Board of Health 10-27-2026

The City of Norwalk Board of Health meeting on October 27, 2026, included approval of the July and September meeting minutes and adoption of a new Supportive Work Environment Policy. The policy outlines department commitments to employee wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and an inclusive culture; the motion passed with no opposition recorded. Staff also presented the department’s suicide-prevention grant work, including prevention trainings, community outreach, a postvention plan developed with nine organizations, and public awareness and safe-storage initiatives. The presentation noted the grant was entering its fifth year and described continued community-level prevention efforts.

The director provided a finance overview, reporting approximately $1.2 million in current grant funding and about $1.9 million in grant revenue for FY 2024–25. Grants support programs and staffing, including WIC, immunization, community health workers, and workforce development; the board requested future finance updates, with at least an annual presentation suggested. The board also received a seasonal respiratory illness update and a director’s report. No contract awards, vendor selections, purchasing decisions, or other procurement activity were identified.