Thursday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 51 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• 14 Westport restaurants, 1 deli cited for serious violations during August health inspections (newsbreak.com) — Health inspectors cited 14 Westport restaurants and one deli for 39 serious violations in August, ranging from unsafe food temperatures to weak sanitizer and improper storage of raw meats. While many issues were corrected on the spot or shortly afterward, the report details specific problems at well-known local spots, giving residents clear insight into recent food-safety performance across town.
• 18-unit affordable housing development proposed on Compo Road North (westportjournal.com) — A new 18‑unit, all‑affordable housing development is being proposed for 96 Compo Road North, potentially bringing more families into Westport's schools and neighborhoods. Backed by the group behind 122 Wilton Road, the project would use Connecticut's 8‑30g statute, with single‑story duplexes designed to fit the surrounding residential area if approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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One stroke can change everything. —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
My backyard buddy, George, has started the rut. I noticed the other day how many scars he's carrying from his fights with other bucks. (Nextdoor Old Hill)
InstaSwim posted a job opening for Private Swim Instructor in Westport. Apply here.
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Fairfield TPZ To Review Plans For Affordable Housing, Traffic And Parking Rules (patch.com)
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Defendant Pleads Guilty In Success Village Embezzlement Conspiracy In Bridgeport: Feds (patch.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!