Bulletins to ENNA Membership
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Sent June 23, 2008
Public invited to June 30 DEP informational meeting for East Norwalk site
At risk is the health of a dense East Norwalk residential neighborhood and the Norwalk Harbor.
A few decades ago the former Norwalk Barrel Company buried old metal barrels that contained toxic material on the east bank of the Norwalk River just south of the I-95. The site was subsequently sold for a condominium development.
The CT Department of Environmental Protection and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency got involved when the current owner started site development preparation for more condos. Pieces of the old drums were found. The owner’s consultant has recommended containment rather than excavation of the toxic material. But there are questions as to whether this is the right course of action.
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association along with residents from the immediate neighborhood joined with the League of Women Voters to arrange for the DEP to hold an informational meeting. The Health Welfare and Public Safety Committee of the Common Council is part of this coalition of concerned citizens.
Just how toxic is this site? The coalition wants to know if leaching of toxic material has occurred to surrounding property and into the harbor – and the level of risk to the residents who live on and around the site.
The DEP meeting will take place Monday, June 30 at 7:30 PM at City Hall in the Community Room. There will be a panel of experts including those from the CTDEP and EPA. Public is encouraged to attend this important meeting.
Just prior to the informational meeting DEP representatives will hold an on-site visit from 6 PM to 7 PM. Meet in the parking lot at 23 Platt Street. Public is welcome to attend.
Please contact Laurel Lindstrom (ENNA) at 855-7668, Diane Lauricella (LWVN) at 858-1537 or Mike Geake, Chair of the Health Welfare and Public Safety Committee at 722-8909 for more information.
Laurel Lindstrom,
President of the Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
and Member of the Common Council representing East Norwalk
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Sent May 5 and 6, 2008
ENNA Neighborhood Crime forum - May 14 at 7:30 PM
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association invites the public to a discussion on Neighborhood Crime Prevention with Chief Harry Rilling and representatives from the Norwalk Police Department.
With so much in the news these days about crime it’s difficult to figure out just how much crime there is and how residents and business owners can better protect themselves. Has crime in Norwalk increased? What types of crime occur most frequently – vandalism, burglary, violent crime, gang activity? And how can the public help authorities prevent crime in our neighborhoods?
Get answers to these and other crime-related questions by joining in the discussion.
The forum will take place on Wednesday, May 14 from 7:30 to 9 PM at Norwalk City Hall in Room A333. For more information call 855-7668 or visit the ENNA website at http://eastnorwalk.org.
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Sent April 6 and 7, 2008
ENNA Spring Cleanup this Saturday AM
Come join us for our annual Spring Cleanup!
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association is holding a Spring Cleanup of
neighborhood streets
this Saturday, April 12 from 9 AM to 12 Noon.
Come join us. Volunteers meet at City Hall in the parking lot adjacent to Sunset
Hill Avenue. We'll fan out along neighborhood streets, picking up litter to
Strawberry Hill Ave. and down East Ave. to the Historic
East Norwalk Cemetery.
Gloves and bags will be provided. Rain or shine.
Any questions, please contact me.
Laurel Lindstrom, president
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone:
855-7668
Website:
http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent March 9 and 10, 2008
ENNA meeting notice - Wed. March 12 at 7:30 PM
Dear Everyone:
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association is meeting this Wednesday, March
12 at 7:30 PM at City Hall in the 2nd floor lounge. You're invited to attend.
We cover a wide-range of issues, including those neighborhood concerns
introduced by anyone attending the meeting.
Please contact me if you are unable to attend but have an issue that you would
like to have addressed.
The agenda for this month is posted on the ENNA website at http://eastnorwalk.org.
Also posted on the website is the new 2008 Norwalk At Your Fingertips guide
and the ENNA Fall/Winter newsletter.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, president
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent January 5 and 6, 2008
Vets Park public meeting Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Dear All,
The City of Norwalk Department of Recreation and Parks will be hosting a
Public information session regarding the future master plan for Veteran’s Park
to be held Wednesday, January 9, 2008 from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM in the Community
Room in City Hall.
This is also the evening of our monthly ENNA meeting. So we will start our
meeting in Room 333 at City Hall after the Vets Park meeting ends.
Hope to see you there.
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent December 15, 2007
Happy Holidays from your neighborhood association
Dear Everyone:
On behalf of the Eastern
Norwalk Neighborhood Association Board of Directors I want to wish you and
your family a happy holiday season and a healthy and joyous new year.
