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Committee approves Friends of Norwalk Dogs Halloween event at Taylor Farm Oct. 26
Summary
The committee authorized the mayor to allow Friends of Norwalk Dogs to hold a Halloween dog party at Taylor Farm on Oct. 26, 2025; staff estimated about 70 attendees.
The Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs Committee on Sept. 11 authorized Mayor Harry W. Rilling to enter into an agreement allowing Friends of Norwalk Dogs to use Taylor Farm and immediate surrounding grounds for a Halloween dog party on Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with setup and teardown not specified in the record. Staff estimated attendance at roughly 70 people.
Catherine (Parks staff) told the committee the group is one of the city’s friends groups and has helped support dog-park programming; the item was described as a repeat of last year’s event and expected to become annual. Committee members asked operational questions, including whether attendees typically bring more than one dog; staff said some people bring multiple dogs and clarified that dog access rules apply at certain city locations.
The committee voted to approve the authorization with all members present voting yes. The transcript records no public comments and does not list further permit or insurance conditions.
