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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport Library is inviting residents to share feedback through a 10-minute survey available online and at a computer kiosk in the Hub at 20 Jesup Road. The survey will help guide its strategic plan and gives participants a chance to win prizes (Apple AirPods, free drinks, Amazon gift cards, and pizza for teens) until May 31. Westport Journal
- ➤ In Westport today, Mrs. London’s café will change hands as New York group Maman takes over with a rumored final day on Mother’s Day—while a library survey is open until May 31 and a cancer research shred event runs Saturday May 10 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. In additional local news, Staples High School will hold a soccer coach hearing Monday May 12, and a Friday dinner features Elvis and Neil Diamond music amid other art, sports, and volunteer events that mark a busy week in town. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Westport designer Christian Siriano created dresses for celebrities including Lizzo, Bebe Rexha, and Tony winner Alex Newell for the Met Gala’s 'Superfine: Tailoring Black Style' on May 05 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City—he used modern designs that honored a classic tailored look and Black cultural influences—he later shared images of his work on Instagram. CTPost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night at Coleytown Middle School, dozens of Westport parents pleaded with the Board of Education to adopt a bell-to-bell cellphone ban at Staples High School to give students uninterrupted class time—Superintendent Thomas Scarice said the Board will vote on the proposal either May 15 or June 5. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Western Connecticut State University will have a new president when Jesse M. Bernal, currently a vice president at Grand Valley State University, begins his role on July 11—his appointment follows a series of interim leaders and aims to enhance academic success and equity for students. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Representative Town Meeting approved $238,000 to design a new Parks and Recreation maintenance building—an early step in the town’s $40M Longshore Capital Improvement Plan, with plans for site analysis and permitting still in progress. Heated debate occurred as First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and RTM member Dick Lowenstein clashed over the use of state land and potential cost savings. 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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Garden Terrarium Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments provided — Learn to create a lush terrarium with seasonal plants in this hands-on workshop.
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