Dominique Johnson

Dear Neighbor,
 
Happy Friday and Happy New Year!

Please see below for more information on new laws that went into effect, upcoming Lego programs for children, and more!

One law will expand Connecticut's paid sick leave policy to all companies with at least 25 employees. This new law lets employees take care of their families without adding any additional stress or financial strain.

It will soon become easier than ever for companies to help employees pay off their student loan debt. Through one law, the tax credit for employers making payments for an employee will be expanded - helping Connecticut residents and businesses alike.

We are also protecting those affected by coerced debt, which is created as a result of a domestic violence victim being forced by an abuser into incurring credit card debt. Credit card companies must now review the details of cases to determine if the debt is coerced debt, and abusers will be held liable for the debt.

Other laws that went into effect include a bill improving the health and safety of Connecticut residents, measures to make our elections more secure, and more.

Click here for the full list of laws going into effect, and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.

As always, your calls, emails, and testimony at our public hearings directly influenced these new laws. Please continue to share your views and have your voice heard at the Capitol!

Norwalk's will be held on Thursday, January 9 in the the City Hall Community Room at 7 PM.

Hope to see you there! 

January Christmas Tree Collection Schedule:

• The week of Monday, January 7th: Residents who receive regular recycling collection on **Mondays and **Tuesdays
• The week of Monday, January 13th: Residents who receive regular recycling collection on **Wednesdays
• The week of Monday, January 20th: Residents who receive regular recycling collection on **Thursdays and **Fridays

Please note:

• Trees must be curbside by 6:00 AM on the MONDAY of the above collection weeks.
• No plastic bags, lights, decorations, stands or holiday wreaths will be collected

For any questions or additional information regarding the City of Norwalk’s Christmas Tree Collection, please contact the Customer Service Center at CustomerService@norwalkct.gov or (203) 854-3200.

Another option for your tree is an event called Trees for Trout. Trout Unlimited will use the collected trees to build new habitats for the trout in the Norwalk River. Click here to learn more. 

This program gives children the opportunity to create Lego pirate ships and their own Lego mini figure of Jack Sparrow from Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean! 

To register for the Lego Pirate Adventure Program, please create or sign up using an Active Net account. If you don’t have an account, you can open one by visiting http://scb.ai/Nvtpyt

On Sunday, January 5, there will be two sessions for Grade K-1 - the first will begin at 1:30 PM and the second will begin at 3 PM.

Click here to learn more. 

On Sunday, January 12, there will be a session for Grade 2, which will begin at 1:30 PM, and an advanced class for Grade 3-5, which will begin at 3 PM.

Click here to learn more. 

LANE CLOSURE/DETOUR INFO
There will be lane and shoulder closures on Route 15 at Exits 40B, 40A, 39B and Route 7 at Exits 3 north and southbound from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.