Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of January.
Good morning, Westport.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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