Westport
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Thursday, January 1st, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Lebanese fast-casual chain NAYA opened its second Connecticut location in Westport on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, offering customized meals made with ingredients sourced partly from Lebanon. The restaurant hosted an invite-only charity event for Person to Person to welcome the community. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tony Award winner Judith Ivey will perform in a reading of the new comedy 'The Pancake Club' at Westport Country Playhouse at 7 p.m. Jan. 12 — the event is part of the Script in Hand series and will feature work by playwright Charlotte Booker, directed by Mark Shanahan. Westport Journal
- ➤ A Connecticut news quiz reviews 2025’s most talked-about local stories — from new laws and community events to sports wins and festivals — challenging Westport residents to recall key moments from the past year. CTPost
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Battle of the Bands Competition
7-11 p.m. — The Westport Library — $500 grand prize — Cheer on Fairfield County's top teen and college bands as they compete for the title.
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