Author: Niko Balkaran

NORWALK, Conn. – With the 4th of July here to kick off the summer here in Norwalk, residents and visitors heading to Calf Pasture and Shady Beach may want to brush up on the city’s rules to have a good beach day. From parking passes…

NORWALK, Conn. — With food insecurity on the rise across Connecticut, Norwalk Public Schools has officially started its 17th annual Summer Meals Program for children 18 and under. The program, which began on June 23, is a partnership between Norwalk Public Schools, the Norwalk Department…

NORWALK, Conn. — As Caribbean Heritage Month comes to a close here in Norwalk, there were few formal events or public acknowledgements to mark it. But just off the I-95, the scent of jerk chicken and the fluttering of Jamaican and Ghanaian flags offer a…

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Conservatory of the Arts is bringing back its popular outdoor summer concert series, Broadway in the Park, for three Saturdays in August, offering a diverse and family-friendly experience at Mathews Park. Held on August 16, 23, and 30, the event…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpMpF2iBf8k NORWALK, Conn. — In a well-attended and at times emotional meeting on Tuesday night, the Norwalk Common Council voted to move forward with a redesign of the Broad River Park baseball complex, which will feature clay infields and grass outfields. The council opted against…

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Transit District will be launching a new bus network on Monday, August 11, streamlining services under one network designed to improve coverage and reliability. As part of the redesign, all current route numbers will change as the new system will…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMnSwCWImuw NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Community Services Committee approved over $1.4 million in funding agreements on Wednesday, June 18, authorizing Mayor Harry Rilling to finalize contracts expanding youth and senior services as well as mentoring small non-profits.  The approvals represent a coordinated effort to…

Dear Readers, I am pleased to introduce myself as NancyOnNorwalk’s summer 2025 reporting intern. My name is Niko Balkaran, and I was drawn to the publication for two reasons: hearing about Nancy and Mark Chapman’s incredible journey and passion for news from managing editor, Ashley…

NORWALK, Conn. — The afternoon began with cloudy skies and drizzle on Norwalk Green, sending attendees under umbrellas and tents as they turned out for the First Taxing District’s Juneteenth celebration. As the sun broke through, some saw it as a fitting symbol of resilience…