Good morning, Norwalk.

Filling in the Blanks is distributing food at scheduled mobile pantry sites in Norwalk, Stamford, and Bridgeport.

The nonprofit relies on volunteers and donations to support families recovering from a recent SNAP gap plus offers optional health screenings at some locations.

Highway service plaza workers along I-95, I-395 + Route 15 voted to join SEIU Local 32BJ, marking the first time workers at these plazas unionized; contract talks will begin next month, officials said.

Local writer Ashley RK Smith invites residents to share their holiday traditions for an upcoming series starting the week of Dec.

22 while sharing her own family gingerbread-making ritual (including Oreo gingerbread experiments) to celebrate local customs.

NoN plans to boost local news coverage in 2026 by hiring staff to cover land use, schools, and arts.

The organization will host events with local thought leaders and seek donations to expand its reporting — supporters donating $100 will receive a special tote bag.

Norwalk Public Schools are preparing for a new Food Scraps Law that will require schools generating over 26 tons of food scraps near authorized composting sites to begin composting on July 1, 2026 - the high school is exempt for not meeting that threshold.

The latest episode of Community Ties features an in-depth conversation with Norwalk's first Director of Sustainability and Resilience, Jodi Trendler.

Host Jack Pavia explains how City Hall plans to boost climate resilience and community planning.

Norwalk officials will fund a pedestrian bridge on Connecticut Avenue with $1 million in state funding from Sen. Bob Duff; the project — intended to improve safety by closing a missing 175-foot sidewalk gap — is scheduled to begin design and permit approval for construction to start late next year.

The city of Norwalk plans to upgrade Lockwood and Heather Lanes with new sidewalks and storm drainage improvements to boost pedestrian safety and reduce flooding issues.

Some residents oppose the project, citing parking concerns and worsening flooding, and a petition has been submitted to city officials.

Aquarion notified regulators it will file for an $88M rate hike by mid-February+ the increase may raise household bills by over $20 a month.

The filing complicates its merger debate and comes as the company seeks to cover rising infrastructure costs.

The FDA sent warning letters on Dec.

12 to Walmart, Target, Kroger and Acme — a Connecticut retailer — for selling recalled ByHeart baby formula linked to infant botulism. Parents are advised to heed state health alerts regarding safe formula use.

Following a surge in sign-ups Monday on the ACA website (Access Health CT), the state quickly restored services to support nearly 150,000 new enrollees.

Governor Lamont announced $70 million in emergency funds to cover premium costs and ease pressure on local providers.

BubbleMania! with Casey Carle

3:00 – 4:00 p.m. — Norwalk Public Library — Free entry — Experience the captivating arts of bubble-making filled with comedy and music for the whole family.