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Norwalk Shellfish Commission endorses reappointment for Dr. John Pinto and appoints Jeff Stedman as adviser

Norwalk Shellfish Commission · February 6, 2026
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Summary

The commission voted to send a letter to the mayor supporting Dr. John Pinto's reappointment to the Norwalk Harbor Management Commission and to name Jeff Stedman a formal adviser to the Shellfish Commission.

The Norwalk Shellfish Commission voted on Feb. 5 to send the mayor a letter supporting the reappointment of Dr. John Pinto to the Norwalk Harbor Management Commission and to appoint Jeff Stedman as a formal adviser to the Shellfish Commission.

Commissioner Pete moved the combined action and it was seconded; the motion passed by voice vote. Chair Steve summarized the motion: "the motion is to send a letter to her honor in support of doctor Pinto's reappointment to the Norwalk Harbor Management Commission and appointing Jeff Stedman as advisory for the Norwalk Shellfish Commission." The commission instructed the secretary to prepare the communication.

Jeff Stedman attended remotely and had earlier reported on the state shellfish commissions gathering; the commission noted and accepted his offer to advise despite his not taking a contract with the Harbor Management Commission. The endorsement mirrors a pending or already-discussed letter from the Norwalk Harbor Management Commission supporting Dr. Pinto.

Next steps: the secretary will draft and send the letter to the mayor and file the appointment of Jeff Stedman as the commission’s adviser.