Westport
Daily News
Saturday, January 31st, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 31st of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Saugatuck Congregational Church held a candlelight vigil Friday at 6:30 p.m., and Flowerfall closed after Cyrus & Julie retired. The Clubhouse will host a game viewing on Feb. 8 with simulator bay reservations available amid lingering winter snow. 06880
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters worked overnight to extinguish a heavy blaze at a home on Weathervane Hill; occupants had evacuated safely before crews attacked the fire with front and rear hose lines & help from Norwalk, Fairfield, and Wilton units, clearing the scene by 4 a.m. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Artists Collective of Westport, founded in 2014 and now featuring 150+ members, partners with Westport Country Playhouse to host pop-up exhibits, special events, and monthly meetings at the Lucille Lortel Barn on Riverside Avenue. 06880
- ➤ Westport Country Playhouse presents a reading of Sharone Sayegh’s solo play The Goldsmith on Monday, Feb. 9 at 7 p.m. at 25 Powers Court – the venue’s first solo show in its Script in Hand series featuring a 75-minute performance and an audience talkback. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell urged residents to visit CTBigList.gov to check if funds are owed as part of National Unclaimed Property Day on Sunday, Feb. 1. The state holds over $1 billion in unclaimed money for individuals, nonprofits, and schools, and uses MissingMoney.com to streamline claims. CTPost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut High School Football Alliance released the 2026 schedule covering 137 teams from eight CT leagues plus five teams from other states over 651 games. Matchups were set based on last season's playoff standings during two recent scheduling meetings. The Hour
- ➤ The second-ranked UConn men’s basketball team meets Creighton at CHI Health Center in Omaha at 8 p.m. today as Creighton misses key players (Ryan Kalkbrenner and injured Freeman) and UConn aims to extend its winning run. The Hour
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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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