Friday, June 20th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of June.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Job seekers in the greater Norwalk area are invited to attend a free in-person Indeed Info Session hosted by Open Doors’ Economic Opportunity Hub in partnership with Indeed and Career Resources on June 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Smilow Life Center at 55 Chestnut Street — participants will get profile-building help and one-on-one coaching, with early check-in at 9:30 a.m. encouraged. Nancy On Norwalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Norwalk Board of Education unanimously approved an amended FY2026 operating budget Wednesday night after Mayor Harry Rilling allocated an extra $500K in city funds to restore two special education assistant director positions and create a new early childhood role. Board members said the decision followed a turbulent budget season—marked by public outcry and staffing cuts—that left several key programs at risk. Nancy On Norwalk
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Rookie Aneesah Morrow scored 16 points, grabbed 9 rebounds, and recorded 3 steals in 23 minutes off the bench for the Connecticut Sun on June 18 at Mohegan Sun Arena in a loss to the Phoenix Mercury. She helped spark an 8 to 0 run that narrowed the gap — teammates praised her strong play as the team prepares to face UConn national champion Paige Bueckers and the Dallas Wings in upcoming games. The Hour
- ➤ At the Travelers Championship Women’s Day Breakfast, UConn associate head coach Chris Dailey explained that after a season record of 37 wins and 3 losses the team must lean on Azzi Fudd to be a more vocal leader when new players join for the upcoming season—she was named Most Outstanding Player at the Final Four. He also recalled an odd greeting at a public event and said the team celebrated the championship win for nearly a week. The Hour
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On-Site Tour of Maplewood at Strawberry Hill
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. — Maplewood at Strawberry Hill — Free entry — Explore a community known for its exceptional senior care and welcoming environment.
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Goat Yoga at Spacecat Brewing
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Spacecat Brewing Co. Taproom & Beer Garden — $37.5 (+tax/fees) — Enjoy a relaxing evening of yoga alongside playful baby goats.
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