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Norwalk commission clears spring and summer event permits; officials urge food‑truck vetting and permit timing improvements
Summary
The commission unanimously approved permits for a series of community events — including a walkathon, two dog shows, a 10K, a PAWS 5K, a St. Patrick’s parade and a half marathon — and discussed vendor vetting, fire‑marshal checks and the timing of approvals for large events.
The Norwalk City Recreation and Parks & Cultural Affairs commission on Jan. 14 approved permits for multiple community events set for spring through fall 2026 and highlighted the need for vendor vetting and earlier approvals for large, tented events.
The commission authorized the International Student Aid Association’s walkathon (April 25, 2026, Calf Pasture Beach to Veterans Memorial Park, ~70 attendees), Club Connecticut’s Boston Build Up 10K at Silver Mine Elementary (early March, ~150 participants), PAWS’ inaugural 5K fundraiser (March 22, ~200 attendees),…
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