Norwalk Early Childhood Office Awarded $15,000 for New Books

The City of Norwalk’s Early Childhood Office has been selected to receive an award of $15,000 for new books that will expand Norwalk’s early childhood work. First Book, the nonprofit social enterprise focused on equal access to quality...

November 2019, No Bulky Collections scheduled due to Yard Waste Collection

Bulky Collection Cancelled November 2019

 For the month of November 2019, no Bulky Collections will be scheduled due to the Yard Waste Collection schedule.

2019 Fall Yard Waste Collection

 Yard Waste Collection is for Residents of Norwalk w...

Norwalk Revolution 15U team captured the 2019 World Series in Bismarck, ND

On August 15, 2019, the Norwalk Revolution 15U team captured the 2019 World Series in Bismarck, ND. The win capped off a miraculous summer of exciting victories for the team. Norwalk went undefeated up until the World Series. They defeated Keene, NH in th...

Mayor Rilling announces $4 million in ongoing investments in the Wall Street/West Avenue Corridor

(Norwalk, Conn.) – On September 20, 2019, Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling was joined by area stakeholders in announcing more than $4 million in investments occurring along the Wall Street and West Avenue corridor over the next 12-18 months d...

Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling unveils the “Mayor’s Dashboard”

(Norwalk, Conn.) – On Monday, August 19, 2019, Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling officially unveiled the new “Mayor’s Dashboard” - an interactive look at the information and statistics that help guide the city. The Mayor’s Dashboard is a we...

Reminder: plastic bags cannot go into recycling bins

(Norwalk, Conn.) – It has been one month since an ordinance prohibiting single-use plastic bags went into effect in Norwalk. City officials remind residents that any plastic bags in circulation cannot be placed into their blue recycling ...

Norwalk receives a grant to preserve historic death records

The City of Norwalk was recently awarded a $10,500 grant from the Connecticut State Library Historic Documents Preservation Program to preserve death records more than 100 years old.

Through the grant, the City will preserve the death records from 1880-189...

City of Norwalk sells $50 million in bonds at 2.59% interest rate

City’s “Triple A” bond rating will save taxpayers an estimated $1.5 million in interest expenses 

(Norwalk, Conn.) – Norwalk Mayor Harry W. Rilling announced today the results of a $50 million general obligation bond sale. A total of 11 c...

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 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...

Norwalk Carryout Bag Ordinance

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

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...