Donations for ‘Westport Warm-Up Fund’ needed
The fund, organized by town’s Department of Human Services, supports households that need help with winter heating costs.
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Category: Health
Special-needs programs expanded at Westport Weston Family YMCA
In partnership with Special Olympics Connecticut, the local Y plans a range of activities for people with diverse social, behavioral and physical abilities.
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Zoners stamp out new smoke shops, ban bright signs
Four smoke shops is enough for Westport, majority of P&Z members agree.
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Special health-and-wellness session at Westport Farmers Market
Advice and demonstrations about massage, meditation, yoga, proper stretching and nutrition offered Nov. 2.
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Unwanted prescription drugs collected Saturday
Westport’s collection, planned in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to reduce the number of drug overdoses.
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Program on Alzheimer’s, dementia hosted by YMCA
The free community program, led by the Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will take place Oct. 27.
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Zoners might make new vape shops go up in smoke
Planning and Zoning members differ on whether town should extinguish such shops.
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Man brings state trek in support of aid-in-dying law to Westport
Tim Appleton to join Monday panel discussion, moderated by actor James Naughton, on proposal to allow the terminally ill to end their lives.
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‘Making Strides Against Breast Cancer’ steps off Sunday
The 29th annual event, organized by the Fairfield County chapter of the American Cancer Society to support prevention and treatment programs, is set for Sherwood Island State Park.
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‘Domestic Violence Awareness Month’ electronics collection set
Used cell phones and iPads will be donated to Domestic Violence Crisis Center for victims of domestic violence and their children.
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‘Out of the Darkness’ suicide prevention walk set Oct. 21
Event, organized to raise awareness about suicide and support prevention programs, will take place Oct. 21 at Sherwood Island State Park.
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WVEMS adopts new critical-care data transmission system
New technology designed to more quickly relay a patient’s condition while en route to the hospital.
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Walk for ‘Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities’ on Sunday
Event, supporting nonprofit helping “children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential,” will take place at Sherwood Island State Park.
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Spin-a-thon to benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
Event planned Oct. 22 at Sherwood Island State Park.
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Gold ribbons highlight ‘Childhood Cancer Awareness Month’
Westporters join observances to boost support for families who have a child with cancer.
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‘Heart of Westport’ benefits AED fundraising campaign
Gala event will raise money Oct. 21 to buy new heart-saving equipment for Westport’s first responders.
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Actor to discuss advocacy for right-to-die legislation
James Naughton to discuss support for proposed “Medical Assistance in Dying Act” at Friday meeting of Westport Sunrise Rotary Club.
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New COVID vaccines: Should you take a shot?
Inoculations against new Omicron subvariant win approval for those 12 years old and over, but guidance on usage unclear.
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Heart-screening program set Oct. 4
“In A Heartbeat” to conduct free Westport screenings to detect children’s heart irregularities.
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Mosquitoes infected by West Nile Virus trapped in Westport
Officials warn people to take precautions as late-summer warm weather is contributing to a growing number of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
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Heat advisory: Summer scorches back
Westport cooling centers open as heat index is forecast to register near 100 degrees over the next three days.
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Applications accepted for state heating-assistance program
Income-eligible Westporters can apply for help with winter fuel bills, via the town’s Department of Human Services, starting Sept. 5.
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Medical series on brain health to be hosted at Westport Library
Three-part program, presented by Andrew Wilk, kicks off with Sept. 7 installment on strokes.
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Emergency medical technician training set by WVEMS
Local emergency medical corps cites critical need for new EMTs after in-person training was paused during the pandemic.
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Tend dentistry opening Westport office
The “full-service” dental chain’s local practice is at 1375 Post Road East.
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No swimming at Westport’s beaches Monday
While the town’s beaches are open, as temperatures soar, the water is off limits because of health risks posed by runoff from heavy rain Sunday.
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‘Liquor stickers’ help seal the deal against underage drinking
Westport Prevention Coalition’s campaign combats underage drinking by distributing stickers to seal bottles and curb teens’ access.
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Smoking/vaping officially snuffed at town beaches, rec areas
Board of Selectwomen gives final approval to a policy that bans tobacco and marijuana use at designated recreational facilities.
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Dr. Martin H. Floch, noted for gastroenterology research, treatment, dies at 94
Recognized as a trailblazing gastroenterologist, he also was a medical administrator at Norwalk Hospital many years, taught at Yale Medical School, wrote extensively in his field of expertise and received multiple honors for his work.
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Schools ask town to help cover surging health insurance costs
School district, already facing a nearly $1 million shortfall in its new budget, wants town to cover half the red ink.
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No butts about it, smoking and vaping banned at beaches
No more blazing up at Westport’s beaches and some other recreational facilities.
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Westport air quality still rated unhealthy Thursday
Latest updates show smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to continue causing health concerns across northern U.S. through Friday. CIAC tournament schedule revised again.
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Wildfire smoke triggers air-quality health alert for Westport
Officials warn particulate matter in smoke generated by Canadian wildfires Wednesday is posing health risks. All Westport after-school activities cancelled; CIAC postpones high school tournament games.
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New animal-care clinic books downtown spot
Bond Vet, a full-service veterinary business, opens Wednesday at Main Street site once home to the Westport Library.
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Zoners less than stoked by recreational pot sales plan
One might say a request to change zoning regulations to allow the sale of recreational cannabis here was half-baked.
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Martha Stewart to host fundraiser for Positive Directions
June 1 event at Stewart’s former home on Turkey Hill Road will benefit local counseling nonprofit.
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Unwanted prescription drugs collected Saturday
The free and anonymous program, coordinated by the Police Department, aims to help curb abuse of prescription medications and drug overdoses.
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Health District sees pandemic permit request spike easing … maybe
House renovations and related work seen during the COVID lockdown might be easing.
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‘Canna-business’ wants to add recreational pot sales in Westport
Bluepoint Wellness, which operates a medical marijuana dispensary on Post Road East, is seeking zoning officials’ feedback on the idea — even though “legal weed” sales are banned in town.
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WVEMS names new donor relations director
Ken Roffe, with decades of business experience in senior management, takes on new role for volunteer medical corps.
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