The Earth Animal retail store celebrates its move to 925 Post Road East (the old Starbucks) on Sunday with a grand opening from noon to 5 p.m. The store traces its origins to 1979 when Dr. Bob Goldstein and Susan Goldstein embraced the transition from conventional veterinary medicine to an integrative or holistic approach focusing on the whole animal. The opening will include live entertainment, dog agility demonstrations, pet photos, pizza, beer, and coffee. Additional events celebrating the new store opening will be held on weekends throughout the year. Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Gov. Ned Lamont today announced that as part of his ongoing efforts to promote economic development and meet the needs of Connecticut businesses and the workforce, he is forming a task force of local and private sector leaders and state agency representatives to advance transit-oriented development (TOD) within Fairfield County.

The mission of the group, the Governor’s Task Force on Transit-Oriented Development in Fairfield County, will be to advance a shared regional vision that drives economic vibrancy and growth in the region by providing residents with access to opportunities for employment, education, and housing in walkable communities co-located with transit, an announcement said.

“We’re building a Connecticut that supports continued growth through the next generation, leaning forward to meet the needs of our residents and businesses now and in the future,” Lamont said.

“In tandem with our laser focus on improving transportation across the state, we also need to advance the development that our workforce, communities, and employers want to see — walkable communities with a range of housing options and services, co-located with transit hubs.

Theory, the men’s and women’s apparel store, has relocated from 87 to 166 Main St., the space formerly occupied by Jonathan Adler while Theory’s prior location undergoes a major renovation. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com