Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Westport.
🏘️ Community
Top Hat Tutors is recruiting new in-home tutors for local students starting this school year while cancer survivors will swim 28 1/2 miles around Manhattan on Sept.
10 to raise funds for Kenyan cancer care; Westport’s blood drive will run Friday, Aug. 28 at VFW Post 399 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
🎭 Culture
Local residents learned that a cherished red oak tree on Hickory Drive, a community landmark & memory, has been cut down.
The tree, estimated to be 300 years old, may have been removed for safety reasons and will be remembered by generations.
🎓 Education
Chronic absenteeism among students has dropped for the fourth year with fewer missing 10% or more school days.
School officials say improved attendance programs help support local student success.
🌲 Environment
Spotted lanternflies are spreading in Connecticut, and state entomologists are testing pesticides and traps to manage the invasive pest.
Local stores report increased pesticide sales as residents are urged to squish the insects when seen.
🏥 Health
State health officials detected West Nile virus in 22 Connecticut towns as of Wednesday, noting increased activity among mosquitoes.
Residents, including those in Westport, are urged to use insect repellent+ cover exposed skin at dusk and dawn to reduce infection risk.
New CDC data shows Connecticut kindergartners achieved the second highest MMR vaccination rate nationwide as other states reported slower gains.
Local schools continue strong health practices + parents are relieved about protection levels.
🎉 Westport Events
Submit an event →
No new events today. You can submit one here.
🏠 Westport Real Estate
Submit a listing →
No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.
💼 Westport Job Board
Submit a job →
No new job posts today. You can submit one here.
📣 Westport Announcements
Submit an announcement →
No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.
Stay in the know, Westport.
Free, always. No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.