Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of May.
Good morning, Norwalk.
Union president Bill Louis said that about 2,500 Electric Boat workers will strike at midnight on May 18 if no deal with better pay, pension benefits, cost of living help and profit sharing is reached by 11:59 p.m. on May 17—300 union members cheered at a rally in Connecticut.
A Norwalk man accused of fatally beating his former mother-in-law with a baseball bat in Trumbull was ordered by a judge to avoid contact with the victim’s family — including his two sons — after he confessed to the attack, police said.
News 12's Mark Sudol is previewing a Kentucky Derby party in Norwalk hosted by BJ's Banc House and Greer Southern Table that is scheduled for today.
House lawmakers passed HB 5004—a climate bill to reach net zero emissions by 2050—last Thursday after a three-hour debate, and it now heads to the Senate for review.
The bill creates a Clean Economy Council to study clean energy plans and offer renewable energy incentives while easing opposition by removing some controversial language.
Dozens of protesters gathered on Thursday afternoon in Norwalk for a May Day demonstration organized by Good Trouble Norwalk, calling for labor rights and fair elections.
Protesters marched from East Avenue to City Hall while local leaders attended and safety volunteers helped keep the event peaceful—ensuring order throughout the protest.
On Friday, Hartford Healthcare opened the Fairfield Cancer Center with a new Ethos linear accelerator for radiation treatments through a partnership with Memorial Sloan Kettering—ensuring that cancer patients in Connecticut no longer have to travel to New York for specific care.
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.
Matt Berninger Live in Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — General Admission — Experience the intimate sounds and rich narratives of Matt Berninger as he performs from his new album 'Get Sunk.'
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.
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