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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of June.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Wakeman Town Farm will host its annual Family Fun Day on Saturday July 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the ticket fee covers free summer food and drinks while families enjoy farm crafts, animal visits, and live music. A diaper drive for Help For Kids will also take place, inviting support for the community initiative.  06880

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • New Connecticut laws will take effect July 1, saving households on electric bills, requiring video surveillance of ballot boxes, and mandating personal finance lessons in public schools. Other measures adjust police stops so officers will no longer stop vehicles for minor equipment issues—steps that update state policies.  The Hour

REAL ESTATE NEWS

  • Town officials and residents are weighing zoning options as a new housing project may be developed on 455 Post Road East—where the Connecticut Humane Society is soon moving to Wilton. A local builder has contracted to purchase the property and the Planning & Zoning Commission will review a pre-application on Monday, June 23 at 6 p.m. on Zoom.  06880

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • My Sinatra

    8 PM – 12 AM — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets available — Cary Hoffman brings his heartfelt tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and storytelling.

    Fri, 6/27/25

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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.

    Sun, 7/13/25

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  • 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.

    Mon, 7/14/25

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  • Foraging & Wild Food

    10 a.m. — Earthplace — $30 — Explore the art of foraging with expert guidance from the Connecticut Foraging Club and discover wild food delights.

    Sat, 7/19/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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