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5 days ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Drew Todd |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — A celebration Friday marked the removal of several large oil tanks at the former Manresa Island power plant site, a key step in transforming the long-industrial waterfront into a public park and ecological hub. Officials from local, state, and federal governments, along with community members and project partners, joined together to commemorate the milestone, describing it as a symbol of progress and collaboration.
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5 days ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Drew Todd |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — With temperatures expected to reach the mid to upper 90s and heat indexes nearing 100 degrees, Mayor Harry Rilling has activated Norwalk’s cooling centers from Sunday, June 22, through Wednesday, June 25. The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning, effective from noon Sunday through 8 p.m. Wednesday. City officials are urging residents to stay hydrated and avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the heat wave.
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5 days ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Chris Seymour |Drew Todd |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |David Muccigrosso
NORWALK, Conn. — A city-based nonprofit recently awarded 15 scholarships totaling $183,000 to exceptional college and high school students, including 12 recent Norwalk Public Schools graduates. Each year, the Kevin M. Eidt Scholarship Fund awards scholarships to both Norwalk Public Schools and Boston College students.
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1 week ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Mike Murray |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |Bryan Meek
Dear readers,Yesterday, our daily email newsletter didn’t go out as expected, and for a short time, our website was also briefly offline. I want to share what happened and let you know where things stand now. We’ve been working with our tech team to resolve a behind-the-scenes issue that was preventing our newsletter from sending. During that process, there was a small error that temporarily took the site offline. That issue has since been fixed.
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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Jessica Garnett |Bryan Meek |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill
NORWALK, Conn. — A $6 million agreement intended to restore student-facing positions in Norwalk Public Schools is back on track following a disagreement over the timeline for potential contract negotiations with Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella. On June 10, the Board of Education unanimously approved a proposal that included $3 million in state funds and $3 million in municipal funds. The deal aimed to restore funding for arts, music, and other educational programs.
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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Jessica Garnett |Bryan Meek |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill
ROWAYTON, Conn. — Runners of all ages and experience levels are invited to take part in the 45th annual RCA Father’s Day Fun Run on Sunday, June 16. The event kicks off at 9:30 a.m. at the Rowayton Community Center and features scenic, USATF-certified courses through Rowayton and Bell Island. Participants can choose between a short 2.2-mile course or a longer 4.4-mile run. Children under 15 may only run the short course, and an adult must accompany those under seven.
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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Jessica Garnett |Bryan Meek |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill
NORWALK, Conn. — A groundbreaking new art exhibition is turning the tide on how the Long Island Sound is seen, felt, and remembered. Sight and Sound: Artists Consider Long Island Sound, curated by artist, writer, and former Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum exhibitions director Richard Klein, opened Thursday night at the Norwalk Art Space to a full house and resounding community enthusiasm.
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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Jessica Garnett |Bryan Meek |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill
NORWALK, Conn.— With tick season underway, the Norwalk Health Department is urging residents to take extra precautions outdoors and is offering free tick testing to help identify dangerous species that can transmit Lyme disease, babesiosis, and anaplasmosis. Health officials say the best defense is to avoid being bitten in the first place.
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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |Audrey Cozzarin |Drew Todd
NORWALK, Conn.—A $6 million proposal aimed at preserving arts, music, and other student-facing programs in Norwalk Public Schools is on uncertain footing following disagreements over fiscal oversight and legal authority between city officials and the school district. Mayor Harry Rilling and State Sen. Bob Duff announced the offer during a press conference on June 10, presenting it as a collaborative effort between city and state leaders to address public concerns over looming school program cuts.
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2 weeks ago | 
nancyonnorwalk.com | John Levin |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |Audrey Cozzarin |Drew Todd
My grandfather was born around 1900 and grew up in Chicago. As a young child, he was left-handed, but when he got to school, he was taught to use his right hand for writing and for everything else. At that time, left-handed people were simply not allowed, and left-handed kids who showed up at school were forced to be right-handed. As a result, in his generation, left-handed people were extremely rare.
