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Planning and Zoning approves modified multi-family plan for Isaacs Street
NORWALK, Conn. — The Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a proposal from Wall Street developer Jason Milligan to slightly reduce the number of units at a planned multi-family development on Isaacs Street Wednesday. Approved in 2024 for a total of 224 units, including 119 extended stay hotel rooms, the commission Wednesday agreed to the…
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Norwalk bus ridership jumps 30% one year after route overhaul
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk Transit District leaders marked one year of their redesigned bus network this week, saying ridership has jumped by roughly 30% since the system overhaul rolled out last August. Transit District CEO Matt Pentz said the agency completed an 18-month study of its bus network before making the change. The old system…
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The Norwalk Lineup: Fun things to do the weekend of Sept. 4
Jump to: Friday | Saturday | Sunday Friday: September 4, 2026 Music With Deirdre Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. & 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Location: 1 Belden Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06850 Cost: Free 👨👩👧👦 ♿ Kids ages 5 and under can clap and sing along with Ms. Deirdre in this lively, interactive music program at the Norwalk Public…
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Norwalk test scores improve, biggest gains in science
NORWALK, Conn. — Norwalk’s test scores went up in every subject this year, according to new state data. The numbers come from Connecticut’s Performance Index. The state uses this score to track how students are doing in three subjects: English language arts (reading and writing), math and science. Scores run from 0 to 100. The…
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‘Evolving Icon’ exhibition at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion reimagines historic figures through portraiture
A new exhibition, “Evolving Icon,” opens at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in October.
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Manresa Wilds proposes event attendance cap of 760 as public hearing closes
Manresa Wilds proposed an event attendance cap of 760 as a public hearing on the park’s zoning application drew to a close Wednesday.
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NAACP Norwalk Branch sets September, October meetings ahead of November election
NORWALK, Conn. — The NAACP Norwalk Branch is holding elections for its officers and executive committee this fall, and members are being asked to attend three meetings leading up to the vote. The process starts on Sept. 8 at 6 p.m., when members will elect a Nominating Committee via Zoom. Between five and 15 people…
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Norwalk marks National Preparedness Month with Touch-A-Truck event, safety tips
NORWALK, Conn. — The city is marking National Preparedness Month this September with an open house event and reminders for residents to get ready for emergencies. The Federal Emergency Management Agency created National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is “Americans Stand Ready.” Touch-A-Truck event set for Sept. 19 Norwalk will hold a Touch-A-Truck and Open…
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‘Arts Over Norwalk’ event planned at SoNo 50 this month
NORWALK, Conn. — The Arts and Culture Commission will host a rooftop event in SoNo at the end of the month to celebrate the city’s arts district. “Arts Over Norwalk” is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 30 at SoNo 50. Arts and Culture Commission Chairman Marc Alan announced the event during the commission’s…
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Lexington Avenue redesign aims to speed up bus trips to train station
NORWALK, Conn. — City officials and engineers walked residents through plans this week to change bus service on Lexington Avenue, a narrow street where two buses can’t currently pass each other. The Aug. 31 open house outlined a redesign that would let Norwalk Transit District buses run in both directions on Lexington Avenue for the…
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Opinion: Connecticut is holding a winning lottery ticket for our children. Why aren’t we cashing it in?
Every spring, a familiar ritual unfolds in communities across Fairfield County. Boards of education gather to make impossible choices. Should reading intervention be reduced? Should another teaching position remain vacant? Can the district still afford music, STEM enrichment, after-school programs, mental health supports, or athletic opportunities? Parents plead. Educators defend. Taxpayers worry. Eventually, someone says,…
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Opinion: A park that belongs to all of Norwalk
For the past six years, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about access and equity in Norwalk. I founded Latinos Unidos Norwalk during the pandemic, when I saw how many Spanish-speaking families in our community were struggling to access basic information about schools, vaccinations, food distribution, and other essential services. What began as a…
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Letter to the Editor: Local Matters
Have you noticed that we have lost our local News 12 Connecticut station? Optimum, the station’s owner, has cut most local and Fairfield County news. Fairfield County news has been replaced with coverage mostly from The Bronx, Yonkers, and Westchester County because of corporate staff cutbacks. If you are concerned, I urge you to speak…
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MTC opens 40th season with ‘Harmony’
NORWALK, Conn. — The Music Theatre of Connecticut (MTC) opens its 40th anniversary season this month with Harmony, a musical based on a true story of the Comedian Harmonists. In 1920s Berlin, the six-man vocal group went from an obscure musical act performing in subway tunnels to worldwide fame. The groups’ charming humor, meticulous harmonies…
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Norwalk preparing to shut down, fine vape shops selling illegal cannabis
An attorney working for the city said changes to state law that take effect next month will give municipalities more ways to go after smoke and vape shops selling cannabis illegally.
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An interview with Island Mike
NORWALK, Conn. — When I close my eyes and think about Norwalk, I see the waters of the Long Island Sound; I think about the individuals and organizations who contribute to our dynamic coastal landscape. It is their dedication and stewardship that give Norwalk’s coastline and islands their own distinctive essence. I call it The…
Bob Duff wanted to get rid of Norwalk Transit. Now he takes credit for it. Flip flop at its best.…