Norwalk
Morning News
Friday, September 19th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Cove Marina is hosting the Discover Boating Norwalk Boat Show from Sept. 18 through Sept. 21 as boaters gather while new powerboat sales fell by 9.7% in the first half of the year. Industry experts expect a rebound if incomes hold steady (sales trends remain under close watch). The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut native Christopher Briney, who played Conrad Fisher on 'The Summer I Turned Pretty', will soon reprise the role in a new movie following the series finale on Sept. 17. Showrunner Jenny Han said the film is in early stages with its release date to be announced next year—further details will follow as production progresses. The Hour
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Dolphin pods estimated in the hundreds were seen off the coast near Stamford, Greenwich, Milford and Stratford during August and early September and may signal improved water quality in Long Island Sound — experts link the sightings to reduced nitrogen pollution and healthier fish populations. The Hour
- ➤ A draft water quality report by DEEP lists dozens of impaired waterways in Connecticut, noting that marine areas like Long Island Sound do not support aquatic life in summer, and the public comment period opened Sept 12 + will end Oct 14 to help shape future wastewater funding. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut DMV resumed service on Thursday after a statewide outage canceled all remaining in-person appointments on Wednesday—its spokesperson confirmed that all services were restored. Officials have not determined what caused the outage. The Hour
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Justin Stevens, a 36-year-old Stratford native and financial planner with Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, now needs a kidney transplant after his donor match was canceled at the last minute—he remains on at-home dialysis while restarting his search for a living donor. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Connecticut joined a new Northeast Public Health Collaborative—comprising New York City, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island—to work on vaccine guidance and emergency planning. Dr. Manisha Juthani said the group will share data and coordinate responses to public health threats while ensuring equal access to vaccines and services. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A new guide for Week 2 Connecticut high school football games lists matchups and game times from several leagues, and Norwalk will face Greenwich on Saturday at 1 p.m.—the guide highlights key rivalries and schedule details across the state. The Hour
- ➤ State officials are considering using state pension funds to buy a small stake in the Connecticut Sun—this plan would keep the team in Connecticut by building a new practice facility and working with a private investor. No deal has been reached yet as negotiations continue and critics question the proposal. The Hour
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San Gennaro Festival
11 a.m. – 4 p.m. — All Saints Catholic School — Free entry — Celebrate community spirit with a Kids Zone, music, food, and a vendor market.
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LIFE OF AGONY Live in Norwalk
7:30-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Tickets available — Experience a powerful performance by New York's crossover legends in an intimate venue.
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