Norwalk
Morning News
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Norwalk. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ United Church of Rowayton will host Tellabration on November 1 at 7 PM—featuring students Callie Harper and Leah Henry along with professional storytellers Laconia Therrio, ChaChanna Simpson, and Ron Sophyha. Attendees can enjoy cider and cookies at a reception and pay $15 at the door. Nancy On Norwalk
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Oct. 27, candidates for the Board of Education and mayoral positions met at Ponus Ridge Middle School to discuss education funding, equity, and parent engagement in a forum organized by the CMS PTA. Nine Board candidates and four mayoral candidates highlighted concerns about state funding formulas and the need for improved communication between schools and families—focusing on equal educational opportunities for Norwalk students. Nancy On Norwalk
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Ned Lamont announced a $3 million emergency grant to nonprofit Connecticut Foodshare to buy food supplies and start an outreach campaign—meant to support nearly 360,000 SNAP recipients as the federal shutdown leaves benefits set to end soon. Connecticut Public
-
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.
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The goal is not to read more books. The goal is to gain more wisdom.
Know who said this? Send us an email!
Reveal the authorAbout Norwalk Morning News
Welcome to the Norwalk Morning News, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Norwalk, Connecticut community. If you like the Norwalk Morning News, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Norwalk.
Advertising Opportunities
Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Norwalk and across Connecticut. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.
Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.
Community, delivered
Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.
Subscribe to Norwalk Morning News
A free Norwalk community newsletter.
- Daily local news
- We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
- 6AM City
- A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.
© 6AM City Inc. 2025. All rights reserved. Privacy Policy. Terms of Service. Questions? Contact us here
Sitemap: https://norwalkmorningnews.com/sitemap