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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:

  • Meet Norwalk's rare blue lobster and his exotic aquarium neighbors
  • How will Norwalk's 2050 sustainability roadmap change daily life here?
  • Which Norwalk restaurants just made Connecticut's top food awards list?

Also on today's calendar: Seven Acres Montessori Virtual Prospective Parent Event and 33 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and humid, with a high of 74 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 82, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 71 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Rare Blue Lobster, Parrot Among New Animals At The Maritime Aquarium In Norwalk: PHOTOS (patch.com) — Families in Norwalk have several new reasons to visit the Maritime Aquarium, where a rare blue lobster, a talkative parrot, colorful poison dart frogs, and other exotic creatures are now on display. Staff describe how they keep these animals mentally stimulated and explain the science behind their striking colors and adaptations, giving local visitors a richer experience when they stop by the Norwalk attraction.
   

• Norwalk's 2050 sustainability plan looks beyond climate change (nancyonnorwalk.com) — Norwalk officials and residents are shaping a 2050 Sustainability and Resilience Roadmap that could influence everything from local energy costs to transportation and social cohesion. A recent Maritime Aquarium forum gathered feedback ahead of an Oct. 15 draft deadline for the mayor and a December City Council review, with leaders stressing that residents' actions and long-term funding will determine the plan's success.
   

• Martha Stewart's new restaurant among nominees for Connecticut's CRAZIES food awards (ctpost.com) — Several Norwalk spots, including ONTHEMARC, Washington Prime and Crust Issues, are in the running for this year's statewide CRAZIES hospitality awards. The Connecticut Restaurant & Hospitality Association will honor finalists at a December Foxwoods gala, with public voting open through November to help spotlight standout restaurants, caterers, and food professionals across the state.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Good afternoon Neighbors my cable snapped on my new snow blower
    Any recommendations of someone that could come out and replace? Thank you. (Nextdoor Ledgewood Dr)
  • Who knew that trying to renew my driver's license online would pose a problem that caused a mysterious error?
    I couldn't even log in to get an appointment. After a phone call to a DMV rep, she told me to leave off my middle name when I log in even though the… (Nextdoor Cranbury)
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  • TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Seasonal Holiday Retail Merchandise Associate in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwalk here.

🗞 Nearby News

Darien

  • Wilton Public Schools Ranks Among CT's Best For 2027: Niche (patch.com)

Westport

  • Local Event: PopShop Market at Westport Museum for History & Culture (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: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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