School’s in! All goes smoothly on first day of 2026-2027
Westport students began the 2026-2027 school year with a smooth first day across the town’s nine schools.
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Category: Environment
Autumn and raptors descend on Earthplace
Celebrate fall at Earthplace with the newly restored raptor exhibit, September’s Fall Festival and October’s Woodside Bash event.
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Cultivating with Kerri: Jaime Smith has the buzz on beekeeping
Jaime Smith shares his experience with beekeeping in Connecticut and how locals can help honeybees thrive.
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Westport in wildfire smoke crosshairs
An air quality alert has been issued for Westport as smoke from Canadian wildfires impacts regional air safety.
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Dick Fincher to be honored Saturday at Wadsworth Arboretum
The Westport community will honor the late Dick Fincher on Saturday with a plaque at the Lillian Wadsworth Arboretum.
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Governor rings heat alarm
Connecticut is under a heat advisory through Thursday, with cooling centers open for those seeking relief from the heat.
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Christie’s storm recovery update
Stay informed on Westport’s power restoration, road status updates, and critical safety precautions following the storm.
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Power restoration ongoing
After severe storms hit Westport, residents wait for power restoration as Eversource crews repair damage.
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P&Z hears from experts, neighbors on lighting proposal
Residents and experts weigh in on the proposal to add permanent lighting to two athletic fields in Westport.
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Prepare for dangerous heat this week
Westport Emergency Management warns of extreme heat and humidity from June 30 through July 5. Stay cool and safe.
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Pros and cons of athletic field lighting back at P&Z tonight
The Planning & Zoning Commission meets tonight to discuss the proposal for new athletic field lighting in Westport.
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Cultivating with Kerri: Composting 101
Learn how to start your own composting journey with expert advice on managing greens and browns for healthy garden soil.
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2025 Compo Beach water earns a “C” from Save the Sound
Compo Beach water quality dropped to a C grade last year due to pollution runoff caused by heavy rainfall.
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55-57 Greens Farms team has Conservation Commission shrink designated wetlands
The Conservation Commission updated maps for 55-57 Greens Farms Road, reducing the site’s designated wetland area.
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Hearing on 41 Crescent Road subdivision to be continued
A Conservation Commission hearing on a proposal to split the property at 41 Crescent Road remains unfinished.
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Staples students win presidential award by raising awareness of lead in water
Staples students win a presidential award for their innovative project mapping lead in local drinking water supplies.
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Scarice promises full debrief of swatting incident
Superintendent Scarice promises full debrief on yesterday’s swatting incident, which caused a lockdown at Bedford Middle School
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Cultivating with Kerri: Toad-ally helpful garden guests–how to attract toads
To a healthy yard, toads consume up to 1,000 insects daily. Learn simple ways to attract American toads, including building a toad abode.
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Garden tour: TideBrook Garden
Westporters toured the unique TideBrook Garden, a modest 0.2-acre property with sculpted botanicals on the historic Stony Brook.
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Spring garden tour: Prospect Gardens Westport
Prospect Gardens Westport opened for a spring tour of its 8½-acre garden, including shrub gardens, a glass sculpture, and a meadow.
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Author Talk with Liv Constantine: “Promise Me Never”
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesFairfield Public Library welcomes back author Liv Constantine to discuss her new book, "Promise Me Never." The evening begins at 5:30pm with a reception provided by The Friends of Fairfield Public Library, followed by a discussion of the book between Ms. Constantine and Tessa Wright. Q&A and book signing follow, with books for sale from […]
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Cruel Summer: The Playhouse Playlist
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesShake off the end of summer and kick off a brand-new season at the Playhouse with CRUEL SUMMER – an electrifying night celebrating the biggest voices in pop! Featuring the music of Ariana Grande, Olivia Dean, Taylor Swift, Sabrina Carpenter and more! This high-energy concert features a rockin’ live band with a lineup of powerhouse […]
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Lizzy & The Triggermen – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | FRIDAY, AUGUST 28 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Event Website linked below! Free tickets are also issued day of show at the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies). LA-based big band, Lizzy & […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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Billy & the Showmen – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesEstablished more than fifty years ago by band leader Billy Frenz, Billy and the Showmen has earned their reputation as one of Connecticut's most enduring club bands specializing in hard-driving Rhythm & Blues, Soul, and Funk from the '60's and '70's. The band's repertoire includes the best of James Brown, Rick James, Percy Sledge, the […]
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MIHALI * Full Band Show * w/ Mr Mota + Additional Support TBA!
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFRIDAY, Sept 4 | Doors: 4PM | Show: 4.30PM w/ TBA and w/ Mr.Mota! Member pre-sale active now. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing while supplies last! Public on sale Friday, July 10 at 10AM ET. For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient […]
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The Magic of Michael Grandinetti: Master Illusionist
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesEnjoy an unforgettable evening with Master Illusionist Michael Grandinetti, star of NBC’s “The World’s Greatest Magic”, The CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, and POP’s “Don’t Blink”, airing in over 100 countries worldwide, and one of the world’s top touring illusionists, as he combines jaw-dropping magic from his TV appearances with music, comedy, and audience participation – […]
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Free First Saturdays
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesFirst Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have […]
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The History of a Brief Time
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United Statesn The History of a Brief Time, written and performed by Bill Williams, the author and activist tells the very personal story of the loss of his son, William, to opioid […]
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Opening Reception of “Making his Mark in Connecticut: The Creative Process of F. Luis Mora”
Housatonic Museum of Art 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United StatesYou are invited to the opening reception of "Making his Mark in Connecticut: The Creative Process of F. Luis Mora." To commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial, the HMA presents this exhibition, […]
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Looking for History: Connecticut Industry
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesMoCACT presents Looking for History, featuring three artists, Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the […]
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Location
Westport, US
7:10 am,
August 26, 2026
62°F
clear sky
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