program for children at the Carver Center in Norwalk . She raised funds and held a camera drive to ensure the children had the right equipment. The center now has 10 digital ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Ridgefield-Neighbors-4612994.php

Levitt launches free shows with reggae concert Tuesday

Norwalk reggae singer Mystic Bowie will launch a series of 50 free shows offered this summer by the Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Levitt-launches-free-shows-with-reggae-concert-4612908.php

Peachwave Frozen Yogurt To Open In Westport Friday

... more than a dozen locations already open throughout Connecticut, including Danbury, Bethel, Ridgefield, New Canaan, Norwalk and Newtown. Nationwide, there are more than 72 locations, according to the Peachwave website . To celebrate its grand ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/business/peachwave-frozen-yogurt-open-westport-friday

Thomas Patrick Spinola, 58, Of Norwalk, Owned Partners Cafe

Spinola was born Oct. 14, 1954, in Norwalk, son of Sylvio and Alice Spinola. He started his career as a paperboy at the age of 12 and then worked as an auto mechanic and builder before opening Partners Caf.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/thomas-patrick-spinola-58-fairfield

Well versed in her love of Connecticut, Kristen Graves is the newest troubadour

... Wis., moved to Connecticut about eight years ago. She is married to Bryan Nurnberger , who heads Simply Smiles, a Norwalk-based charity that serves impoverished children around the world. He founded it not long after he and Graves met while ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Well-versed-in-her-love-of-Connecticut-Kristen-4612612.php

Norwalk Police Raid 'Major' Illegal Gambling Operation

NORWALK, Conn. An illegal gambling establishment in Norwalk where tens of thousands of dollars were exchanged on a weekly basis was raided late Wednesday, leading to the arrests of six people, according to Norwalk police.



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Norwalk Police raid 'Major' Illegal Gambling Operation

NORWALK, Conn. An illegal gambling establishment in Norwalk where tens of thousands of dollars were exchanged on a weekly basis was raided late Wednesday, leading to the arrests of six people, according to Norwalk police.



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Thomas Patrick Spinola, 58, Of Fairfield

Spinola was born Oct. 14, 1954, in Norwalk, son of Sylvio and Alice Spinola. He started his career as a paperboy at the age of 12 and then worked as an auto mechanic and builder before opening Partners Caf.



via Norwalk Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/thomas-patrick-spinola-58-fairfield

Competitive Technologies Shareholders Elected Directors at Annual Shareholder Meeting

Competitive Technologies Inc. held its annual meeting of shareholders earlier today at the Norwalk Inn and Conference Center in Norwalk, Conn.



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Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) Announces Janssen...

... for Multiple Myeloma Staying up-to-date has never been simpler. Sign up for the free GenePool newsletter today! NORWALK, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) today announced that Janssen Research & Development, LLC ...



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McDowell: 'The Y is alive in Norwalk'

Bob McDowell, executive director of the Wilton Y, will also be serving as the Norwalk Y Executive Director for the next two years under a new historic agreement.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/articleGallery/McDowell-The-Y-is-alive-in-Norwalk-4609749.php

Norwalk Inn And Conference Center

Nestled in Norwalk, Connecticut, this hotel features an on-site restaurant and cocktail lounge.



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Ida M. Williams, 89, Formerly Of Greenwich

Williams was born May 6, 1924, in Norwalk; daughter of Harry and Dora Williams. She lived in Southport, Greenwich, Greens Farms and most of her life, in Fairfield.



via Norwalk Newswire http://greenwich.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/ida-m-williams-89-longtime-fairfield-resident

Single Payment Ticket System by Xerox - Analyst Blog

... Santa Monica and Lancaster to Long Beach are expected to be a part of this payment system in 2014. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., Xerox is a leader in the development, manufacture, marketing, servicing and financing of document equipment across ...



