Westport
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Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Amazon announced on Jan. 28 that it plans 16,000 new layoffs nationwide, following 14,000 cuts in October, but a company spokesperson said it did not specify if any Connecticut jobs (including positions at the Westport Whole Foods store) would be affected. CTPost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Pam Docters has just published Radio Whoopie at Compo, a 49-page book that shares the 60-year history of Staples’ teen radio through interviews and archival photos. The book, sold for $9.03 on Amazon, preserves local radio stories from broadcasts at the beach & the YMCA. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Attorney General William Tong stated that an ambulance billing company will pay $515,000 (filed in Hartford Superior Court) to settle a 2022 data breach that exposed personal data for 350,000 residents in Connecticut and Massachusetts as it must add new security measures and annual assessments. CTPost
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A developer will repurpose the old Humane Society site at 455 Post Road East into 30 apartments, including six affordable units, by demolishing the 1950s building, a 1960s home and a shed; the project will include 51 parking spaces: 17 ground + 34 underground and be reviewed on Feb. 24. CTPost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Girls ice hockey players recorded impressive feats last week, including game-winning goals, hat tricks and strong goaltending in regional matchups. Several key games on Wednesday through Tuesday will test playoff hopes at local rinks, offering fans a chance to see rising talents and moments plus a boost for team standings. CTPost
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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.
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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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