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1. South Norwalk Library Adds Electric Vehicle Charging Station (patch.com) — Drivers in Norwalk now have another place to charge their electric vehicles, with a new two-port ChargePoint station installed at the South Norwalk Library's parking lot on Washington Street. The project, years in the making, was completed through a partnership among the library, South Norwalk Electric and Water, and Guardian Services Industries, and offers the city's standard $0.25 per kilowatt-hour rate.
2. Man Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography Sentenced To Over 10 Years In Prison: Feds (patch.com) — Norwalk residents are learning that 36-year-old Rudolph Girdhari of Norwalk has been sentenced in federal court to more than 10 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for possession of child pornography. Federal authorities say an FBI investigation tied him to online trading networks, and a 2024 search of his Norwalk home uncovered thousands of illegal images and videos.
3. Connecticut student test scores rise in 2025-26, but still trail pre-pandemic levels, new data shows (ctpost.com) — Norwalk families are hearing cautious good news: statewide test scores in English, math, and science are rising again, though they still lag pre-pandemic levels. Norwalk's interim superintendent says the pandemic's impact, especially on attendance and students' social-emotional health, remains visible, even as chronic absenteeism continues to decline across Connecticut.
4. 'The strength of water': Here's how much flood damage Connecticut's shoreline towns had since 1978 (ctpost.com) — Norwalk has suffered nearly $46 million in flood insurance payouts since 1978, placing it among Connecticut's hardest-hit shoreline communities. A new regional report details how coastal towns are elevating homes, tightening building standards, and planning long-term resilience as stronger storms and rising waters drive more frequent, costly flooding.
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