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Residents press Norwalk Public Works over Lockwood Lane sidewalk; committee outlines exception process
Summary
Residents urged the committee to drop plans for a Lockwood Lane sidewalk, saying drainage remains unresolved; committee staff said designers are revising plans and explained the Complete Streets ordinance exemption/exception process and next steps for public meetings.
Dozens of residents told Norwalk’s Public Works Committee on Dec. 2 they oppose a proposed sidewalk on Lockwood Lane and want assurance that longstanding drainage problems are first fixed.
"Your continued attention to this contentious issue demonstrates a commitment to better transparency and responsiveness to our concerns," said Pamela McSoonas of 39 Lockwood Lane after describing months of neighborhood outreach and a unanimous negative reaction at an Oct. 15 public information session. Multiple callers said drains were relocated to accommodate the draft sidewalk and that the change has increased runoff into driveways.
Neighbor Jack Mascunas, who said the drainage project dates back about 17 years, told the committee the…
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