5 Must‑Know Updates for Norwalk This Week

Hey neighbors—if you’ve been scrolling through emails and still feel out of the loop, you’re not alone. Norwalk’s got a busy week ahead, and I’ve pulled together the five items you’ll want to keep on your radar.

1. Butler Street Zoning Request
On Thursday, Oct. 15 at 7 p.m., the Zoning Board of Appeals will meet via Zoom (the link streams from City Hall). They’re reviewing a special‑exception request to swap the current manufacturing use at 25 Butler Street for a motor‑vehicle warehousing operation with a small office. The property sits in the CD‑4 zone and the Coastal Area Management overlay, so the board’s decision could ripple through nearby parcels.

2. Silvermine Golf Club Wetlands Permit
Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 6 p.m., the Conservation Commission and Inland Wetland Agency will hear an application from Silvermine Golf Club seeking a wetlands permit for course improvements. The meeting is also online (Zoom) and will be posted on YouTube for anyone who can’t join live.

3. Low‑Interest SBA Disaster Loans
If you or your business were hit by the Sept. 13 flash floods, good news: Gov. Ned Lamont secured a Small Business Administration disaster declaration for Fairfield, New Haven, and Litchfield counties. Physical‑damage claims must be filed by Dec. 1, 2026, while economic‑injury claims run through July 2, 2027. Those loans carry a low interest rate, so they’re worth checking out.

4. City Council Meeting
The next council session is set for Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers (with a hybrid option for remote viewers). As of the latest update on Oct. 8, the agenda hadn’t been posted, so keep an eye on the city’s website if you’re waiting for specific items.

5. Gregory Burnett Sr. Memorial 5K & Family Fun Run
Mark your calendars for Sunday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. The inaugural Gregory Burnett Sr. Memorial 5K will roll out at Calf Pasture Beach, followed by a family‑friendly fun run. It’s a great excuse to get outside, stretch your legs, and honor a local hero.

That’s the roundup. Stay tuned, stay safe, and enjoy whatever part of Norwalk you call home.