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Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 23rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a disruptive Zoom-bombing, Westport officials planned an in-person Planning & Zoning Commission meeting for the Hamlet project on April 28; a Long Lots Elementary School update and a Transit Committee meeting were held on April 22 to review school and transportation budgets. The Westport Police Department will host an e-bike safety forum on May 13, free tree saplings will be given out on April 25, and a correction confirmed that the Max Harper memorial is at South Beach near Ned Dimes Marina—bringing key details to local residents. 06880
- ➤ Police in Westport say drivers and residents near Compo Beach should expect heavy foot traffic on Sunday, April 27, when the annual Minute Man Race hosted by the Westport Young Woman’s League takes place. The race has 10K and 5K courses and fun runs for kids and will start shortly after 8 a.m.—police advise motorists to be ready for delays until about 11 a.m. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fairfield County Hunt Club plans a building for indoor racquet sports at 174 Long Lots Road and has paused the project until the Planning and Zoning Commission visits the site later this month. Neighbors say the 22000 square foot facility is too large and too near to homes—concerns that led the club to revise its plans to address noise and proximity issues. Westport Journal
- ➤ On Monday, Connecticut lawmakers criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for sharing classified details of a March 15 Yemen strike with family and close advisors via Signal & calling for his firing due to national security risks. They said his disclosure of F/A-18 Hornet timing against Houthis could endanger servicemembers. CTPost
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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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