Wednesday, January 29th, 2025

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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Newman's Own, a company based in Westport, CT, declared January 26 as 'Paul Newman Generosity Day' to celebrate the late actor's philanthropy and encourage acts of kindness, marking what would have been his 100th birthday. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut chefs Brian Lewis and Michelle Greenfield are nominated for the 2025 James Beard 'Best Chef' in New England, amid updates on the Cribari Bridge preservation, Saugatuck train station repairs, school planning meetings, and community events in Westport. 06880
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gina Rattan, a Staples High School alum, directs 'A Wrinkle in Time' with her former school's theater group, emphasizing a collaborative and empowering approach to theatre production. 06880
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport's Representative Town Meeting committees discussed a potential ordinance to ban new artificial turf fields, citing health and safety concerns. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport's General Assembly delegation, including State Sen. Ceci Maher and state Reps. Jonathan Steinberg and Dominique Johnson, will host an informal meeting with constituents on Jan. 30 to discuss legislative priorities. Westport Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Westport unveils The Clubhouse, a new entertainment venue featuring state-of-the-art sports simulators, karaoke, and a bar, set to open February 5. 06880
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