Susan Wallerstein

1 month ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Skip Hagerty |Susan Wallerstein |Bryan Meek

NORWALK, Conn. — After 12 years in office, Mayor Harry Rilling announced Monday that he will not seek reelection in November, stating that he plans to step away from public office to spend more time with his family. Rilling, a lifelong Norwalk resident, was first elected in 2013 following a 41-year career with the Norwalk Police Department, including 17 years as chief.

1 month 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.

1 month 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.

2 months ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Austin Rogers |Diane Lauricella |Susan Wallerstein

NORWALK, Conn. — The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk has announced the passing of Leila, a 37-year-old harbor seal who served as a longtime ambassador for marine conservation. Leila died on Thursday, Feb. 13, following a recent age-related decline in health. At 37, she surpassed the average life expectancy of 25 years for harbor seals in human care, reflecting the dedicated attention the aquarium’s Animal Husbandry team provided.

2 months ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Austin Rogers |Diane Lauricella |Susan Wallerstein

NORWALK, Conn. — The Friends of the Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) have announced a leadership transition and provided updates on key projects as the organization continues to develop the 30-mile multi-use trail connecting Norwalk, Wilton, Ridgefield, Redding, and Danbury.