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Community Support Replaces Lost NEA Funding for INTEMPO’s Cultural Crossover Concert

4 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Drew Todd |Becca Stoll

NORWALK, Conn. — After the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) unexpectedly withdrew $10,000 in previously awarded funding, INTEMPO has successfully closed the gap and surpassed it, thanks to the support of the community. The lost grant was intended to help fund INTEMPO’s Cultural Crossover Concert, held in April at Norwalk City Hall.
Peace Pole Installed at Emig Park in Rowayton

4 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Bryan Meek |Drew Todd |Becca Stoll

NORWALK, Conn. — A Peace Pole has been installed at Emig Park in Rowayton, directly across from the United Church of Rowayton. The Peace Pole Project, which began over 40 years ago, now features more than 250,000 poles in 180 countries across every continent. While several Peace Poles can be found in Fairfield County, this is the first one in Rowayton. “It is fitting that the pole has been installed at Emig Park, as our founding pastor, Rev.
Lamont vetoes H.B. 5002 housing bill, sets local ‘buy-in’ as priority

4 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Mark Pazniokas |Drew Todd |Becca Stoll |Skip Hagerty

Gov. Ned Lamont ended nearly three weeks of public rumination and private negotiation about the fate of an omnibus housing bill Monday, siding with suburban opponents and Republican legislators who had urged a veto of the measure as an intrusion into local zoning.
Demolition of Oil Tanks at Manresa Marks Major Milestone Toward Future Public Park

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.
Norwalk Speaks on Juneteenth: A Reflection on History, Freedom, and Hope

5 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Niko Balkaran |Drew Todd |John C. O’Neill |John O’neill |David Muccigrosso

NORWALK, Conn. — The afternoon began with cloudy skies and drizzle on Norwalk Green, sending attendees under umbrellas and tents as they turned out for the First Taxing District’s Juneteenth celebration. As the sun broke through, some saw it as a fitting symbol of resilience that marks the day. General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, with Union troops and informed enslaved African Americans that they were free.
Norwalk Activates Cooling Centers Ahead of Dangerous Heat Wave

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.
Scholarship Fund Recognizes Stellar Norwalk Students | Nancy on Norwalk

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.
Norwalk Speaks on Juneteenth: A Reflection on History, Freedom, and Hope

5 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Drew Todd |John C. O’Neill |John O’neill |David Muccigrosso

About this siteNancyOnNorwalk.com was conceived as the place to go for Norwalk residents to get the real, unvarnished story about what is going on in and around their city. NancyOnNorwalk does not intend to be a traditional print newspaper online; rather, we exist to pull the curtain back and shine a nonpartisan spotlight on how Norwalk is run and what is happening regarding which issues and decisions have the deepest impact on taxpayers’ lives, pocketbooks and safety.
Barbara Smyth to Hold Campaign Fundraiser at BanC House

1 week ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Thomas Blyth |Jud Aley |Mike Murray

NORWALK, Conn. — Barbara Smyth, a Democratic candidate for mayor, will host a campaign fundraiser this Sunday at BanC House in South Norwalk. The event is scheduled for June 22 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 16 River St. Attendees can expect light bites, beverages, and the chance to meet and speak with Smyth about her vision for the city. “Let’s come together, friends and supporters, to rally behind Barbara’s vision for our city,” the campaign said in a message.
Letter from the Editor: About Yesterday’s Tech Issues

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.