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Friday, June 27th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk will host its annual Independence Day Concert and Fireworks Celebration on July 3 at Calf Pasture Beach with a rain date on July 5— the event will feature live music, food trucks and a fireworks display over Long Island Sound. Local DJ Nuzzo will perform at 5 p.m.— he will return after the fireworks while band Soul Amazing plays from 7:15 to 8:45 with the fireworks starting around 8:55. Nancy On Norwalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Attorney General William Tong said the state is considering all legal options after learning that Avelo Airlines operated removal flights for ICE deportations following a protest at Tweed New Haven Regional Airport on April 17. In May, Avelo conducted five removal flights—2.5% of the total—and the state is urging transparency on the airline's contract with the federal agency. The Hour
- ➤ The Norwalk Common Council held a public hearing on Tuesday, June 24 to gather input on proposed charter revisions that would update council compensation, term limits, and review timelines—public comments raised concerns about political representation and bundling of measures. The council reported a projected $4 million surplus for fiscal year 2025 and is set to vote on the proposals on July 8, with changes going to the November ballot. Nancy On Norwalk
- ➤ Governor Ned Lamont vetoed a housing reform bill that required towns to set affordable housing targets and loosened local rules—he said the provisions took too much control away from local officials. He will work with legislators this summer to draft a new version for a special session this fall. The Hour
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ At a hearing on June 23, state officials said that health care prices in Connecticut rose 7.9% last year when the goal was 2.9%—so they proposed a new 2.8% limit for the next five years—while patients and experts shared how high drug costs and hospital fees have hurt many people. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Kayleigh Heckel transferred from USC to UConn after entering the transfer portal on April 4 and officially joining in late May. She said the move brought her closer to home and gave her a chance to grow as a player — she aims to help the Huskies win a national championship. The Hour
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