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Friday, June 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 13th of June.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On May 15, Otis Worldwide shareholders cast a 60% vote against approving executive compensation for CEO Judy Marks (whose pay jumped from $15.9M to about $42M in 2024) at the annual meeting. Marks was re-elected to the board with 93% support (votes) and company officials said they will address shareholder concerns as they move forward. CTPost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Newman’s Own will bring its Pay What You Want Food Truck to Westport Country Playhouse during its Open House tomorrow from 1 to 5 p.m.—the event honors Paul Newman with special-edition oil and vinegar dressing replicas that benefit his foundation. Guests can tour backstage and join a screening giveaway for an exclusive showing of The Sting on August 18. Westport Journal
- ➤ Westport native Daniel Tashian received a BMI Pop Award on May 13 for co-writing and co-producing the Jonas Brothers' hit 'Waffle House' at an event in Beverly Hills. He plans to build on his success by continuing to work with top artists as he moves ahead with new projects. CTPost
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Westport's Class of 2025 graduated after facing COVID challenges and social media pressure—many now prepare for college and independent living with both excitement and some anxiety. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Finance Board approved $103 million for Long Lots Elementary School after design changes increased the cost by about $2 million & added spending for trees and a metal roof. The project will be voted on tonight at 7:30 p.m. by the Representative Town Meeting. Westport Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut Department of Public Health did not alert local health care systems or the public about nurses linked to a nationwide college degree scam that has caused 127 potential license issues. Officials said they are investigating 69 more cases and details remain hard to access online—forcing the public to piece together information from separate websites. CTPost
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today at Newtown High School, the CIAC Boys Volleyball Championship twinbill will have a Class M final at 4:30 p.m. with Joel Barlow against New Canaan in a rematch and a Class L final at 7 p.m. with unbeaten Conard led by Lucas Hartford facing Maloney, which lost twice by three to two in close games. CTPost
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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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Michael Franti & Spearhead with Allen Stone
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Cost info not provided — Experience an electrifying evening of soulful melodies and genre-defying performances.
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