Norwalk brief: Monday, October 19, 2026
Mayor Barbara Smyth delivers her first State of the City address to Norwalk residents
Archived edition, published Monday, October 19, 2026. See today's Norwalk page.
Mayor Barbara Smyth delivers her first State of the City address to Norwalk residents.
Today in Norwalk
- Mayor Smyth delivers first State of City address. Norwalk Mayor Barbara Smyth delivered her first State of the City address, now available to watch online, outlining her administration's priorities for the city.City of Norwalk
- SBA grants disaster designation for Fairfield County. Gov. Ned Lamont secured a U.S. Small Business Administration disaster declaration for Fairfield County, which can open financial assistance for local businesses affected by recent conditions.City of Norwalk
- Norwalk schools finish $36 million HVAC upgrade. Mayor Barbara Smyth and Norwalk Public Schools marked the completion of $36 million in HVAC improvements across district buildings, upgrading heating and cooling systems.Norwalk Public Schools
- City Hall hosts trick-or-treat event Oct 30. The city invites families to trick-or-treat at City Hall on Friday, Oct. 30, offering a safe, festive stop for kids during Halloween week.City of Norwalk
- Patch publishes 2026 Norwalk election voter guide. Norwalk Patch released a guide to the 2026 state and federal elections, covering candidates, polling places and early voting details for Norwalk voters.Norwalk Patch
- Broad River Park eyes $9 million makeover. Norwalk Patch reported that a $9 million makeover planned for Broad River Park could change the surrounding neighborhood, according to its Patch AM newsletter.Norwalk Patch
- New Italian restaurant announces opening date. A new Italian restaurant in Norwalk announced its opening date, though the owner said diners will need a reservation at first, Norwalk Patch reported.Norwalk Patch
Coming up
- Tue, Oct 20, 3 p.m.: Fire Commission meets Tuesday afternoon. The Fire Commission meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 3 p.m. to review department business.Town of Norwalk
- Tue, Oct 20, 5:30 p.m.: Open house offers seats on town boards. The town hosts an open house for residents interested in serving on town boards and commissions Tuesday, Oct. 20, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Norwalk Community Recreation Center, 98 S. Main St. Norwalk Patch also covered the event this week.Town of Norwalk
- Tue, Oct 20, 7 p.m.: Ordinance Committee meets Tuesday evening. The Ordinance Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m. to discuss pending city ordinances.Town of Norwalk
- Wed, Oct 21, 10 a.m.: ADA panel holds special Wednesday meeting. The ADA Transition Committee holds a special meeting Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 10 a.m., meeting both in Room 231 at 125 East Ave. and via Zoom.Town of Norwalk
- Wed, Oct 21, 6 p.m.: Planning and Zoning Commission meets Wednesday. The Planning and Zoning Commission meets Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 6 p.m. to review pending applications.Town of Norwalk
- Thu, Oct 22, 7 p.m.: Board of Ethics meets Thursday evening. The Board of Ethics meets Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.Town of Norwalk
- Thu, Oct 22, 7 p.m.: Public Safety Committee meets Thursday evening. The Public Safety and General Government Committee meets Thursday, Oct. 22, at 7 p.m.Town of Norwalk
- Sat, Oct 24, 2 p.m.: Halloween Nightfair returns to Washington Street. Halloween Nightfair returns to Washington Street in South Norwalk Saturday, Oct. 24, from 2 to 10 p.m. with costumes, vendors and family activities. Norwalk Patch listed the event in its weekly roundup.Town of Norwalk
- Sun, Oct 25, 12:30 p.m.: Tour spotlights Norwalk's historic stone homes. A guided tour of Norwalk's historic stone homes runs Sunday, Oct. 25, from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m., part of the town's community events calendar.Town of Norwalk