Mindful Parenting: Strategies to Manage Stress and Promote Inner Strength

Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, along with the Westport Positive Youth Development Initiative, Weston Youth Services, and Wilton Youth Council, announced today the speaking engagement of Linda Lantieri, M.A. Ms. Lantieri, will present her workshops as follows: Monday, Oct. 5 7 PM - 8:30 PM @ Weston Middle School Library (135 School Road, Weston) Tuesday, Oct. 6 10:30 AM - 12 noon @ Westport Town Hall Auditorium (110 Myrtle Ave,Westport) Both events are free and open to parents in the community. Ms. Lantieri’s presentation reflects on: What would parenting look like if you experienced less stress and anxiety, had more control over your emotions, and had the space and capacity for reflection before taking action? This talk will help parents learn practical…

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State Officials Headed to Taiwan

On Sunday, Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman, State Senator Tony Hwang, State Senator Tim Larson, and State Representative William Tong will travel to Taiwan on a weeklong business and trade mission funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Republic of China (Taiwan).   They will discuss economic development partnerships, healthcare, education, and transportation with officials from the Republic of China (Taiwan), including meetings at the Legislative Yuan, the Ministry of Economic Affairs, the Ministry of Transportation and Communications, the Council of Agriculture, the Environmental Protection Administration, the Mainland Affairs Council, the Department of Gender Equality at the Executive Yuan, and the European Economic and Trade Office.   This report was made possible by:  

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Westport – Fairfield Pink Police Cars

#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT--In recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, both Fairfield and Westport will have pink police cars for the month of October.   Westport sported a 2016 Maserati, with decal work (vinyl wrap) was donated by Maserati of Westport, but will be returned to the dealership after October.  Fairfield PoliceChief Gary MacNamara has authorized the repainting of a police cruiser as a reminder to this important disease that has touch everyone in one way or another. [caption id="attachment_42551" align="aligncenter" width="640"] Police provided photos.[/caption]

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