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Wednesday, Jul 3

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Ex-Westport YMCA employee said 'curiosity' led to child pornography, police say

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Westport police said that Brian Myers said he was not a "pedophile or anything, it's just curiosity" before being charged with posession of child pornography.

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Norwalk schools appoint new assistant principal at SoNo School, STEAM supervisor at Kendall

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The Board of Education approved the appointments at a special meeting. The personnel changes are both within the Norwalk Public Schools.

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West Nile Virus found in mosquitos in Darien, Connecticut health officials say

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It's the second time the virus has been reported in a Connecticut town this year.

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Norwalk police charge North Carolina man with sexual assault in incident involving minor

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Norwalk police said they charged Joseph Mejia, of Charlotte, N.C., with sexual assault and other offenses related to a 2021 incident involving a minor.

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Norwalk Marine Police seek new boat as they supervise Walk Bridge work, patrol busy harbor

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Work on the Walk Bridge Project is ongoing, and the Norwalk Marine Police are often asked to supervise harbor traffic while work is going on.

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Bridgeport man accused of sexually assaulting Norwalk 4-year-old twice in one day, warrant says

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A 27-year-old Bridgeport man with alleged gang ties is accused of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old twice in one day.

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Norwalk Summer Concert series line up at Calf Pasture Beach — with fireworks scheduled this week

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Norwalk’s Summer Concert Series will last through August with a different band performance each week.

Monday, Jul 1

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D'Amelio family to visit hometown, Norwalk, to launch Be Happy Snacks in Stew Leonard's

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To celebrate Stew Leonard’s stocking Be Happy Snacks on its shelves the D’Amelios are hosting a meet and greet on Saturday from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.

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Westport man, former YMCA employee admits having child sex abuse material, police say

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Myers was released after posting $30,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Friday.

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What’s Up With That Place?: Ask about a Norwalk property, like Wegmans, and we'll explore.

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Wondering why that lot is still vacant or that store still hasn't opened in Norwalk? There's now a place to ask about it.

Sunday, Jun 30

Norwalk's 2024 tax bills are sent out. Here's when you need to pay and how

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Norwalk taxpayers have until Aug. 1, 2024, to pay their property tax bills without penalty. Bills can be paid online, by mail, or in person at various locations.

Norwalk secures $14M for bike, pedestrian improvements on MLK Drive, near SoNo train station

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South Norwalk receives a $14 million RAISE grant to enhance safety and connectivity around the South Norwalk Train Station.

Saturday, Jun 29

Changes to Norwalk zoning code affect building height, RV parking and more

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The changes address issues identified after Norwalk's new zoning regulations went into effect this year.

Norwalk golf club partners with Stew Leonard's to promote water safety at pool celebration

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As part of its centennial celebration, the Shorehaven Golf Club hosted a fundraising event in the pool, with a kiddie pool duck hunt, relay race and jump competition.

How does Norwalk's government work? Workshops set stage for changes

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One hundred years after the first city charter was formed, Norwalk voted to adopt a new modern charter. Now, the city is hosting a series of public workshops ahead of more revisions.

Friday, Jun 28

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Norwalk's Open Doors celebrates housing over 100 people in a year: 'Symbol of hope'

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A belated Juneteenth celebration represented the “amazing strides” the groups’ clients have made, Open Doors said.

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Danbury man pleads guilty to sexually assaulting a Norwalk child over several years

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Police said the man was living at the child's house at the time.

Thursday, Jun 27

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O&G Industries withdraws Norwalk Harbor barge application after fierce community opposition

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Over two meetings, dozens of Norwalk stakeholders ranging from families, churches, boat clubs, and local businesses spoke out against O&G’s proposal.

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Costco, Norwalk Planning and Zoning agree to settle appeal over parking expansion project

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Costco challenged the Planning and Zoning Commission's requirement for solar panels and fiber optic cables in their parking expansion project.

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With Norwalk High School and SoNo School under construction, Common Council authorizes $200M+

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The South Norwalk School's increased state reimbursement rate allowed $19 million to be transferred to the high school's construction.

In photos: Wilton Farmers Market offers seasonal produce and more to shoppers at weekly event

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Shoppers can find produce, flowers, food items and more at the market, which is sponsored by the Wilton Chamber of Commerce and is held every Wednesday.

South Norwalk intersection painted to showcase Complete Streets initiative

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Pedestrians, bikers, and drivers traveling down North Main Street may notice a colorful change to their travel lanes.

Wednesday, Jun 26

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Bridgeport woman rejects offer in Norwalk sex trafficking case, offers counter offer

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A Bridgeport woman accused of arranging for a Stamford man to pay for sex with various juveniles rejected an offer from state prosecutors on Wednesday.

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Two Norwalk schools up for $600K in underground fuel tank replacements

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District officials said they're trying to replace two school underground storage tanks each year.

Norwalk’s Affordable Housing Plan finds critical gaps, 40% of city residents are cost-burdened

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Norwalk's Affordable Housing Needs Assessment reveals a critical gap in housing supply, with 40 percent of households facing high cost burdens.

Tuesday, Jun 25

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Good Samaritan alerted Norwalk residents to porch fire and helped extinguish flames, official says

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A bystander alerted residents of a Woodward Avenue home to a porch fire and used a hose to try to extinguish the flames on Monday, Norwalk official says.

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Suspended Norwalk police officer threatened to shoot motorist during off-duty encounter, warrant says

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A now-suspended Norwalk police officer threatened to shoot a motorist following a traffic dispute June 6 when he was off duty, according to an arrest affidavit.

Norwalk woman killed by car held a 'passion to help others' as paraprofessional in Newtown, Westport

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Kathleen Quigley-Cutting was remembered for her passion as a paraprofessional "to help others" in the Newtown Public Schools and Westport Public Schools.

Norwalk community fears 'nightmare' scenario from O&G Industries' barge traffic proposal

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“We were stunned that kind of our worst nightmare was actually a real possibility,” said property owner Brad Craighead.

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Wilton police investigating hit-and-run on Musket Ridge Road Friday

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A pedestrian was hit in the right leg, police said, causing him to fall and hit his head.