Good morning, Norwalk.

Norwalk firefighters reported a car carrier caught fire on I-95 south when a brake malfunction sparked flames just before 6 a.m.—the driver attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher, but the flames spread to four of the six vehicles before being controlled and cleared from the highway.

The jury in the trial of Jose Morales, who is accused of killing Christine Holloway in December 2019, saw new crime scene photos Wednesday showing a rug, chair, and recycling bin from her living room where red substances tested presumptively positive for blood and photos of the bathtub where her body was found.

First graders at Concord Magnet School hosted their annual vegetable market—a 40-year tradition—as they designed the logo, decorated the school and created a song and commercial to advertise the event; teacher Stephanie Habasinski said the students prepped produce, set up the market and wrote the prices with minimal help.

The Connecticut House voted Wednesday to re-appoint Marissa Gillett as head of PURA amid questions about high electric bills and secret choices.

Her nomination now awaits Senate approval.

On April 7, Norwalk’s Board of Estimate and Taxation moved to finish the FY2025 operating budget by shifting funds among departments amid tight money—keeping the library budget at $671,000, raising caseworker pay to $162,711, and setting budgets for water and parking authorities.

The board made these changes to balance service needs with limited resources.

Gov. Lamont vowed Tuesday to keep his $300 million universal preschool plan in place despite budget cuts and possible recession risks—he will use surplus revenue to build an endowment that helps families with lower incomes access free or reduced-price preschool.

Lawmakers offered other proposals for wider child care support, and experts say more work is needed for infant and toddler programs.

The HT40 Foundation started a mental health movement using the Shoulder Check initiative to honor late hockey player Hayden Thorsen, and swimmers took part at Chelsea Piers.

Thorsen’s father Rob—who travels across the country to urge athletes to help one another—spoke about the program.

Arise Academy 2nd Annual Boys Basketball Prep Showcase

11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. — Jefferson Magnet School — Ticket required — Showcase aspiring athletes' skills in front of college coaches and scouts.

Intro to Safe/Smart Cycling

6:30-8:30 p.m. — CT State Community College Norwalk — Free! — Enhance your cycling safety skills and connect with local bike enthusiasts.

Norwalk Earth Day Festival

11 AM – 3 PM — Norwalk Town Green — Free entry — Celebrate eco-friendly activities, live music, and community fun in harmony with nature's elements.

Prestige Yacht Sales Open House

11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Norwalk Cove Marina Inc — Free entry — Explore new power and sailboat models displayed at the Prestige office by the marina.

Sunset Stroll

The Sunset Stroll will be held at The Point at Norwalk Cove. We will have passed around appetizers, entrees, and a signature drink. We will have elected officials and program participants as speakers. We will also have scavenger hunt for the guests to learn about all of our amazing programs. There will be a silent choice auction and a live auction with amazing items.