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Saturday, February 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 8th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Staples High School named its January Students of the Month, and Westport events include a Valentine's drag show, a 'Super Bowl' themed food drive, the hiring of a new Parks and Recreation Director, and a local artist's exhibition. CTPost
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ 2nd Street, a store promoting the trade of second-hand clothing and offering instant cash for items, opens in Westport. Westport Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A bill proposed in Connecticut aims to use state grants for schools to purchase wireless emergency communication systems, inspired by successful life-saving technology used during a Georgia high school shooting. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission rejected a proposal to construct a new, larger maintenance building at Longshore Club Park, due to concerns over its size, location, and the opposition from hundreds in the community. The Hour
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Van Leeuwen, known for its vast selection of natural ingredient ice cream, opens a new location in Westport with $1 scoops and free totes for early customers. Westport Journal
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Staples High girls basketball team secured a victory against Fairfield Ludlowe with a score of 55-46, highlighted by Chloe Smith's standout performance of 22 points and 12 rebounds. Westport Journal
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