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    An Update of the East Avenue Neighborhood Association _______________________________________________________________________          

Last meetings: The topics of discussion from the January 19 meeting of East Avenue Neighborhood Association (EANA) indicated a strong interest in issues related to zoning and traffic. Residents from four streets (Raymond Terrace, Myrtle St., St. John St. and Lockwood Lane) adjoining East Avenue attended the meeting. We are discovering our commonality of concerns. A meeting of the Raymond Terrace Association (RTA) took place on January 28 to discuss the issues as they related to that street

Attendees: Laurel Lindstrom, Tony Rossi, Doug Nissing, Lisa Covelle-King, Josephine Martuccio, Samantha Parker, Robin Hermans, Judy Soos, Joe DeFranco, Bob Stumpf, Chuck Brue, Dennis Bruno

Actions Update:

bulletEANA in conference with Dick Linnartz of DPW on Dec. 27, 2001 about CT DOT and Norwalk DPW plans for changes on East Ave. that could adversely affect the area character by creating a strip mall feel
bulletEANA contacted DOT-Metro North in Hartford and spoke with Bob Brown about plan for 2006 to reconstruct railroad bridge over East Ave. and lower (so as to allow increased room for oversized trucks) and widen East. Ave at that section.  He indicated that Norwalk DPW planned to widen East Ave. from Van Zant to the I-95 in 2008 or 2009
bulletEANA contacted DOT in Hartford and spoke at length with Dave Mancini on Jan. 3 and again on Jan. 7 regarding plans for reconstruction of East Ave. bridge over the I-95.  Plan to start work in Spring of 2003 that would widen East Ave. at the bridge.
bulletEANA contacted P+Z and spoke with Mike Greene on Jan. 10 about the plan for a Village District designation on East Ave. north of the I-95.  EANA advocated for including all of East Ave. from the sea to the Green in the designation
bulletEANA contacted Mike Moccaie of Parks and Rec on Jan 16 and spoke at length re. plan for soccer fields at Calf Pasture Beach.  EANA expressed serious concern re traffic problems that would result
bulletACT and EANA working on coordinating efforts for lobby for funding of citywide speed bumps and Van Zant/Fort Point traffic signal

Key items discussed at January meetings
bulletAdvocates for Calm Traffic (ACT): Traffic Calming lobby for funding has been successful thus far. The DPW has requested $100,000 for speed bumps on City streets.
bulletACT fliers distributed
bulletAn ACT website is in the planning stage and will have an EANA page on the site
bulletUpdate on plans to widen East Ave from the Interstate south to Rowan -- and to re-do the I-95 and train bridges. Possibility of I-95 sound barriers
bulletImpact of Redistricting
bulletNo through trucks are cutting through on streets where they are prohibited
bulletSchool buses speed -- and Fed Ex trucks speed on St. John St.
bulletVehicles parked illegally on street and on property. Double parking. Commercial vehicles (large trucks) parked on the street for more than the allowed four hours.
bulletStop signs newly placed on George St. are largely effective but some cars still go through without stopping. Reflector strips suggested
bulletEnforcement by police needed
bulletPossible soccer fields at Calf Pasture Beach -- would further increase traffic on East Ave.
bulletSidewalks are missing or incomplete on many residential streets so that safety for pedestrians is compromised
bulletZoning variances and regulations allow for construction of garages and additions that are too large for or unsuited to the area
bulletPreserving character of our historic homes and the quality of business establishments
bulletPenny’s at Ludlows Shopping Center needs work
bulletRedevelopment weatherization program for homeowners. Grants available for St. John St. residents
bulletPublic access to Norwalk harbor -- and bicycle and walking trails along river
bulletPlans for old HoJo site. Currently has an illegal sign, vehicle parking and garbage dumping
bulletRegulations regarding pitbulls not being enforced
bulletTree planting program. Free street trees available through the DPW
bulletMore than $350 in RTA savings account

Next meeting: Saturday February 16 at 10:30 AM at 20 Raymond Terrace

Contact numbers:

Phone: 855-7668

E-mail: SeaToTheGreen@cs.com

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