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COVID-19: Fairfield County Testing Site Moved COVID-19: Fairfield County Testing Site Moved
Covid-19: Fairfield County Testing Site Moved A Fairfield County COVID-19 testing site has moved and will be offering tests on a first-come, first-serve basis. The City of Norwalk advises residents that starting on Wednesday, Jan. 12, COVID-19 testing will be relocated from Veteran’s Park to Shady Beach in Norwalk.  Testing will continue to be available seven days per week with no appointment necessary at the new testing location. Testing occurs weekdays from 2 to 7 p.m. and weekends from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gates open one hour before testing is scheduled to begin. Motorists are asked not to arrive any earlier.  Those seeking…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Four Rescued From Capsized Boat In Fairfield County After Clinging To Side For An Hour Four Rescued From Capsized Boat In Fairfield County After Clinging To Side For An Hour
Four Rescued From Capsized Boat In Fairfield County After Clinging To Side For An Hour Four men who were clinging to the side of a capsized boat for more than an hour were rescued by members of a Fairfield County fire department. The incident began to unfold around 9:50 p.m., Wednesday, July 28, in Norwalk. That's when members of the Norwalk Fire Department Marine Unit responded to a reported 18-foot boat that capsized with four people in the water near Grassy Island, said Deputy Chief Todd Smith.  When the rescuers arrived on the scene, they found the capsized boat in the area of Copps Island with four people clinging to the hull of the vessel.  All four were we…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk
Thousands Expected For Annual Oyster Festival In Norwalk The 42nd annual Norwalk Seaport Association Oyster Festival is expected to draw thousands of visitors for performances, food, and fun. Mike DelGuidice & Big Shot, and Brian Howe will take the night off from performing with Billy Joel to headline the festival. The event, Friday, Sept. 6, Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8 is held at Veteran’s Park, adjacent to Norwalk Harbor on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk. Dozens of bands will play on multiple stages throughout the three-day festival. Entertainment is included in the ticket prices, said Mike Reilly, president of the Norwalk O…

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by Donna Christopher
News
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade
Road Detours Scheduled For Norwalk St. Patrick's Day Parade While you are slapping on some green and getting ready to celebrate during the annual Norwalk Police Emerald Society 2019 Norwalk St. Patrick’s Day Parade, take a look at these roadways to avoid. The parade, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at Veterans Park, proceeding up Washington Street, onto North Main Street and ending at Pine Street.  The following roads will be temporarily closed at 10:55 a.m.: Route 136 Fort Point Street at Seaview Avenue Washington Street at Water Street Washington Street at South Main Street Marshall Street at North Main Street…

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by Kathy Reakes