As we come to the end of
the year, it's a time to review our accomplishments from the past year and
set goals for the future. The ENNA has had a full year with many
accomplishments (outlined below in a note to you from our Treasurer).
With your help we can
continue to provide valuable service to the neighborhoods of eastern
Norwalk.
With Warmest Regards,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk
Neighborhood Association
Phone: 855-7668
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
Dear ENNA Member or Friend,
When you budget for your charitable giving this season, can you consider a
membership fee of just $25 or a donation to The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood
Association?
Our board, our members and countless volunteers of the ENNA work hard all year
on behalf of all our neighbors to maintain and improve our quality of life.
Here are just a few highlights of our efforts in 2007 and where
your money goes:
ZONING: Successfully lobbied
against the Planned Residential Development Cap increase that would have allowed
condominiums at the former
TRAFFIC CALMING: Vocal against projects that increase traffic on residential
streets and speeding on main roads such as Strawberry Hill and East Avenues.
FLOODING: Supported the funding of flood
remediation projects for neighborhoods of eastern
DEVELOPMENT: Expanded property watch list to closely monitor future development
plans impacting the area, notify residents of development issues and provided
valuable input to the City of Norwalk Plan of Conservation and Development.
PRESERVATION: Proactive on inappropriate commercial ventures
and potential misuse of resources at Veteran’s Memorial Park.
BEAUTIFICATION: Organized and conducted spring and fall neighborhood clean-up
days and sponsor area adopt-a-spot locations including year-round maintenance.
No officer, board member or anyone affiliated with the ENNA accepts a stipend or salary, and 100% of your contribution goes directly to funding the mission of the ENNA:
The purpose of the
Remember: Your donation or membership fee is tax deductible. A thank-you letter for each contribution is mailed to you for your tax preparation purposes.
I invite you to visit us online at
www.eastnorwalk.org to learn more
about the ENNA and to see how you can keep up with the latest issues that affect
your life here in the beautiful & historic
Diane Cece
Treasurer - ENNA
Please make your payment to: ENNA and mail to: 37 Olmstead Place Norwalk CT 06855
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Sent November 10, 2007
Norden Place development plan. Wed. at 7:30 PM - public hearing
Dear Everyone:
On Wednesday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 PM a new
4-story office building, and a proposal by the developer to double the office
use permitted (from 30% to 60%) in existing buildings at 10 Norden Place
(Gibbs College/Norden Systems site), goes to public hearing before the Zoning
Commission at City Hall (125 East Ave.) in the 3rd Floor Council Chambers.
If approved the zone change and additional building would increase traffic on
adjacent streets, so much so that the developer's own traffic study indicates
that the level of service at Strawberry Hill Avenue and Beacon Street would
fail. They are recommending a new traffic light at this location to help
improve traffic flow. But nothing is proposed for handling additional traffic
on Winfield Street or to manage the overall increase in traffic anticipated.
On Wednesday the developer will present the proposed plan, and then you - the
public - will be given an opportunity to speak.
If you would like to review the plans before the public hearing you can go to
the P&Z office at City Hall and ask for the file.
If you are unable to make it to the public hearing but would like to have your
comments considered by the Zoning Commission you can submit a letter or send
an email to the Director of Planning and Zoning, Mike Greene, at mgreene@norwalkct.org
before 5 PM on Wednesday. The agenda item is: #10-07R/#8-07SPR - Norwalk
Center, LLC - 10 Norden Pl. - Proposed amendments to Restricted Industrial to
increase the amount of office in an industrial development park from 30% to
60% and site plan for 154,690 sq ft office building.
Also, on Wednesday is the regular ENNA meeting. The meeting will take place
following the Norden Place item at the Zoning Commission meeting. The ENNA
meeting is on the same floor as the Zoning Commission public hearing, down the
hall in Room 333. The agenda is posted on the ENNA website.
Hope to see you there.
Best regards,
Laurel Lindstrom
Phone: 855-7668
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent October 4, 2007
Revaluation Presentation by City's Tax Assessor - Wed. at 7:30 PM
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Sent September 8, 2007
East Ave. road improvements meeting set for Sept. 20 at 7 PM
Hi All,
Hope everyone's enjoying the terrific last days of summer.
Here's a 'save the date' for you.
