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1 week ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |David Muccigrosso |Skip Hagerty
NORWALK, Conn. — Proposed changes to library oversight, political representation, and term structures dominated discussion Tuesday as the Norwalk Charter Revision Commission continued its work on potential updates to the city’s foundational document. The April 15 meeting included public comment and lengthy debate among commissioners as they weighed how best to modernize and clarify key sections of the charter.
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1 week ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Tysen Canevari |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — After a two-year closure for major infrastructure upgrades and restoration work, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum will reopen its doors to the public on June 4 at 12 p.m., unveiling restored spaces, newly discovered artifacts, and mechanical improvements designed to support year-round operations.
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1 week 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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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Patrick Cooper |Skip Hagerty |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — Faced with competing priorities, limited resources, and mounting community pressure, Norwalk’s Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) moved closer to finalizing the city’s FY2025 operating budget Monday night, approving departmental transfers and tackling contentious funding requests during a meeting marked by fiscal restraint and philosophical debate.
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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Patrick Cooper |Skip Hagerty |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — Four Norwalk educators have been awarded 2025 Fund for Teachers (FFT) fellowships, joining a cohort of Connecticut teachers selected to pursue self-designed summer learning experiences around the globe. Michelle Amezzene and Laura Bassler of Brien McMahon High School will travel to Spain and France to deepen their understanding of Spanish and French culture, history, and heritage.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Mike Murray |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — Dr. Damon Lewis, principal of Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy, has been named the 2025 Connecticut Middle School Principal of the Year by the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS), in recognition of his transformational leadership and commitment to equity, innovation, and student success. Lewis, who refers to his students as scholars, has reshaped Ponus Ridge into what staff and families now call a community, not just a school.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Drew Todd |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — The Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) held its Budget Review Deliberations Meeting Wednesday night, giving residents one final opportunity to weigh in on Norwalk’s proposed FY2025/26 operating budget. After more than two hours of impassioned public comment urging deeper investment in Norwalk’s schools, transit, and community services, the BET voted to advance the proposed budget — with only member Anne Yang voting in opposition.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Drew Todd |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk has been named one of Connecticut’s top 100 places to live by Niche.com, a platform that evaluates and ranks communities nationwide. The city secured the 84th spot in Niche’s 2025 Best Places to Live in Connecticut rankings. The city received an overall grade of A-minus. City officials expressed pride in the recognition, stating, “We are incredibly proud that the City of Norwalk was named one of the top 100 places to live in the State of Connecticut by Niche.com.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Travis Simms |Bryan Meek |Drew Todd |David Muccigrosso
By State Representative Travis Simms, Deputy SpeakerConnecticut is facing a housing crisis. Families, seniors, and young professionals are struggling to afford rent, homeownership is out of reach, and homelessness is on the rise. Despite state incentives for developers, we have yet to see meaningful progress in creating truly affordable housing—especially in communities of color, where gentrification is forcing out longtime residents.
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3 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Drew Todd |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — Opera lovers won’t need to head to New York City to hear world-class voices this March. On Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 7:30 p.m., the Fairfield County Chorale will present a stunning evening of opera favorites at the Norwalk Concert Hall, featuring two Metropolitan Opera performers: soprano Kathryn Lewek and tenor Zach Borichevsky.
