Norwalk
Morning News
Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Connecticut in Trumbull celebrated World Wish Day Tuesday as it marked the anniversary of its first granted wish and now awards 250 wishes a year to children with serious illnesses. The organization raised $600,000 last month at Jersey Mike's Make-A-Wish Day—staff rang a bell each time a wish was fulfilled. News 12 Connecticut
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Norwalk man, 45-year-old Ylli Shtopaku, was charged with murder after fatally beating his former mother-in-law, 70-year-old Lida Shape, with a baseball bat at the Ten Trumbull apartment complex on Monday—he remains in custody on a $3 million bond with police providing no motive. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ State officials will resume erasing most old criminal records under Connecticut’s Clean Slate law this fall as they fix problems with outdated systems (DESPP spent $5.8 million in 2024 and will invest more funds through 2026). Critics remain cautious about the new timeline even though the plan could clear records for about 119,000 people. Connecticut Public
- ➤ The Department of Transportation presented its West Avenue Drainage Project to the Norwalk Traffic Authority and faced pushback from local officials over plans that would close multiple lanes for up to a month to install extra utilities — Mayor Rilling and others now want a revised plan that keeps more lanes open for traffic and emergency response. The project aims to prevent road flooding but has raised concerns about worsening backups and public safety. Nancy On Norwalk
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On April 29, a jury awarded nearly $23 million to the estate of Maura Gallagher, a 38-year-old New Canaan woman who died during a C-section at Stamford Hospital in May 2017 after doctors were found negligent in her care. The verdict holds Dr. Mazzeo and Stamford Anesthesiology 35% liable — a decision that brings some relief after nearly eight years of legal battles. The Hour
-
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.
-
Goat Yoga Experience at Spacecat Brewing
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Spacecat Brewing Co. Taproom & Beer Garden — $37.50 (+tax/fees) — Enjoy a relaxing yoga session accompanied by playful baby goats.
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
To stop advertising to save money is to stop a clock to save time.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Norwalk Morning News
Welcome to the Norwalk Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Norwalk, Connecticut community. If you like the Norwalk Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Norwalk.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Norwalk and across Connecticut. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Norwalk Morning News
A free Norwalk community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://norwalkmorningnews.com/sitemap