Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Rare Blue Lobster, Parrot Among New Animals At The Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk: PHOTOS (patch.com) — Families in Norwalk have several new reasons to visit the Maritime Aquarium, where a rare blue lobster, a talkative parrot, colorful poison dart frogs, and other exotic creatures are now on display. Staff describe how they keep these animals mentally stimulated and explain the science behind their striking colors and adaptations, giving local visitors a richer experience when they stop by the Norwalk attraction.
• Norwalk's 2050 sustainability plan looks beyond climate change (nancyonnorwalk.com) — Norwalk officials and residents are shaping a 2050 Sustainability and Resilience Roadmap that could influence everything from local energy costs to transportation and social cohesion. A recent Maritime Aquarium forum gathered feedback ahead of an Oct. 15 draft deadline for the mayor and a December City Council review, with leaders stressing that residents' actions and long-term funding will determine the plan's success.
• Martha Stewart's new restaurant among nominees for Connecticut's CRAZIES food awards (ctpost.com) — Several Norwalk spots, including ONTHEMARC, Washington Prime and Crust Issues, are in the running for this year's statewide CRAZIES hospitality awards. The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association will honor finalists at a December Foxwoods gala, with public voting open through November to help spotlight standout restaurants, caterers, and food professionals across the state.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Good afternoon Neighbors my cable snapped on my new snow blower Any recommendations of someone that could come out and replace? Thank you. (Nextdoor Ledgewood Dr)
Who knew that trying to renew my driver's license online would pose a problem that caused a mysterious error? I couldn't even log in to get an appointment. After a phone call to a DMV rep, she told me to leave off my middle name when I log in even though the… (Nextdoor Cranbury)
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🗞 Nearby News
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Local Event: PopShop Market at Westport Museum for History & Culture (patch.com)
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