Remarkable Movies this Week: Saving Private Ryan, Finding Nemo, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Private Benjamin
This Week at the Drive In:
Thursday, May 27th:
Private Benjamin | 8:00 PM
Friday, May 28th:
Finding Nemo | 8:00 PM
Saturday, May 29th:
Rocky Horror Picture Show | 8:30 PM
Sunday, May 30th:
Saving Private Ryan | 8:00 PM | Memorial Day Special: $25 Tickets
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About The Remarkable Theater
Starting in Summer of 2020, the Remarkable Drive-in Theater began as a safe way to get families back to the movies in Westport. The Remarkable Theater is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization run by volunteers, whose mission is to “build a first class art house movie theater in downtown Westport, CT that provides purposeful employment to individuals with disabilities.”
The theater is nestled along the Saugatuck River at 50 Imperial Avenue, Westport, Connecticut.
Local Therapist, Former Staples Peer Advisors Leader Michael Newman Arrested on Child Pornography Charges; Released on $250,000 Bond
Westport Police Department Photo. Following a Westport Police Department investigation that began on December 12, 2020 - local therapist and former advisor to the Staples High School Peer Advisor program, Michael Newman, was arrested on Friday for:
Possession of child pornography in the third degree [possession of less than 20 images/videos containing pornography of children. Class D felony; prison sentences up to five years; fine of up to $5,000]
Obscenity
Promoting a minor in obscene performance.
The investigation found the illegal content downloaded to devices at both his Westport home and business addresses. He was released on $250,000 bond and was scheduled for a court hearing this morning.
Newman founded the Peer Advisors group at Staples High School in 1995, explaining in a 2011 Staples’ Inklings News interview that “It is a very open and honest environment where students can talk in total confidence about any issues that they want.” The extra curricular activity was de-funded by the Board of Education in 2011, being converted into a school club that the non-profit Education and Prevention Institute of Connecticut agreed to fund.
Newman had also served as a prominent therapist and counselor for youth in the community, with an office in Westport.
Westport Police Department Press ReleaseOn December 12, 2020, the Westport Police Department’s Detective Bureau received information that a town resident was possibly downloading child pornography onto his electronic devices. The detective investigating the matter was able to determine that the IP address of the device(s) being utilized to download the suspected images did in fact come back to a home in Westport.
A search warrant was applied for and granted to search the computers and electronic devices at the address in question. A second search warrant was granted to search the computer and electronic devices at the suspect’s office which is also located in Westport. During an examination of the devices that were seized, images of suspected child pornography allegedly downloaded by Michael Newman were located. Based upon the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Newman’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the evening of May 21, 2021, Mr. Newman turned himself in at the Westport Police Department. Per the warrant, he was charged with Obscenity, Possession of Child Pornography in the Third Degree, and Promoting a Minor in Obscene Performance. Mr. Newman was released after posting a $250,000.00 bond and is scheduled to be arraigned the morning of Monday, May 24, 2021.
First Selectman: “Acts of discrimination, racism and anti-Semitism will not be tolerated in our community.”
First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following statement today:On behalf of the Town of Westport, I want to reiterate that acts of discrimination, racism and anti-Semitism will not be tolerated in our community. Over the past year, as a country, we witnessed the murder of George Floyd, terrifying attacks against the Asian and Pacific Islander communities, and countless other acts of hatred and discrimination. And in recent days, we have seen acts of anti-Semitism strikingly close to us in New York City.
Let there be no doubt, anti-Semitism has no place in our community. We respect our Jewish neighbors and visitors. Westport is an inclusive community that embraces diversity and has always celebrated all cultures and religious beliefs. We must continue to respect everyone regardless of their race, creed or ethnic origin. I encourage all in the community to reaffirm these values during this challenging period.
I stand with our friends and neighbors who feel threatened by these terrible activities. Make no mistake, Westport is focused on protecting all residents and visitors. We have stepped up security in and around our synagogues and temples and will do everything necessary to keep our community safe and free from discrimination and hate.
Morning Weather Report [05/24/21] Cooler
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 67. East wind 6 to 10 mph.
High Tide 10:04 AM
Low Tide 4:22 PM.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly sunny, with a high near 73. Southwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. South wind 7 to 10 mph.