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Fiddlehead at District Music Hall, July 26
Fiddlehead, a raucous guitar-driven Boston outfit with a sizable mass of cheerful stage-diving followers, delivers lively shows imbued with the confidence developed over ten years as a unit. The group’s hard rocking bombast contrasts vividly with their thoughtful, philosophical lyrics. See them with openers Gel and Milly at District Music Hall (formerly Wall Street Theater), 71 Wall Street, Norwalk, on Friday July 26. Tickets are at Fiddlehead Tickets, Fri, Jul 26, 2024 at 8:00 PM | Eventbrite.
Flag Day Concert Sunday June 9
The Fairfield Counts, a rollicking 19-piece big band whose authentic swing era arrangements are known and loved by many Norwalkers will launch the First Taxing District’s 2024 Summer Concert Series on the Green, according to a news release. It’s the annual Flag Day Celebration this Sunday June 9 at 5 p.m. on the Norwalk Green, located at 8 Park Street.
Despite traffic concerns, Norwalk P&Z approves “smaller-scale” project on Main Avenue
A restaurant, an eatery with a drive-thru, retail space, and 10 apartments are coming to Main Avenue, after the Planning and Zoning Commission voted 5-2-2 on the plans for 272-280 Main Avenue, known colloquially as the old BJ’s site. The property is the former home of ELINCO (Electric Indicator...
Norwalk P&Z sends Milligan’s new hotel plans for architectural review
Real estate broker Jason Milligan, who owns dozens of properties in the Wall Street area, is proposing a new 210-unit hotel on Isaacs Street. The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission received its first look at the application at its meeting on Wednesday, when commissioners approved sending the plans out to architectural reviewer.
“A challenging process”: Norwalk Board of Education approves plan to meet budget cap
Cutting central office positions, eliminating a teacher release plan, working with the mayor’s office to bring in additional funds, and potentially relying on future special appropriations are some of the ways the school district will get its budget down to $233.4 million, the cap set by the city. “We...
Pride in the Park kicks off at noon Saturday
Pride in the Park, Connecticut’s biggest LGBTQ+ party, is planned for Saturday June 8, from noon until 8 p.m. at Veterans Park, located at 42 Seaview Avenue in Norwalk. Coordinator Triangle Community Center, which is said to be the state’s premiere LGBTQ+ center, has lined up a noteworthy array of performers, vendors, food trucks, and family fun attractions. According to a news release, last year’s event drew more than 8,000 attendees.
Norwalk to get $7 million from state for variety of projects
Norwalk is expected to get roughly $7 million from Connecticut’s state coffers when the state Bond Commission meets this Friday June 7, according to a news release from State Representative Tracy Marra (R-141, Norwalk/Darien). More than $3.4 million will be allocated to the Norwalk Housing Authority for replacement of...
Upcoming City Meetings…At your Fingertips
Upcoming Nowalk City Government Meetings: Week of June 3rd. -Location: Hybrid via Zoom and the Common Council Chambers. Economic and Community Development Committee of the Common Council. -Date: June 6, 2024, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM. -Location: Please refer to the agenda for location/details. Shellfish Commission. -Date: June 6, 2024,...
How Norwalk is spending its contingency fund
Each year, as a part of its annual budget, the city sets aside a certain amount of money in a contingency fund to “provide for unanticipated expenditures.” For 2023-2024, the city set aside $1.5 million in contingency, and with less than a month left in that fiscal year, the city is on track to have about half a million left, according to Tom Ellis, the city’s director of management and budgets.
“Open Streets” A Huge Hit
On Saturday, June 1st, Norwalk celebrated its second “Open Streets” festival, sponsored by the Norwalk Bike/Walk Commission, Norwalk Public Schools, and advocacy group Sustainable Streets Norwalk, with logistical support from Norwalk’s Departments of Recreation and Parks, TMP, and Police. For four hours, from 9 am to 1...
54th Annual River Ramble in Pinkney Park, Sunday July 13
Summer in Norwalk wouldn’t be complete without the Rowayton Civic Association’s “River Ramble” in Pinkney Park, planned for Saturday July 13 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. A news release promises live music, raw bar, legendary Grill Boys’ cuisine, plus libations from Beer Boys and Girls. There’ll be plenty of kids’ activities as well, what with games, a petting zoo, pony rides, water slides, dunk tank, balloon twisters, face painting, hair braiding, Kona ice truck, cotton candy and the cakewalk tradition.
New health clinic to serve students and families at NPS Family Center this fall
A new health clinic will open this fall at the Norwalk Public School’s (NPS) Family Center on Park Street, bringing essential healthcare services to the families of NPS. Unlike the existing school-based health centers, this one will offer comprehensive care not only to students but to their families. This...
O&G application to be presented at P&Z meeting Wednesday; public comments will be heard June 20th
Wednesday’s Planning & Zoning meeting promises to be a long one, but it won’t include public comments on the O&G Industries application for reconfiguring use of its Smith Street properties. In fact, it won’t include any public comments, which is why the commission opted for a virtual meeting....
Take the RDA survey and enter to win a $200 gift card
An online survey seeking Norwalk residents’ views regarding possible creation of “a dedicated funding source for stormwater management and infrastructure investment” has been put forth by city government and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency. The anonymous survey, which also touches upon “social equity,” “local economic conditions,” and “the overall business environment,” is said to take no more than ten minutes to fill out, and is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. According to a news release, respondents become eligible to enter a drawing for a $200 Visa gift card.
“It’s just as frustrating for us”: Norwalk officials, residents discuss enforcement in the city
Dozens of residents came to City Hall on Thursday to learn more about the city’s enforcement process, ask questions about how complaints are handled, and express their concerns about how long some complaints take. “I really want to know how long does it take from complaint on the city...
Norwalk police receive approval for six automatic license plate readers
The Common Council unanimously approved acceptance of an $18,000 federal grant from the Department of Justice on Tuesday that would allow the Norwalk Police Department to purchase and install six automatic license plate readers (ALPRs). . “These ALPRs will be installed around the City of Norwalk to include areas that...
New street lights coming to Cossitt, Scribner after residents’ petition
More than 15 residents of Cossitt Road and Chatham Road petitioned the city to get four new lights added to the road, particularly near Scribner Avenue. “Basically there are no street lights in the area today,” Paul Sotnik, a senior engineer for the city, told the Public Safety and General Government Committee of the Common Council. “The only existing light that’s there today is at the entrance ramp to I-95 northbound.”
Tickets go on sale tomorrow for annual PorchJam June 8
In PorchJam, longtime Norwalk music and art education nonprofit organization JAM will present thirty bands on Rowayton residential and business porches on Saturday June 8 from 1 until 6 p.m. The performances will follow an 11:30 a.m. kickoff party at a picturesque waterfront home, with sandwiches, platters, and drinks, plus music by Pacifino Social Club.
Norwalk school district struggles to meet budget cap set by the city
After a tough budget season, the Board of Estimate and Taxation approved a 2.39% increase in the city’s budget and a 3% increase in the Board of Education’s budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The 3% increase equates to a $233,360,344 budget for the school district, significantly lower...
New principal at Kendall Elementary School lauded as team player, difference maker
The Norwalk Board of Education voted unanimously to approve Jennifer Sweeters as the new principal of Kendall College and Career Academy, also referred to as Kendall Elementary School. “Jennifer Sweeters has dedicated many, many years of her life to the children of Norwalk Public Schools and has been extremely flexible...
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