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Sunday, June 22nd, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 22nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Old Mill Grocery & Deli's owner Soundview Empowerment Alliance is fighting three lawsuits filed by neighbors who oppose its outdoor tables, gelato cart and wine and beer license—legal challenges that could overturn local Planning & Zoning Commission decisions. The group is using signs, stickers and a digital petition via QR code to show community support—defending the shop's long-held traditions and its mission to provide job training for people with disabilities. 06880
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ At 2:40 a.m. this morning, Westport Police arrested a 52-year-old man hiding inside a Riverside Avenue home after a homeowner spotted him via his Blink security system + he was found with stolen jewelry, charged with burglary and larceny, and held on a $100,000 bond. 06880
- ➤ A Westport homeowner used his Blink security camera to show police an unknown man in his Riverside Avenue home early Saturday morning, leading officers to find the 52-year-old suspect hiding in a closet with stolen jewelry—he now faces charges for burglary and larceny, is held on a $100,000 bond, and is set for a court appearance on Monday. NBC Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The online art gallery held its Saturday show—featuring digital and traditional works including a computer amalgamation by Steve Stein—and welcomed submissions from everyone, inviting local artists to email their pieces. 06880
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A petition to force a referendum on Long Lots Elementary School funding will require 2,015 signatures—10 percent of the 20,151 voters registered in the last election—to trigger a vote by June 26. Westport Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ As of December 2024, Connecticut had 60,489 electric vehicles—a 2,481% increase since 2014—with Westport among the top towns showing over 10% EV registration. The state offers up to $4,500 in credits for eligible vehicles, though a proposed federal bill may cut EV tax credits. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut municipalities are opening temporary cooling centers as a heat wave is expected to push temperatures near 100 degrees. Gov. Ned Lamont activated the state’s extreme hot weather protocol starting today at noon until at least 8 p.m. Wednesday—residents can find their nearest center by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211ct.org. The Hour
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