On Thursday, September 20 at 7 PM in the
Community Room at City Hall Department of Public Works representatives are
hosting a public roundtable discussion on the East Avenue road projects
planned for the stretch of road from the railroad bridge at Fort Point north
to Exit 16.
Hal Alvord and Dick Linnartz will present the issues they want to resolve and
are there to listen to your input. They are in the very early stages of
gathering data so this is the time to speak up and get your suggestions added
to the mix.
Also, a reminder that our monthly meeting is Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 7:30 PM in
Room 333 at City Hall. Agenda is posted on the ENNA website.
And for those of you who missed hearing - At its Sept 6 meeting the Zoning
Committee of the Zoning Commission recommended that the full commission vote
against the condos at the former Fitch School site. The Zoning Commission will
vote at its next meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 PM. Thank you to all
of you who attended the public hearing - and also the couple dozen who
answered the call and came out to the committee meeting. Turnout definitely
affects how the vote goes. Also, even if it looks like the commission will
vote down the condos on the 19th it would be a good idea to have neighbors
present again.
See you on the 12th, the 19th and the 20th.
-Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent August 12, 2007
ENNA opposes former Fitch School PRD plan - public hearing Wed. at 7:30 PM
Dear All:
Based on the responses we've received from
residents who live near the former Fitch School property located on Strawberry
Hill Avenue, as well as our own deliberations, the Eastern Norwalk
Neighborhood Association Board of Directors:
1. Opposes amending zoning regulations
to raise the cap on the
number of Planned Residential Development (PRD) units permitted
in B Residence zones: and
2. Opposes approval by the Zoning
Commission that would allow
construction of the PRD that's proposed for this site.
While the impact on traffic, drainage,
schools and infrastructure of the 29-unit PRD, may be similar to that
resulting from the 18 detached houses on a cul-de-sac that could be built 'as
of right', and while we applaud the inclusion of affordable housing in the PRD,
the lack of connection to the larger neighborhood resulting from the proposed
PRD is the deciding factor in the board's decision.
The planned PRD is viewed by the neighbors
and by the ENNA Board as incompatible with their neighborhood, which is
comprised of single family homes fronting on public rights of way. Residents
know their neighbors, are aware of their comings and goings and are able to
quickly identify intruders or people who may be there for other than
"neighborly" purposes. Such neighborhoods are safer to live in and foster a
spirit of cooperation.
By contrast, the units in the proposed PRD
front on private interior roadways that will be infrequently visited by
neighbors, its residents will be cut off from the rest of the neighborhood,
creating a pocket of unobserved activity that decreases safety and
neighborliness for everyone in the vicinity, including the PRD residents.
Starting two years ago when the PRD was
first proposed, the ENNA has taken a leadership role informing and educating
residents to the process, and has presented the pros and cons of the PRD as
compared with a cul-de-sac of private homes. These discussions resulted in the
drafting of a petition opposed to raising the cap on PRD units which the ENNA
circulated, obtaining more than 100 signatures. Although residents have heard
the arguments for and against, those who continue to contact us remain
strongly opposed to the PRD.
As a board representing the neighborhood,
and based on the merits of the case, we support the residents in their
opposition to the planned PRD.
We also strongly encourage residents, those
we've heard from and those we haven't - no matter what your stand is on the
PRD, to attend and speak up at the Zoning Commission public hearing on this
proposal that will take place Wednesday, August 15 at 7:30 PM at City Hall.
If you are unable to attend the hearing
your comments to the Zoning Commission can be submitted in writing prior to 5
PM on August 15. Hand-delivering a letter to the Planning and Zoning
Department at City Hall is the best way. But you can also email your comments
to the Director of P&Z, Michael Greene, at mgreene@norwalkct.org.
As always, contact me if you have questions
or concerns.
Best Regards,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: 855-7668
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent July 25, 2007
Bulky Waste Collection schedule - starts Saturday
Hi Everyone,
The City has started bulky waste pickup in all neighborhoods. Bulk waste
collection is for residents who receive City garbage collection. Bulk waste
collection is designated by the day of the week your garbage in picked up.
Here's the schedule for Bulky Waste
Collection:
Monday - Saturday, September 29, 2007
Tuesday- Saturday, July 28, 2007
Wednesday - Saturday, August 25, 2007
Thursday - Saturday, August 11, 2007
Friday - Saturday, October 13, 2007
General Information (Provided by the City of
Norwalk):
Bulk waste consists of items like furniture, appliances, and other household
items that are not part of typical weekly trash pickup.
