Norwalk
Morning News
Wednesday, October 1st, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Brendan Mackey joined Fox 61 as a morning anchor after working in Florida, Wisconsin and South Dakota — he made his Connecticut debut at the Durham Fair last weekend with co-anchor Symphonie Privett. The award-winning reporter from Colorado will begin his first day on the desk on Monday — he will appear on air at 9 and 10 a.m. The Hour
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Spirit Christmas will open two Connecticut stores in November after canceling its Crystal Mall location last holiday season—bringing back its holiday merchandise for shoppers in the state. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ghost announced its only Northeast tour date will be held at Mohegan Sun Arena—tickets require that all concertgoers leave their phones behind for an immersive experience. The Hour
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ State data shows Connecticut home heating oil prices rose to $3.18 a gallon in mid-September, adding about $119 this season for a furnace that burns 700 gallons. The increase follows two years of decline and leaves prices uncertain as crude costs and supplies influence the market—households have until Oct. 31 to lock in fuel contracts. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Rilling and Senator Duff announced Monday that West Rocks Middle School will receive a new state-of-the-art building as part of Norwalk's 25-year school upgrade plan — the project is set to serve about 720 students and take two years before opening in Fall while following recent facility improvements across the city. The plan builds on a statewide 60% reimbursement program that supports new construction projects for local schools. City of Norwalk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fall colors across Connecticut are shifting earlier as summer-like temperatures and a developing drought cause trees to change sooner — cooler weather will return this weekend and peak colors are expected in central and southern areas by mid-October. The Hour
- ➤ Researchers at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk reported that horseshoe crab numbers in the Sound have dropped 2% to 9% each year since the 1980s—a decline that could hurt fish, turtles and shorebirds that depend on them. The aquarium has started a study to count eggs on local beaches and learn more about the threats these ancient creatures face. Connecticut Public
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ This fall, CT birthing hospitals will give new mothers an orange bracelet with a handbook of warning signs to help reduce postpartum complications. The state-funded initiative partners with the Connecticut Hospital Association and will prompt fast care if symptoms — like a rapid heartbeat or trouble breathing — occur during the 12 weeks after birth. Connecticut Public
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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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Pat Metheny: Dream Box / MoonDial Tour
7:30-9:00 p.m. — District Music Hall — $64 – $115 — Experience the innovative jazz guitar mastery of Pat Metheny live in concert.
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6arelyhuman Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — District Music Hall — Tickets from $46 — Enjoy a night of exciting live music at District Music Hall.
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