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New Canaan, CT
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New Canaan First Selectman Kevin Moynihan Recovering After Stroke
A top elected official in Fairfield County is recovering after being hospitalized following a stroke, officials said. During a broadcast of the Board of Selectman meeting in New Canaan, Selectman Nick Williams announced that First Selectman Kevin Moynihan has been hospitalized after suffering a stroke. Moynihan, age 72, reportedly suffered a minor stroke and is now recovering following his hospitalization. He has been the first selectman in New Canaan since 2017. According to reports, Moynihan is expected to attend the upcoming New Canaan Town Council meeting this week either in person or …
New Canaan, CT
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19: First Selectman Says Co-Workers' Complaints Led To New Canaan EMD's Ouster
Complaints from co-workers regarding how they were treated led to his request for the resignation of the town's director of emergency management, New Canaan's First Selectman Kevin Moynihan said. Moynihan requested the resignation of Mike Handler who has served as the Director of the Office of Emergency Management for the past nine years. A popular figure with the public for his calm demeanor during storms, natural disasters, and for his daily COVID-19 updates, Moynihan said during a news conference on Thursday, June 4, that complaints from colleagues regarding Handler's treatment…
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Around The Schools: New High School Campus For Norwalk, Canaan Board Of Education Adds New Trio
Norwalk will get a new, expanded high school campus -- totally replacing the existing high school. State Sen. Bob Duff, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, Schools Superintendent Steven Adamowski, and other state and local officials announced plans for the new Norwalk High School on Monday, Dec. 9 The 337,000-square-foot facility will be expanded to include three unique school programs for 2,000 students. State and school officials estimated that 80 percent of the construction costs will be paid with the help of state taxpayer money. The remaining cost would be paid using local …
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Most Incumbent Selectmen, Republicans Prevail In Fairfield County Elections
No "Donald Trump" factor in the mostly blue Connecticut during this local election cycle. Republicans won key races in Fairfield and Greenwich on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and retained the mayoral seat in Danbury. State Republican Chairman J.R. Romano cheered: "These results are nothing less than a stunning shot across the bow for out-of-touch liberal Democrats. . . ." Regardless of political party, incumbency also proved to be a clear winner on Election Day statewide. In Danbury, Republican Mayor Mark Boughton, who ran an unsuccessful run for his party’s nomination for governor last year, dec…
Greenwich, CT
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Who Did You Vote For On Election Day In Fairfield County?
If you voted in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you were asked to elect school board members and various town posts, including selectmen. City mayoral jobs also were on the ballot in Bridgeport, Danbury and Norwalk. Greenwich residents voted on top town government positions, including first selectman. Similar high-profile elections took place in Fairfield and New Canaan. For expanded coverage of politics, schools and lifestyle, visit Daily Voice Plus In Norwalk, Democratic Mayor Harry Rilling is seeking re-election for his fourth term. He is challenged by Republican Lisa Brinton.…
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What's At Stake On Election Day In Fairfield County?
If you're voting in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Nov. 5, you can select school board members and various town elective posts, including selectmen. City mayoral jobs are on the ballot in Bridgeport, Danbury and Norwalk. Greenwich will vote on top town government positions, including first selectman. Similar high-profile elections are taking place in Fairfield and New Canaan. In Bridgeport, Democratic Mayor Joe Ganim appears to have won re-election thanks to a court ruling in his primary election battle. He won a major court victory on Thursday, Oct. 31 that blocked a request for an…
New Canaan, CT
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Handicapped Motorists Parked In Metered Lots Will Now Be Charged In New Canaan
In the near future, handicapped motorists parking in New Canaan will have to pay to park in metered lots following a vote by the Parking Commission. Officials voted 4-1 (Crum against) to begin charging handicapped permit-holders who park in designated spaces in the lots at Morse Court and Center School, according to city documents. During the meeting, Chairman Keith Richey stated that handicapped motorists park for free on downtown streets such as Elm, just as non-handicapped people do. Officials said that other visitors to the lots pay and there was no reason why the handicappe…
New Canaan, CT
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Power Outages Now Hitting 27 Percent Of New Canaan
As more than 27 percent of New Canaan residents continue to deal with power outages, officials are warning that downed power lines continue to be a problem as trees tumble. A classic example of the danger could be seen Wednesday during the height of the storm when several power lines caught fire on Weed Street, putting on a show for residents until firefighters could arrive to douse the flames. As of 1 p.m., 2,318 residents remained without power according to Eversource. In a meeting with local media, First Selectman Kevin Moynihan said that he expected some residents wouldn’t have power …