Bulky waste service is offered to residential properties only (up to six
units)
Items should be neatly and orderly placed curbside by
7 AM on the designated collection day
(no more than 48 hours prior to the collection day) not next to a mailbox,
fence or utility pole. Do not block the sidewalk or any portion of the street.
Amount of bulk waste is limited to 6 cubic yards per residential property
(approximately the size of a couch and large chair with other small items
placed on top or 6 feet long, 6 feet wide and 4 feet tall).
Bulk waste will only be collected from the residential unit where it is
generated. Do not place items on a neighbor's bulk waste pile - this is
considered illegal dumping.
Do not put out cardboard boxes, either empty or filled with other items.
Place like items together. For example, place metal items together, rugs
together, etc.
A bulk waste pile will be stickered or tagged and no items will be picked up
if the bulk waste guidelines are not followed. For example, if a pile is
suspected to contain hazardous waste or liquids the entire pile will not be
removed.
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: 855-7668
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent July 8, 2007
ENNA meets this Wednesday
Dear All,
Hope you had a happy 4th.
If you'd like a break from the BBQ, and want to get out of the sun for awhile,
the next ENNA meeting is this Wednesday, July 11 at 7:30 PM at City Hall in
Room 333. It's an opportunity for you to discuss neighborhood issues and to
hear about what's going on in the neighborhood.
The meeting agenda is now posted on the ENNA website.
Hope to see you Wednesday,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: 855-7668
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent June 21, 2007
ENNA Update - and Summer Newsletter is Here
Dear All,
Happy First Day of Summer!
SUMMER NEWSLETTER:
Our summer newsletter is now posted on the ENNA website homepage at http://eastnorwalk.org.
The ENNA Board Master Plan priorities that we presented to the Planning
Commission last week are the focus of the newsletter.
EAST AVENUE:
Also last week the Common Council approved a third of the funding required for
the road design work on East Ave. There is funding still required for the
construction phase. The Request for Proposals (RFP) for that phase likely
won't go out from the City for another couple of years since the State DOT
isn't scheduled to start the railroad bridge work until 2010. The ENNA board
is arranging to meet with Public Works to review the project. I'll keep you up
to date on anything new.
FORMER FITCH SCHOOL:
The proposal for a Planned Residential Development (PRD) at the former Fitch
School property on Strawberry Hill Ave. was reviewed by the Planning
Commission last week. The PRD was recommended by that Commission. But the
Zoning Commission will take the final vote after holding a public hearing -
tentatively scheduled for August. The Zoning Commission started its review of
the 29-unit development last week and will continue the review at its next
meeting in July. Please contact me if you have additional questions. Or
contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 854-7780.
DEMOLITION NOTICES:
Many of you are asking about the demolition notices on the houses at 198 and
200 East Avenue next to the Dunkin Donuts. I've been in contact with the
owner and also the historical community about these properties. There is no
immediate plan to take the houses down - and a 90 day delay on the demo has
gone in. There may be a public hearing. I'll get the word out if there is.
The owner by right can demolish the houses but he may agree to keep them in
place and just gut the interiors for re-use. If the houses do come down he
assures me that whatever goes in their place would be architecturally in
keeping with the historic character of East Norwalk.
Whatever happens it shouldn't come as a surprise and the owner sounds willing
to listen to anyone who has suggestions.
WESTPORT AVE. UNDERGROUND POWER LINE PROJECT:
I've been meeting with CL&P, along with other community leaders, in
preparation for the Middletown-to-Norwalk power line project that will be
starting shortly. The focus of the meetings right now is the need to set up a
'tank farm' to allow trucks to empty water that has been collected as the
trenches are dug. CL&P is looking to set up the tanks from July to November
(or longer) just south of the Wall Street bridge on the east bank of the
river. Since this location is within the Wall Street Revitalization area it
would be better if it was placed at another location. Alternate sites are
still being explored.
If you hear about issues, please contact me so that our association can
follow-up on them.
Best Regards,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Email: laurel.lindstrom@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent June 10, 2007
ENNA Update - and meeting Wed. at 7:30 PM
Hi All,
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association meets this Wednesday, June 13 at
7:30 PM at City Hall in Room 333. You're invited to join us. The agenda is
posted on the ENNA website 'Home page' at http://eastnorwalk.org.
