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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today in Westport, a British-themed restaurant led by Karen Hubrich is set to open next month at the former Porch deli—this follows yesterday’s protest on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge against federal funding cuts and a scheduled blood drive at the Westport Woman’s Club on May 12. Community events continue with the Yankee Doodle Fair planned for June 12—15, Weston’s new dog park opening tomorrow, Staples High School’s boys lacrosse fundraising for veterans with a game on May 19, guest artist Mary Scott Himes exhibiting at the Westport Book Shop on May 27, and the opening of Finalmente Restaurant on Post Road East receiving a warm local welcome. 06880
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ M&T Bank opened a new call center at 850 Main St. in Bridgeport earlier this year to cut customer complaints and support local hiring—about 360 employees currently answer 193,000 calls each month. CTPost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Dylan Robbin, a Staples High School freshman in Westport, researched his family's Holocaust history for his bar mitzvah project—his great-grandfather treated patients on Oskar Schindler’s list—to share the true impact of Nazi atrocities. He made a video after antisemitic symbols appeared locally, believing that personal stories help keep this important history alive. 06880
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ American kestrels have been arriving in Connecticut’s fields and forests in early spring, yet their numbers have fallen sharply with counts dropping from 614 in 2023 to 369 in 2024. Conservation groups are working to build kestrel boxes and support a ban on neonicotinoids—efforts aimed at helping the birds survive as open fields vanish. The Hour
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Staples High girls lacrosse team improved its record to 8-2 with a close 11-10 win over Masuk on Friday + a 20-9 win over Fairfield Warde on Saturday. The team will host Fairfield Ludlowe at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Westport Journal
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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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