Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
Good morning, Westport.
Yesterday, downed power lines in Westport forced Metro-North and Amtrak to suspend train service on the New Haven line between Green's Farms and Bridgeport—about 1,100 passengers faced long delays as crews worked to safely move trains and provide bus service.
Yesterday, Westport Police responded to two car theft reports from unlocked vehicles—one from a busy CVS parking lot and another that included an attempted theft, a hit-and-run on Easton Road and North Avenue with a suspect fleeing in a stolen car—and urged residents to secure their cars and report any suspicious activity.
Three Westporters are co-producing the Tony Award-nominated play 'John Proctor is the Villain' which reimagines The Crucible with modern high school actors.
They will be at Radio City Music Hall on Sunday, June 8 (8:00 p.m. on CBS) to receive recognition if the play wins Best New Play.
The Conservation Commission and Flood and Erosion Board unanimously approved the Long Lots School plans on Wednesday in a joint public hearing to speed up the review.
Town officials now must secure approval by June 16 to meet the state grant deadline—while a Board of Finance meeting was held at 7:30 p.m. to discuss the rising cost of about $108 million.
Adam Udell became the career points leader for Staples lacrosse when he reached 230 points in a state playoff win over Norwich Free Academy in Westport on Wednesday — the team will meet Greenwich in the quarterfinal on Saturday, June 7 at 1 p.m.
Staples girls tennis reached the state final by defeating Southington, Amity, and South Windsor but then lost 4+0 to Greenwich in Wednesday’s title match.
The boys team won state matches over East Hartford and Westhill before falling 4+2 to Fairfield Prep in Tuesday’s semifinals.
My Sinatra
8 PM – 12 AM — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets available — Cary Hoffman brings his heartfelt tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and storytelling.
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