Mayor Rilling Issues Critical Emergency Orders

On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling issued three critical emergency orders. These orders become effective at 8 p.m. on March 30, 2020 and will remain in place until further notice.

“I’ve asked nicely and implored t...

City of Norwalk launches Community Organization Survey

On Friday, March 27, 2020, the City of Norwalk launched a Community Organization Survey to better understand the resources available to the public through local nonprofits. The Survey is being implemented by Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, and the City&r...

Mayor Harry Rilling orders closures of Cranbury Park and School Properties

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling ordered Cranbury Park and School Properties to be closed effective immediately. This order is on top of yesterday’s order to close the playgrounds, basketball courts, and skate park at Ca...

Online Land Records System now Available

The City of Norwalk launched an online land records system today, March 20, 2020 that allows the public to conduct business remotely. This online system had been scheduled to “go live” in early summer, but due to COVID-19 pandemic, and...

Mayor Rilling Orders Closures

On Thursday, March 19, 2020, Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling ordered hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, massage spas, tattoo parlors, tanning salons, body care and body art shops to close by 8 p.m. Mayor Rilling issued the order under the powers of a C...

City Hall Closed to the Public

On Monday, March 16, 2020, Mayor Harry Rilling announced that Norwalk City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. This overrides previously announced walk-in services and hours to any City or Public School offices located inside City Hall...

First positive case of COVID-19 in Norwalk confirmed

Norwalk City Hall moving to limited staff and services amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, Norwalk City Hall will operate with limited staff and scaled-back services amidst the growing COVID-19 novel coronavirus outbreak. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling made the decision today, Thursday, March 12, 2020, in order to...

Mayor Rilling Staff Update on COVID-19

March 9, 2020

To All City Employees:

Over the last few days, the State of Connecticut has seen the first diagnosed cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). While these cases have not directly affected a Norwalk resident, one such person worked at Norwalk ...

Mayor Rilling on Coronavirus

On February 27, 2020 Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling released the following statement regarding COVID-19, the 2019 novel Coronavirus.

“I want to assure the public that we are monitoring the coronavirus closely and taking the matter seriously. Althoug...

Applications for Norwalk tax relief program now open

The City of Norwalk reminds the public that applications for the tax relief program for elderly or disabled homeowners can now be submitted. Homeowners over 65 or disabled homeowners less than 65 years old can apply between now and May 15 for the program ...

Registration for Summer Play & Learn Camp opens Feb. 3

Beginning February 3, 2020, Norwalk residents will be able to register for the Summer Play & Learn Camp – a six-week all-inclusive camp experience for ages 6 to 14. The well-known Summer Play & Learn Camp is run by the Norwalk Recreation...

Intersection Improvement Project on Rt. 1 between Strawberry Hill Ave. and County St.

Motorists can expect lane closures on Westport Ave U.S. Route 1, Strawberry Hill Avenue and County St. during night time only. Lanes will be operational during the day time. 

Norwalk Police Department receives CALEA award for 7th consecutive accreditation.

On March 24, 2018, the Norwalk Department of Police Service received its seventh reaccreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. ("CALEA"). The award was presented to the Norwalk Department of Police Servi...