EFFECTIVE MAY 15, 2019, NORWALK BEACHES AND PARKS WILL NO LONGER ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS FOR ENTRANCE

Norwalk taxpayers park for FREE at our beaches and parks, including Calf Pasture Beach, Shady Beach, Veteran’s Park, and Cranbury Park.The rates posted are for out-of-town visitors who need to pay online or via a smartphone app.

Residents are asked to veri...

Norwalk named Tree City USA for a fifteenth consecutive year

(Norwalk, Conn.) – For the fifteenth consecutive year, the City of Norwalk was named a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation in honor of its effective urban forest management. Norwalk also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for the thirte...

Mayor Rilling: Why We Need a Community Services Department

Norwalk is a fantastic community and I brag about all we have to offer every chance I get. From our stunning parks and beaches and excellent public schools to a vibrant downtown and beautiful neighborhoods, there is something in Norwalk for everyone.

While...

Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling presented $50,000 in donations

Local nonprofits receive $25,000 donations following 2019 Mayor’s Ball

 (Norwalk, Conn.) – On Thursday, March 28, 2019, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling presented $25,000 donations to both the Norwalk Domestic Violence Crisis Center a...

Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported chimney fire

The Norwalk Fire Department responded to a reported chimney fire at the Rowayton Woods Condominiums, off Highland Avenue, at 4:20pm on March 19th. Upon arrival of fire companies, heavy fire had already penetrated through the roof of unit 123 Rowayton Wood...

Fire Department held a promotional and swearing in ceremony

March 19, 2019

The Norwalk Fire Department held a promotional and swearing in ceremony, at Norwalk Fire Headquarters, Tuesday afternoon. Probationary Firefighters John Pomponio, Madeline Jankowski, and Gregory Petriccione were officially sworn into the Dep...

Fire Department to unveil new design of its Fire Safety House

Norwalk Fire Department to unveil new design of its Fire Safety House at Norwalk Public Schools STEM Expo on March 16

(Norwalk, Conn.) – The Norwalk Fire Department’s Fire Safety House has a new look thanks to the Kiwanis Club of Norwalk. The Kiwa...

Norwalk Carryout Bag Ordinance

The Carryout bag ordinance takes effect July 8, 2019 and prohibits the use of plastic carryout bags.  

New ‘Do Not Enter’ signs installed on Chestnut Street

New ‘Do Not Enter’ signs have been installed at the intersections of Chestnut Street and Concord Street, and Chestnut Street and Henry Street to help alleviate traffic and safety concerns during student arrival and dismissal. When the signs are in operati...

2018 Real Property Revaluation

The City of Norwalk is notifying property owners of available opportunities to participate in the process of perfecting the assessment records for their properties. Property information maintained by the Assessor’s Office has a major impact on the valuati...

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 receives Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting

Norwalk was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for its Fiscal Year 2017 reporting 

The City of Norwalk was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for its Fiscal Year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Rep...

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...