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Dorothy A. Hamernick, 87, Of Norwalk, Longtime Operator For SNET

... High School and was a longtime operator for SNET. Hamernick is survived by her husband, Edward J. Hamernick of Norwalk; children, Donald E. Hamernick (Mary) of Montrose, Pa.; Richard J. Hamernick (Joy) of Darien; Donna Gabordi (Bob) of Tallahassa, ...



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Ida M. Williams, 89, Longtime Fairfield Resident

Williams was born May 6, 1924, in Norwalk; daughter of Harry and Dora Williams. She lived in Southport, Greenwich, Greens Farms and most of her life, in Fairfield.



via Norwalk Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/ida-m-williams-89-longtime-fairfield-resident

Norwalk School Officials Settle On A New Superintendent

Norwalk Board of Education Chairman Michael Lyons said Wednesday that the school system has settled on a new, as-yet unnamed superintendent.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/schools/norwalk-school-officials-settle-new-superintendent

Two From Norwalk's SoNo Rowing Make Junior National Camp

... Clark (left) and Robin Ritchey (Right) rowing to a qualifying spot in the open weight double at Northeast Regionals. NORWALK, Conn. Fresh of off finishing ninth at the USRowing Youth National Championships in Tennessee, Norwalk-based. SoNo Rowing's ...



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Westport bridges on list of spans needing serious repairs

... between Exits 41 and 42. Other nearby bridges in need of repair include the I-95 bridges between Exits 15 and 16 in Norwalk and near Exit 8 in Stamford. "This is one of our biggest challenges, but I am 100 percent confident the state can and will ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.westport-news.com/news/article/Westport-bridges-on-list-of-spans-needing-serious-4611574.php

Norwalk forecast: Sunny days shine on

... with a high temperature in the low-80s. Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low temperature in the mid-60s. Norwalk forecast: The National Weather Service predicts sunny, warm conditions will prevail every day at least until Monday, without ...



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Hilton Garden Inn Norwalk to Transform Lobby with Project Grow

It is with much excitement that we announce the Norwalk Hilton Garden Inn 'Project Grow' this summer said Maurice Alfaro, General Manager This summer, the Norwalk Hilton Garden Inn, known for personal service and convenience among Norwalk hotels , will carry out an innovative lobby refresh that will take the traditional pavilion centered lobby from ... (more)



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Shambaugh to phase in 110 jobs to local plants

... is considered a leading facilities services and construction contractor in the Midwest. The firm is a subsidiary of Norwalk, Conn.-based EMCOR Group Inc. 'It's great to see them continuing to grow in Fort Wayne,' said Scott Naltner, executive vice ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.jg.net/article/20130620/BIZ/306209922

Wednesday, June 19, 2013

Police: Man Robbed At Knife Point, Left In Westport

Westport police are searching for four suspects who offered a man a ride form the East Norwalk train station, robbed him at knife point and left him in Westport.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-man-robbed-knife-point-left-westport

For Boughton, poll results a mixed bag

... 11 percent; Boughton, Foley's 2010 running mate, had 8 percent; and House Minority Leader Lawrence F. Cafero Jr., of Norwalk, received 4 percent. On the other hand, Boughton trailed Gov. Dannel P. Malloy by only 7 points in a head-to-head contest ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/For-Boughton-poll-results-a-mixed-bag-4610743.php

BOE members select new superintendent

The next leader of Norwalk Public Schools has been selected -- provided he agrees to the terms offered by the Board of Education , Chairman Mike Lyons said after Tuesday night's BOE meeting.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/BOE-members-select-new-superintendent-4610390.php

An abstract narrative pops up on Wall Street

Norwalk 2.0, the city's downtown economic and creative revitalization initiative founded by Jackie Lightfield and Maribeth Becker , has set up shop in a new 2,000-square-foot pop-up gallery at 68 Wall St. called "Pop City."



