Good morning, Norwalk.

On Oct. 21, high school students led a forum hosted by Norwalk Acts—together with the Center for Youth Leadership—where eight Board of Education candidates answered questions on mental health, technology and equity.

The event followed weeks of student preparation and highlighted their active role in shaping local education policy.

Independent Party candidate Joseph S.

Tamburri, a longtime public servant in Norwalk, died Oct. 16 and his name remains on the November Common Council ballot per state election law; if elected, his party will appoint a replacement. A funeral mass was held at St. Philip Church on Oct. 23.

Developer Steve Shapiro of Easton is preparing a formal proposal to present to the White House for a $50 billion bridge that will link Bridgeport to Long Island—he said the project will ease traffic and boost the local economy while federal funds are expected to cover the costs instead of state taxpayers. He plans to deliver the final proposal within the next two weeks.

Championship week for girls swimming and diving spans divisions including CCC West, East, South, North, FCIAC, NVL, SCC, and SWC; teams like Ellison Charette and Greenwich will try to regain the FCIAC title from Ridgefield—schedules show meet times and venues from Cornerstone in West Hartford to East Lyme Aquatics Center. Some events already took place on Oct 24 and Oct 26, while finals are set for later this week and on Nov. 3—readers can catch the remaining contests.

Electric Fear Garden Halloween Bash

5-11 p.m. — 314 Beer Garden and Wood-Fired Pizza — $300 prize for best group costume — Halloween celebration with DJs and spooky vibes.

Author Talk with Local Poet Mary Keating

5 p.m. — Wolfpit Elementary School — Free entry — Discover Mary Keating's empowering memoir presented in engaging verse.

Bingo Loco

7-9 p.m. — District Music Hall — Ticketed event — Experience a wild night of bingo, DJs, and outrageous prizes in Norwalk's most energetic party.

FOOTLOOSE the MUSICAL OPENS TOMORROW NIGHT!

The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts proudly presents the explosive Broadway musical Footloose, opening Thursday night, Nov. 13 at 8 PM at The Klein Memorial Auditorium in Bridgeport and runs through Sunday, Nov. 16th. Brimming with vitality, heart, and hit songs, Footloose showcases the Conservatory’s outstanding musical theatre students in a production that celebrates the power of expression and the joy of dance and brings fresh life to this beloved story of a small town finding its rhythm again.