Good morning, Norwalk.

Creed frontman Scott Stapp said he underwent knee surgeries earlier this year and now follows a strict recovery routine while admitting that aging has brought new challenges—he is set to perform with Creed in Hartford on July 22.

City and school officials met on Monday at Brookside Elementary to update residents on HVAC work at six public schools—projects partly funded by a $21.5 million state grant and a $14.3 million city investment; work at Brookside began this summer and is set to finish by December while other schools plan updates through summer 2026.

Gov. Ned Lamont vetoed a bill that would have allowed towns with fewer than 16,000 residents to overturn DEEP permit decisions, saying the change would create uncertainty in the state’s current public engagement process & hurt business investment and predictability.

Lawmakers would need a two-thirds vote in each chamber to override his decision, but that is unlikely given current party support.

Nick Lowe & Los Straitjackets Concert

8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Ticket details to be announced — Experience the sounds of acclaimed musician Nick Lowe alongside the energetic Los Straitjackets.