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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

City clears POKO development hurdle, but legal battle continues

A judge has denied developer Jason Milligan’s appeal, ending one of three lawsuits involving the POKO development in Norwalk. By Abigail Brone

How bystanders tried to rescue couple from drowning at CT beach

The rescuers who brought Mauricio Rodas-Garcia and his wife Martha to shore last week in Norwalk include a Navy corpsman, a pediatric nurse and two teenagers. By Abigail Brone

Where to stay cool in Norwalk as temperatures soar again

With temperatures expected to reach nearly 100 degrees this week, Norwalk has opened its cooling centers. By Abigail Brone

Nearly $5 million turf field project gets new life in Norwalk

New state funds will restart Norwalk’s plan to construct three turf baseball fields and a concession stand at Broad River Park. By Abigail Brone

Monkeypox vaccine clinic opens in Norwalk at Circle Care Center

With 35 confirmed monkeypox cases in Connecticut, Norwalk’s Circle Care Center is one of 15 state-sponsored clinics administering the vaccine to eligible people. By Abigail Brone

The Marvin’s new leader spent decades as a forensic psychologist

Hal Smith, who spent decades as a forensic psychologist, is the new executive director of Norwalk’s older adult assisted living community and early child education center. By Abigail Brone

NTSB joins probe of CT’s ‘rare’ electric bus fire

The National Transportation Safety Board has joined state and manufacturing officials into determining the exact cause of the e-bus fire at the Hamden depot. By Abigail Brone

Plan would add 8 apartments at Stiles Curtis House property

The project includes preserving the historic Stiles Curtis House and adding two new structures on the Norwalk property. By Abigail Brone

One year later, some city residents still rebuilding after Ida

About 85 feet of retaining wall along the Five Mile River in Norwalk will need to be replaced following damage caused by Hurricane Ida last year. By Abigail Brone

After massive bus fire, CT pulls electric fleet from service

One day after officials touted a plan to add more electric vehicles and buses to the road, a lithium battery sparked CTtransit’s first bus fire. By Abigail Brone

CT enacts clean air law to shift state vehicles to electric

The Clean Air Act requires Connecticut to transfer all state vehicles to electric models by 2030 and offers incentives for consumers to seek zero-emission cars and trucks. By Abigail Brone

How Norwalk used COVID relief funds for library upgrades

The soundproof pod and solar charging station were funded through a $26,000 American Rescue Plan Act grant administered by the CT State Library. By Abigail Brone

Norwalk has no plans to mitigate rising car taxes, officials say

The motor vehicle mill rate in Norwalk remaining unchanged, but car values and taxes in the city increased over the past year. By Abigail Brone

How Norwalk is preparing for this week’s hot weather

Norwalk has opened three cooling centers as Connecticut is expected to face its first heat wave of the season. By Abigail Brone

Masks are required on Metro-North. Why aren’t they being worn?

The last time a summons was administered for mask noncompliance on Metro-North was Oct. 1, 2021, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. By Abigail Brone

Three new bus routes and several bus route changes were added to the state’s CTTransit system following an equity study conducted by the Department of Transportation. By Abigail Brone

Why a Norwalk sidewalk was ripped up days after being installed

A subcontractor was fired after improperly installing about 80 feet of sidewalk at the corner of East Avenue and Wall Street, a Norwalk official said. By Abigail Brone

Social worker to help Norwalk police in mental health emergencies

A social worker will be embedded in the Norwalk Police Department to help respond to mental health and addiction emergencies. By Abigail Brone

Crossing the CT River? Work begins on new trail for hikers,...

The trail, when completed in fall 2023, will be one of four connections in a 30-mile radius for nonmotorists to safely cross the Connecticut River. By Abigail Brone

Lifelong city resident takes over as lone GOP council member

Lifelong city resident Bryan Meek has replaced Tom Keegan as the lone Republican on the Norwalk Common Council. By Abigail Brone