Sharrows on Rowayton Avenue in 2015. Norwalk two new hires are said to be experienced in pedestrian and cyclist safety, as well as in improving traffic conditions. (Archive photo)
NORWALK, Conn. The City has hired “two experienced traffic experts” to join the Transportation, Mobility, and Parking (TMP) department, a press release said Friday.
James Travers will be the new Transportation, Mobility, and Parking director, a position formerly held by Kathryn Hebert, who took the City’s early retirement buyout late last year. Garrett Bolella was hired as Assistant Director for Transportation Services. Travers and Bolella will both begin work Feb. 16 and are coming from similar roles in the City of Stamford, the release said.
After expired food complaints, CT Food Bank halts turkey distribution in Norwalk
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Local residents include Else Navari receive food distributed by volunteers with the CT Food Bank Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. Distribution events are held Wednesdays at Calf Pasture Beach from 9am to noon.Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Local residents receive food distributed by volunteers with the CT Food Bank includig Koula Von Hoppe Wednesday, January 27, 2021, in Norwalk, Conn. Distribution events are held Wednesdays at Calf Pasture Beach from 9am to noon.Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
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Food is distributed by volunteers with the CT Food Bank Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at Calf Pasture Beach in Norwalk, Conn. Distribution events are held Wednesdays at Calf Pasture Beach from 9am to noon.Erik Trautmann / Hearst Connecticut MediaShow MoreShow Less
It indicates that:
One of the new victims was in his or her 50s (12 people in that age group have died)
Three were in their 60s (27 people in that age group have died)
Two were in their 70s (46 people in that age group have died)
Two were 80 years old or older (89 people in that age group have died)
“I am deeply saddened by the news that eight more of our residents have died from COVID-19. I am keeping their loved ones in my prayers as they continue to grieve. Let us all remember that these are people, not statistics. These are our neighbors and friends and family members,” Rilling is quoted as saying.
Mayor Harry Rilling declared the
snow emergencyat noon and City buildings and offices closed at 1 p.m., Norwalk Communications Manager Josh Morgan said. They will remain closed through Thursday.
In addition:
City garbage and recycling collection is canceled tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 17). Thursday routes will be collected Friday, and Friday routes will be collected Saturday.
The Norwalk Transfer Station and Yard Waste Site will be closed tomorrow. Normal hours will resume Friday.
COVID-19 testing operations at Veteran’s Park will not operate tomorrow. Normal testing hours will resume Friday. The latest testing news can be found at norwalkct.org/testing.
All meal distribution sites in Norwalk will be closed tomorrow and reopen Friday.