Westport Morning Brief, Oct. 24: Positive Directions receives $625,000 state grant

Westport on Sat, Oct 24

• Positive Directions receives $625,000 state grant Positive Directions, the Center for Prevention & Counseling, received a five-year, $125,000-per-year grant from the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to expand underage alcohol and cannabis prevention efforts in Westport. Patch also reported the award.Town of Westport
• Town reminds residents of voting options The Westport Town Clerk and Registrars of Voters are reminding residents they now have several ways to cast a ballot, including absentee and early voting.Town of Westport
• Winter recreation registration now open Westport Parks and Recreation has opened registration for its winter programs, which are offered for all ages, the town announced.Town of Westport
• Sports field lights approved with conditions Westport approved night game lights for athletic fields, setting conditions on operating hours, noise levels and safety, according to the Westport Journal.Westport Journal
• Barvida juice bar to open downtown Barvida, known for its smoothies and juices, plans to open a new downtown Westport location in early 2027, the Westport Journal reports.Westport Journal
• Staples Players present 'Bye Bye Birdie' Staples High School's theater troupe will present its fall musical, 'Bye Bye Birdie,' running November 13 through 22, the Westport Journal reports.Westport Journal
• Field hockey routs Westhill 7-0 Staples field hockey defeated Westhill 7-0, extending its win streak to five games and improving to 11-3, the Westport Journal reports.Westport Journal
• Dorfman's late goal beats Darien 1-0 Emme Dorfman scored in the final seconds to give Staples girls soccer a 1-0 win over Darien, the Westport Journal reports.Westport Journal
• Boys soccer finishes season undefeated Staples boys soccer closed out an undefeated regular season with a win over Darien, the Westport Journal reports.Westport Journal

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 6 p.m.: P&Z hearing set on ADU zoning changes The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing Monday at 6 p.m. on Text Amendment #880, which proposes two changes to accessory dwelling unit zoning regulations. The Westport Journal also previewed the hearing.Town of Westport
• Tue, Oct 27, 1:30 p.m.: BOE committee holds special meeting Tuesday The Board of Education's Teaching & Learning Committee holds a special meeting Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Westport Town Hall.Town of Westport
• Tue, Oct 27, 6 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday at 6 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Westport
• Tue, Oct 27, 7 p.m.: RTM committees hold joint session Tuesday The RTM's Finance, Transit, Public Protection, Education, Employee Compensation and Public Works committees meet jointly Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Westport
• Wed, Oct 28, 9 a.m.: Board of Selectmen meets Wednesday The Board of Selectmen meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Town Hall.Town of Westport
• Wed, Oct 28: Halloween Parade steps off Wednesday The annual Children's Halloween Parade, organized by Parks and Recreation, the Westport P.A.L. and the Downtown Merchants Association, takes place Wednesday, October 28, with a traffic advisory in effect in the town center.Town of Westport
• Wed, Oct 28: Debbie Allen headlines library gala The Westport Library's 27th annual signature fundraising gala honors choreographer and producer Debbie Allen as guest of honor Wednesday, October 28; tickets are on sale now.Westport Library

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