Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 8th of July.
Good morning, Westport.
💼 Business
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.
📰 Economy
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.
🎓 Education
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.
🏛️ Government
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.
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.
🎉 Westport Events
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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.
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.
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.
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'.
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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