Norwalk
Morning News
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Public Schools are hosting the Black History & Heritage Festival today from 5:45 to 8 p.m. at Norwalk High School to mark 100 years of Black commemorations with student performances, local business features, and educational displays (shuttle service is available due to construction). Nancy On Norwalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State lawmakers and housing advocates debated Gov. Lamont's rent cap proposal on Tuesday that would limit rent hikes to 5% in the first year to protect working families amid Connecticut's housing crisis — nearly 100 testimonies were submitted in a 12-hour public hearing discussing property improvement exceptions. Connecticut Public
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After-Hours Tour & Wine Reception at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
4-6:30 p.m. — Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum — Ticket price includes educational tour with complimentary snacks & beverages — Explore a historic mansion after hours and enjoy a private wine and cheese reception.
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St. Baldrick's Head Shaving Fundraiser
— March 14th — O'Neill's Irish Pub & Restaurant — Donations welcome — Raise funds for childhood cancer research while shaving heads for a cause.
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After-Hours Tour & Wine Reception at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion
4-6:30 p.m. — Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum — Ticket required — Experience a unique evening tour of a historic mansion followed by a wine and cheese reception.
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