Nancy On Norwalk

2 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |John S. O’Neill |John O’neill |Patrick Cooper |Richard Dellinger

NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Superintendent Dr. Alexandra Estrella says she’s working closely with city and state leaders to address this year’s school budget crisis — and refutes multiple rumors circulating among parents and staff about district spending, union contracts, and program cuts.

3 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Yubleiska Gutierrez |Patrick Cooper |Becca Stoll

NORWALK, Conn. — The Connecticut Carpenters Union Local 326 has endorsed Barbara Smyth in her bid to become the next mayor of Norwalk, citing her long-standing support for working families and commitment to expanding local apprenticeship opportunities. “Barbara has consistently fought for working families, advocating for local workers and expanding apprenticeship opportunities,” the union stated in its endorsement.

3 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Jonathan Kendall |Tysen Canevari |Lewis Pennell

NORWALK, Conn. — A large crowd of Norwalk residents gathered at City Hall on Tuesday for a Board of Education (BOE) meeting that drew over 90 people signed up to speak, most of whom were in opposition to recent teacher layoffs and reductions to arts programming within Norwalk Public Schools (NPS). Originally scheduled to take place in the Common Council Chambers, the meeting was moved to the Concert Hall to accommodate the high turnout.

3 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Jonathan Kendall |Tysen Canevari |Lewis Pennell

NORWALK, Conn. — Ahead of Monday night’s Norwalk Board of Education meeting, parents, educators, and community members gathered outside City Hall to protest widespread staffing cuts in Norwalk Public Schools (NPS). Dozens of participants carried handmade signs and sang along as students and teachers performed songs, including Taylor Swift’s Shake It Off and selections from The Lion King.

3 days ago | nancyonnorwalk.com | Ashley Smith |Jonathan Kendall |Tysen Canevari |Lewis Pennell

NORWALK, Conn. — History buffs and coastal explorers will have the chance to experience two historic lighthouses in one unforgettable voyage this summer, as the Norwalk Seaport Association teams up with the Greens Ledge Light Preservation Society to launch a limited-run, five-hour lighthouse cruise. Scheduled for three Saturdays—June 7, July 12, and August 9—the cruise departs at 8:30 a.m. from 70 Water Street and returns at 1:30 p.m. Tickets are $110.