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Thursday, February 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 6th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Erik Barbieri, with over 25 years of experience in municipal recreation, has been appointed as Westport’s new Parks & Recreation Director, effective February 18. 06880
- ➤ A public forum in Westport on a new public safety complex was postponed due to forecasted snow and icy conditions, rescheduled for Feb. 25. Westport Journal
- ➤ The Westport Farmers’ Market cancels this week's session due to anticipated snow, while other community events like the public safety complex discussion and Gang of Four's farewell tour proceed as scheduled. 06880
- ➤ Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission considers a controversial amendment to allow lighting on athletic fields, sparking resident concerns over noise and disruption. CTPost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ After failing to provide Kris Hrisovulos, Staples High School's tennis coach, with proper contract non-renewal notice, a public hearing highlighted the need for policy and procedure overhauls within Westport's athletic department. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport's 2024 Grand List reveals a 1.3% increase to $11.6 billion, with growth in real estate and personal property assessments offsetting a decline in motor vehicle values. 06880
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Clubhouse Westport, offering indoor golf, multisport simulators, karaoke, and darts, officially opened, marking the culmination of over two years of planning and construction. CTPost
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