Westport Library: Open Once Again
For the first time since November, Westport Library visitors are free to enter the stacks once again to browse books, magazine, and other items as COVID-19 numbers begin to decline in the area.
The Library has remained open throughout most of the pandemic in some form or another, bringing literature to residents both young and old through contactless pick-up, digital online systems, and through appointments in the library building. This week, book worms rejoiced as they were able to wander the newly configured stacks in the Trefz Forum for their next literary adventure. Staff were excited to welcome visitors through the doors and are available to assist members and guests if help is needed. The children’s library, makerspace, media studios, and store will still require appointments through their website.
The Westport Public Library began its history on Post Road East, on the corner of the now Parker Harding Plaza. After an addition, now Starbucks, the library was moved to its current address on Jesup Green. After a 21 million dollar renovation in 2019, It reopened for just under one year, closing again due to COVID-19.
State Champions: Staples Team wins We The People Competition; Congratulations from Senator Haskell
The Staples High School We the People team brought home a State Championship to the high school after this week’s competition. The school also held the title after the 2019 competition.
State Senator Will Haskell released a statement on the championship, saying: "Special congratulations to the We the People team from Staples High School on their state championship earlier this week. We the People is a is a simulated congressional hearing in which students “testify” before a panel of judges to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of constitutional principles. Following their state victory, the Staples team will now compete in the virtual, nationwide competition later this semester."
Snowy Compo Morning
A winter view from the Compo Beach cannons. Photo by Nancy Lally for The Westport Local Press.
Westport Lights Up Blue to Celebrate the Community while Supporting Children’s Charity
Last night Westport was lit up blue by small luminaries placed in front of local homes and businesses in the community. The social media-driven effort was started by “Westport Moms” founders Megan Rutstein and Melissa Post, in collaboration with Ali Dorfman of Purpose 2 Purchase, in order to show appreciation for Westport.
Participants were able to purchase a luminary, or several, for $10 each. Volunteers prepared the luminaries for last night’s celebration of Westport, while all funds collected went to (filling in the blanks), a non-profit organization that provides meals to children over weekends, when not supported by school food services.