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3 days ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Patrick Cooper |Tysen Canevari |John Palmer
NORWALK, Conn. — As Norwalk officials weigh whether to install artificial turf fields, scientists and environmental advocates are raising concerns about potential health and environmental impacts.
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5 days ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Tysen Canevari |John Palmer |Michael McGuire
NORWALK, Conn. — A Norwalk High School softball coach has been arrested following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior and unwanted touching of students, according to the Norwalk Police Department. Cary Nadel, 70, of 274 Nod Hill Road in Wilton, was charged with four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and one count of risk of injury to a minor. He turned himself in to police on May 9 after a warrant was issued by Stamford Superior Court.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Susan Wallerstein |Bryan Meek |John Palmer
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Police Emerald Society has announced that Jeanine Chakar will serve as the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Norwalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The parade will occur on March 8, stepping off from Veteran’s Park and concluding at the Guinness Tent at O’Neill’s Pub & Restaurant in South Norwalk. Chakar, a Norwalk resident since 2009, has deep Irish roots and a lifelong love for St. Patrick’s Day traditions.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Susan Wallerstein |Bryan Meek |John Palmer
NORWALK, Conn. — U.S. Rep. Jim Himes joined Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, State Sen. Bob Duff, and other local officials Friday morning to break ground on the long-anticipated Norwalk Community Recreation Center. The facility, a joint effort between the City of Norwalk and the Riverbrook YMCA, will offer a range of programs for residents, including youth activities. The project was made possible in part by $2 million in federal community project funding secured by Himes in the Fiscal Year 2023.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |John Palmer |John Levin |Bryan Meek
NORWALK, Conn. — Hundreds of community members filled Norwalk High School on Thursday night to celebrate Norwalk Public Schools’ 3rd Annual Black History & Heritage Festival, an event honoring African Americans’ contributions to labor, culture, and industry.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |John Palmer |John Levin |Bryan Meek
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Community Health Center (NCHC) will host a Black History Month Open House on Friday, February 28, celebrating the contributions of the Black community to the health center’s legacy and the greater Norwalk area. The event will occur from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at NCHC’s flagship location at 120 Connecticut Ave.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |John Palmer |John Levin |Bryan Meek
NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Common Council voted on February 25 to set the operating budget cap for the upcoming fiscal year, approving a 4% increase for the Board of Education (BOE) and a 2.5% increase for city services. The decision came after weeks of debate over school funding, tax burdens, and financial transparency.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |John Palmer |John Levin |Bryan Meek
NORWALK, Conn. — Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas visited CT State Community College Norwalk, encouraging students to stay informed and engaged in the democratic process. Thomas, a Norwalk resident, shared her journey from small business owner to public official, emphasizing the role of civic participation in her career. “Civic engagement isn’t just about voting — it’s about understanding how government works, asking questions, and making sure your voice is heard,” Thomas said.
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2 months ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |John Palmer |John Levin |Bryan Meek
NORWALK, Conn. — The American Arts Players are bringing a bold, contemporary reimagining of Jesus Christ Superstar to The Crystal Theater in Norwalk, with performances running from March 28 to April 12. The production sets Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s iconic rock opera in a modern world shaped by media influence, political upheaval, and celebrity culture. Director Wil Trebing said the staging emphasizes the musical’s enduring relevance.
