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Thursday, May 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport Garden Club will host its annual plant sale Saturday, May 10 on Jesup Green in front of the Westport Library at 20 Jesup Road from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The event will feature over 1,200 perennial plants, native species, tomatoes and new Clematis alongside decorative containers, Mother’s Day gifts, baked goods and gardening tools provided by local partners — and the sale will take place rain or shine. Westport Journal
- ➤ The Interstate Lumber Westport Design Center at 800 Post Road East will host Coffee and Cars on Saturday May 10 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., where auto enthusiasts can view classic, vintage and exotic cars while enjoying coffee, espresso, craft beverages and pastries from Caffé Bon’s mobile coffee house — local visitors are invited to attend. Westport Local
- ➤ Today, Westport Farmers Market begins its 19th summer season at the parking lot at 50 Imperial Ave from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and vendors will offer fresh produce & artisanal foods while a 10 a.m. tribute honors Jon Jaeger, a long-time market member who died March 4. Westport Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ StartUp Westport announced its pitch competition today for early-stage startups from Connecticut, offering a five-figure non-dilutive cash prize and summer coaching. Applications are accepted until 11 p.m. June 12 — four finalists will pitch live in September and winners will be selected on November 20 at Westport Library. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Chef Brian Lewis, a three-time James Beard Award nominee who runs OKO and The Cottage in Westport, was featured in Forbes for his innovative European-based cooking style & The Cottage opened a new location at 49 Greenwich Ave. in Greenwich as part of his expanding restaurant ventures. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At a Tuesday forum at Coleytown Middle School, many Westport parents, teachers, and mental health experts backed a proposed ban on cellphones at Staples High School while a few raised concerns about how the ban will be enforced—Superintendent Thomas Scarice said the final proposal will be submitted to the board on May 15. The proposal aims to cut distractions during class and could take effect at the start of the new academic year. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport officials approved a 3.64% increase in municipal spending and restored $340,000 in Wheels2U funds for the 2025-26 budget as on-demand shuttles will launch on May 13 to serve Westport Center for Senior Activities, Westport Farmers Market, and Jesup Green—transit committees will also review parking capacity and provide an update on Cribari Bridge repairs this summer. Westport Journal
- ➤ Connecticut has launched a Purple Alert to help police find missing people with cognitive disabilities—this new system will include key details like past addresses, work history, and language to speed family reunions. News 12 Connecticut
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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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