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Spotted on the Norwalk calendar: "Lighting the Fires in Our Hearts" - Indigenous Teach-In at UU Westport

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Good morning to you Norwalk! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Police raid Norwalk stash house, seize cash and cannabis
  • Colonial on George Avenue offers fireplace, sunroom and spacious dining room
  • How did Norwalk schools cut absenteeism and boost achievement?

Also on today's calendar: "Lighting the Fires in Our Hearts" - Indigenous Teach-In at UU Westport and 15 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 68 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Sunday: Cloudy, rain becoming heavier, temps: high: 68, low: 57.
  • Monday: A little rain, with a high of 68 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police Seize Nearly 100 Pounds Of Cannabis, Cash From Norwalk Home: PD (patch.com) — Norwalk police say a long-term investigation into local vape and tobacco shops led them to a Glenwood Avenue home they believe was used as a cannabis stash house. Officers report seizing nearly 100 pounds of marijuana products, over $135,000 in cash, illegal cigarettes and forged tax stamps, and arresting several Norwalk residents and out-of-state suspects on a range of drug and tax-related charges.
   

2. Norwalk Home With 'Fireplace, Spacious Dining Room' Listed For Sale (patch.com) — Norwalk homebuyers can check out a Colonial-style house at 37 George Avenue, now listed for $629,000. The property features a welcoming living room with a fireplace, a spacious dining room, and a bright sunroom accessible through French doors, offering appealing living and entertaining space in town.
   

3. Norwalk Public Schools Recognized Statewide, Nationally For Reducing Chronic Absenteeism: District (patch.com) — Norwalk families can take pride in local public schools, which just earned state and national recognition for sharply reducing chronic absenteeism while leading large Connecticut cities in test performance and academic growth. Graduation rates remain above 90 percent, and a detailed presentation of the latest results is available from the Norwalk Board of Education's recent meeting.
   

4. Local Event: 4th Annual Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards (ILIA) (patch.com) — Norwalk residents interested in inclusive leadership can attend the 4th Annual Inclusive Leadership Impact Awards at HMTX on October 7, featuring food, live music, and networking. Six honorees, including local and regional leaders, will be recognized, and a portion of ticket sales will support the Connecticut-based Women's Mentoring Network nonprofit.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • We are interested in expanding our front porch/awning.
    Who do we contact for this kind of project? Feel free to drop recommendations if you have any! TIA (Nextdoor Rome St)
  • Hello Neighbors.
    My son want to read this book i can't findit at the library. Anyone have one the can borrow for a few weeks. Please. And thank you (Nextdoor Osborne Ave)
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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: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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