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🌱 Patch AM: Norwalk Museum Announces New Exhibition On 'Evolving Icons'

And check out The Walter Schalk School of Dance: Born to Dance Book Sale and Signing on the Norwalk Patch calendar

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What's up Norwalk! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion unveils bold new portrait exhibition
  • Norwalk police explain how Flock license plate cameras track crime, not you
  • See inside this Spring Hill Colonial with a brand new deck

Also on today's calendar: The Walter Schalk School of Dance: Born to Dance Book Sale and Signing and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Norwalk Museum Announces New Exhibition On 'Evolving Icons' (patch.com) — Art lovers in Norwalk can look forward to a new "Evolving Icon" portrait exhibition at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum, opening Oct. 7 with a special gala preview on Oct. 3. Curated in collaboration with the Connecticut Society of Portrait Artists, the show will feature hand-rendered portraits ranging from traditional realism to experimental work, all exploring how iconic figures are reimagined for today.
   

• Police Release Statement On Flock License Plate Reader Technology In Norwalk (patch.com) — Norwalk residents are being briefed on how local police use Flock automated license plate readers to find stolen vehicles, missing people and suspects while pledging not to target immigration status or protected activities. The department launched an online transparency portal and stresses that only authorized personnel can access the system, with all activity logged and subject to oversight to balance safety and privacy.
   

• Norwalk Home With 'Brand New Deck' Listed For Sale (patch.com) — Norwalk homebuyers can check out a newly listed Colonial at 35 Spring Hill Avenue in the desirable Spring Hill neighborhood, priced at $499,900. The house offers about 1,100 square feet, a flexible layout for modern living, and a brand new deck, with more details and photos available online.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

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🗞 Nearby News

Darien

  • Veterans To Be Honored In Darien At Special Ceremony (patch.com)
  • Darien Planning & Zoning Commission To Continue Hearing On Proposed 34-Studio Salon Suite (patch.com)
  • PURA Issues Draft Decision On Proposed Cable Access Changes (patch.com)

Westport

  • Westport Police, Youth Commission Reward Young Cyclists For Safe Riding (patch.com)

Wilton

  • Extended Road Closures Reported After Crash In Wilton (patch.com)

Ok Norwalk! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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