Dominique Johnson

Dear Neighbor,
 
Happy Friday!

Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. On the third Monday of January, we take a moment to celebrate the legacy of a consequential figure in American history. Dr. King worked alongside other civil rights leaders, and they were able to successfully push the federal government to pass legislation that ensured that equality, not discrimination, was the law of the land. 

MLK Day is also a national day of service. If you have the day off, I'd encourage you to consider volunteering in your community. Click here to find an opportunity near you. 

Norwalk will have a daylong celebration in Dr. King's honor. The celebration will begin at Grace Baptist Church for a community breakfast. After that, attendees are invited to visit Norwalk High School. Student artwork will be on display, and other students will put on performances. The day will conclude at Norwalk City Hall with a keynote address by Reverend Darien Jones of Bethel AME Church in Stamford. See the flyer below for more information. 

Click here to register. 

Do you have a question about the legislative process? Are you curious about the bills that will be a priority during this legislative session? Do you have a suggestion on how we can make our community even stronger? If so, I invite you to join me for my constituent coffee hour. In order to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to connect with me, I will hold several events over the next few weeks: 

• Friday, January 24, 2:45-4:15
  •  Pizza Lyfe in Westport 
• Sunday, February  2, 11:30-1:00
  • Cafe Dolce in Norwalk 
•  Friday, February 7, 2:45-4:15
  •  Pizza Lyfe in Westport 
•  Sunday, February 9, 11:30-1:00
  • Cafe Dolce in Norwalk 

Hope to see you there! 

Westport Together and Westport Public Schools are partnering to hold a free event on social media and your kids. Max Stossel is the founder of Social Awakening, an organization that aims to help young people navigate the everchanging world. Please see the flyer below for more information.

• Delete any scam texts received.
• If you clicked any link or provided your information, take efforts to secure your personal information and financial accounts. Dispute any unfamiliar charges.
• Always verify any toll-related charges directly through official state websites or customer service.
• If you receive one of these messages, file a complaint with the IC3, www.ic3.gov. Include where the number of the originating text came from, and the website from which the number was generated.

Stay vigilant and share this message with your friends and family to help protect our community!

The Bloodmobile will be parked outside our main entrance from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. As a special thank you, blood donors will receive a free Aquarium admission ticket!

Click here to sign up now and help save lives: https://brnw.ch/21wPTRY.

• 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.