Norwalk
Morning News
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Seaport Association will host its first Oktoberfest Celebration Sunday, Oct. 5 from 3 to 6 at 314 Beer Garden, featuring unlimited beer, wine, cider, and soft drinks along with pretzels with beer cheese, bratwurst with sauerkraut, and wood-fired pizza (proceeds will benefit the preservation of Sheffield Island Lighthouse and its educational programs). Nancy On Norwalk
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A barge carrying gravel wedged across the Norwalk River near Wall Street blocked access to the Boat Club while it was en route to a construction site on Commerce Street, and crews failed to free it during high tide—officials offloaded part of its cargo by crane on Tuesday afternoon to lighten its weight. Nancy On Norwalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk leaders criticized the Board of Education's decision to extend Superintendent Estrella’s contract as a rushed move that lacked transparency amid ongoing school funding battles — they argued it breached public trust and deepened tensions between the school board and city officials. A special Finance & Claims Committee meeting will be held today at 6 p.m. to address these concerns. Nancy On Norwalk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Land Trust announced its merger with Aspetuck Land Trust to boost local conservation efforts and will join resources to manage 33 properties while hiring a Norwalk resident to lead community programs—ensuring continued environmental care for local lands. Nancy On Norwalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut will require all e-bike riders to wear helmets starting Oct. 1—riders of motor-driven cycles including those aged 18 to 20 will also need helmets and face fines if they break the law. The new law sets rules for e-bike sales and modifications by requiring bikes to be re-labeled when changes cause them to meet different safety standards. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The GametimeCT staff announced its Week 3 football picks for the 2025 season today—following up on week 2 upsets and close finishes. The selections focus on Alliance games and highlight top performers with records of 8-2 and 7-3. The Hour
- ➤ The UConn men’s hockey team will travel to Belfast in 2026 for the Friendship Four tournament while Quinnipiac’s women and Sacred Heart’s men will compete this season at the SSE Arena—promising a cross-Atlantic experience that builds on past events. The Hour
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G Flip Concert
7-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticket prices vary — Catch G Flip live for an unforgettable evening of music and energy.
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