Westport
Daily News
Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport hosts a public safety complex charrette to seek community feedback, announces the return of the Great Westport Soup Contest, and highlights the Staples High School boys basketball team reaching the FCIAC finals. 06880
- ➤ Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission approved an amendment to permit the installation of lights at additional athletic fields, aiming to extend game and practice times for local teams, despite some neighbors' opposition. Westport Journal
- ➤ Renovation of the Compo Beach playground is underway, with a focus on preserving and reusing the cherished pickets from its previous layout. 06880
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ High school student Serena Diamond conducts asteroid occultation research, contributing valuable data to NASA for space missions and asteroid risk assessments. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission approved a settlement for the re-subdivision of a former Sylvan Road North estate, ending a contentious zoning battle. Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Staples Wreckers advanced to the FCIAC championship game after defeating Fairfield Ludlowe 56-46 in a semi-final match, marking their return for the third consecutive year. Westport Local
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Saugatuck Scribes: Cookbook Release with Chef Alison Grace
Chef Alison Milwe Grace celebrates the release of her first cookbook, offering a collection of recipes aimed at enhancing festive gatherings.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Desire is a contract you make with yourself to be unhappy until you get what you want.
~ Naval Ravikant
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