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East Avenue, Under the Train Bridge, Will be Fully Closed for About a Week

East Avenue, Under the Train Bridge, Will be Fully Closed for About a Week

Some time in the next few weeks, East Avenue will be fully shut down on either side of the train bridge to install a special temporary earth retaining system, including large steel beams, that will be used to keep the bridge in place while utility work is done. This work

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/