Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Norwalk Fire Department Swears In New Officers, Promotes Another Norwalk Fire Department Swears In New Officers, Promotes Another
Norwalk Fire Department Swears In New Officers, Promotes Another The Norwalk Fire Department recently held a promotional and swearing-in ceremony, at Norwalk Fire Headquarters, welcoming new members, and promoting others. During the event, probationary firefighters John Pomponio, Madeline Jankowski, and Gregory Petriccione were officially sworn into the department and Firefighter Jesse Granton, an 8-year veteran, was promoted to Fire Inspector, said Norwalk Fire Department Deputy Cheif Edward Prescott. Fire Inspector Jesse GrantonNorwalk Fire Department Fire Chief Geno Gatto, and Assistant Chief Chris King presided over the ceremony, while Mayor Harr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Norwalk, CT
Lifestyle
LaKota Oaks Honors Norwalk's Former Mayor Frank Zullo LaKota Oaks Honors Norwalk's Former Mayor Frank Zullo
LaKota Oaks Honors Norwalk's Former Mayor Frank Zullo LaKota Oaks (see Lakota Oaks Is More Than A New Name) hosted its inaugural ribbon-cutting and tree-planting ceremony in honor of former Norwalk Mayor Frank Zullo.  More than 50 people attended from Norwalk and the surrounding communities to celebrate the new ownership and management of LaKota Oaks, Southern Connecticut’s Event and Conference Center, as well as the long and successful life of Mayor Zullo, who passed away earlier this year. The attendees gathered along the sweeping front lawn of the property to hear warm dedications made by LaKota Hotels & Resorts Director, Andy Dolce, No…

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by Daily Voice
Norwalk, CT
Lifestyle
Remembering Moms, Babies They Grieve In Norwalk Remembering Moms, Babies They Grieve In Norwalk
Remembering Moms, Babies They Grieve In Norwalk Do you have to stop identifying yourself as a mom if your child dies? No. “In 1997 I lost my son to SIDS,” said Alison Jacobson, CEO of New Canaan-based First Candle. “One year I had a baby and was celebrating Mother’s Day and the next year my son was gone. “Even though I was still a mom, people were hesitant to wish me Happy Mother’s Day because they didn’t want to upset me. Every mom, whether her child is here on earth or in heaven, should be acknowledged on Mother’s Day.” Begun as the SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) Alliance in 1987, the organization changed its name to First C…

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by Daily Voice
Norwalk, CT
News
Snow Emergency In Effect In Norwalk Snow Emergency In Effect In Norwalk
Snow Emergency In Effect In Norwalk Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling has declared a snow emergency in the city, which was put in effect as of 8 p.m. on Tuesday night. Residents have been asked to remove all parked cars from city streets to allow Public Works crews to efficiently clear roadways of snow, as more than a foot is expected to drop in the region. Vehicles that remain parked on the street may be ticketed or towed, the Norwalk Police Department warned. There will be free parking at the Maritime and Yankee Doodle garages as long as the snow emergency is in effect. There is no parking in the open parking lots between 2 a.m. …

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by Zak Failla
Norwalk, CT
Schools
Courage To Speak About Being Drug-Free Celebrates 14th Annual Family Night Courage To Speak About Being Drug-Free Celebrates 14th Annual Family Night
Courage To Speak About Being Drug-Free Celebrates 14th Annual Family Night The 14th Annual Courage To Speak Empowering Youth to Be Drug Free Family Night will take place on Tuesday, March 20 at 5:30 p.m., at Roton Middle School, 201 Highland Ave. in Norwalk. All are invited to the event, which will bring students, parents, educators, school and government officials, business and other community leaders together to affirm their commitment to keep children safe from drugs and other risky behaviors. A complimentary dinner will be served. The Courage to Speak Foundation was founded by Ginger and Larry Katz in 1996 after their 20-year-old son, Ian, died of an accident…

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by Jon Craig