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Morning News
Thursday, June 5th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ During the second day of evidence at Stamford Superior Court, ex-Norwalk elections official Ellen Wink's 911 call—lasting over five minutes—was played as jurors heard her rambling account—saying she shot her tenant Kurt Lametta after he came after her while she cleaned 16 Nelson Ave on January 20. News 12 Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, June 3, more than 90 residents gathered at City Hall to speak against teacher layoffs and cuts to arts programs in Norwalk Public Schools. The meeting was moved to the Concert Hall, delaying its start by nearly 30 minutes, and the budget vote was postponed with plans to allow remote public comments at a later special meeting. Nancy On Norwalk
- ➤ Parents, educators and community members gathered outside City Hall ahead of Monday night’s Norwalk Board of Education meeting to protest staffing cuts in Norwalk Public Schools. Protesters carried handmade signs and sang songs to call for a vote of no confidence in Superintendent Alexandra Estrella — citing a budget shortfall that led to over 80 teacher layoffs — and urged more transparency in future decisions. Nancy On Norwalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers approved two bills after a CT Insider investigation revealed that CSCU Chancellor Terrence Cheng used state-funded accounts for lavish meals and travel—measurements that lawmakers say will tighten audits and require future state college leaders to live in Connecticut. The bills now await Gov. Lamont's signature to become law. The Hour
- ➤ The Connecticut Senate approved a $55.8 billion two-year budget Tuesday that now heads to Gov. Lamont for his expected signature — legislators may adjust it before the session ends Wednesday to address issues with a hospital tax increase. The plan increases funding for child care, education and social services while easing spending controls to support local programs. Connecticut Public
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont will sign a two-year $55.8 billion budget and an energy law that is expected to cut electric bills by about $200 a year and save consumers $800 million over the next three years. He said the energy law is only a first step—more actions to lower rates are planned. The Hour
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ AAA said 39 children died from hot car heatstroke last year—a nearly 35% jump from 29 deaths in 2023—and advised drivers to check their backseats before leaving their vehicles as Connecticut sees its first 90-degree high today. The Hour
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