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Wednesday, July 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 9th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over the weekend, Westport resident Russell Ruff looked under his mattress for his missing cat and discovered both the pet and a forgotten Powerball ticket—he later confirmed the ticket’s win of $150,000 after checking the numbers. News 12 Connecticut
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Norwalk police issued a Silver Alert after a mother reported her 15-year-old daughter, Kristhen Varela-Reyes, missing on July 8th—she is 5 feet 1 tall, weighs about 125 pounds, was seen in white Nike Air Force sneakers and gold jewelry, and may be with a friend in Bridgeport. WFSB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Jessica Parker (known for her role as Carrie Bradshaw) will be honored at Westport Library’s BOOKED for the evening celebration on Sept.15. Tickets go on sale (Tuesday, Aug.12 at 10 a.m.) as the event recognizes her contributions to literature and media. CTPost
- ➤ The Church of the Assumption in Westport restored its inside and outside for its 150th anniversary, and parish officials say the work has given the church a refreshed look—marking a new chapter in its long history. News 12 Connecticut
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Car tax bills were mailed across Connecticut this week and some drivers are paying less while others face higher charges under a new formula based on the Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. Aramis Cardal of Norwalk reported his bill increased even though a lower city tax rate was expected — local officials are sending out information to clarify the change. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Last night, the Planning & Zoning Commission in Westport debated the Hamlet at Saugatuck project as three commissioners favored it while four opposed it over issues such as design, traffic, and parking in relation to a 2022 text amendment. Commissioners will meet again on July 21 and may vote on the project then or on July 28—vote options include outright acceptance, rejection, or approval with conditions. 06880
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Officials warned that parked cars can heat up dangerously fast this summer, with 38 children dying annually from hot-car incidents nationwide and 7 in Connecticut since 1997—parents must check rear seats, lock vehicles properly, and call 911 if a child is left alone. WFSB
- ➤ Westport's Netta Levy, a mom of three, started LifeCare Concierge to help families plan care for aging loved ones. She gives help (from hospital care to legal planning) so households can make tough decisions about elder care. 06880
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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