Norwalk
Morning News
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City officials, educators, and community leaders gathered Thursday morning at Norwalk Public Library to mark ADHD Awareness Month and promote understanding. The event featured remarks from Jeff Spahr and Mayor Harry Rilling—underscoring that awareness is key and that individuals with ADHD bring unique strengths to our community. Nancy On Norwalk
- ➤ Residents of Norwalk facing delays from Route 106 construction can ask questions at a forum hosted by state reps Lucy Dathan and Savet Constantine on Oct. 8 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Comstock Community Center in Wilton. Officials from Aquarion, Eversource, and Yankee Gas will attend — explaining the work's impact on traffic and water quality — while community members share their concerns. Nancy On Norwalk
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Pop Mart opened its second Connecticut store today at Danbury Fair Mall—after quietly operating since Sept. 25—to offer exclusive Labubu collectibles with free gifts at 7:45 a.m. amid a craze driven by celebrity fans like Dua Lipa and Madonna. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today the 9th annual NICE Festival takes place at Oyster Shell Park in Norwalk from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.—featuring music, dance, art and cuisine—and aims to foster cultural understanding among local groups. News 12 Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk Public Schools announced that West Rocks Middle School, a 1956 building with aging HVAC and infrastructure, will be replaced by a new 121,838-square-foot facility featuring updated science labs, breakout rooms and outdoor learning areas—construction will begin after Norwalk High School opens in 2027 and the new school is slated to open in fall 2030. Nancy On Norwalk
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection rated forest fire danger high for Connecticut’s southern counties and Hartford county while assigning a moderate risk to Litchfield, Tolland and Windham counties—prompting stricter rules on brush burning near woodlands and grasslands. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Edward McCabe was sworn in Wednesday as chief of the Norwalk Fire Department after longtime chief Gatto retired. He brings 31 years of service & a strong focus on firefighter health and safety to his new role. Nancy On Norwalk
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont said Friday that he was on standby as a witness in the federal corruption trial of former state official Diamantis in Bridgeport—he spoke with Attorney General William Tong and deferred further details on testifying if subpoenaed. The trial is set to begin Monday and may bring more focus to issues within his administration. The Hour
- ➤ Governor Lamont said that Connecticut kept programs like WIC, SNAP, and Medicaid running after the shutdown cut off new federal funds on Wednesday—using current state revenue from a $27.2 billion budget to cover a $6 million monthly gap in WIC. Officials said the state will maintain these community programs until federal funds resume. Nancy On Norwalk
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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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