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Today's riddle: Why did the weatherman's cheeks turn pink? 🤔 (Answer below!)
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1. Date Set For Annual Staples High School Charity Event (patch.com) — Families in Westport can mark their calendars for the Staples Tuition Grants Kids Fun Run on May 30 at Loeffler Field, where local high school students will help lead activities for younger children. The event raises money for the Westport-based Staples Tuition Grants program, which supports local students with financial need pursuing college, combining community fun with a strong educational mission.
2. Memorial Day Events In Westport Celebrate America’s 250th (patch.com) — Westport residents are invited to a more patriotic-than-usual Memorial Day, highlighted by the town’s annual parade on Monday themed “250 Years of Honor and Service.” The procession through downtown Westport ends at Parker Harding Plaza, followed by remembrance services on Veterans Green and a weekend that also features the Westport Fine Arts Festival and other seasonal activities.
3. How much tax will you pay? BoF introduces new mill rate of 13.2 (westportjournal.com) — Westport’s Board of Finance has set a new mill rate of 13.2 for the fiscal year starting July 1, meaning many homeowners will still see higher tax bills due to rising property assessments. Residents can already estimate their upcoming bill using the town’s online assessment data and the simple calculation outlined in the article.
4. Westport Fine Arts Festival To Bring Downtown Road Closures and Traffic Delays (doingitlocal.com) — Downtown Westport will see major road closures and heavier traffic from Friday, May 22 through Sunday, May 24 for the Westport Downtown Fine Arts Festival. Main Street and part of Elm Street will be closed, so plan alternate routes, expect more pedestrians, and allow extra travel time if you’re heading near downtown this weekend.
5. Bedford Middle School Sixth Grader Wins International Video Contest (patch.com) — A Bedford Middle School sixth grader from Westport has won first place in an international “World of 8 Billion” video contest for her short film on the environmental impact of fast fashion. Her 60-second video, created through Westport Public Schools, beat thousands of entries worldwide and will be featured on the contest’s website, bringing international recognition to the local school community.
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