Good morning, Westport.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport will host a community sing-along on Saturday, Feb.

14 at 4 p.m. to share songs of spirit and freedom, featuring singer/songwriter Bethany Yarrow and musicians Francine Wheeler and Gordon Titcomb.

Adria Petty—daughter of rock icon Tom Petty—will discuss her father’s legacy on March 28 at 3 p.m. at the Trefz Forum at Westport Library during VersoFest, part of the library’s fifth annual music and media conference.

Marina Drasnin, who moved to Westport a year ago amid LA wildfires, shared her fresh views on town life on the '06880' podcast; her interview highlights what draws her to the community.

Westport high school students are invited to submit essays for TEAM Westport's 13th Annual Teen Diversity Essay Contest on the Declaration of Independence.

The contest offers cash prizes up to $1,000 (with multiple awards), with entries due by March 16 and winners honored at the Westport Library on April 28.

House Bill 5044 would let the state Department of Public Health set vaccine standards using evidence & expert guidelines.

Lawmakers will hold a public hearing in the coming months as officials and community members discuss vaccine access and oversight.

Westport's taxable property value soared over 50 percent to nearly $17.5 billion after a recent revaluation, according to Town Assessor Paul Friia who attributed gains partly to increased construction, business purchases, and motor vehicle additions.

The growth in residential and commercial assessments suggests strong market interest from residents.

Westport’s Wheels2U service partners with Norwalk Community Health Center to offer rides to the medical mobile unit at Jesup Green each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon + new riders get their first five trips free with a $2 fare.

For Valentine's Day dining, The Dandelion in Westport - at 1595 Post Rd E - now accepts reserved tables for couples on Feb.

14.

Connecticut native Maxim Naumov dedicated his Olympic short program to his late parents after their fatal plane crash last January.

He performed yesterday at Milano Cortina 2026, earning an 85.65 score and saluting the cheering crowd while holding a picture (his heartfelt tribute to his parents).

Boys' ice hockey games last week featured hat tricks and shutouts, with standout performances by players from Darien and Trumbull.

Teams competed on Feb. 10 at local rinks, adding excitement to Division II and III contests.

Connecticut athletes competed Tuesday at the Winter Olympics in Milan, with Simsbury native Maxim Naumov achieving his season-best score in figure skating and advancing to the free skate on Friday, while Fairfield native Kristen Santos-Griswold won her short track heat.

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.