Major Acts Report, Veteran Benefits Luncheon, and More!

July 11, 2025



 

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Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! Summer is full of projects getting started (including installing new HVAC in the schools!), long-term work becoming visible in the community through events and celebrations, and enjoying this beautiful place we are lucky to call home in the summer weather. Please read below for information on a new sidewalk in Norwalk, an upcoming veterans luncheon and more!

Black Women’s Equal Pay Day

Thursday was Black Women's Equal Pay Day. This day marks the point at which Black women, on average, have earned as much as white men did in the previous year. July 10th is an additional 214 days—nearly 7 months—just to catch up.

The wage gap for Black women is a multifaceted issue influenced by various systemic factors:

  • Occupational Segregation: Black women are disproportionately represented in lower-paying occupations and are underrepresented in leadership positions.
  • Lack of Pay Transparency: The absence of salary disclosure policies makes it challenging for Black women to negotiate equitable wages.
  • Unpaid Care Work: Black women often bear significant caregiving responsibilities, impacting their career progression and earnings.
  • Discrimination in Hiring and Promotions: Biases in recruitment and advancement processes hinder Black women's access to higher-paying roles.


Despite their invaluable contributions across all sectors, Black women still face systemic wage gaps. Today, we stand in solidarity, pushing for equal pay and a more just future.

Free Swim Lessons, Lifeguard Training for Norwalk Residents 

The Riverbrook Regional YMCA and ASML recently launched a partnership that will provide free swimming lessons to all Norwalk first graders and lifeguard training to high schoolers - I want to thank them for their generous work together.

Veteran Benefits Luncheon

VFW Post 339 is hosting a luncheon next Thursday, July 17 from 11 AM - 1 PM. If you are interested, please send your RSVP to vfw399ct@gmail.com. 

American Legion Hosts Golf Tournament 

The American Legion in Norwalk is hosting its first golf tournament in over 20 years! The tournament will be held on October 6 at the Silvermine Golf Club. Click here for more information, including how to register. 

Major Acts Report 

The Office of Legislative Research (OLR) has released the annual Major Acts report. This document provides a summary of significant pieces of legislation adopted by the General Assembly during the 2025 regular session. Click here to access the document. 

New Sidewalk in Norwalk

A brand-new sidewalk connection has been installed in the Beacon Street neighborhood. The new installation, which connects Sunset Hill Ave to Strawberry Hill Ave, will allow safe walkability between these streets. This is a small but significant step forward in making Norwalk more accessible and safe for pedestrians, drivers and bicyclists.

Celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the ADA 

The City of Norwalk holds an annual event to celebrate the anniversary of the American Disabilities Act, the historic civil rights law that protects the rights of people with disabilities. The celebration will be held on Thursday, July 24. Please the flyer below for more information. 

 

Upcoming Library Events 

The Norwalk Public Library will hold several events over the next few weeks. If you want more information, click on the corresponding flyer or visit the Norwalk Public Library website. 

Westport Public Library also has a robust lineup of programming. Please visit their website to learn more. 

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Free Summer Lunches for Young Norwalk Residents 

Norwalk Public Schools’ Food Service Division has launched their annual Summer Meals Program. The program provides any child, 18 years of age and under, with free, nutritious meals, no questions asked. This summer, Norwalk is home to 10 open meal sites serving free breakfast and free lunch through mid-August. Children must eat the meals onsite, and no registration is required to receive a meal.

Click here for more information. 

Survey for Norwalk Residents

Attention Norwalk residents and business owners - the City of Norwalk and Redevelopment Agency (RDA) have created a survey to gauge interest in developing a Business Improvement District (BID). A business improvement district could potentially increase resources and investment in downtown Norwalk.

Click here to access the survey. It should take about 10 minutes to complete. 

SONO Saturday Market

The next SoNo Saturday Market will be held on Jul 26. Over 30 vendors & exhibitors will cover the lawn at 50 Washington for a fun day of shopping, snacks, music & outdoor fun for all! Please see the graphic below for more upcoming dates. 
 

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.

Sincerely,

Dominique Johnson
State Representative

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