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Hey there, Westport! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Ohio man accused of violating restraining order at Westport business
  • National closet brand bringing new showroom to Post Road East
  • Will Winslow Park stay open-space or add a fenced dog run?

Also on today's calendar: The Late Summer Show and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do fish live in salt water? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 81 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 83, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Showers around; not as warm, with a high of 75 and low of 66 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Ohio Man Arrested On Stalking Charge In Westport: Police (patch.com) — Westport police arrested a 31-year-old Ohio man this week after he allegedly traveled cross-country to a local business tied to a relative of a stalking victim, despite an active restraining order. Officers say he has a history of stalking the relative and was taken into custody at the Westport business, with bail set at $250,000 and arraignment scheduled in Stamford Superior Court.
   

2. National Home Organization Company To Open Location In Westport: Report (patch.com) — Westport residents can expect a new Closet Factory showroom on Post Road East next month, bringing a national custom home organization brand directly into town. The franchise, owned by Westport couple Dan and Melanie Zuller, expands their existing operations in Darien and Bethel and fills a former Calico Corners space in the Suite Suites Center.
   

3. P&Z considers amendment allowing fenced dog areas in town parks (westportjournal.com) — Westport officials are weighing a zoning text change that could allow a fenced dog play area at Winslow Park, one of the town's most popular open spaces. After more than 40 residents debated the idea late into a Zoom meeting—most opposing a fence—the Planning & Zoning Commission continued the public hearing to September for further input and possible revisions.
   

4. P&Z remains skeptical of Spinnaker's affordable housing math (westportjournal.com) — Westport's Planning & Zoning Commission is pressing Spinnaker Real Estate Partners over affordable housing in a proposed 165-unit Riverside Avenue development, saying the current 16 percent affordable share falls short of the town's 20 percent requirement. Commissioners like the project's design and location near I-95 and the train, but say they need full financial details before moving forward.
   

5. LobsterFest! (westportjournal.com) — Westport Rotary's 15th annual LobsterFest returns to Compo Beach on Sept. 19, promising lobster, steak, vegetarian options and unlimited drinks while raising about $400,000 for local charities. Tickets are on sale now, expected to sell out quickly, and volunteers are needed Sept. 18–20 for setup, event help, and cleanup.
   

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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: Pepper makes them sneeze (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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