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/An-abstract-narrative-pops-up-on-Wall-Street-4600479.php

Search for gunman ends

... not locate anyone. A Metro-North worker reported a black male with camo shorts on the train tracks near the Darien/Norwalk line, police said. A search was conducted with a police canine toward Norwalk, and Norwalk officers also set up a perimeter of ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/local/article/Thousands-disrupted-in-Darien-gunman-search-4609123.php

How to find the right sunscreen for kids

... at the New York University School of Medicine and the chief executive of MDSolarSciences, a company based in Norwalk, Conn., that develops sunscreen and skin-care products. The data Friedman refers to come from a 2008 survey by the Centers for ...



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'Snob Zones' Takes On New England Zoning

... among other things, "a startling display of rude behavior." Despite being nestled between two diverse communities, Norwalk and Stamford , Darien is the "whitest" and wealthiest (as of 2010) suburb along Connecticut's Gold Coast, with a black ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.courant.com/features/books/hc-lisa-prevost-0623-20130623,0,1306028.story

McDowell: 'The Y is alive in Norwalk'

Bob McDowell, executive director of the Wilton Y, will also be serving as the Norwalk Y Executive Director for the next two years under a new historic agreement.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/McDowell-The-Y-is-alive-in-Norwalk-4609749.php

Wilton Police Help Apprehend Weston Burglary Suspects

... the area and provided a detailed description to officers, police say. Wilton police spotted the car near the Wilton-Norwalk border Monday, according to police reports. Three men were found in the car, with jewelry reported stolen from the Weston ...



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Police Investigate Robbery, Stabbing In East Norwalk

NORWALK, Conn. A 21-year-old Norwalk man suffered a serious neck wound late Tuesday when he was stabbed during a robbery on Van Zant Street, police said.



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Wooster School Graduates One From Norwalk

"During your time here, you have grown, you have taught us all a lesson or two, and perhaps we have reciprocated with words of wisdom.



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Three Suspects Charged In Weston Home Burglary

... the area and provided a detailed description to officers, police say. Wilton police spotted the car near the Wilton-Norwalk border Monday, according to police reports. Three men were found in the car, with jewelry reported stolen from the Weston ...



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Xerox To Sell Western European Paper Business

... products business to a subsidiary of the paper maker Sequana. Terms of the deal were not announced. Xerox, based in Norwalk, Conn., sold its U.S. and Canadian paper businesses earlier this year. The copier company said it is focusing on growing its ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.manufacturing.net/news/2013/06/xerox-to-sell-western-european-paper-business

Store features self-service washing stations; one in Darien

Employee Morgan Rochefort shows Chili, a Goldendoodle and potential new client, the washing station at the new Pet Valu store at 55 Westport Ave. in Norwalk on Tuesday.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.dariennewsonline.com/news/article/Store-features-self-service-washing-stations-one-4609481.php

Providing false identity leads to charges

Jesse Dickens , 29, of 18 Grove St., Norwalk, was arrested on June 14 on charges of interfering with an officer, operating with a suspended license, failure to return a suspended license and a defective stop lamp.



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Teacher charged in threat call

... a message on a colleague's phone threatening to "shoot up" the facility. Stacey Goodnow , 46, of 13 Melrose Ave., Norwalk, was arraigned at state Superior Court in Norwalk Monday on a disorderly conduct charge. Judge William Wenzel ordered Goodnow ...



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Xerox to sell Western Europeana

... products business to a subsidiary of the paper maker Sequana. Terms of the deal were not announced. Xerox, based in Norwalk, Conn., sold its U.S. and Canadian paper businesses earlier this year. The copier company said it is focusing on growing its ...



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La Porte refinery services company sells to industry giant

... Inc. (NYSE: EME) for $455 million in cash. ArcLight is the majority shareholder of RepconStrickland, but EMCOR, an Norwalk, Conn.-based construction and energy infrastructure company, is buying out the company from all of its stakeholders. The deal ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2013/06/la-porte-refinery-services-company.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_30+%28Oil+%26+Gas+Industry+News%29

Meet the Chiefs in Norwalk

The East Norwalk Improvement Association is hosting an opportunity for its community to meet Norwalk's new Police Chief, Thomas F. Kulhawik, Deputy Chief David P. Wrinn, and Fire Captain Jonathon Maggio, of Engine Company #3, representing Fire Chief Dennis McCarthy, on Wednesday, June 26, at 7:00 pm in the Van Zilen Community Hall, 51 Van Zant ... (more)



