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Abigail Brone

I graduated with my master's in journalism from Columbia University in 2020. I received a bachelor's in journalism and English from the University of Connecticut in 2019. Before working for Hearst Connecticut Media Group I worked at the Journal Inquirer in Manchester, covering the towns of Enfield and Windsor. I have previously worked at the Hartford Courant, the Norwich Bulletin and the Republican-American. I love all things cats and Disney.

Stories By Abigail Brone

Norwalk installs first electric vehicle charger on city property

Norwalk's first public electric vehicle charging station, which was donated by city-based JuiceBar, was installed Thursday at Fodor Farm. Abigail Brone

Park atop parking garage and 420 apartments in Webster Lot plan

New plans for the Webster Street parking lot in South Norwalk include a park atop a 650-spot parking garage and 420 apartment units. Abigail Brone

Norwalk's Oak Hills considers ending Dry Dock restaurant contract

Norwalk's Oak Hills Park Authority is considering ending its restaurant deal with Dry Dock owner Don Mastronardi over business operations and unpaid rent. Abigail Brone

Why South Norwalk is among 7 CT neighborhoods in climate study

South Norwalk was selected among seven neighborhoods in Fairfield and New Haven counties for a state program developing climate mitigation plans. Abigail Brone

Lack of bidders delays Lockwood-Mathews renovations in Norwalk

After receiving too few bids, renovations for Norwalk's historic Lockwood-Mathews Mansion has been delayed at least several months, officials said. Abigail Brone

After illegal demo, city seeks grant to update historic inventory

Norwalk's Historical Commission and Redevelopment Agency plan to apply for a $20,000 state grant to update its historic resources inventory. Abigail Brone

Norwalk plans to add sidewalks in these neighborhoods in 2023

Norwalk has released its plans to add sidewalks and curbs along at least eight streets in spring 2023 as part of the city's annual road paving program. Abigail Brone

Norwalk home where 7-year-old girl died in fire demolished

A Norwalk home on Nelson Avenue where 7-year-old Summer Fawcett died in a May fire has been demolished with no plans for new development, city says. Abigail Brone

Burnett new council president after losing by 1 vote last year

Greg Burnett, who was the council's majority leader in 2020, was previously nominated for the presidency last fall, but lost to council member Tom Livingston by a vote of 8-7. Abigail Brone

Norwalk landscapers: Banning gas leaf blowers is not practical

As Norwalk discusses a potential ban on gas-powered leaf blowers, landscapers say switching to electric devices would be less efficient and more expensive. Abigail Brone

Popular Bridgeport Italian restaurant Massimo's coming to Norwalk

Massimo's Pizza and Restaurant, which has been in Bridgeport since 1986, plans to open Massimo Pizza and Deli next week on Westport Avenue in Norwalk. Abigail Brone

Why nearly 10,000 in Norwalk won't see increase in electric bills

While Eversource and United Illuminating are planning an average monthly bill increase of about $80, South and East Norwalk customers won't face same rate hike. Abigail Brone

Should Norwalk ban gas-powered leaf blowers?

Like Westport and Stamford, Norwalk is considering whether gas-powered leaf blowers should be banned because of air and noise pollution. Abigail Brone

Photos: Santa rappels down SoNo building at Norwalk holiday event

The first SoNo Holiday Extravaganza featured Santa rappelling down 50 Washington St., tree and menorah lighting ceremonies and other family activities in Norwalk. Abigail Brone

After historic home demolished, Norwalk seeks stricter ordinance

As Norwalk "continues to explore all options" to penalize the owners accused of destroying the Hyatt House on Willow Street, a revised ordinance is in works. Abigail Brone

Stew Leonard's to deliver hundreds of turkeys to those in need

Norwalk police and firefighters gathered at Stew Leonard's Thursday to load up hundreds of turkeys to be delivered across the city ahead of Thanksgiving. Abigail Brone

Why the Yankee Doodle Bridge sidewalk was closed for three years

The Yankee Doodle Bridge sidewalk reopened last week for the first time since 2019 as construction projects were done on the overpass. Abigail Brone

Santa to rappel down SoNo building in new Norwalk holiday event

On Sunday, Santa will rappel down Washington Street building at Norwalk's first holiday "extravaganza," but he won't be Yankees GM Brian Cashman. Abigail Brone

After three years Norwalk's Yankee Doodle Bridge sidewalk reopens

Three years since the closure of the pedestrian walkway along the Yankee Doodle Bridge in Norwalk, the Department of Transportation reopened the sidewalk that allows pedestrians to walk across the Norwalk River next to Interstate 95. Abigail Brone

Norwalk hires first diversity officer out of nearly 40 applicants

Norwalk announced last week the hiring of LaToya Fernandez as the city's first diversity, equity and inclusion officer. She started on Nov. 1. Abigail Brone