5 Things To Know In Norwalk: Halloween Nightfair In SoNo, Boards And Commissions Open House And More

NORWALK, CT — Washington Street in SoNo turns into a Halloween Nightfair on Saturday, the city invites residents to learn about serving on boards and commissions and the Traffic Authority will consider a proposed one-way traffic conversion.

Here are five things to know about life around Norwalk this week:

1. Halloween Nightfair Takes Over Washington Street

When: Saturday, Oct. 24, 2 to 10 p.m.

Where: Washington Street, South Norwalk

What to know: The free Halloween Nightfair in SoNo features DJ Wuki and the band Similar Kind, the Sanderson Sisters, pumpkin painting with Wegmans, trick-or-treating, carnival rides, a costume contest, more than 60 makers and food trucks, according to the city. A Blind Rhino beer tent is open to those 21 and older.

More information here.

2. Boards And Commissions Open House

When: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Where: Norwalk Community Recreation Center, 98 S. Main St.

What to know: Residents interested in serving on a city board or commission can meet members and learn about openings at an open house, according to the city.

More information here.

3. Traffic Authority Takes Up Roger Square One-Way Plan

When: Monday, Oct. 19, 4 p.m. (Zoom)

Where: Online; City Hall, 125 East Ave.

What to know: The Traffic Authority will consider a proposed one-way direction conversion of Roger Square, according to the agenda. It will also discuss proposed full road closures for the Holiday Stroll in Rowayton, proposed partial closures for the Jingle Bell 5K and the proposed use of sidewalks and bike lanes for the Norwalk River Fun Run. Written comments are due by noon the day of the meeting.

More information here.

4. Police Commission Honors Officers Of The Month

When: Monday, Oct. 19, 4:15 p.m. (Zoom)

Where: Online; City Hall, 125 East Ave.

What to know: The Police Commission will recognize Police Sgt. Jose Silva and Officer Lou Giannattasio as September's Officers of the Month and hear the chief's and department reports for September, according to the agenda.

More information here.

5. SBA Disaster Loans For Sept. 13 Flooding

When: Physical damage applications due Tuesday, Dec. 1

Where: Norwalk City Hall, 125 East Ave.

What to know: Homeowners, renters, businesses and nonprofits in Fairfield County can apply for low-interest U.S. Small Business Administration disaster loans for damage from the Sept. 13 flash flooding, according to the city.

More information here.