Also, go to the 'Documents' page on the website to view the list of ENNA
Master Plan priorities that I presented to the Planning Commission at its
Public Hearing on May 30.
Some items of interest coming up this week:
1. EAST AVENUE 'IMPROVEMENTS': After almost a decade on hold, Public Works is
moving forward on designs for widening lower East Avenue (from Exit 16 to the
railroad underpass) in conjunction with the work the State plans to do in 2010
on the railroad bridge. Important is that the work proposed by Public Works
has not been approved and has not gone through public hearings as yet. The
Common Council is set to vote this Tuesday on approving moving forward on the
design work. Hal Alvord (Director of Public Works) says there will be public
hearings later. I have a call in to Hal and hope to get more details. It may
be better to have the Council hold off on approval on Tuesday - especially
since the project calls for takings of portions of private property to
accommodate the widening - until some questions are answered. After all,
there's been years of delay. Delaying another month would not hurt, and it
would definitely help if some basic questions from the public and from Council
members get answered. For more information go to the ENNA website 'In the
News' page to read an article that ran in last week's The Hour.
2. FORMER FITCH SCHOOL: The plan for a planned residential development (PRD)
at this location is back. The Planning Commission's Land Use Committee will
review it on Tuesday, and the Zoning Commission's Zoning Committee reviews it
on Thursday. Both meetings begin at 7:30 PM and are open to the public
(although the public can only listen and not speak). A public hearing will be
scheduled - probably for July or August (which is not the best time for public
turnout). This was a hot item when the ENNA invited residents to a
presentation on the plan a couple of years ago. It is still likely to be a hot
item. I'll keep you informed as I find out more. And anyone who wants to hear
firsthand should attend the P&Z meetings this week - in particular the
Thursday meeting since the Zoning Commission is the main approving body for
this project.
For other items the ENNA is involved with - Veterans Park, CL&P plans,
demolition postings, etc. - learn more by attending our meeting on Wednesday,
or email or give me a call.
As always, we are looking for more of our members to get active in the
association.
Hope to hear from you soon,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Email: laurel.lindstrom@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent April 30, 2007
Tree Festival, Master Plan, Mini-golf at Vets Park info
Hi all,
Please click on the link below
http://eastnorwalk.org/enna_calendar1.htm (ENNA Calendar Page) for information about:
Norwalk Tree Festival on May 5;
Plan of Conservation and Development (Master Plan) Public Hearings on May 9 and May 30;
ENNA Regular meeting on May 9 (start time 8 PM); and
Veterans Park Public Hearing on the proposed 36 Hole Miniature Golf and Batting Cages tentatively scheduled for May 16 at City Hall at 6 PM (note change in start time and location). The current word from Rec and Parks is that the public hearing will be postponed until June if the mini-golf plan is not ready for presentation by the May meeting.
Please contact me if you have questions or want more information.
-Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, president
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Email: laurel.lindstrom@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent April 19, 2007
Spring cleanups this Saturday and next
Hi all, A quick reminder that the neighborhood cleanup is this Saturday and the shoreline cleanup next Saturday. (See notice below and attached map of suggested cleanup areas) Hope to see you for one or both of the cleanups! -Laurel
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association has organized two cleanups this spring – a Neighborhood Cleanup on April 21 and a Shoreline Cleanup on April 28. Both of these Saturday cleanups will run from 8:30 AM to 12 Noon. Gloves and plastic garbage bags will be available at the designated meeting locations for each cleanup. Also available will be fliers showing full-litter-bag drop off sites (no large items please) and a map of the suggested cleanup sites.
The Neighborhood Cleanup meeting location will be at City Hall in the parking area near Sunset Hill. Volunteers can fan out north and south on East Avenue as far as the train station and beyond – and to Strawberry Hill Ave.
The Shoreline Cleanup meeting location is at Veterans Park. Volunteers will focus on Veterans Park (where the ENNA will be joined by volunteers from the Norwalk River Watershed Association and a brownie troop from Fox Run School), Constitution Park – and Taylor Farm and Calf Pasture Beach, if there are sufficient volunteers.
Although the ENNA will focus efforts on these locations, volunteers may have identified other areas that need to be cleaned within the ENNA area – and are encouraged to organize family and neighbors to use the time to clean those areas.
