Good morning, Norwalk.

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.

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.

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will resume erasing most old criminal records under Connecticut’s Clean Slate law this fall as they fix problems with outdated systems (DESPP spent $5.8 million in 2024 and will invest more funds through 2026).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.

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.

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.

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.