Good morning, Norwalk.

Last week, Norwalk High staged its 93rd Candlelight Production— a cherished holiday tradition featuring a moving performance of 'O Holy Night' by students with support from dedicated teachers and families.

Norwalk Maritime Aquarium installed a new $1.6 million Combined Heating and Power system yesterday to lower energy use and carbon emissions as it works toward carbon neutrality by 2035.

The system will cut 324 metric tons of carbon and save $200,000, with part of its funding from grants + donations.

Starting Jan. 1, new fishing rules limit brook trout harvest to fish at least 9 inches and add two protected zones as state biologists work to save declining populations—warming rivers from climate change put wild trout at risk.

Gov. Lamont signed a law that will restrict neonicotinoid pesticide use on lawns, golf courses, and turfgrass statewide starting Oct.

1, 2027 while exempting agricultural seed treatments and ornamental shrubs. DEEP will review exemption requests to protect bees and other pollinators amid industry pushback.

Connecticut Lottery officials reported a state winner received $100,000 on Monday’s Powerball drawing and 54,086 winning tickets were issued statewide.

The jackpot is now estimated at $1.7 billion with a cash option of $781.3 million, and the next drawing will occur Wednesday night.

Gov. Ned Lamont announced on Thursday that Connecticut will use $8.5 million from its emergency relief fund + $1.9 million for Title X to cover lost Medicaid reimbursements for Planned Parenthood; the temporary funding will support the nonprofit until early July.

Coach Jere Quinn—now in his 48th season at St. Thomas More—said his 11 players are set to play college basketball in the next two years after the team was national runner-up last season.

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.