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In today's newsletter:

  • South Norwalk Library debuts new EV charging option for drivers
  • Norwalk man receives decade-long federal sentence for child pornography
  • How are Norwalk students really doing after years of pandemic disruption?

Also on today's calendar: The Walter Schalk School of Dance: Born to Dance Book Sale and Signing and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: An afternoon t-storm or two, with a high of 79 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; humid, temps: high: 75, low: 70.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 83 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. South Norwalk Library Adds Electric Vehicle Charging Station (patch.com) — Drivers in Norwalk now have another place to charge their electric vehicles, with a new two-port ChargePoint station installed at the South Norwalk Library's parking lot on Washington Street. The project, years in the making, was completed through a partnership among the library, South Norwalk Electric and Water, and Guardian Services Industries, and offers the city's standard $0.25 per kilowatt-hour rate.
   

2. Man Accused Of Possessing Child Pornography Sentenced To Over 10 Years In Prison: Feds (patch.com) — Norwalk residents are learning that 36-year-old Rudolph Girdhari of Norwalk has been sentenced in federal court to more than 10 years in prison and a lifetime of supervised release for possession of child pornography. Federal authorities say an FBI investigation tied him to online trading networks, and a 2024 search of his Norwalk home uncovered thousands of illegal images and videos.
   

3. Connecticut student test scores rise in 2025-26, but still trail pre-pandemic levels, new data shows (ctpost.com) — Norwalk families are hearing cautious good news: statewide test scores in English, math, and science are rising again, though they still lag pre-pandemic levels. Norwalk's interim superintendent says the pandemic's impact, especially on attendance and students' social-emotional health, remains visible, even as chronic absenteeism continues to decline across Connecticut.
   

4. 'The strength of water': Here's how much flood damage Connecticut's shoreline towns had since 1978 (ctpost.com) — Norwalk has suffered nearly $46 million in flood insurance payouts since 1978, placing it among Connecticut's hardest-hit shoreline communities. A new regional report details how coastal towns are elevating homes, tightening building standards, and planning long-term resilience as stronger storms and rising waters drive more frequent, costly flooding.
   

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  • Dance Education for Children and Teens
    Westport's Academy of Dance has been teaching children and teens in a safe and nurturing environment for over 50 years. Offering Classical Ballet,... (More info)

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • A Grand Finale to Summer —Janet L. Serra Read on Patch
  • Marilyn "Lynn" Elizabeth Art, 85 of Milford, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2026. —Cody-White Funeral Home Read on Patch
  • Hello!
    I am Looking for a reliable handyman in South Norwalk to hang carbon monoxide detectors, hook up a sink, put up vent covers and hang a few items… (Nextdoor Sable)
  • Whoever's kids are on E bikes on East rocks… I would want someone to tell me if my kid was riding like that.
    It just makes me nervous. Swerving on other side of street, speeding, screeching.. (Nextdoor Cranbury)
  • ShopRite Supermarkets posted a job opening for ShopRite - Dairy Clerk (Grade A) Salary Range $16.94 - $26.00/hr in Norwalk. Apply here.
  • Graham Capital Management posted a job opening for Manager, Financial PlanningNew in Norwalk. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Norwalk here.

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: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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