Choose your location
Nancy on Norwalk
Starts today! Norwalk Conservatory production of “Cabaret”
The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts offers up its production of Cabaret starting today, Wednesday April 17, through Saturday April 20 at Downtown Cabaret Theatre, 263 Golden Hill Street #3, Bridgeport. According to a news release, Conservatory principals Daniel Loftus George and Ricky Loftus George are director and choreographer respectively. Musical director is Fredrick Feeney.
New pastor to be installed this Sunday at UCC Rowayton
Rev. Sal Sapienza, unanimously picked as United Church of Rowayton’s next settled pastor, will be installed by the Fairfield West Association on Sunday April 21 at 2 p.m. As the third settled pastor in the Church’s 76-year history, he succeeds Rev. John Livingston who retired in 2022. Sapienza,...
Norwalk Council Approves $166K for Harbor Plan
“How do you get Norwalkers more access to the water in a more meaningful way? How do we bring in tourism and boaters coming in from the water? How do we identify what the capital need is?” These are some of the questions Jessica Vonashek, Norwalk’s chief of community and economic development, said she hopes a new harbor plan will help answer.
Norwalk High School Celebrity Dinner honors Calvin Murphy and championship basketball team
You can help support Norwalk High School athletics while honoring legendary NBA superstar Calvin Murphy and his teammates from the 1966 Connecticut State Championship NHS boys basketball team at the upcoming Norwalk High School Celebrity Dinner. It’s planned for 6 p.m. on Saturday May 4 at American Legion Hall, 60 County Street, Norwalk.
Exploring Summer Adventures: A Guide to Norwalk and Surrounding Towns’ 2024 Camps
As the warmth of summer approaches, parents and guardians in Norwalk are on the lookout for enriching and exciting activities to keep their children engaged. Whether your child is into sports, arts, sciences, or simply loves exploring the outdoors, there’s a camp to suit every preference. Here’s a comprehensive...
City Meetings for the Week of April 15th…At your fingertips
Upcoming Nowalk City Government Meetings: Week of April 15th. – Date & Time: April 15, 2024, 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM. – Date & Time: April 15, 2024, 4:15 PM - 5:00 PM. – Date & Time: April 15, 2024, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM. Fire Commission. – Date &...
You can dump that old mattress this Saturday
Norwalk residents can dispose of unwanted mattresses and box springs that are dry and intact this Saturday, April 20, from 9 a.m. until noon at the Norwalk Public Works Center, according to a press release. Residents may bring mattresses to the Center at 15 South Smith Street, and park in the gas pumps area to dispose of them.
Norwalk Police arrest two NY residents in smokehouse bust
Two smokehouse workers were arrested Thursday when the Norwalk Police Special Services Division and the State of CT Department of Consumer Protection (Drug Control Division) executed a search warrant at the store they work in, in accordance with an ongoing investigation into Norwalk smokehouses. Smoke House 1, located at 108...
All Aboard at South Norwalk Train Station
The South Norwalk Train Station is one of the busiest in the Metro-North Railroad system. It serves as a hub and connection point both for trains on the New Haven main line (running between New Haven and New York City) and trains on the Danbury branch (between Danbury and South Norwalk).
‘Bridge Strike’ at SoNo briefly delays Metro-North Rail service
Metro-North Railroad said Friday afternoon that New Haven Line riders could expect travel delays of up to 15 minutes “because of a speed restriction resulting from a bridge strike near South Norwalk.”. The sevice alert posted on X, formerly Twitter, shortly after 4 p.m. was followed by another alert...
Unveiling Fairfield County’s Gilded Age
Fairfield Museum and History Center’s Money Talks: The Gilded Age in Fairfield rolls back the curtain on the wealthy vacationers, innovative businessmen, immigrant laborers and local benefactors who populated 19th century coastal Fairfield County amid growing public needs. The exhibit will be the centerpiece of Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum’s Gilded...
Still need help with your taxes? Here’s how to get (free) help
Free in-person or online tax help from IRS-certified volunteers is available by appointment in Norwalk through April 15, under the auspices of tax service SimplifyCT. You can get help either in English or Spanish. According to a news release, the program is “the nation’s largest free, volunteer-run tax assistance service and is available to all individuals regardless of income or age.
New reservation system in place for pickleball courts
Use of Norwalk’s popular outdoor tennis and pickleball courts is now regulated by a new reservation system “to ensure accessibility and fairness,” according to a news release. The reservation fee to guarantee your court is $15 per hour for residents and $25 per hour for non-residents. There’s...
Join NoN at The Norwalk Art Space, Thursday, April 25
One of the many reasons we love Norwalk is that there’s always something to talk about. It could be a building coming down while another one goes up. Or maybe it’s a debate on the local budget or the use of federal funding for infrastructure improvements. Aquariums both big and small always get our attention, of course. Even the meaning and merits of a certain yellow sculpture can bring on strong opinions.
Norwalk Council Approves $45.4 Million Capital Budget, Bemoaning the Process
During almost three hours of discussion, the Norwalk Common Council voted Tuesday to make just $175,000 in adjustments before approving the mayor’s proposed capital budget spending of $45.4 million. Many council members complained about a process they said failed to involved the community. The council voted 11-4 to approve...
Losing Sight of the Bigger Picture
After reading about Norwalk’s 2024-25 operating budget discussions, it’s fair to conclude the city’s Common Council occasionally has a tough time distinguishing the forest from the trees. Let’s begin by going back two years. In the spring of 2022, the local media carried stories about Norwalk’s...
Kendall Elementary’s real-world path to college begins in 2nd grade
Though their college days may be a decade away, the second- and third-graders enrolled in Norwalk’s Kendall College & Career Academy are already advancing toward higher learning. On any given day, that could mean creating buildings from LEGOs, handling hoses at the fire Department, or playing soccer at Kendall...
SNEW should seek to be transparent with Electors & Omit Advanced Registration for Public Meeting
SNEW is seeking to approve a rate increase and is holding a Special Electors Zoom Meeting on Tuesday, April 9th, at 6 p.m. and they are requiring attendees to register in advance. No other public meetings for SNEW have previously required attendees to do so. Such registration will inevitably deter...
Norwalk Common Council to vote on $45.4 million capital budget
Mayor Harry Rilling is recommending the Common Council pass a capital budget for 2024-2025 that is 40 percent less than his initial recommendation. The slimmed-down proposal weighs in at $45.4 million, as opposed to the $70 million budget Rilling presented to the Board of Estimate and Taxation 10 days ago.
City of Norwalk Meetings…At your Fingertips
Here are the upcoming City of Norwalk Boards & Commission Meetings for this week:. – LINK: https://norwalkct-org.zoom.us/j/86892004751#success. – Location: Room 101 and/or Zoom (refer to agenda for details) – LINK: https://norwalkct-org.zoom.us/j/85102286021#success. Conservation Commission/Inland Wetland Agency. – Date: April 9, 2024. – Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. – LINK: https://norwalkct-org.zoom.us/j/84802345791#success.
Nancy on Norwalk
4K+
Posts
8M+
Views
NancyOnNorwalk.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.
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.