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Norwalk Public Schools awarded $1.4 million to establish research and data evaluation program

Nearly $2.7 Million in Philanthropic Funding Identified This Year To Help Support Norwalk Students and Educators Norwalk, CT – Norwalk Public Schools is pleased to announce that the district will receive a total of $1.4 million dollars from private funders to establish a comprehensive research and data evaluation program. The new award is funded by…

Norwalk Public Library is now Fine Free

Norwalk, CT – 2022 is here and new years brings new things. The Norwalk Public Library is excited to announce that as of January 3, 2022, it will be fully fine free. NPL was partially ‘fine free’ beginning last June with children’s cards as a pilot after Library Director, Sherelle Harris, shared with the Library…

Governor Lamont announces state distribution of 670,000 COVID-19 rapid self-tests for K-12 schools and early childcare providers

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced on Tuesday that the State of Connecticut distributed on that same day an allocation of 670,000 COVID-19 rapid self-tests to public and private K-12 schools and early childcare providers statewide. The governor explained that this allocation is the first phase of his administration’s distribution of self-tests for schools…

Limited Supply of Free Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Tests Available for Norwalk Residents Tuesday Evening at Calf Pasture Beach

Norwalk, CT – On Tuesday, January 4, 2022, the city of Norwalk will be distributing free rapid at-home COVID-19 tests to residents at Calf Pasture Beach beginning at 6 p.m. The drive-thru distribution event is first come, first serve, and runs until 9 p.m., but may end sooner if supplies run out. Proof of Norwalk…

Governor Lamont directs CT’s earned income tax credit for 2020 to be retroactively enhanced to 41.5% using coronavirus relief funds

Nearly 200,000 Low-to-Moderate Income Working Individuals and Families Will Receive Significant Boost in State Income Tax Credits HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services to retroactively enhance the 2020 Connecticut Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) from 23% of the federal credit to 41.5%. The…

DCP announces public comment period for proposed regulation to update laboratory testing standards for medical marijuana

The Department of Consumer Protection has opened a public comment period to receive input on a proposed regulation to update laboratory testing standards for medical marijuana. The purpose of this regulation is to update microbial testing standards for medical marijuana to better protect public health and safety. This proposed regulatory change will create clarity and…

Face Coverings Required in Norwalk Regardless of Vaccination Status starting at 5 p.m.

Mayor Rilling re-issues mask mandate as COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Norwalk Norwalk, CT – Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling announced that effective at 5 p.m. today, December 23, the city of Norwalk requires indoor face coverings for all people, regardless of their vaccination status. The Mayor’s executive order covers all public places and establishments…

Annual Appeal Underway for ElderHouse

Norwalk, CT – The annual appeal is underway for ElderHouse, an award-winning nonprofit organization that serves aging seniors and their caregivers by offering an adult day care center and a family living program. For over 40 years ElderHouse has provided a caring place for the day for Fairfield County seniors. Their adult day program offers…