Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 14th of June.
Good morning, Westport.
Lloyd Allen, longtime owner of Double L Market and local playwright, will debut his new musical 'Screen Time' at the Westport Library on July 20 — the show follows a bookworm and a coder as they navigate love in a digital age.
The musical took 20 years to rework through creative challenges and features local talent to bring modern themes to Westport audiences.
On June 9, Staples Tuition Grants awarded $400K in scholarships at Staples High School in Westport — recognizing 102 students based on financial need — in a ceremony where donors met the recipients.
Superintendent Thomas Scarice announced today that the RTM approved building a new Long Lots Elementary School and a new Stepping Stones Preschool to replace aging facilities.
The district said the new schools will offer safe, modern learning spaces — and more details on design and construction will be shared soon.
On Thursday, the Conservation Commission approved the Hamlet project in Saugatuck with 23 conditions that require floodproofing, emergency and maintenance plans, soil remediation, and continuous water treatment monitoring + state oversight to protect the Saugatuck River.
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting on June 16 and close public comment on June 18 before starting a 65-day review period.
Today, four CIAC high school boys lacrosse state championship finals are set at Fairfield University's Rafferty Stadium, with a rematch in the Class S final between New Fairfield and Somers and additional games in Classes LL, L and M.
Tickets are on sale online and games will stream on the NFHS NETWORK — local teams and top players such as Daniel Hand and Darien’s key athletes are set to compete — drawing keen local interest.
My Sinatra
8 PM – 12 AM — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets available — Cary Hoffman brings his heartfelt tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and storytelling.
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.
Camp Invention: Wonder at Staples High School
8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. — Camp Invention, Westport, CT — $315+ — Dive into a week of STEM adventures with hands-on challenges and creative problem solving.
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