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Norwalk council joins Global Covenant of Mayors; resident urges heat pumps and net-zero planning for West Avenue fire station
Summary
The Norwalk Common Council voted unanimously to join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy and approved a design contract for upgrades to the West Avenue Fire Station — while a resident urged the council to add heat-pump reviews and net-zero planning to the station’s design work.
The Norwalk Common Council voted unanimously to join the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy, a voluntary international initiative to help cities measure emissions, assess climate risks and share best practices.
The vote places Norwalk in a global network that members say improves access to technical resources and funding opportunities for local climate work. Council member Lopez, who presented the item, said the covenant "connects thousands of municipalities across the globe" and retains local control over implementation.
During the meeting's public participation period, Diane Loracella, who identified herself as a Norwalk resident of 21 Little Fox…
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