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.stamfordplus.com/stm/information/nws1/publish/News_1/Meet-the-Chiefs-in-Norwalk20374.shtml

Search ends for Darien gunman

... not locate anyone. A Metro-North worker reported a black male with camo shorts on the train tracks near the Darien/Norwalk line, police said. A search was conducted with a police canine toward Norwalk, and Norwalk officers also set up a perimeter of ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newcanaannewsonline.com/local/article/Thousands-disrupted-in-Darien-gunman-search-4609123.php

Police Search Concluded For Man With Gun; Suspect Not Found

Update 10:30 a.m.: DARIEN, Conn. Both the Darien and Norwalk police departments ended their joint search Wednesday morning for a man who was reported to be carrying a gun near the town line.



via Norwalk Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-search-concluded-man-gun-suspect-not-found

Inside East Norwalk

On Sunday, Dec. 5, Partner's CafA in East Norwalk will host a special Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Benefit from 3:30-8:30 p.m. Organized, for the third year in a row by Debbie McManus , the event is designed to raise funds for the American Warrior , whose mission is to help WWII Veterans see their memorial in Washington, D.C. World War II ... (more)



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/community/article/Inside-East-Norwalk-845093.php

Search ends for Darien gunman

... a gun in the area of Tokenenke Road area has concluded. The Darien Police are confident that the subject is in the Norwalk area. The Connecticut State Police are continuing their investigation as the incident originated in their jurisdiction (I-95 ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Search-ends-for-Darien-gunman-4609123.php

Police Search For Man With Gun; Darien Schools On Delay

... anyone, police said. A Metro-North worker reported a black male with camo shorts on the train tracks near the Darien/Norwalk line, police said. A search was conducted with a police canine toward Norwalk, and Norwalk officers also set up a perimeter ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://westport.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-search-man-gun-darien-schools-delay

La Porte refinery services company sells to industry giant

... Inc. (NYSE: EME) for $455 million in cash. ArcLight is the majority shareholder of RepconStrickland, but EMCOR, an Norwalk, Conn.-based construction and energy infrastructure company, is buying the company from all of its stake holders. The deal is ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.bizjournals.com/houston/morning_call/2013/06/la-porte-refinery-services-company.html?ana=RSS&s=article_search&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+vertical_16+%28Environmental+Services+Industry+News%29

Cops looking for armed man urge Darien residents indoors

... The incident had affected Metro-North service. Trains are delayed between five and 10 minutes between South Norwalk and Darien as police search for the suspect. The northbound rest area opened less than two weeks ago after more than a year and $10 ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/local/article/Darien-police-warn-of-armed-man-4609123.php

CIT provides Spirit Bascom Ventures with USD 33.3m term loan

... 136 multi-family units above more than 28,000 square feet of office space known as Jefferson at 55/77 Water in South Norwalk, Connecticut. Spirit Bascom Ventures was formed to acquire distressed and value added multifamily assets in the northeast, ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.m2.com/m2/web/story.php/20133196273

Xerox to sell Western European paper business

... products business to a subsidiary of the paper maker Sequana. Terms of the deal were not announced. Xerox, based in Norwalk, Conn., sold its U.S. and Canadian paper businesses earlier this year. The copier company said it is focusing on growing its ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.boston.com/news/local/connecticut/2013/06/19/xerox-sell-western-european-paper-business/HtRHreuwoYNvt70lJosJVN/story.html

Antalis Makes Binding Offer to Acquire Xerox's Western European Paper Business

... and document management, helping people be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., United States, more than 140,000 Xerox employees serve clients in 160 countries, providing business services , ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.pressreleasepoint.com/antalis-makes-binding-offer-acquire-xerox%E2%80%99s-western-european-paper-business

