Westport Police to Hold “Super Bowl” Food Drive to Benefit Homes with Hope’s Gillespie Center & Westport Human Services

The Westport Police Department, Stop & Shop Store, and Westport Sunrise Rotary will be hosting a Food Drive. All donations will directly support Homes with Hope and Westport Human Services’ Food Pantries. Westport Human Services collaborates with Homes with Hope and the Westport Woman’s Club to offer support for residents dealing with food insecurity. The Gillespie Center provides food services to its resident clients, those at risk of homelessness, and those in need in the community. Westport-based Homes with Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Fairfield County. The agency provides emergency shelter for men and women, supportive housing for individuals and families, a community kitchen and food pantry, youth development, and mentoring programs as…

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Fairfield Egan Earns High Marks From Nurse.org

The undergraduate nursing program at Fairfield University’s Egan School was ranked amongthe nation’s best by Nurse.org., a healthcare platform committed to providing nurses withtrusted education, career, and clinical information to help them advance their careers. FAIRFIELD, Conn. (February 3, 2025)—The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing andHealth Studies earned top honors in Nurse.org’s ranking of traditional undergraduatenursing programs. Capturing the #8 position in the Top 10 Bachelor of Science in Nursing(BSN) Programs of 2025, Fairfield Egan ranked ahead of Georgetown University (#9) andthe University of Washington (#10).“The Egan School is always delighted to receive recognition for its outstanding programs,”said Dean Meredith Kazer, PhD, APRN, FAAN. “This latest ranking acknowledges ourreputation for educating not only competent and compassionate nurses but also futureleaders in the profession.”Nurse.org is a prominent…

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Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

Norwalk - A Norwalk resident was struck on Connecticut Avenue at the intersection of FairfieldAvenue on February 3, 2025, at 6:07 pm by a Norwalk Police Department unmarkedvehicle responding to a call for service. The pedestrian was rushed to Norwalk Hospital, wherelife-saving measures were unsuccessful. No further details are available for release at this time.The Connecticut State Police is investigating this accident. Our thoughts and prayers go out tothe family of the deceased.

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Teen Events for February at Straford Library

2/1-3/1: Black History Month - Be Inspired So many Black Americans have inspired us and changed our lives! Now it's your turn. Who inspires you? How would you like to inspire others? Share your aspirations & inspirations on our Be Inspired Board all month long in the Teen Department. Location: Teen DepartmentGrades: 6-12No registration required 2/6: 3:30-4:30 PM - Teen Job & Resource Info Session You’re invited to attend our upcoming Teen Job & Resource Info Session! Presentation by The Workplace’s Career Hub division. Learn about available opportunities for people ages 14-24, including internships, social services, job placements, apprenticeships, and more. Location: Lovell RoomGrades: 8-12Registration required 2/11: 3:30-4:30 PM - DIY Chocolate Truffles We’re going to create our own rich,…

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Shots Fired

We received several messages of at least 20 shots fired at Trumbull Gardens. Police said they received numerous calls and located shell casings but no victim was located nor did anyone show up a area hospitals with a gunshot wound. 2025-02-01@2:15am

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