Westport
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Friday, January 30th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 30th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Eli Sharabi, an Israeli hostage who endured 491 days in captivity, shared his ordeal at Westport Library Wednesday night (moderated by Alisyn Camerota) and earned a standing ovation from a large audience. 06880
- ➤ Snow left a pile downtown and 5° weather will test residents tonight so run water for pipes. Westport Country Playhouse hosts 'The Goldsmith' reading on Feb. 9, VersoFest '26 closes with a David J reading on March 28, and next Thursday's Farmers' Market spotlights a Day of Care & Connection. 06880
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Wonder, a food hall chain serving diverse vendor menus, will open a new location in Westport in March — the company already has over 70 halls with planned openings in Newington and Darien. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Madison Beach Hotel will host Crescendo & Cayenne: A Mardi Gras Epicurean Dinner & Blues Revival on Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. and will serve a multi-course dinner featuring crawfish etouffee ravioli with lobster meat and jambalaya — blues artist Paul Gabriel will perform live Delta blues. CT Insider
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Roofing companies are receiving a surge in calls from homeowners after Winter Storm Benjamin brought ice dam issues that risk water damage and mold — experts advise removing snow with a roof rake and calling professionals for roof and attic inspections. WFSB
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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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WestportREADS Film Series: Night At the Museum
2-4 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy the family-friendly comedy 'Night at the Museum' as part of the WestportREADS film series.
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