Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of November.
Good morning, Norwalk.
Norwalk-based architect Jan Degenshein redesigned his home with level entrances, wide hallways, and door handles to help people with disabilities.
He opened his home to a small group to share ideas for simple, low-cost accessibility upgrades (using common sense modifications).
Caribbean organizations in Connecticut asked the governor’s office for help sending donated items to Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa devastated the island.
They plan to fill 25 barrels—each able to supply a month of groceries for a household at a shipping cost of about $145—and will launch the first shipment by Nov. 30.
Rod Stewart is continuing his 'One Last Time' tour with a Connecticut stop at Mohegan Sun Arena—his tour began in 2024 and has already seen two stops in the state.
On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, Norwalk will hold its Annual Veterans Day Ceremony at City Hall at 10:30 a.m.—the program will include a rifle volley salute, a rendition of Taps by Brien McMahon High School students, a performance by the American Festival Band, and remarks by guest speaker Dan Rosenthal. Afterwards, refreshments will be served during a reception in the Community Room by the American Legion Post 12 Auxiliary.
Nearly 30,000 people on Access Health CT could lose their federal tax credits when ACA subsidies expire—forcing middle-income families to face a sharp rise in monthly premiums, as one couple may see their costs jump from $700 to over $2,000.
Congressman Joe Courtney and state officials have urged residents to delay enrollment until Congress takes action.
Hartford Healthcare celebrated the grand opening of its new cardiac health center on Knight Street in Norwalk last Friday.
Officials said the center is the first in the state to offer connected heart care outside of the emergency room.
New Canaan won a 28-0 game against Staples on November 7 in Westport while coach Lou Marinelli was absent due to illness—assistant coach Chris Silvestri and key players Ryan Brooks and Henry Stein led the effort, and Marinelli is expected to return soon.
The team played for their coach and secured the win in a game marked by strong offensive and defensive performances.
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.
2025 GALA Defying Gravity
11:30 p.m. — Norwalk Concert Hall — $250 — Experience a magical evening supporting aspiring artists while raising funds for scholarships and the growth of NoCo.
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