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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Executive Director Mike Donoghue of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County spoke on News 12 this morning to talk about how the group runs food programs—soup kitchens, food pantries and meal deliveries for seniors. The nonprofit is Fairfield County’s largest food provider—backing its Loaves and Fishes campaign with community support. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Westport neighbors have many events coming up—Farmers’ Market returns May 8 with vendors and music, an artificial turf ordinance meeting is set for May 13 at Town Hall, youth track meets begin May 4 at Staples High, and American Colors holds its grand opening on May 1 with food and raffle prizes. Some residents near DOT work on Post Road East worry as dozens of trees were cut for a new maintenance facility behind Walgreens. 06880
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Brandon Sullo, 22, from Hamden was charged on April 14 with multiple counts of larceny for stealing tires and wheel rims from Westport Honda and Toyota dealerships last fall—he will be arraigned on May 5 at state Superior Court in Stamford. Westport Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Voices Café in Westport will host a tribute concert to legendary folk musicians Peter, Paul and Mary on May 10th at 8 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation (10 Lyons Plains Road), where veteran folk singers will perform and share their experiences through song. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Peter Gold, the Transit District director, urged residents to email RTM members after the Board of Finance cut funding for Wheels2U, which will end the door-to-train service on June 30—RTM committees will meet on April 21 and April 22 and a full vote on May 2 will decide if funding is restored. Westport Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ In March, inspections by Aspetuck Health District found nine food establishments in Westport, Weston and Easton had serious violations that must be corrected within 72 hours—issues included improper food temperatures, sanitation lapses and unsafe chemical storage. Rainbow Thai had five violations while Calise Food Market and Hungry Pot Korean BBQ & Hot Pot each recorded four. CTPost
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Natalia Frias-Staheli, a Westport resident since 2018, found a new team sport in netball after nearly giving up on playing cestoball. The game was revived here by Suzanne Slade (a lifelong player from England) who now runs free training at the Westport Weston Family YMCA and will launch a youth program this summer. 06880
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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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GFA Dragon Dash
12:45 – 4:45 PM — 35 Beachside Ave, Westport, CT — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic and family-friendly 5K run or walk in the GFA community.
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Mother's Day 2025 Celebration
4 course dining experience — 11:30 a.m. — The Cottage — $95 Prix Fixe — Celebrate Mom with a delightful culinary journey crafted by Chef Brian Lewis.
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Holi Festival Celebration
12-3 p.m. — City Center Green — Free entry — Celebrate the Festival of Colors with joyful festivities and vibrant powders marking the arrival of spring.
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Westport Dog Festival
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Winslow Park — $10 per person, $30 per family of 4 — Join in on pet-friendly fun with competitions, food trucks, and adoptables.
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