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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Becca Stoll |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |Paul Lanning
NORWALK, Conn. — The fourth annual Norwalk Earth Day Festival will take place Saturday, April 26, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the Norwalk Green, featuring more than 85 exhibitors, live music, family activities, and a community cleanup effort earlier in the day. The festival has grown from a small neighborhood gathering into a regional event.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Becca Stoll |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |Paul Lanning
NORWALK, Conn. — The First Taxing District Water Department is moving forward with a “shovel-ready” project to treat PFAS contamination in its supplemental water supply, according to a statement from General Manager Eleanor Militana.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Erik Vitaglione |Becca Stoll |Alex Knopp
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk residents and city leaders are confronting questions about public health, environmental risks, and the future of artificial turf fields. Artificial turf fields are drawing renewed scrutiny, particularly due to potential contamination from PFAS, a class of synthetic “forever chemicals” found in everything from cookware to water bottles.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Erik Vitaglione |Becca Stoll |Alex Knopp
NORWALK, Conn. — A group of Norwalk High School students brought home top honors from the Connecticut Drama Association’s one-act competition this spring, a high-energy event hosted at Central Connecticut State University that spotlighted both performance and technical innovation. The competition, which drew seven schools from across the state, challenged students to prepare a one-act show, tech it (set up lighting, sound cues) in 15 minutes, perform it in 45, and clear the stage in five.
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1 month ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Becca Stoll |David Muccigrosso |Bryan Meek
NORWALK, Conn. — As the proposed Auto Collective car club and storage facility continues to gain momentum, Norwalk officials are preparing for a site visit next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m., aiming to complete the walk-through by 7:30 p.m. The visit will allow Planning and Zoning Commissioners to familiarize themselves with the 10 Norden Place property ahead of a public hearing on the project.
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1 month ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Becca Stoll |Bryan Meek
NORWALK, Conn. — Bright yellow daffodils are now in bloom along the median of Calf Pasture Beach Road, thanks to the Norwalk Garden Club’s planting efforts last October. The project, part of the club’s ongoing beautification mission, brings a burst of spring color to the well-traveled stretch leading to the beach. More daffodils will be planted this fall, as the group plans to make the event an annual tradition.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Becca Stoll |Skip Hagerty
NORWALK, Conn. — For Norwalk’s State Rep. Kadeem Roberts, housing advocacy isn’t just policy—it’s personal. Growing up in Connecticut’s Rental Assistance Program (RAP), Roberts experienced firsthand what stable housing can mean for a family. Now, as a state lawmaker, he’s leading the fight to ensure others have the same opportunities. “When we first started the caucus, it was already being discussed,” Roberts said.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Becca Stoll |Skip Hagerty
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Common Council has approved a redistricting plan following recommendations from the Reapportionment Advisory Committee, which aims to ensure fair and balanced representation. Working with city consultants and legal counsel, the committee revised the city’s voting districts to comply with federal and state laws, including the Voting Rights Act. The new boundaries align with census blocks, a nationwide standard for equal representation.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Becca Stoll |Skip Hagerty
NORWALK, Conn. — The Connecticut House of Representatives has passed a bill granting $40 million in emergency funding to help school districts offset rising special education costs. The measure, introduced by State Sen. Bob Duff and Reps. Matthew Ritter, Martin M. Looney, and Jason Rojas, passed with bipartisan support by a vote of 140-5. According to Rep. Kadeem Roberts, Norwalk could receive approximately $829,000 from the funding package. Jill Barry, Tim Ackert, Jay M.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Becca Stoll |Skip Hagerty |Paul Lanning
NORWALK, Conn. — As housing costs continue to rise and available land for development dwindles, Norwalk officials and residents are grappling with how to address the city’s growing affordable housing crisis. A recent Affordable Housing Ad Hoc Committee discussion highlighted key obstacles, including the need for long-term planning, policy changes, and better use of existing resources. During the Feb.