Norwalk School System To Restore Cut Staff Positions

NORWALK, Conn. Due to an increase in state funding to the district for next year, the Norwalk school system will be able to add back several positions that were eliminated by city officials in the city's final spending plan.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/schools/norwalk-school-system-restore-cut-staff-positions

Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk To Celebrate Seal's 40th Birthday

The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will celebrate the 40th birthday of Susie the harbor seal this Thursday during the 11:45 a.m. seal feeding.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/maritime-aquarium-celebrate-susie-seals-40th-birthday

Norwalk forecast: All's clear for days

After days of unsettled weather that saw downpours periodically buffet the region, the National Weather Service predicts southwestern Connecticut will bask in sunny and warm conditions through the weekend.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/Norwalk-forecast-All-s-clear-for-days-4609007.php

Antalis Makes Binding Offer to Acquire Xerox's Western European Paper Business

NORWALK, Conn. - Antalis, the leading European merchant for print and office paper, has made a binding offer to acquire Xerox's paper and print media products business in Western Europe.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=176170

Antalis Makes Binding Offer to Acquire Xerox's Western European Paper Business

... and document management, helping people be more efficient so they can focus on their real business. Headquartered in Norwalk, Conn., United States, more than 140,000 Xerox employees serve clients in 160 countries, providing business services , ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://eon.businesswire.com/news/eon/20130618006828/en/Antalis-Binding-Offer-Acquire-Xerox%E2%80%99s-Western-European

Report: Scores of bridges need repair

... near exit 8, the Indian Field Road overpass near exit 4 in Greenwich and the bridge between Exits 15 and 16 in Norwalk. On Interstate 84, a ramp at the intersection with Route 7 is also on the list. A number of locally maintained bridges were also ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/Report-Dozens-of-state-bridges-need-repair-4608483.php

Un-American Chronicles reaches out with Crowd-Sourcing project

... J. ("Bob") Sodaro is an American born writer, editor, and digital graphic production artist. Sodaro was born in Norwalk, CT and is best known for writing for numerous publications in the comicbook industry press during the '80s & '90s. He is ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.examiner.com/article/un-american-chronicles-reaches-out-with-crowd-sourcing-project?cid=rss

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Graduation tops off RISE to independence

... skills and job training. Photo: Christian Abraham A train is stopped on the tracks before the railroad drawbridge in Norwalk, Conn. on Friday June 14, 2013. The drawbridge got stuck open causing trains in both directions to stop, delaying the Friday ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.ctpost.com/local/article/Graduation-tops-off-RISE-to-independence-4608122.php

WWII Veteran and former postmaster DePanfilis to lead Memorial Day Parade

For years, Ralph DePanfilis , an 87-year resident of Norwalk and a World War II veteran, has been behind the scenes volunteering his services to the Norwalk Veterans Memorial Committee to assist with the annual Veterans Day ceremony.



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.norwalkcitizenonline.com/news/article/WWII-Veteran-and-former-postmaster-DePanfilis-to-1384856.php

New IMAX film follows storm chasers in Midwest

... inside one funnel cloud. The results of Casey's work (and bravery) will be on view at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, where "Tornado Alley" starts a summer-long run on Friday, June 21. Unlike other independent filmmakers who can shoot cheaply with ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://www.newstimes.com/news/article/New-IMAX-film-follows-storm-chasers-in-Midwest-4607780.php

Cops: Man Stole Package From Apartment Building Lobby

NORWALK, Conn. A 38-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested on misdemeanor burglary and larceny charges Monday after he was accused of stealing a package from the lobby of the Corset Factory apartment building on Ann Street, police said.



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/cops-man-stole-package-apartment-building-lobby

Norwalk's Rep. Terrie Wood To Lead Town Hall Discussion In Darien

... considered during the 2013 session of the General Assembly. Wood, a Republican who represents parts of Darien and Norwalk, will also answer questions. The event is open to the public. It will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m., Wednesday, in the Community ...



via Norwalk Newswire http://norwalk.dailyvoice.com/politics/darien-rep-terrie-wood-lead-town-hall-discussion

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