5 Things To Know In Norwalk: No Trains At East Norwalk This Weekend, City Council Meets And More

NORWALK, CT — No trains will stop at the East Norwalk station on the weekend of Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 as platform work continues, the City Council meets Tuesday and City Hall opens its doors for trick-or-treating Friday afternoon.

Here are five things to know about life around Norwalk this week:

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1. No Trains At East Norwalk Station This Weekend
When: Saturday, Oct. 31, and Sunday, Nov. 1; trains resume Monday, Nov. 2
Where: South side lot, 182 East Ave.
What to know: No Metro-North trains in either direction will stop at the East Norwalk station the weekend of Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, as construction continues on its new platforms, signage, ramps and canopy, according to the city. A special weekend schedule is in effect, and clocks fall back an hour Nov. 1. Parking on the north side of the station is closed; the south side lot at 182 East Ave. and the Rowan Street lots stay open. The next closure is Nov. 7-8.
More information here.

2. City Council Meets Tuesday
When: Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7:30 p.m. (also on Zoom)
Where: Council Chambers, City Hall, 125 East Ave.
What to know: The City Council holds its regular meeting in the council chambers at City Hall, with a Zoom option, according to the city's meeting portal.
More information here.

3. Trick-Or-Treating At City Hall
When: Friday, Oct. 30, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
Where: City Hall, 125 East Ave.
What to know: Children are invited to wear their costumes, bring a candy bag and trick-or-treat at City Hall, according to the city.
More information here.

4. Harbor Commission Reviews Zoning Referrals, 7 Twilight Place
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6 p.m. (Zoom)
Where: Online via Zoom; 7 Twilight Place
What to know: The Harbor Management Commission will review two zoning text amendment referrals, #2026-68R and #2026-70R, and a coastal site plan review referral for 7 Twilight Place (#2026-72), according to its agenda. It will also hear reports from the Shellfish Commission and harbor master and vote on its 2027 meeting schedule. Written comments are due by noon the day of the meeting to amelia.williams@norwalkct.gov.
More information here.

5. Flag Raising For United Nations Day
When: Monday, Oct. 26, 9:30 a.m.
Where: City Hall, 125 East Ave.
What to know: The city will hold a flag raising at City Hall to mark United Nations Day, according to the city calendar.
More information here.