Town Improvements

Solicit youth input and provide youth perspective to assist the community in improving town amenities which supports the positive development of young people. ​

Current Initiatives:

A. Student Discount Partnership:

In collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Merchants Association, the student discounts make local stores and restaurants more accessible for kids.

B. Town Advocacy:

Some activities have included providing polls for town committees, meeting with the Downtown Steering Committee, and collaborating the Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Merchants Association.

C. Teenflix/Westport Cinema Initiative:

The Committee has presented friendly film nights at locations like the Levitt Pavilion and is working to attract a movie theater to Westport.

D. Study and Stress Relief at the Westport Library & Toquet Hall:

Working with the Westport Public Library and Toquet Hall Teen Center to provide expanded study hours during exams as well as stress relief activities such as therapy dogs and bubble popping. 
Toquet Hall Teen Center
Westport Public Library

E. Student Creation Market

The Committee has created a showcase for Westport's young entrepreneurs