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🌱 Patch AM: Recent Death Notices From Norwalk: Aug. 3 To Aug. 12, 2026

And on the Norwalk Patch calendar - Born To Dance Book Sale And Signing

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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:

  • Norwalk honors community members whose lives touched familiar local institutions
  • What did Norwalk's boards quietly approve in this week's meetings?
  • How will Norwalk schools actually use AI in classrooms this year?

Also on today's calendar: Born To Dance Book Sale And Signing and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What has a neck but no head? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sunshine and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun; more humid, temps: high: 83, low: 68.
  • Monday: Humid; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 85 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Recent Death Notices From Norwalk: Aug. 3 To Aug. 12, 2026 (patch.com) — Norwalk residents are remembering several community members who recently passed away, including a theater enthusiast, a longtime Washington Street postal clerk, and a Norwalk Community College staffer. The notices highlight their ages, dates of death, and ties to local employers and organizations that many readers will recognize.
   

2. Follow-Up: What Happened at Norwalk's City Meetings the Week of Aug. 24 (nancyonnorwalk.com subscription) — Norwalk residents get a busy week of city decisions, from hiring architects for a 200-unit mixed-income Monroe Street housing project to advancing a new residential parking permit program near Norwalk Hospital and South Norwalk. Officials also approved major police and fire safety purchases and heard concerns about harbor dredging, tree planting priorities, and wetland protections that could shape future neighborhood projects.
   

3. Norwalk schools win $23,000 grant to turn AI policies into classroom practice (ctpost.com) — Norwalk Public Schools has secured a $23,000 share of a national EDSAFE AI Alliance grant to help turn its AI policies into everyday classroom practice. The money will fund staff training, technical assistance, and guidance for parents and administrators so AI tools support learning, protect student data, and never replace teachers.
   

4. Greenwich students start academic year in a brand-new, 125,000-square-foot Central Middle School (nhregister.com) — Norwalk students quietly started the 2026-27 school year on Wednesday, alongside several other Connecticut districts, while Greenwich students walked into a brand-new 125,000-square-foot Central Middle School on Friday. All public school students statewide now receive free breakfast, and lawmakers are weighing new limits on cellphones and classroom screen time.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Obituary: Phitsamay Symuong (Porto Funeral Homes) —Porto Funeral Homes Read on Patch
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    There are many different options, from Yale to Stamford to St Vincent's to MSK, but unclear if some are better than others. Grateful if you could… (Nextdoor Silvermine)
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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: A bottle (Thank you Netty W. for sending it in!)
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