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Thursday, February 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport town officials confirm the gate blocking access to Compo Mill Cove's shoreline is on private property, ending debates over pedestrian access despite a nearly $6 million project to rebuild the Mill Pond walkway and tide gates. Westport Journal
- ➤ The Westport Weston Family YMCA collaborates with Superpower Mentors to support students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences, offering reduced rates and one-on-one peer mentoring tailored to individual challenges and interests. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Library's 'Malloy Lecture in the Arts' on March 6 aims to revisit and forecast the town's artistic identity with a panel featuring notable local artists and advocates. Westport Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Tucker Peters develops GenEdu, an AI tool aimed at enhancing educational research and learning for students without replacing human input. 06880
- ➤ Staples High School in Westport recognizes six students as 'Students of the Month' for February, highlighting their positive contributions to the school community. Westport Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport continues to experience scattered power outages following a high-wind storm, with efforts underway to restore electricity amid cold weather. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Two Representative Town Meeting members in Westport petition to overturn the Planning and Zoning Commission's rejection of a new maintenance building in Longshore Club Park. Westport Journal
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