Thursday: Partly sunny, a shower or two, with a high of 82 and low of 65 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 2 Stabbed During Fight In Norwalk, Man Arrested: Police (patch.com) — Norwalk police say a large early-morning fight near Ely Avenue and Lowe Street left two people with knife wounds and sent them to Norwalk Hospital. Detectives later linked the stabbings to the brawl and arrested Norwalk resident Friedston Bowen Jr., who now faces assault and weapons charges with a $250,000 bond and a court date next month.
• New Norwalk Hospital, CT State partnership targets healthcare workforce gap (nancyonnorwalk.com) — Norwalk Hospital is launching a new partnership with Connecticut State Community College to train local students and employees for in-demand healthcare jobs, aiming to ease workforce shortages in central Norwalk and beyond. Starting this fall, students will get on-site training, employees can pursue new credentials, and both groups may benefit from future scholarship fundraising to reduce financial barriers.
• Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Design Contest in Norwalk, CT (carmodylaw.com) — Norwalk is inviting architects and designers to submit accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans that could become pre-approved templates for local homeowners, with the contest running through October 16, 2026. Winning designs must meet city zoning rules and will be judged on aesthetics, functionality, accessibility, and sustainability, aiming to expand housing options and lower design costs for Norwalk property owners.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
When every second counts in a stroke, Norwalk Hospital is ready —Amy Read on Patch
Framed and Forgotten: How the Justice System Betrayed a Brain Injury Survivor —Craig Sears Read on Patch
Happy India 🇮🇳 Independence Day! The Indian community from the area came together on Saturday, thanks to GOPIO, (Global Organization of People of Indian Origin) for the annual flag… (Nextdoor Cranbury)
Is $10,000 normal as a rettainer for a divorce attorney? I am looking for representation, and a good one if possible, but this amount seems quite high. If you have solid recommendations or if you… (Nextdoor Brookside)
Altar'd State - Stand Out For Good, Inc. posted a job opening for Assistant Store Leader-Visual Experience (Norwalk, CT) in Norwalk. Apply here.
Specialized Education Services, Inc. posted a job opening for School Administrative Assistant in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwalk here.
Cultivating with Kerri: avoiding the August gardening slump (westportjournal.com)
New Canaan
New Canaan Home With 'Exceptional Outdoor Amenities' Listed For Sale (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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