St. Patrick's Day Parade, Women's History Month Event in Norwalk, and More!
March 13, 2026
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Dear Neighbor,
Happy Friday!
Congratulations to the UConn Women's basketball team for winning the Big East conference championship! The Huskies will begin their journey for a 13th championship next week. Best of luck!
Please read below for information on an upcoming Women's History Month event, the St. Patrick's Day Parade in Norwalk, and more!
Funding for Norwalk
Great news! Two Norwalk based projects will receive funding from the Community Investment Fund (CIF). The CIF Board approved funding for 38 projects, including $3 to Sound Communities, Inc. for its affordable senior housing project and $2 million to the Mid-Fairfield Child Guidance Center to acquire a facility at 98 East Avenue.
Senior housing and behavioral health services for younger residents are a vital part of a thriving community. These projects will ensure that Norwalk residents have better access to the best care and supports possible across the lifespan. Thank you to the CIF board, including House Speaker Ritter and House Majority Leader Rojas, for your consideration
Women's History Month Event in Norwalk
Norwalk Public Schools will host a Women's History Month celebration titled "Elevate and Lead" on Tuesday, March 24 from 5 PM - 7 PM. The purpose of this event is to honor women in Norwalk who have made a positive impact on the community. If you would like to nominate someone to be recognized, please click here.
St. Patrick's Day Parade
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
The Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade will take place tomorrow, March 14, beginning at 12:00 PM.
The parade will start at Veteran’s Park and travel westbound over the Stroffolino Bridge onto Washington Street. The route will then proceed northbound on North Main Street and conclude at Pine Street.
Motorists should expect temporary road closures along the parade route at the following intersections:
- Fort Point Street at Seaview Avenue
- Washington Street at Water Street
- Washington Street at North Main Street
- North Main Street at Marshall Street
- North Main Street at Ann Street
- North Main Street at Martin Luther King Drive
Each closure is expected to last approximately 15 minutes as the parade passes through the area.
Please plan ahead, expect brief delays, and enjoy the parade safely.
Six Triple Eight Event at Capitol
Last week, I attended a press conference to honor the members of the US Army's 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, also known as the Six Triple Eight. The battalion, which was comprised of 855 women, helped sort through millions of undelivered letters and packages mailed to American troops. They were the only all-female, all-Black battalion during World War II. I was honored to attend a press conference that celebrated their legacy.
Household Hazardous Waste Day
Westport Hazardous Waste Day is fast approaching. This day is a great opportunity to safely dispose of old paint, chemicals, gasoline, and other hazardous materials. The event will be held on Saturday, April 11 from 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM at the Greens Farms Railroad Station - Parking Lot #1.
Residents from Westport, Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, and Greenwich will be able to drop off items for free!
Click here for more information.
Construction Updates for East Norwalk
Attention Norwalk residents - below are a few construction updates - please note that the schedule is subject to change:
- The Ft. Point Street detour will continue through April 3. Use Reynolds Street or Van Zant Street. Follow police direction. Crews are working along the retaining wall between Ft. Point Street and Moore Place.
- East Norwalk Connectivity Enhancements along East Avenue from Winfield to Cemetery Street and Gregory Blvd. will begun around March 23. Work will include sidewalk, curb and roadway improvements in addition to the drainage improvements.
Click here for more information.
Ag Week
Connecticut may be a small state, but its agricultural impact is significant. More than 5,000 farms operate across 372,000 acres, and the state’s agricultural industry contributes approximately $4 billion annually to Connecticut’s economy. In addition to food production, the industry supports a broad network of related activities, including processing, distribution, and agribusiness. Altogether, agriculture provides around 30,000 jobs statewide, making it an important source of employment and economic stability.
Connecticut residents also benefit from year-round access to fresh, locally grown food. With more than 100 farmers’ markets operating across the state, consumers have many opportunities to connect directly with local farmers and producers. Choosing locally grown foods not only supports farmers and strengthens the state’s economy, but also promotes healthier communities by increasing access to fresh, nutritious products.
Celebrate National Agriculture Week by supporting local farms. Click here to explore all things Connecticut Grown, from fresh local foods to farms and farmers’ markets across the state!
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.
ICYMI
On March 16, Connecticut Public will hold an event that will showcase the behind the scenes process of creating children's programing.
The co-creators of PBS Kids' newest show, Phoebe & Jay, will share how their program was developed. They will also be available to answer your questions. The event will be held from 6 PM - 8 PM at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk. Click here to register.
Norwalk Recreation & Parks are looking for camp counselors for this summer. If you have a lot of energy and enjoy working with kids, this position is for you. Click here to apply for a position.
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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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