Norwalk Parking Authority approves lease for Tacos Please LLC at Sono Train Station

The City of Norwalk's Land Use and Building Management Committee convened on April 2, 2025, to discuss several key agenda items, including a public hearing on the lease of space at the Sono Train Station and public comments regarding a contract with Eversource for Norwalk High School.

The meeting began with a public hearing concerning the proposed lease of approximately 1,300 square feet at the South Norfolk Train Station to Tacos, Please LLC, owned by Adrian Hurtado. The lease is set for five years, with options to extend for additional five-year terms, pending rent negotiations approved by the Norwalk Parking Authority. No public comments were made during the hearing, leading to its closure.

Following the hearing, the committee moved on to accept the minutes from the previous meeting held on March 5, 2025, which was unanimously approved by the members present.

Public participation featured comments from Diane Loracella, a local resident, who expressed concerns about the Eversource contract related to Norwalk High School. She criticized the city's approach to renewable energy, arguing that the contract, which involves the installation of infrastructure for fracked gas, contradicts the city's aspirations to become a leader in sustainability. Loracella urged the committee to reconsider the plan, emphasizing the potential for solar energy solutions that could reduce the city's carbon footprint and save costs.

The discussions highlighted the ongoing tension between traditional energy solutions and the push for renewable energy in Norwalk, reflecting broader concerns about environmental sustainability in local governance. The committee's next steps regarding the Eversource contract and the lease at the train station remain to be determined as they continue to engage with community feedback.