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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 cracks down on abandoned cars clogging neighborhood streets
  • Veteran Norwalk detective retires after decades of dedicated service
  • Norwalk logs 109 new business registrations in a single month

Also on today's calendar: Labor Day Weekend Sale and 21 more events.

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 80 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Sunday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 75, low: 57.
  • Monday: Sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Nearly 200 Abandoned Vehicles Towed In Norwalk This Year: Police (patch.com) — Norwalk residents are seeing stepped-up enforcement against abandoned and inoperable vehicles, with police investigating more than 850 cases and towing over 190 cars from local streets so far this year. Officials say the effort aims to improve safety, free up parking, and reduce neighborhood blight, and they're urging residents to report problem vehicles by email or Tip411.
   

2. Norwalk Police Detective Retires After 27 Years (patch.com) — Norwalk is honoring Detective Courtney Downer, who retired September 1 after 27 years of service with the city's police department. Colleagues highlighted his work in patrol and the Detective Bureau, his role in resolving a serious gun case, and the many commendations and thank-you letters he received from Norwalk residents and organizations.
   

3. Nail Salon Among 109 New Businesses Registered In Norwalk In August (patch.com) — Norwalk added 109 new business registrations in August, with real estate and holding companies leading the way, followed by residential remodelers and property management firms. New ventures include a mobile food business, a nail salon and a travel reservation service, reflecting a diverse local business landscape.
   

4. Norwalk Public Library Expands Access To Online Learning, Tutoring Platform (patch.com) — Norwalk Public Library cardholders now have 24/7 access to Brainfuse HelpNow, giving local students and adult learners on-demand tutoring and study support. The online platform offers live help in core subjects, test prep, writing assistance, language support, FAFSA guidance, and more, all free with a Norwalk library card and accessible through the library's website.
   

5. Norwalk test scores improve, biggest gains in science (nancyonnorwalk.com) — Norwalk's latest state test scores ticked up in English, math, and especially science, where the district gained 1.5 points on Connecticut's Performance Index. While Norwalk still trails statewide averages in all three subjects, the science gap narrowed as local students improved faster than the state overall, according to new EdSight data.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Hi Neighbors…interesting and good news for both Monarch Butterflies and for those of us trying to get rid of Spotted Lantern Flies.
    Turns out Swamp Milkweed kills SLF's AND milkweed is the only plant that Monarch caterpillars can eat. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcyQLMYNlGW/… (Nextdoor Cranbury)
  • Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. posted a job opening for Produce Stocker in Norwalk. Apply here.
  • Allied Universal Security Services posted a job opening for Security Officer Corporate Flex Branch 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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