Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 74 and low of 49 degrees.
Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 70, low: 49.
Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 55 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• CT Patch Candidate Profile: Justin Perry For State Senate (patch.com) — Norwalk voters get a closer look at Justin Perry, a Republican cancer biologist running for the 25th District state Senate seat representing Norwalk and Darien. He argues that state policies have hurt Norwalk's affordability and school funding, and outlines plans to cut electric surcharges, reduce taxes, and rethink mandates he says burden local families and businesses.
• Here Are The Latest Gas Prices In Norwalk (patch.com) — Norwalk drivers are currently paying more for gas than both the state and national averages, with local stations averaging about $4.48 per gallon of regular. A full list of recent prices at specific Norwalk stations shows where costs are slightly lower or higher, helping you decide where to fill up around town this week.
• Officials warn of 'lost pet scams' as Valhalla family searches for missing dog (news12.com) — Norwalk police recently warned on Facebook about scammers exploiting missing-pet posts, urging residents to verify any requests for money or personal information before responding. Their alert echoes a Valhalla family's experience with suspicious messages and AI-generated images while searching for their lost dog, highlighting how emotional pet owners across the region are being targeted.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
New Nothing Bundt Cakes in Norwalk Set to Celebrate —Amy Good Read on Patch
Illume Fertility Advances Access to LGBTQ+ Family Building at Men Having Babies New York Annual Conference —Angela Evans Read on Patch
Red tailed hawk! Look at this very mature and healthy red tail hawk. Nature is beautiful. (Nextdoor Shore Front Park)
SPORTS: FROM MY EYES, Second showing at Nathaniel Witherell, 70 Parsonage Road, Greenwich, CT October 18, 2:00 to 4:00 pm. COME SEE THIS VERY UNIQUE ART SHOW-23 OIL PAINTINGS (Nextdoor Silvermine)
GameChange Solar posted a job opening for Materials Coordinator in Norwalk. Apply here.
FullBloom posted a job opening for School Administrative Assistant in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwalk here.
🗞 Nearby News
Westport
2-Time Oscar Winner Tom Hanks Performs In 'Script In Hand' Playreading In Westport (patch.com)
Stamford
Stamford Planning Board To Hear Capital Budget Presentations From 8 Organizations (patch.com)
Stamford Open Houses Oct. 10-11: 15 Homes From A $295,000 Condo To A $2.5 Million North Stamford Colonial (patch.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
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