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Westport, CT - Department of Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that Westport Youth Services, Positive Youth Development and collaborating partners, will host a free community presentation on October 15th at 7PM at Saugatuck Congregational Church (245 Post Rd E.) on the Resilient Mindset Model by Donna Volpitta, Ed.D. The Resilient Mindset Model is a framework for understanding and encouraging resiliency in youth and adults.  Dr. Volpitta’s presentation focuses on practical strategies and tips for people of all ages to develop a growth mindset in a variety of situations. “We are very excited for Dr. Volpitta’s visit to Westport as she teaches ways to approach challenges with greater confidence and flexibility.  The Resilient Mindset Model describes the intersection between neuroscience and…

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Fairfield News: Man Shot

9:07pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police are investigating a shooting behind Wings Over Fairfield at 2075 Black Rock Turnpike.  Sergeant Michael Paris told me that it appears to be an isolated incident involving one person.  Paris said they received a call from Wings Over Fairfield for a man lying in the back of the store asking for help.  Police were at a traffic stop at the plaza next door when the call came in were quick to the scene where they found the man.  He had a gunshot wound to the abdomen from a large caliber weapon.  When I asked the sergeant if it could possibly be accidental he said it was too early to determine and that detectives are investigating.

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