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Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Avangrid has promoted Jose Antonio Miranda to chief executive officer and Kimberly Harriman to deputy chief executive officer after former CEO Pedro Azagra left on June 24 to join Iberdrola Group. The Orange-based company oversees United Illuminating Co.—as well as two natural gas utilities serving the local community. CTPost
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Congress passed a nearly 900-page federal tax and spending bill last week that offers some Connecticut taxpayers benefits like an increased SALT deduction — while its cuts to Medicaid and SNAP have raised concerns among local officials and economists. Analysts noted the plan has both 'Easter eggs' and 'Trojan horses' that could lead to higher deficits and increased borrowing costs. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Russell Oost-Lievense, Staples High School boys soccer coach, filed a lawsuit in Stamford Superior Court after his May appeal hearing, alleging that his due process rights were violated during the decision not to renew his contract. He seeks damages for lost income, reputational harm and emotional distress — and he wants a fair review of the non-renewal decision. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Board of Selectwomen will consider a proposal to reduce parking limits from three hours to two on Main, Elm, and Bay streets, Church Lane and Jessup Road tomorrow morning. The change follows a downtown planning recommendation aimed at increasing turnover—while some local businesses worry two hours may not give shoppers enough time. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ On Monday, July 7th, the Planning and Zoning Commission met at 6 p.m. via Zoom — the meeting marked the start of a 65-day period to decide the fate of the Hamlet project after public input closed. Developers from ROAN Ventures said they will file a pre-application for an 8—30g housing plan offering over 500 units if Hamlet does not gain approval. 06880
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Author Talk: Adriana Trigiani on 'The View From Lake Como'
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Join best-selling author Adriana Trigiani as she discusses her latest summer read, 'The View From Lake Como'.
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Summer Book Sale
July 25th – 29th — Pequot Library — Free entry — Discover great deals on books at one of New England's largest book sales.
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