Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 26th of January.
Good morning, Westport.
Jack Drake, a Bethel resident and meteorologist who studied at WCSU, delivers free weather updates to western Connecticut via social media and texts to DOT plow crews.
He analyzed computer models and field reports on Jan. 25 to help locals track snow and storm conditions.
Fleet Feet acquired Marathon Sports' Glastonbury store at 63 Hebron Ave. & now runs it with experienced franchisees who also manage the Hartford location, adding to its three Connecticut outlets that include Westport.
Gov. Lamont declared a state of emergency Saturday night and banned commercial vehicles from state highways at noon Sunday as a winter storm dropped between 8 and 18 inches of snow across Connecticut, prompting officials to advise motorists to stay off the roads + remain in safe locations until conditions improved.
During a meeting last week at the Bridgewater office park, locals learned that Bridgewater is exploring the sale of its Nyala Farms complex to Hartford HealthCare while remaining a tenant.
Town officials and residents discussed preserving the site’s open space — and concerns about increased traffic — with talks pending.
UConn remains the only unbeaten team in women’s college basketball and is expected to hold the No. 1 ranking in the AP poll released today at noon, with the Huskies set to face Tennessee Sunday in Hartford.
27th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest
1-4:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — $35 participation fee — Celebrate wordplay with puzzles and special games alongside Will Shortz, the NYT crossword editor.
WestportREADS Film Series: Night At the Museum
2-4 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy the family-friendly comedy 'Night at the Museum' as part of the WestportREADS film series.
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