Norwalk Receives State Funding

June 26, 2026

Dear Neighbor,

Great news! Norwalk will receive two state grants as part of the state's latest investment in brownfield redevelopment across Connecticut.

The city will receive a $200,000 grant for the assessment of the 108 Water St. property along the Norwalk River. This funding will help move forward plans to transform this underutilized site into a vibrant mixed-use waterfront development featuring 59 residential units, a hotel, office space, retail opportunities, and public amenities, all within walking distance of the South Norwalk Train Station.

Additionally, a $200,000 planning grant has been awarded to the Western Connecticut Council of Governments, in partnership with Open Doors, to support redevelopment planning in South Norwalk’s Colonial Village neighborhood.

This investment will help address several underutilized former industrial properties, develop a comprehensive revitalization strategy, and advance goals related to housing stability, economic opportunity, and environmental resilience.

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Several new laws that we passed during the 2026 legislative session will take effect on July 1, bringing important changes for Connecticut residents.

Among them is Public Act 26-42, which expands access to voting by allowing any eligible voter to cast an absentee ballot without needing to provide a specific reason. The law removes outdated restrictions that previously limited absentee voting to a narrow set of circumstances.

Another new law, Public Act 26-12, strengthens recruitment and retention efforts for Connecticut's first responders. The legislation expands benefits such as tuition waivers and mortgage assistance for police officers, firefighters, correction officers, EMS personnel, and National Guard members, while also providing support for the families of certain public safety personnel who die in the line of duty.

Public Act 26-1 provides stronger workplace protections for employees at warehouses and fulfillment centers. The law ensures that productivity quotas do not interfere with legally required meal and bathroom breaks and requires employers to clearly communicate any quotas workers are expected to meet.

These measures reflect our ongoing efforts to make voting more accessible, support those who serve our communities, and strengthen protections for Connecticut workers.

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Connecticut has seen a rise in EBT card PIN theft and benefit fraud. We encourage all EBT cardholders to take precautions to protect their accounts and benefits when using their cards.

The Department of Social Services offers several tools and resources to help recipients safeguard their benefits from fraudulent transactions. Follow the link below to learn more about available security features and steps you can take to protect your account.

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ICMYI - the Connecticut Department of Transportation has begun resurfacing a segment of Route 7. Construction will take place from 7:00 PM - 5:00 AM, Sunday through Friday, until July 2.

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ICYMI - Time is running out to sign up for Access Health CT's health insurance plan with Temporary Premium Assistance!

The Temporary Premium Assistance program was created to help customers who lost all financial assistance when the federal enhanced Premium Tax Credits expired late last year.

The program has provided over $1.6 million in savings for 10,580 Connecticut residents so far.

The Special Enrollment Period for the event will end Tuesday, June 30, and I hope you'll consider applying!

Customers who qualify for this Special Enrollment Period include:

Households with an annual income between 100% and 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), who are not already enrolled in the Covered CT Program. These customers will receive a state subsidy to replace 100% of the expired federal enhanced Premium Tax Credit amounts.
Households with an annual income over 400% and up to 500% of the FPL. These customers will receive a state subsidy to replace 50% of the expired federal enhanced Premium Tax Credit amounts.