Westport
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Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Hey Taco! is set to open as a Mexican take-out in the space formerly occupied by Border Grill at 1550 Boston Post Road, offering authentic birria tacos and traditional sauces; co-owner Judd Malin said town permits have been approved and the eatery is expected to begin operations in about a month. CTPost
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ A WalletHub study released Tuesday finds Connecticut is the third-highest among all states for property taxes—its median home owner pays around $6,024 while tax on a $29,100 car is about $602. CTPost
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Karen Giblin, Westport’s new menopause educator and resident, leads Red Hot Mamas (a program licensed by over 250 hospitals) and will host free sessions on osteoporosis, sleeplessness, and urinary concerns at Norwalk Hospital on Mar. 18, Apr. 15, and May 20. 06880
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A historic Stamford estate built for The New York Times publishers in 1900 is listed for $75 million, making it Connecticut’s highest-priced home. The property, upgraded with over $30 million in improvements, spans 268 acres and includes multiple guest houses (restored since COVID). The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Fourteen football players and coaches will be inducted into the Fairfield County Gridiron Hall of Fame on March 26 at Cascades Fine Catering in Hamden — social hour starts at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7. CTPost
- ➤ Local UConn superfan Little Red completed a 44-mile trek from Bloomfield to campus and finished a 12-hour journey to reach the game yesterday. He raised over $8,400 for the Husky Ticket Project amid strong support from fans and college basketball circles. The Hour
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An Afternoon with Best-Selling Children's Author Lauren Tarshis
3 PM — The Westport Library — $10 for children, $5 for chaperones — Celebrate resilience through storytelling with Lauren Tarshis and a fun trivia game.
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