For more information contact Laurel
Lindstrom at (203) 855-7668 or go to http://eastnorwalk.org. The ENNA is a
participant in the Keep Norwalk Beautiful campaign.
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Sent April 9, 2007
ENNA meets Wed. April 11 at 7:30 PM
Dear everyone,
The monthly ENNA meeting is this Wednesday, April 11 at 7:30 PM at City Hall in Room 333. The agenda is posted on the ENNA website home page (link below).
Also, newly posted on the website is our spring newsletter. You'll find details in the newsletter about our Spring Cleanups and a Parks Planning meeting.
ENNA Neighborhood Cleanup - Saturday, April 21, 8:30 AM to 12 Noon. Meet at City Hall.
ENNA Shoreline Cleanup - Saturday, April 28, 8:30 AM to 12 Noon.
Meet at Veterans Park.
Parks Planning Meeting - Wednesday, May 16, 7 PM – 8 PM. At Mill Hill Museum on East Wall St. Recreation and Parks Committee of the Common Council agreed to hold meeting, at the request of the ENNA, for public throughout Norwalk to have input into what goes into our parks. Note: this is not a public hearing specific to the Vets Park minigolf plan - although it can still be brought up at the meeting.
Let me know if you have questions. Also, for anyone who plans to participate in one or both of our Cleanups, please contact me in advance if you can volunteer to man our bag-and-glove-distribution-area for part of the Cleanup time.
Thanks,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Email: laurel.lindstrom@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent March 8, 2007
ENNA meets Mar. 14 at 7:30 PM
Dear
All:
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association is meeting next Wednesday, March
14 at 7:30 PM at City Hall in Room 333. You are invited to attend.
The agenda is posted on the home page of the ENNA website at http://eastnorwalk.org.
The main topics of discussion will be Veterans Park planned improvements and
the City's Budget & neighborhood flooding.
Hope to see you there.
-Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent February 11, 2007
Neighborhood update - meeting Wed. at 7:30 PM
Dear Everyone:
Thank you to those of you who attended the Capital Budget Public Hearing in support of funding fixes for neighborhood flooding – and for other funding that will help preserve our neighborhoods. One more public hearing will be held by the Common Council before the capital budget is approved.
The Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association’s next regular meeting is this Wednesday, February 14 at 7:30 PM at City Hall in Room 333. The agenda is posted on the ENNA website.
Among other items, we will be discussing plans that have been proposed by Recreation & Parks for Veterans Memorial Park. The ENNA Board recently met with Mike Mocciae, Director of Rec. and Parks, to learn more about the plans (miniature golf, batting cages, an amphitheater, etc.). The notes from our meeting are also posted on the ENNA website.
We’ve heard from some residents in the area and the reactions are mixed. Some are vehemently opposed to the proposed additions to the Park – and others would like to see modifications made to the plans.
Also, at the bottom of this email is a message from the Norwalk Fire Department asking for assistance from you in ensuring your safety.
I look forward to hearing from you. Hope to see you Wednesday.
Best Regards,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, president
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Email: laurel.lindstrom@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
Message from the City of Norwalk Fire Department: 121 Connecticut Avenue, Norwalk CT 06854. Phone: (203) 866-3313
Numbering of Buildings
Something as small as a three-inch number wouldn’t seem to be a matter of life or death, but when it relates to an emergency response it matters very much. Whether it is the Fire Department, Police Department or an ambulance, the time wasted trying to locate an address number on a building could be just that, a matter of life ore death.
There is a critical four to six minute window for medical emergencies such as heart attack or stroke victims. The same time frame applies to a fire. A room and contents fire can reach flashover stage, when all combustibles within the room would ignite, within four to six minutes.
The City of Norwalk currently has an ordinance, 72-1, which requires a minimum of a three-inch number to be located on a building and or a mobile home. The numbers must be at least three inches in height, Arabic and be in a color contrasting to the area it is affixed to. They shall be located on the top or sides of the main entrance of the building or mobile home facing the street to which the numbers relate.
If the building or mobile home is more than 50 feet from the street, the owner must also number the two sides of the mailbox, post or fence or sign located in close proximity to the street. The numbers must be visible from the street to traffic moving in both directions.
Owners of apartment buildings, condominiums or other multi-building residential complexes shall number each building in a location and format approved by the Fire Marshal. This applies to residential and commercial buildings within the City of Norwalk.
You can see why numbering can be so critical to the life safety of the citizens of Norwalk.
