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Wednesday, April 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Long Lots School Building Committee meets tonight at Town Hall Room 201/201A to review design updates while Staples High math team finished first among public schools in the Fairfield County Math League and will compete in state meets on May 2—Saturday's Hands Off! protest drew the largest crowd to the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge since the Vietnam War, and upcoming events include book readings, VFW comedy and jazz shows, as well as a community cereal drive led by the Fortunoff family. 06880
- ➤ Westport will host the 'Dream Event' on April 26 at 6:30 p.m. at Westport Library at 20 Jesup Road to benefit A Better Chance of Westport programs for young men of color. The event will feature speeches, an auction, refreshments and a Community Ally honor for Dan Woog — former student Yoel Hooper-Antunez will give the speech he planned for his graduation. Westport Journal
- ➤ Harbor Watch will host its 14th annual Cocktails & Clams fundraiser to support water quality research amid federal funding cuts. The event will begin at 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 31 at Copps Island Oysters on Norwalk Harbor—featuring fresh oysters, clams, canapés and drinks with live music. Westport Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ News 12 visited CT Crab Co.—a Fairfield business led by a former GE executive—to learn how the company vanished from corporate life to make crab cakes favored by Manhattan clubs like the Union Club and Knickerbocker. News 12 Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Westport Country Playhouse is showing Theatre People, a raucous comedy reviewed by local Susan Granger that uses a play-within-a-play style set in vintage 1948 glamour and will run through April 12—offering a lively escape for audiences. The production, directed by Marc Shanahan, features energetic performances and clever twists. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Lamont is pushing for universal preschool to make it free for families earning under $100,000 and require a $20 daily fee for those earning up to $150,000. The governor’s bill seeks to protect $300 million a year by creating an endowment—House and Senate debate continues as Connecticut works to add nearly 50,000 preschool spots. WFSB
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Gang of Four Book Talk with Jon King
6:30-8:00 p.m. — The Westport Library — $30 — Explore Jon King's memoir and hear stories from the iconic British band Gang of Four.
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Vendor Pop-Up Shop & Art Show
5:30-8 p.m. — The J House Greenwich — $15 — Discover local artistry and enjoy a taste of spring essentials with a glass of wine.
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Birding Walk with Anthony Zemba
8-9 a.m. — Earthplace — $10 Suggested Donation — Explore the vibrant avian life along the Earthplace trails with a certified ecologist.
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