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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The 18th Annual Westport-Weston Touch-A-Truck event is set for Saturday, May 3 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with displays of fire trucks, EMS ambulances, police cars, heavy duty cranes, dump trucks, and more, and will offer a quiet hour—9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.—for a calm environment. Westport Local
- ➤ Police will host a community forum at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 13 at the Town Hall auditorium – 110 Myrtle Ave – to discuss e-bike traffic laws and safety guidelines in Westport. Attendees can ask questions as officers provide details about proper e-bike use and answer feedback without any cost. Westport Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Today, eight Preservation Awards will be presented at Town Hall (7 p.m.) to honor Westport property owners who have preserved historic buildings such as the adaptive reuse of The Mill at 41 Richmondville Ave. and renovations on Treadwell Ave and Compo Road South. Westport Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Staples High School students won awards at the Teen Diversity Essay Contest held Monday at the Westport Library—each student received a cash prize for writing about identity and fairness in our town. The contest was sponsored by TEAM Westport—giving young people a chance to share their views on who they are and how they are treated. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport has selected Deputy Chief David Farrell as its new police chief—he will succeed retiring Chief Foti Koskinas after 29 years with the department. Farrell has served with the police since 2001—ensuring continued local leadership in his new role. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ On April 30th, the Connecticut House approved the Firearm Industry Responsibility Act, which can allow lawsuits against gun makers + retailers that do not use reasonable controls to keep firearms and parts away from dangerous people. The bill now heads to the state Senate and is expected to pass easily. News 12 Connecticut
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut Foraging Club, started by Amy Demers in 2021, says more locals are choosing healthier eating by foraging wild mushrooms and plants in yards and woods. The club—hosting a forage-to-table walk at Palmieri Farm in Easton this Saturday—reminds foragers to be sure of what is safe to eat using online checklists. News 12 Connecticut
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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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Dan Bikel: A Little Folk Music
7-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Ticket includes a complimentary drink — Experience heartfelt melodies and harmonies with local singer-songwriter Dan Bikel.
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