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Sent February 11, 2007
Show support for flooding funds tomorrow at 7 PM
Dear Everyone,
Tomorrow night at the Capital Budget Public Hearing residents from Olmstead,
Buckingham and Lockwood will be asking the Planning Commission to fund the
improvements that they need to help alleviate flooding on their property and
in their homes.
They are asking everyone who wants to lend support to attend.
The public hearing is Wednesday at 7 PM at City Hall in the first floor
Community Room.
Click below for ' Capital Budget Summary' for the full list of City Dept.
requests.
http://www.norwalkct.org/Budgets/20072008CapBud/TOC.htm
Best Regards,
Laurel
Laurel Lindstrom, president
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Email: laurel.lindstrom@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent December 8, 2006
Neighborhood Flooding - Dec. 13 at ENNA meeting
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Sent November 5, 2006
West Ave. presentation at ENNA mtg. - Wed. at 7:30 PM
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Sent October 30, 2006
93 East Ave. Public Hearing - Wed. at 7:30 PM
The mission of the Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association includes fostering the preservation of historic resources and the residential character of the neighborhood. Since the Grumman St. John House at 93 East Avenue is located within the boundaries of our association – and is a significant historic asset that would enhance our neighborhood if it is restored – we support saving the house at its current location.
Below is information provided by ENNA Advisory Board Member on historic matters and Norwalk Preservation Trust Board Member, Marija Bryant, about the upcoming public hearing.
-Laurel
This could be the Norwalk Inn...
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Sent October 24, 2006
Main & Westport Ave. Corridor Study - Thurs. at 7:30 PM - Presentation
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Sent October 8, 2006
ENNA next meets on Wed. the 11th at 7:30 PM
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Sent September 24, 2006
Listening Forum - Governor's Priorities for Early Childhood Education
From: "Cathy DeCesare"To: "'Laurel Lindstrom'" <sea.to.the.green@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Listening Forum - Governor's Priorities for Early Childhood
Education
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Sent September 23, 2006
ENNA Bulletin - Fitch Public Hearing Tuesday
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Sent August 20, 2006
ENNA August Bulletin
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Sent June 21, 2006
ENNA Summer newsletter is here
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Sent June 12, 2006
ENNA - NHS improvements
1b Establish an allowance for Owners Contingency in the amount of $1,700,000.
1c. Authorize the NFCC to issue change orders on contract for a total not to exceed the Owners Contingency Allowance.
This is critical to the successful start of the work this summer, and it is critical that this be approved it we have any hope to stay on schedule with the project as it is outlined. Greg Burnett, Paul Arcario and I have all been to several of the meetings related to this resolution so we can answer any questions at the Monday PNHS meeting at 7:00 in the library. We invite anyone (parents, student, guardian, alumni) who might be willing to speak at the Common Council meeting to come and hear more about it that night at the PNHS meeting.
Any volunteers!? We need your help - this is your chance to help make a difference!
Thanks!
Sharon
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Sent June 11, 2006
ENNA - Neighborhood Bulletin
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Sent May 28, 2006
Happy Memorial Day
Dear Everyone,
On this Memorial day weekend, I wish you all happy summer days ahead!
In this bulletin I've included an email communication I received recently from an ENNA member who lives near Veterans Park. He has information regarding parking restrictions to pass on to residents that may be affected by recent changes.
The ENNA was in favor of the fee for nonresidents at Veterans Park that was recently approved. But I attended the Common Council meeting to address the council and Mayor before they approved it. At that time I asked that the area be monitored for exactly the problem that is now occurring. Fortunately, the Mayor acted on the ENNA request that additional enforcement and methods to prevent inconvenience for residents be instituted.
Best,
Laurel
From Mr. Arthur Santella
Dear Laurel, I am
dropping you this note to ask you to please include a small notice in the next
bulletin.
Thank You,
Laurel Lindstrom, President
Eastern Norwalk Neighborhood Association
Phone: (203) 855-7668
Email: laurel.lindstrom@sbcglobal.net
Website: http://eastnorwalk.org
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Sent May 14, 2006
Conservation denies Norden Place application
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Sent May 14, 2006
Fwd: bring your photos and bring yourselves to Scan Day...
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Sent May 7, 2006
Successful Cleanup & ENNA meets Wed. at 7:30 PM
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Sent April 29, 2006
ENNA - busy at getting it done