Westport
Daily News
Tuesday, January 13th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Crumbl announced menu changes for 2026 that will reduce its weekly dessert selections to four and add a Classic Flavors list (with six cookie options) for consistent favorites; it will also offer Crumbl Thins on Thin Thursdays at its 10 Connecticut locations. CTPost
- ➤ M&T Bank will close 10 full-service branches at Connecticut Stop & Shop locations, replacing them with stand-alone ATMs from Apr. 16 for some & Apr. 30 for others, including Westport's Green Farms store. Customers with questions may call 800-724-2440. News 12 Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Historic District Commission added four new markers along Jennings Trail to honor Revolutionary War patriot Bessie Jennings and local heroes as part of a tradition that began in 1974. Historian Morley Boyd explains the effort to spotlight our area's rich past. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut grocery stores including ShopRite and Wegmans use facial recognition technology to limit theft — a system that raises privacy concerns among shoppers and lawmakers — as debates over consent rules and data use continue. WFSB
- ➤ Erik Barbieri nears the end of his first year as director of Parks and Recreation and has earned praise for his proactive leadership. During a recent chat at Westport Library, he outlined his vision for the department — giving the community insight into the town’s recreational scene. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The UConn men’s basketball team will face Seton Hall at the Prudential Center today at 8 p.m. (Seton Hall is enjoying a surprising start with a 14-2 record as the 16-1 Huskies look to extend their winning streak). The Hour
- ➤ Local high school boys basketball saw standout performances last week with top scores and last-second wins. Upcoming contests include Hillhouse at New London today at 7 p.m. and several other matchups later this week. The Hour
- ➤ GametimeCT revealed that Staples, Hillhouse and West Haven climbed in the top 10 rankings, with Notre Dame-West Haven set to play Hillhouse at the Floyd Little Athletic Center this week+ shifts were also noted for East Catholic, Northwest Catholic and Ellington in the poll. CTPost
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27th Annual Crossword Puzzle Contest
1-4:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — $35 participation fee — Celebrate wordplay with puzzles and special games alongside Will Shortz, the NYT crossword editor.
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