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1. Westport Zoning Board To Hear Steep Slope, Setback And Retaining Wall Requests (patch.com) — Westport residents will soon have a chance to weigh in as the Zoning Board of Appeals holds virtual hearings on five residential variance requests involving steep slopes, setbacks, retaining walls and coverage limits across several neighborhoods. Properties on Jennie Lane, Gault Avenue, Sasco Creek Road, Oak View Circle and Raymond Place are all seeking permission for changes or to keep existing structures, with a work session to follow.
2. Jeweler Among 75 New Businesses Registered In Westport In August (patch.com) — Westport saw a surge of entrepreneurial activity in August, with 75 new businesses registering with the state, led by software and IT firms. New ventures include jewelry maker Kami Jewels, bakery Kneads Greenwich and Table 11 Hospitality, signaling fresh options for local shoppers and diners even though some may not have opened yet.
3. Westport Police, Youth Commission Reward Young Cyclists For Safe Riding (patch.com) — Westport families should know that local police and the Youth Commission are rewarding kids spotted biking safely with free ice cream vouchers from Sunny Daes. Officers will be watching for helmets, smart riding, and responsible behavior as summer ends and school traffic ramps up. The program aims to reinforce safe cycling habits right in your neighborhood.
4. Westport students nail state tests (westportjournal.com) — Westport students are significantly outperforming state averages in reading, math, and science, with about four out of five meeting or exceeding state targets. Recent data also show chronic absenteeism dropping sharply in local schools, though achievement gaps by race, disability, and high-needs status remain. District leaders will review the numbers and trends with the Board of Education this fall.
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