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Weather Closings and Delays Thursday in Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien and Westport

These closings (and some delays) have been announced in the area for Thursday, March 5.

These organizations and places have announced closings or, in some cases (as noted) delays. Unless otherwise noted, information comes from WFSB-TV’s “School Closings and Delays” Web page:

This article will be updated as new information comes in.

The University of Connecticut Stamford Campus — NOT closed, operating on a normal schedule

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Schools and Day-Care Centers

Darien

  • Darien Public Schools — closed
  • Holly Pond School at the Darien YMCA — closed
  • Toddler Time program at the YWCA of Darien/Norwalk — closed

New Canaan

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  • New Canaan Public Schools — closed
  • St. Luke’s School — closed
  • New Canaan Country School — closed
  • St. Aloysius School — closed
  • New Canaan Family YMCA’s Rainbow Station, Y’s Little Owl Nursery School, and Kids Unlimited — closed

Norwalk

  • Norwalk Public Schools — closed
  • ELLI Lab at Steppings Stones Museum for Children — closed
  • Happy Time Nursery School — closed
  • High Road Nursery School — closed
  • Norwalk Community College — closed
  • Parkway Christian Academy — closed
  • The Children’s Playhouse — closed
  • Appletree Preschool — closed
  • Norwalk YMCA’s SACC program — closed (previous decision, now changed, was for a two-hour delay)
  • Side-By-Side Charter School — closed

Westport

  • Westport Public Schools — closed
  • Greens Farms Academy and Greens Farms Academy Nursery School — closed
  • Connecticut Center for Massage Therapy — closed
  • 3, 4, Open the Door — closed
  • Earthplace nursery school — closed
  • Landmark Preschool — closed

Other Closings and Delays

Darien

  • Darien Library — delayed opening at 10 a.m.
  • Darien Senior Center — closed
  • Darien YMCA: “The Darien YMCA will open at 12PM on Thursday, March 5th due to weather. Non-member registration for spring programs is rescheduled to 10am on Friday, March 6th. Holly Pond School and Kids Club programs are cancelled due to Darien Public School closure. Most fitness classes are on however, please call to confirm your class will be held. Please check our website and phone message for updates.”
  • YWCA of Darien/Norwalk — closed
  • Darien Community Association — closed — The supervised bridge class at 9:30 a.m. is cancelled
  • Darien Arts Center — closed

New Canaan

  • New Canaan Library — delayed opening at noon
  • New Canaan Family YMCA — “– Beginning at 8:00 AM, all morning adult fitness and youth classes prior to 12:00 PM are cancelled.– My Playroom is closed for the day.– Rainbow Station, Y’s Little Owl Nursery School, and Kids Unlimited are closed for the day.Please call the Y at 203-966-4528 before stopping by today.”
  • Silvermine School of Art — closed
  • The Saxe Building Committee special meeting, originally scheduled for 10 a.m., has been cancelled.

Norwalk

  • Rowayton Library — “will remain closed this week due to a burst pipe. During this time some events may be cancelled, please check our calendar for updates.”
  • Maritime Aquarium — closed
  • Ability Beyond — closed
  • ElderHouse senior center — closed
  • Norwalk Senior Center — closed
  • Stepping Stones Museum for Children — delayed opening at 11:30 a.m.
  • Tumble Jungle — closed
  • Westport-Weston Family YMCA Gymnastics Center at 145 Main St. in Norwalk “will have a delayed start at 12 noon today. We will re evaluate at 12 noon to see about afternoon classes.”

Westport

  • Westport-Weston Family Y: “Our Family YMCA will open at 9 am on Thursday, March 5, with our program schedule, including group fitness classes, starting at 10 am. The Kids’ Club at the Bedford Family Center will also open at 10 am. We’ll update you about any changes to our afternoon schedule later this morning. As always, feel free to call us at 203-226-8981 before heading out to our Y. Our YMCA Gymnastics Center at 145 Main St. in Norwalk will have a delayed start at 12 noon today. We will re evaluate at 12 noon to see about afternoon classes.”
  • Earthplace — closed
  • Westport Senior Center — closed

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