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Hi Westport! We have the latest buzz right here. Let's keep you in the loop and get this morning started right! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • National championship QB Cardale Jones to mentor Staples Wreckers quarterbacks
  • Kids riding safely in Westport could earn free Sunny Daes ice cream
  • What happens next after Westport's recreation superintendent suddenly steps down?

Also on today's calendar: Open House German School of Connecticut and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; humid, with a high of 73 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 82, low: 67.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 86 and low of 62 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

1. Former Ohio State & NFL Quarterback Joins Staples Football Coaching Staff (patch.com) — Westport football fans will see a big-name addition on the sidelines as former Ohio State national championship quarterback and NFL player Cardale Jones becomes the new quarterbacks coach for Staples High School. While continuing his work as a CBS Sports analyst, Jones is starting his first formal coaching role by working directly with Wreckers signal-callers in Westport.
   

2. Westport Police, Youth Commission Reward Young Cyclists For Safe Riding (patch.com) — Westport families will see police officers handing out free ice cream vouchers to kids spotted biking safely, thanks to a new partnership with the Westport Youth Commission and Sunny Daes. The program aims to reinforce helmet use and responsible riding as summer wraps up and students return to school, while highlighting broader youth support and outreach efforts in town.
   

3. Parks and Recreation Superintendent Resigns (westportjournal.com) — Westport residents are losing a familiar face in town government as recreation superintendent Carmen Roda has resigned from the Parks and Recreation Department to focus on his family after his wife's death. Known for his accessibility, work on Compo fire pits, and involvement with Wakeman Field and Staples athletic facilities, his departure leaves questions about how the town will fill this important role.
   

4. Town funding for Westport Library moving 'in the right direction' (westportjournal.com) — Westport officials are reviewing how much of the Westport Library's growing budget should come from taxpayers versus private donations, even as visits and program attendance surge. A Board of Finance subcommittee examined trends showing town support shrinking slightly as a percentage, rising capital needs, and a major restricted landscaping gift, but could not take any formal votes due to a lack of quorum.
   

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Ok Westport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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