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Thursday, May 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Westport-Weston Family YMCA will host the Extra Special Spring Bash on May 23 at 6:30 p.m. at 14 Allen Raymond Lane for teens aged 12 to 18 with physical or neuro-diverse needs. The event will feature a DJ, dancing, games, food, a photo booth and gift bags — a spring-themed wonderland with a lounge for parents to relax. Westport Journal
- ➤ Edward Karazin, Jr. is an Army veteran and Superior Court judge who has been named grand marshal of Westport’s Memorial Day parade. The parade begins at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 26 — he will lead the route and a ceremony will follow on Veterans Green — as the town honors those who served. Westport Journal
- ➤ Westport news covers Judge Edward Karazin serving as Memorial Day parade grand marshal on May 26 with the route starting on Riverside Avenue and a Board of Education meeting scheduled today at 7 p.m. at Staples cafeteria to review smartphone plans and redistricting—while local updates include a new podcast discussion featuring Senator Blumenthal on crypto scandals, Tom Lowrie stepping down as pickleball ambassador with Brandon Osterhout taking over, an art teacher exhibition running until May 23 with a reception Friday, business changes downtown with L’Occitane closing for renovations and Fig Linens closing, a jazz show tonight at VFW Post 399, Andrew Wilk’s symphony event on May 17, a memorial service for Steve Lewine on May 29, and a nod to National Night Shift Workers Day. 06880
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A report from the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection showed crime against persons dropped by 2.6% on May 14, with property crime falling nearly 17% & crimes against society, including animal cruelty, dropping by 4.4% as part of a long-term trend of improvement. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Child care centers closed Wednesday as workers and parents rallied statewide for The Morning Without Child Care to urge state leaders to boost funding for affordable care and higher wages for educators. Rallies were held at the Government Center in Stamford and at sites in Norwalk, Bridgeport, and Stratford—organizers said the move was needed to address the ongoing crisis. News 12 Connecticut
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont said he spoke with Mohegan Sun officials on May 14 about options to keep the Connecticut Sun in the state as the team’s owner begins exploring a possible sale. Lawmakers noted that if the sale leads to a relocation, limited public funds may be used to help keep the team — a move aimed at preserving local sports and tourism. The Hour
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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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