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🌱 Patch AM: New Family-Owned Italian Restaurant Planned To Open In Norwalk

Also, don't miss Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale on the Norwalk Patch calendar

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Coffee in hand, Norwalk? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Family behind La Fortuna brings new Italian trattoria to Norwalk
  • What could change for Wall Street parking and Norwalk Harbor this week?
  • Where Norwalk families can get free toothbrushes and dental screenings

Also on today's calendar: Pre-Demolition/Moving Sale and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: How do billboards talk? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Sun through high clouds, with a high of 67 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain in the afternoon, temps: high: 66, low: 57.
  • Monday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 70 and low of 55 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. New Family-Owned Italian Restaurant Planned To Open In Norwalk (patch.com) — Norwalk diners will soon have a new option as Portofino's Trattoria, a family-owned Italian restaurant, prepares to open this fall in the former Pasquale's Osteria space on Main Street. Run by the Rakaj family, who operate La Fortuna in Stratford, the Norwalk location will feature updated dining and bar areas, a decorative wine display, and a focus on warm, personal service and homestyle Italian dishes.
   

2. I looked through local filings. Here's what's in development around CT (ctpost.com) — Norwalk residents should watch this Wednesday's Planning & Zoning meeting, where commissioners are set to act on a Wall Street Village District Overlay to improve parking and add moderately priced housing, and consider a study shaping Norwalk Harbor's long‑term conservation plan. They'll also vote on an 11‑unit townhouse project on Van Zant Street, while similar development and wetlands hearings unfold in towns across Connecticut.
   

3. Dental group launches free oral health program across its CT offices (hartfordbusiness.com subscription) — Families in Norwalk can now tap into a new free oral health program run through Presto Dental and All About Kids offices, offering supplies, screenings, and help finding affordable care. Abra Health Group's "Dental Bank" partners with schools and nonprofits to distribute toothbrushes, toothpaste, floss, and more, prioritizing Medicaid-insured children and aiming to prevent dental problems before they disrupt kids' health and learning.
   

4. The Most Expensive Listing in Norwalk, Connecticut—Chock Full of Wellness Amenities—Lists for $24 Million (mansionglobal.com subscription) — A waterfront Wilson Point estate in Norwalk has just hit the market for $24 million, potentially becoming the most expensive home sale in town's history. The custom 7,400-square-foot house features sweeping Long Island Sound views, extensive gardens, and wellness-focused amenities like a cold plunge pool, infrared sauna, and specialized water and lighting systems, all designed for privacy and easy indoor-outdoor living.
   

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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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "How do billboards talk?" — Sign language (Thank you Ellen S. for sending it in!)
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