Kadeem Roberts

Dear Neighbor,
 

With the uncertainty surrounding the federal government's shutdown, including its impact on SNAP benefits and Access Health premiums, the United Way of Connecticut’s 211 has published a new resource to help provide up-to-date information.

This resource, which can be found here, outlines the current status of federal programs and provides direct links to state and community resources for those affected.

I encourage you all to not only use the resource, but to share it with those you believe can use it.

FYI: 211 is not directly impacted by the federal government shutdown and continues to operate 24/7/365. 

The Connecticut Department of Social Services also created an FAQ about SNAP and the impact of the federal government shutdown. Click here to access the resource. 

Norwalk's annual Halloween Nightfair will be held next Saturday, October 25 from 2 PM to 10 PM. This event will have fun activities for all ages, including: 

• Paint a Pumpkin
• The Trick or Treat Trail filled with sweets
• Face Painting
• Goblin Grove Games

For more information, click here or the flyer below. 

ICYMI - Norwalk’s 2025 Curbside Yard Waste Collection begins on  Monday, November 3rd for residents who routinely receive City garbage and recycling services on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Please have your waste at the curb by 6:00 AM on the Monday of your collection week and it will be collected sometime during that week.

As a reminder 

• Do Not mix Yard Waste with Garbage.
• Leaves must be in paper bags or garbage cans without lids.
• Leaves will not be collected if they are in plastic bags.
• Only brush under 4 feet that is bundled will be collected.
• Loose leaves, logs, stumps, rocks, soil, mulch, and lumber will not be collected.

For more information about the Yard Waste Site, please visit https://norwalkct.gov/498/Yard-Waste-Site and for any questions, please contact our Customer Service Center at CustomerService@norwalkct.gov or (203) 854-3200.

Westport residents -  please click here for the more information about the town's yard waste facility.  

Early voting for Norwalk's municipal election is now underway.  Voters can cast their ballot in person through November 2. Norwalk's early voting location is the City Hall Community Room. The early voting polling hours are as follows: 

• Friday, October 24, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Saturday, October 25, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, October 26, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Monday, October 27, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Thursday, October 30, 2025 – 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
• Friday, October 31, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Saturday, November 1, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
• Sunday, November 2, 2025 – 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Please visit the Secretary of the State's website if you have any additional questions.