Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 73 and low of 52 degrees.
Sunday: Cooler; a little p.m. rain, temps: high: 64, low: 58.
Monday: Mostly sunny, breezy and nice, with a high of 71 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Norwalk Schools Receive State Grant Aimed At Boosting Student Attendance (patch.com) — Norwalk Public Schools are getting nearly $285,000 from a state Learner Engagement and Attendance Program grant to tackle chronic absenteeism and better connect families with schools. The funding supports home visits, training, and data tools as part of a statewide push that's already reduced absenteeism, with Norwalk among 29 districts sharing $6.2 million this year.
• Norwalk, 'A Community in Support,' marks ADHD Awareness month (nancyonnorwalk.com) — Norwalk leaders, educators, and residents gathered at the public library to kick off ADHD Awareness Month and highlight this year's theme, "A Community in Support." Local officials, including the mayor and school leaders, stressed better understanding ADHD, supporting neurodiverse students in Norwalk Public Schools, and providing resources for families and adults newly recognizing their own symptoms.
• Why this proposed Norwalk car dealership would be appointment-only (ctpost.com) — A Norwalk car enthusiast hopes to open Sixth Speed Motors, an appointment-only used car dealership at 4 Van Tassell Court, with most sales handled online. The proposal, which avoids on-street vehicle activity and offers no repair services, is slated for review at the Oct. 21 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting and could add a small, niche auto business to the neighborhood.
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
Good afternoon, the Shell on Westport ave is no longer a Shell station. It's called Shift. I guess I'm going elsewhere for gas . I like Shell gas (Nextdoor Rome St)
Hi neighbors. My doctor and hematologist (at Norwalk Hospital) both refuse to take my low hemoglobin levels seriously. I'm tired, weak, have trouble completing… (Nextdoor Brookside)
Premium Retail Services posted a job opening for Merchandising Specialist in Norwalk. Apply here.
Sherwin-Williams posted a job opening for Bilingual Customer Service Specialist (Spanish) in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwalk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Darien
League Of Women Voters Of Darien In Flux After Leadership Resigns (patch.com)
HAYVN HerStory with Ashley Krauss & Megan Palmer Rivera (newcanaanite.com)
Stamford Awarded $350,000 To Improve Student Attendance And Engagement (patch.com)
Stamford Penthouse With Sweeping Views Just Listed For Sale (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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