Local Links

Area Information

Norwalk Demographics - Based on the 2000 census

Norwalk Facts & Statistics - Information on all aspects of the city from government to recreation.

Connecticut Tide Charts - Noreast.com; CT DEP: Tides & Currents; Saltwater Tide Charts;

City of Norwalk

City of Norwalk - Official website for the Norwalk, Connecticut

City of Norwalk Building Zone Regulations

Norwalk City Codes

Norwalk Community Indicators

Norwalk Police Department

Norwalk Democrats - Find out where to vote, issues, and more on this site.

Norwalk Voter Locations - Search by street name.

Connecticut

2000 Construction Report - Housing Production & Permits

Connecticut Town Profiles

Community Events

SONO Arts Celebration - Find out about this year's celebration

Connecticut Agricultural Fairs - Detailed information of the major, local and 4H Fairs throughout Connecticut.

Connecticut Events Calendar Find out where and when events are happening in Connecticut.

Norwalk This Week -
Discover what is happening in Norwalk This Week. This site includes community events, organizations, meetings, calendar, local real estate and business news and much more.

Community Services

Day Care Centers - Connecticut Department of Health list of licensed day care centers by town, updated monthly.
George Washington Carver Foundation - Offers a wide variety of programs of social services to low-income and minority families. These include after school and Youth Development programs providing education, cultural, and recreational opportunities.
KidsEvents - List of Child Care options by town.
Kids Start Smart - "...a collaborative of community members, parents, businesses, government and non-profit organizations in Norwalk, Connecticut. We work together to promote quality early childhood experiences for all Norwalk's children to "start smart" for future success in school and life!"

Norwalk at Your Fingertips - "Your guide to community, neighborhood and civic participation>"
Newcomers Club - A directory of Connecticut and worldwide newcomers clubs.
Connecticut NonProfits - A listing of nonprofits and neighborhood associations in Connecticut.
Norwalk After School Alliance - A City-wide collaboration of more than forty organizations working together to expand and improve activities for K-8 students after school.
Norwalk Department of Health - Health and beach updates for the City of Norwalk. Also health services information, a calendar of events, health programs, environmental information and eight downloadable forms.

Norwalk Hospital - Listings of community services, events and physicians at the hospital.
Norwalk Web Site - Listings of upcoming events, tourist attractions, Norwalk history, organizations, local statistics and much more.
RSVP - Retired & Senior Volunteer Program - "Our volunteers have a strong impact in the community." Many volunteer opportunities are available in lower Fairfield county through this agency: Guidance for Retirees in Need, Pet Pals, Tourism and Neon are a few of the programs needing volunteers. Fill out an application online or print it out and mail it.
Volunteer Match - Search for volunteer opportunities by zipcode.

Newspapers

Norwalk Citizen News - An Internet edition of the daily newspaper.

The Hour Online - Current issue including classifieds.

Connecticut Newspapers - Local town papers from around the state.

Virtual News - Links to newspapers by state and country as well as national news sources.

Places To Go:

Crystal Theatre - Performances, classes and summer camp.

Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum - "One of the earliest and finest surviving Second Empire Style country houses built in the United States."
Call (203) 838-9799 for information

Maritime Aquarium - Discover all that the aquarium has to offer.
Discount Passes available at Norwalk Public Library

Norwalk Historical Society - Events, information on the Mill Hill Complex and award winning exhibits.

Norwalk Museum - A listing of the museum's archival holdings, events, museum collections, and the history of the museum.

Norwalk River Rowing Association - The NRRA promotes a lifelong passion in the sport of rowing for its Adult and Youth members who love Competition, Teamwork, Excellence, and FUN!

Norwalk Seaport Association - Summer education, Sheffield Island information, Oyster Festival, the safe boating course schedule.

NorWALKER - Walking routes in and around Norwalk, CT.

SONO Switch Tower - A fully restored 1896-built Switch Tower used to house the mechanism of switching trains from one track to another.

Stepping Stone Museum for Children - "...invites children to explore, imagine, create and discover new experiences every time they visit! All of our exhibits, designed for children ages ten and under, encourage hands-on exploration and discovery, incorporating the themes of Science, The Arts, Culture and Heritage."

WPA Murals - A thumbnail index to Norwalk's collection of WPA Murals that are on display throughout Norwalk. Click on the thumb nail of a mural and a larger version of the picture will display with a description of the painting, the artist, and where it is located in the city. These can also be viewed as a slideshow

School

Association of Boarding Schools - A directory of boarding schools in Europe and the United States

Connecticut Private Schools - A listing of private schools throughout Connecticut.

Connecticut School Profiles - The Strategic School profiles for all of Connecticut from 1993 to 1999. Arranged by district or by school and by year. There are special and adult education statistics for some years.

Norwalk Public Schools - A list and links to the public schools located in Norwalk, Ct.

Norwalk Schools Bus Routes

New England Schools - The New England Association of Schools and Colleges
listing of schools in New England by state and type of school.

Transportation

Metropolitan Transportation Authority - Schedules, tickets, fares, service advisories for NYC transit, Metro-North, Long Island Rail, Long Island Bus. Also bridge & tunnel information, including traffic advisories.

Norwalk Transit District - Find out the routes and schedules for WHEELS, Evening Shuttle, Westport service, Norwalk Commuter connection, and the Coastal Link. Also information on the transportation services for the elderly and disabled.