Brush fire risks rise as high temperatures, lack of rain persists
6 days ago · The average high temperature in October (68 degrees) was almost 4 degrees higher than the normal high temperature (64.4).This extended period of warm and dry weather has greatly increased fire risks across the state and has caused extreme measures to take place. Please note that today’s forest fire danger report remains at a ‘very high ...
2024-25 Issues – Inklings News
2024-25 Issues – Inklings News. 2024-25 Issues. October: September: Back to School:
New advanced forensics course set to launch for 2025-2026 …
Oct 20, 2024 · New advanced forensics course set to launch for 2025-2026 School Year. Staples teachers hope to create a new Advanced Forensics class in order to expand on more topics. Social Media Manager Poppy Harrington ’25 is dedicated to something most teens can relate to-- social media -- but not how you might think.
Representing Staples at the polls: students and staff get involved …
Oct 14, 2024 · Paper Editor Zara Saliba ’26 thrives in a workplace feeling calm and creative. She edits papers by day and designs pages by night. “I need a way to relieve my stress from school,” Saliba said. “Inklings gives me such a great opportunity because I love creative freedom.”
CT faces school threats, local teams work to ensure student safety ...
Oct 31, 2024 · A Staples student was arrested by the Westport Police Department on Sept. 16, following a threat made on social media. Earlier that same day, threatening graffiti was found in Staples bathrooms. The two incidents were unrelated, and no arrests were made in the graffiti incident. Neither of the investigated threats were deemed credible. Shooting threats...
Putting the giving in Thanksgiving: 3 ways to give back this holiday ...
Oct 19, 2024 · According to Feeding America, in Connecticut, one in eight people face food insecurity. By contributing canned goods, such as rice, pasta and cereal you can help ensure that a family will have something to eat over the holiday. As reported by Feeding America, at least 49 million people visited a food pantry last year around Thanksgiving.
Westport schools enhance safety measures with new Security FAQ
Oct 19, 2024 · Amid growing concerns over school safety, Westport Public Schools (WPS) has introduced a comprehensive Security FAQ on its website which outlines clear threat response guidelines for students, parents and staff.. WPS works closely with the Westport Police Department to assess the credibility of threats. Each threat is taken seriously, and the district’s goal is to take appropriate action ...
Big Y store to open in Westport; residents welcome its friendly ‘Y ...
Oct 10, 2024 · About the Contributor. Family-owned supermarket chain Big Y is set to open a new grocery store at the old Barnes & Noble location in Westport on Oct. 24. The company, whose operations are based solely in Massachusetts and Connecticut, is known for its high-quality yet affordable produce compared to other well-known chains in New England.
Westport’s Housing Market Reflects Growing Income Inequality
Oct 22, 2024 · Income inequality is at record levels in Westport. Inequality continues to embed itself deeper into Westport’s roots as opportunity and equality continue to be drained from the town principals. On August 19-23, nine properties sold for a total of $25.1 million, with individual home prices reaching as high as $5.5 million Property Transfers.
Connecticut minimum wage set to increase Jan. 1 – Inklings News
Oct 7, 2024 · Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont signed Public Act 19-4 in April of 2019, which gradually increased the state’s minimum wage from $10.10 in 2019 to $15.69 in 2024. As it is, Connecticut’s minimum wage is currently the sixth-highest in the country, according to the Labor Law Center. Which poses the question: why the increase? According to...