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Friday, May 2nd, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Sweet Woodland Farm—a woman-owned operation—grows medicinal herbs, spices, and berries in the East End to serve local needs. News 12 Connecticut
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 41-year-old man from Danbury, Roman Santiago Jr., was charged with trafficking cocaine from Puerto Rico via the mail after intercepted packages contained over 11 kilograms of the drug—he was arrested on Feb. 12 and released on a $50,000 bond. WFSB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Seniors Katelin Zhao and Sahil Salihnur from Westhill High School have been accepted to MIT and will attend this fall. They are the first pair from the same class to receive an offer from MIT — a school known for its acceptance rate below 5% that recognizes their hard work. News 12 Connecticut
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ At a recent Conservation Commission meeting, developers of the Hamlet at Saugatuck project said the plan would exceed environmental regulations by removing contaminated soil, adding green space, and treating stormwater at four times state standards—while several public speakers voiced concerns about traffic, flooding, and impacts on the river's wildlife. The Commission will hold a site visit on May 9 and a follow-up hearing on May 14. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting May 1, Westport requires parking emblems at Compo and Old Mill beaches until Sept. 30 and for Burying Hill Beach and Longshore Club Park lots by Memorial Day—residents must also pay daily fees of $45 on weekdays and $70 on weekends at some entrances. Westport Journal
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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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