Norwalk Hispanics Seek Voice Amid Growth and Barriers
Jose Antonio Bermudez moved from New York City to Norwalk in 1974 to find housing beyond the South Norwalk area. Now on the Fair Rent Commission, he reflects ongoing discrimination and barriers faced by the growing Hispanic community, despite stable family life and local service roles.
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Jose Antonio Bermudez
Norwalk
New York City
South Norwalk
Bermudez
West Norwalk
Fair Rent Commission
Frank Esposito
United States Post Office
Liza
Fitchburg State Llege
Jose Jr
Brien McMahon
Minerva
Foster children faces the toll of neglect in care series
This second in a Foster Care series describes the ordeal of Norwalk children under state supervision. An infant with prenatal crack cocaine exposure nears discharge while a 10 year old is placed with another family. Between 1990 and 1991, 264 Norwalk children were referred to the state DCYS, 127 entered out of home care and 42 into foster homes as the system shrinks and more children await placement. Social workers describe trauma from removal and distance from home, with long trips for visitation and impact on neighborhoods, schools, and sense of safety.
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Norwalk
State Department of Children and Youth Services
Kathleen Bahe
DCYS
Babe
Ann Nemert
Third Taxing District Faces FOI Ruling After Appeal
The Third Taxing District dispute moves from procedure to substance as FOI hearing officer urges dismissal of complaints by electors. Ridgely Brown and Blaise Heid say the FOI decision sides with electors, forcing a civil suit focus and broader implications for district meetings and reforms.
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Frank Reagan
Ridgely Brown
Brown
Freedom of Information Commission
Angelo Santella
James Ingham
Frederick Enrick
FOI Commission
Blaise Heid
Electors Committee
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Cliff Coad
Norwalk River
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Connecticut State Data Center
South Wester Regional Planning Agency
Eileen M. Rogers
ShowTech
East Norwalk
NHL
Marilyn
Joe
EMHS
Highlander
Arts & Lifestyles
Movies Home and Professional Services
Lowell Weicker
Alex Knopp
Doug Mintz
Joseph McGee
Purdue Frederick Company
Connecticut Avenue
Yonkers
Bissell House
Helen Neafsey
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