Veteran’s Day Ceremonies, DOT Updates, and More!

November 10, 2023


 
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Dear Neighbor,

The City of Norwalk will hold an Informational Session on Norwalk’s 2023 Revaluation Project Wednesday, November 15, at 7:00 PM at City Hall.  This is a great opportunity to learn what phase of the Revaluation process the City is in, what phase is next and have any of your questions answered.  
  
The Informational Session will include a PowerPoint presentation focused on:  

  • The goals of the Revaluation  
  • The steps that were taken to collect data  
  • Market analysis and how the real estate market has changed since the 2018 Revaluation  
  • Steps that were taken to ensure fair and equitable values   
  • Informal appeals and hearings  
  • Next steps  

Following the presentation, attendees will be able to participate in the Q&A in person or via Zoom. For questions about the revaluation process or additional information, please contact the Tax Assessor’s Office at (203)-854-7888.

You can also visit the Vision Government Solutions website for information explaining each stage of the revaluation process as well as answers to frequently asked questions at https://www.vgsi.com/taxpayer-revaluation-information/.
DOT Update for Westport 

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that there will be a  scheduled closure and detour of I-95 SB Off-Ramp at Exit 17 in Westport between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. from Monday November 13 to Friday November 17, 2023. 

The ramp closure is necessary for the removal of rock and blast debris from the blast location in a safe manner.

DETOUR INFO:

I-95 SB Off-Ramp at Exit 17 Detour

The traffic will be detoured via Exit 18 Off Ramp to Sherwood Island Connector from I-95 SB and then to Route 1 and Riverside Avenue (SR 33).
 
Norwalk Talks Housing 
The City of Norwalk invites you to a community listening session November 16th at 6:30PM to talk housing in the community room at City Hall. This is the first public workshop for the City’s Affordable Housing Plan. Please see the flyer below for more information. 

If you cannot make this date there will be virtual option held November 30th at 7:00PM via Zoom.
Apprentice Program Now Accepting Applications

Local 146 is currently taking applications from Norwalk residents for their apprenticeship program to help build the new Norwalk High School. Please see the flyer below for more information.
Veterans Day Ceremonies in Our Community 
Westport's annual Veterans Day ceremony will take place Saturday at Town Hall.

The public event, paying tribute to Americans who have served in the nation’s armed forces, will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, in the Town Hall auditorium, 110 Myrtle Ave.

At 10:30 a.m., prior to the 11 o’clock ceremony, the Westport Community Band will perform a concert of patriotic music and marches. The ceremony is organized by the Westport Veterans Council, led by William Vornkahl, the group’s president.

The local service takes places at the traditional time, scheduled to mark the anniversary of the armistice signing that ended World War I in 1918 — at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
The United States Air Force Heritage of America Band is proud to present Rhythm in Blue, the unit’s dynamic jazz ensemble at VFW Post 399 in Westport on Wednesday, November 15th featuring jazz trumpeter and arranger, Michael P. Mossman.  This stellar group presents exciting and uplifting music to inspire patriotism and tell the Air Force story. 

For more information, please go to https://vfw399ct.org/ or scan the QR code in the graphic below.
As a reminder, Norwalk’s ceremony starts at 9:30 AM at City Hall this Saturday. Thank you to all who wear or wore the uniform and their families. Happy Veteran's Day everyone!

Sincerely,

Dominique Johnson
State Representative
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