to Emerson Street then along Stanley Street then along Strawberry Hill Avenue back to Interstate 95. Attractions, landmarks and facilities One prominent local institution in the neighborhood is Overton's, a 60-year-old "landmark food stand" that closes down in the colder months. The owner also owns the neighboring Harbor Lights waterfront restaurant and the East Side cafe. The food stand was founded by Willis Overton in 1948 and sold to the Gavrielidis family in 2000 because the Gavrielidises were the only potential buyers who promised not to tear it down, according to Willis' son, Neil. East Norwalk Historical Cemetery The burial location of some the first settlers of Norwalk including Governor Thomas Fitch, IV, and Thomas Fitch, V, the inspiration for the song "Yankee Doodle". Veterans Memorial Park "Veteran's Memorial Park and Marina" is situated on 35 acres, and includes a marina and boat launch site, a playground, bicycle and jogging paths, basketball courts, soccer, hockey, and football fields, baseball diamonds, visitor docks with full power available, a boating center and marina. The park also includes a walk esplanade overlooking scenic Norwalk Harbor." It is also the site of the assembly of the annual Memorial Day parade. The land, formally named Duffy's Field, was also once a dumpsite that was never environmentally tested. Dumping continued until the 1960s. Veterans Park was built before the state Department of Environmental Protection had a permitting process for old dumpsites. Norwalk Oyster Festival Located in Veterans Memorial Park. Transportation •Public transport bus service within Norwalk is provided by Norwalk Transit District, also known as Wheels. •Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line runs through and stops at East Norwalk. Emergency services The city of Norwalk Fire Department operates 1 Fire Station in East Norwalk: Fire Station # 3 is located at 56 Van Zant St. Fire Station # 3 was the home of the Mayflower Volunteer Hook & Ladder Co. 1, one of the city's original volunteer fire companies. Notes External links Third Taxing District website for the municipally owned electric utility company that provides power to East Norwalk Norwalk Veteran's Memorial Committee organize the Memorial Day Parade that starts in Veterans Park Geography of Norwalk, Connecticut Neighborhoods in Connecticut 1640 establishments in Connecticut