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Grant, land advocates receive bouquets

Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff of Norwalk acknowledged that the legislator could "do a better job of making it transparent," but added that it would be impractical for each transfer to have its own bill and be considered by every legislator. The lawmakers in the district in question are accountable for the land transfers, he said. We are glad a conversation has started regarding land handovers and swaps. Much of the land in state parks is not protected in perpetuity, such as land owned by a local land trust, so it is vital to hold legislators accountable when these land transfers are proposed. http://www.thehour.com/opinion/editorials/grant-land-advocates-receive-bouquets/article_50e1b9f2-fab1-52cf-8e44-e9933ed2b48b.html

Smart, commission receive bouquets

On Thursday, Smart spoke at the STAR, Inc., Speakers Luncheon and helped to raise $50,000 for the Norwalk nonprofit organization. We recognize Smart for not only helping out STAR, Inc., but also for her bravery in going public following her abduction ordeal. She founded the Elizabeth Smart Foundation, which supports organizations that help prevent human slavery, child pornography and missing children. With human trafficking becoming an increasing problem throughout the world, fighting this plague on humanity needs all the champions it can get. A brickbat goes to the parents involved in an Easter tradition gone wrong up the road in Orange last week. Candy maker Pez planned to hold a good, old-fashioned Easter egg hunt, but some pushy parents ruined the fun for everyone. Organizers had hidden nearly 10,000 eggs in fields and planned to hold a staggered start based on age to give the littlest children a head start. Instead what happened was chaos as some parents pushed their children to "jump the gun" and rush the fields. One organizer described the crowd as "kind of like locusts." It's a shame this time honored tradition for children was ruined by these parents. What's even more sad is that these parents are encouraging their children to be aggressive, pushy and greedy. Here's hoping that this life lesson is one that does not stick. A final bouquet goes to the Norwalk Charter Revision Commission for this week recommending a four-year term for Norwalk's mayor. Commissioner Steven Keogh said the group believes that a four-year term, instead of the current two-year term, will "promote effective administration in both offices," referring to the recommendation to also leave... http://www.thehour.com/opinion/editorials/smart-commission-receive-bouquets/article_37993251-83de-5fed-9e9f-7da3987ea8d5.html

In Memoriam: Anne McVoy Murray

From Hoyt Funeral Home. Anne McVoy Murray, 91, of New Canaan, died Saturday, January 23, 2016 at Norwalk Hospital. She was the widow of Paul B. Murray, who she was married to for 67 years.Anne was born in Chicago, IL on October 8, 1924, second youngest of seven children to John and Marie McVoy. She attended Sacred Heart Covenant and was a graduate of Manhattanville College of the Sacred Heart in New York City, as a history major.Anne was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother as well as a favorite Auntie “Petie” to her many, many nieces and nephews. More from New Canaan Patch She is survived by her 11 children, 23 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Anne’s warm, yet quiet and steadfast presence made her a treasured friend to all who knew her.She was a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and as a girl spent many weekends cheering for them and had hope for that World Series victory. On any given Sunday afternoon, you could find her watching golf, which, until recently, she also loved to play. She was an avid reader and the oldest member of her book club. She... http://patch.com/connecticut/newcanaan/memoriam-anne-mcvoy-murray