DOT Update, Equal Pay Day, and More!

March 28, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! Hope you have had a great week. March 25th was Equal Pay Day. This date was chosen because it marks how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Equal Pay Day is a reminder of the ongoing fight for gender equality in the workplace. ️
 
In Connecticut, we’re making strides with legislation like the Pay Equity and Opportunity Act, which strengthens pay transparency, prohibits salary history inquiries, and ensures fair pay for all workers, regardless of gender. Together, we’re working toward a future where EQUAL WORK means EQUAL PAY for everyone.

Please read below for information on a poster competition for CT students, a road closure in Norwalk, and more!

Visiting Wolfpit

I recently visited Wolfpit Integrated Arts School's 4th grade Civics classes to answer questions they had about what the job of a state representative is like and what our work is like on a day to day basis. They had amazing questions and I really enjoyed our conversation together! Thank you to Mrs. Mitchell's class and all of the other 4th graders for inviting me - I am proud of the work you all are doing together!

DOT Update for Norwalk and Westport

The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that there will be bridge maintenance work performed on I-95 north and southbound from the New York / Connecticut border to New Haven. The project is scheduled to begin on Monday, March 31 and will be completed on Friday, April 25. This project ensures the bridges’ drainage structures remain in a state of good functionality.

During the duration of the project, there will be shoulder closures from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Traffic control signing patterns and illuminated arrow boards will guide motorists through the work zone.

Click here to learn more. 

 

Hazardous Waste Collection Schedule 

The City of Norwalk will hold a Hazardous Waste Collection event on Saturday, August 23 at the Ponus Ridge STEAM Academy. Items such as oil, lighter fluid, poisons, and fluorescent lightbulbs will be accepted.

If you plan to attend, please have your driver’s license, vehicle registration, or Norwalk Disposal Pass available and remember to leave all hazardous waste in its original packaging. It is also recommended that you pack your waste containers securely in a box so they can be transported without spilling and removed from your vehicle efficiently.

To view acceptable and unacceptable waste for the 2025 Household Hazardous Waste Collection, please visit https://norwalkct.gov/503/Household-Hazardous-Waste. For any questions regarding the HHW collection, please contact the Customer Service Center at CustomerService@norwalkct.gov or (203) 854-3200.

Spring Break Camp in Norwalk

The City of Norwalk Recreation & Parks Department has partnered with Challenge Island for Spring Break Camp for children in grades K-5. The Spring Break Camp will take place Monday, April 14 through Friday, April 18 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Bunkhouse at Cranbury Park. Children will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on experiments, daily STEAM challenges, and create slime!  

To register for Spring Break Camp, please create or sign up using an Active Net account. If you don’t have an account, you can open one by clicking here. 

Norwalk Resident Beach Parking Pass

Attention Norwalk residents -  beach season is right around the corner. Starting on April 2, you can confirm that your license plate is on the Grand List for your 2025 Norwalk Resident parking pass. This pass provides parking access to:

  • Calf Pasture & Shady Beach
  • Veterans Park
  • Cranbury Park
  • Taylor Farm Dog Park

Your car registration must list Norwalk as your tax town to qualify for a resident pass.

Click here to verify your plate. If you are not on the list, send a photo of your car registration to the following email address -  residentpass@norwalkct.gov.

ICYMI

Pizza and Policy (And Basketball)

Next month, I will host a Pizza and Policy Office Hour and Women's NCAA Basketball championship watch party event at Riko's Pizza in Westport. If you have a question for me, want to share a concern, or just want to eat pizza and (hopefully) watch UConn win another championship, please stop by!

Public Safety Complex: Walkthrough of Potential Site

Attention Westport residents - the town is inviting residents to participate in a walkthrough of the potential site of the Sherwood Island Connector and proposed Public Safety Complex. Attendees will be able to review site maps and tour the potential location, as well as provide feedback. 

The walkthrough will be held on April 3 at 1:00 PM. Please see the flyer below for more information. 

Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship Fund to Announce 2025 Recipient

The 29th recipient the Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship, awarded to the most outstanding senior in the Norwalk High School class of 2025, will be announced at the Fund's annual Scholarship Presentation and Benefit Dinner Dance on April 5th at The Waters Edge in Darien.

The $130,000 scholarship will be awarded to the most outstanding senior the Norwalk High School Class of 2025 for demonstrated involvements and accomplishments across the spectrum of academics, athletics, arts, and community and religious service.

The Norwalk High School scholarship is one of 17 scholarship supported by the Fund in 2025. Since the Fund’s inception, almost $3.1 million gifts of education have been awarded to 252 recipients demonstrating achievements in the areas in which Kevin participated and excelled.

Information regarding event tickets, event sponsorship, or silent auction donations can be obtained by contacting the Fund at KevinsFund@aol.com or 203-846-9718. Additional information regarding Kevin and the scholarship fund can be found on the fund's website www.kevinsfund.org.

Unite to Fight 5K

Join Filling in the Blanks on April 6 at the Seventh Annual Unite to Fight 5K! The race will take place at Waveny Park located in New Canaan, CT with check in beginning at 7:45am, Kids Fun Run at 8:15am and the 5K walk/run beginning at 8:45am. Show your support, register as a fundraiser, walker, or runner, and spread community awareness of Filling in the Blanks’ mission of fighting childhood hunger by providing children in need with meals on the weekends. There will be prizes, t-shirts and food. To register, see the attached flyer. 

Click here to register. 

Poster Competition for CT Schools
 

The CT Coalition for Climate Action is pleased to announce the second annual Climate Change Student Poster Contest! This is a wonderful opportunity for students to engage creatively with important environmental issues and raise awareness about the impact of climate change on our planet.

Students and finalists are invited to the judging at the Capitol on May 28th between 12–2:30pm. Semi-Finalists will be displayed at the state Capitol and the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place posters will receive a scholarship this year.

The deadline for submissions is May 1, 2025 and submissions can be emailed to CTClimateActionCoalition@gmail.com.

Please contact Lisa Winkler at 860-614-6102, lisa@grassrootsct.com or Tricia Dinneen Priebe at 203-464-3793, tricia@grassrootsct.com if you have any questions or need any additional information. You may also visit the Coalition website at www.climateactionct.org.
 

Please don't hesitate to reach out to me with any questions and concerns you may have - I can be reached at Dominique.Johnson@cga.ct.gov, or through my office phone - 860-240-8585.

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Dominique Johnson
State Representative

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