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Thursday, April 24th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 24th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Volunteers are updating the Compo Beach playground in Westport to add a new surface and make it easier for all ages to use—work will continue until Saturday and anyone can help by signing up online or filling out a form at the beach. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ On May 1st at 7 p.m., the Historic District Commission and 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker will present eight Preservation Awards at Town Hall Auditorium to honor seven homeowners and a redevelopment team for their work preserving Westport’s historic properties — the public is invited to attend. 06880
- ➤ Westport is busy this week as volunteers rebuild the Compo Beach playground with a target finish on Saturday and residents prepare for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at the Senior Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.—local police will join diners at Rizzuto’s on Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. to support Special Olympics Connecticut. Additional updates include a Board of Education meeting today at Staples High School, new tenants arriving at Elm & Main, and upcoming community events at Wakeman Town Farm, the Weston History & Culture Center, and Sherwood Island State Park. 06880
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A juvenile crashed a scooter in Westport on April 23 and was transported in serious condition to Norwalk Hospital, police said. CTPost
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Westport police arrested a 38-year-old man after receiving a complaint on April 2 that a hidden camera was placed in a shared apartment bathroom—he is charged with voyeurism and his bond was set at $50,000—he will appear in Stamford Superior Court on May 2. NBC Connecticut
- ➤ Police arrested Albert Steven Bermudez Ocampo after officers found a hidden camera in a Westport apartment's shared bathroom in early April (he is charged with voyeurism and will appear at Stamford Superior Court on May 2nd). WFSB
- ➤ A New York woman, Heylee Soto, allegedly stole about $464,169 from a Westport man by cashing a stolen IRS refund check and a counterfeit Treasury check—money used for online purchases like DoorDash, Netflix and Nike apparel— police said; she appeared in state Superior Court and remains free on a $150,000 bond. CTPost
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ A report from the American Lung Association showed that Fairfield County had over 20 unhealthy ozone days and an F grade while Middlesex County also received an F. The report said that Litchfield County’s unhealthy days for short-term particle pollution tripled — dropping its grade from a B to a D — and that 7 out of 8 counties in the metro area were rated with D or F. News 12 Connecticut
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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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Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run
7:45-10:30 AM — Weston High School — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Memorial Day with a fun 5K run open to all levels of runners and walkers.
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