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Norwalk Gets First Look At Proposed Budget

Norwalk Gets First Look At Proposed Budget

Mayor Harry Rilling and chief financial officer Henry Dachowitz presented their proposed $412.5 million operating budget to the Board of Estimate and Taxation and the Common Council this week. The proposed budget calls for a 3.75% increase on the school’s side, bringing their budget to $216.3

The "What": This Week in Southwest Connecticut

The "What": This Week in Southwest Connecticut

A look at what's happening around southwest Connecticut for the week of February 7.

Westport: Two ARPA Projects Move Forward

Westport: Two ARPA Projects Move Forward

Two projects on the town’s plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds [https://www.coastalconnecticuttimes.com/exploring-westports-arpa-funds/] —$200,000 for grants to nonprofit arts organizations in town and $1.3 million to replace the Burying Hill Beach groin (or jetty)—were officially approved by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

Darien: No to Open Choice; Budget Questions Remain

Darien: No to Open Choice; Budget Questions Remain

The Darien Board of Education voted to reject participating in the Open Choice program, citing concerns about the pandemic’s impacts, financial questions, class sizes, and more. Superintendent Alan Addley voiced support for the program, but the board voted it down 5-4. Many members of public who spoke about the

Stamford: Proposed 10-Year School Facilities Master Plan

Stamford: Proposed 10-Year School Facilities Master Plan

A new “South Stamford” school for kindergarten through 8th grade students is part of a new proposed master facilities’ plan for the city’s schools over the next 10 years. All of the city’s schools “will be touched” in this plan, which ranges from maintenance work at some schools

Stamford: Exploring West Main Street Bridge Options

Stamford: Exploring West Main Street Bridge Options

What are the options for reconstructing the existing—or building a new—West Main Street Bridge Project and what are the impacts of each plan? Finding out that information is the goal of a new proposed resolution of the Board of Representatives [http://www.boardofreps.org/Data/Sites/43/userfiles/

Fairfield: Reviewing "Blueprint" Racial Justice and Equity Plan

Fairfield: Reviewing "Blueprint" Racial Justice and Equity Plan

A new proposed Racial Justice and Equity plan [https://www.fairfieldct.org/filestorage/79/125/89629/114767/115730/01-31-22_Backup_for_BOS_Meeting.pdf] will serve as a “blueprint” for ongoing conversations and work. First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick said that she wants to “dissect” the proposed blueprint—including getting department