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Perfect For Pot: Norwalk Building Advertises Itself As Cannabis-Friendly Perfect For Pot: Norwalk Building Advertises Itself As Cannabis-Friendly
Perfect For Pot: Norwalk Building Advertises Itself As Cannabis-Friendly A 100-year-old building in Fairfield County is for lease with a specific purpose in mind: marijuana.  For lease through the Web Realty Company, 25 Van Zant Street in Norwalk is advertised as a "cannabis space for lease," according to the online listing.  The building is now billed as having "265,000 interior square feet for cannabis space" and "80,000 exterior square feet of outdoor rooftop cannabis space." The space was initially used for manufacturing hats by the Crofut & Knapp Hat Factory and then used by the Hat Corporation of America, according to property documents. Energy-savin…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Fairfield County Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Fairfield County
Duo Nabbed After Shooting In Fairfield County Two suspects -- a 19-year-old and a minor -- were quickly apprehended after a shooting left one person injured in Fairfield County. A 911 call made around 6:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 stated that gunshots were heard and an individual was laying on the ground in Norwalk in the area of 51 Chestnut Street.  Multiple police officers responded to the area to provide emergency medical attention and seek suspects.  One of the responding officers observed a white vehicle traveling erratically and at a high rate of speed away from the scene of the shooting.  "This vehicle ignored multi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
CEO, President Of Maritime Aquarium Out After Being On Job Just A Few Months CEO, President Of Maritime Aquarium Out After Being On Job Just A Few Months
CEO, President Of Maritime Aquarium Out After Being On Job Just A Few Months After just a few months, Maureen Hanley, the president and CEO of the Maritime Aquarium, has been removed from her position. Months after taking over at the helm of the aquarium in Norwalk, Hanley has been relieved of her duties, officials announced on Monday, April 1. The move comes after she was unanimously chosen by the Executive Committee of the Aquariums Board of Trustees in November. The Board announced that day-to-day duties of the president have been assumed by Dave Truedson, the new CEO, and John Joyce, the Aquarium’s CFO, with oversight by the Aquarium’s Board of Trustees. “This …

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by Zak Failla
News
$1.5M Redesign Approved For Norwalk's Maritime Center $1.5M Redesign Approved For Norwalk's Maritime Center
$1.5M Redesign Approved For Norwalk's Maritime Center More than a million dollars has been pledged to redesign the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, the Common Council announced. The Common Council unanimously approved a $1.5 million spending plan using state dollars for redesign work as part of the Maritime Aquarium Functional Replacement Project. The scope of the project includes work on the theater and its additions. According to officials, the redesign will include losing nearly 1,000-square-feet of space and will slightly shift eastward to make room for plumbing work in the area. As part of the project, the current Maritime Aquarium IMAX The…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Gets $50,000 Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Gets $50,000 Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation
Norwalk's Maritime Aquarium Gets $50,000 Grant From Newman’s Own Foundation Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk has officially received a grant from Newman’s Own Foundation totaling $50,000. Newman’s Own Foundation is the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman, who lived in Westport.  The grant will help to support the aquarium’s educational programming, including materials and financial aid for schools seeking to connect their students with the aquarium. “We are very grateful for the generous support of Newman’s Own Foundation – in this gift, and many others over the years,” said Alicia Wettenstein, the Aquarium’s direc…

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by Valerie Musson
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Tortoise Hatches At Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk Tortoise Hatches At Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk
Tortoise Hatches At Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk Norwalk’s Maritime Aquarium has officially announced the arrival of a newly hatched reptile barely the size of a quarter: a leopard tortoise. The hatching, which occurred Sunday, Jan. 6, marks the first of its kind to occur at the aquarium. Six leopard tortoises were added in a new display last summer, and the egg was the result of a pairing from this exhibit. “We are extremely proud of our biologists for broadening their range of animal-husbandry expertise,” said Barrett L. Christie, director of Animal Husbandry, in a press release. “Our herpetofauna team, led by Senior Aquarist Sara…

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by Valerie Musson
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100 Preemies, Families Enjoy Special Night At Maritime Aquarium 100 Preemies, Families Enjoy Special Night At Maritime Aquarium
100 Preemies, Families Enjoy Special Night At Maritime Aquarium If you were a preemie or conceived one or cared for one, then this story will be special for you. Actually, it's special regardless. Over 100 preemies and their families enjoyed a spectacular evening "under the sea" at The Maritime Aquarium, thanks to The Tiny Miracles Foundation.  The Sunday, June 3 gathering celebrated the many families affected by premature birth in Fairfield County. It provided an opportunity for parents to connect with one another, share experiences and thank volunteers who helped make a difference for their preemies. The Tiny Miracles Foundation is a volun…

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by Jon Craig
Lifestyle
All Aboard, All Included: Metro-North Getaways In Hudson Valley, CT All Aboard, All Included: Metro-North Getaways In Hudson Valley, CT
All Aboard, All Included: Metro-North Getaways In Hudson Valley, CT Between commuter traffic and parking limitations, planning a visit to the Bruce Museum may seem daunting to some, yet the Greenwich-based museum and the Metro-North Railroad are working together to make the trip more convenient and accessible to all. The museum and Metro-North offer a “Getaway” package that includes discounted rates for both train tickets and admission to the Bruce Museum from any station on the Metro-North Railroad. Both are combined on one ticket and purchased easily at a MetroNorth kiosk or ticket office.  “We want people to take the train instead of their car for leisur…

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by Daily Voice
Lifestyle
Band Together: Norwalk Now Announces Five-Day Music Fest Band Together: Norwalk Now Announces Five-Day Music Fest
Band Together: Norwalk Now Announces Five-Day Music Fest NORWALK, Conn. — Can’t get enough of the local music scene? Well, you’re going to love Norwalk City Limits, a new five-day music extravaganza taking place at restaurants, shops and attractions across the city. “Norwalk City Limits is a massive five-day schedule of live music performances which embraces all styles of music from acoustic rock, pop, jazz, fusion, country, and even children’s music,” said Linda Kavanagh, director of Norwalk Now, the collaborative marketing group that is presenting the events. The event, which will run from Jan 24 to 28, is designed to showcase area musicians, …

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by Meredith Guinness