Westport
Daily News
Monday, March 16th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 16th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The community is invited to a fundraiser at Saugatuck Rowing Club from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on March 28 that benefits Hero to Hero and the film Blue Bunny — a project by local Verus Studios with The Boathouse Restaurant serving a specialty Hero Cocktail to support veterans. Westport Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut lawmakers have proposed a ban on Styrofoam takeout containers that will require food service providers to change their packaging methods. The bill, pending an Environment Committee vote — and Gov. Lamont’s signature, will take effect in July 2028. WFSB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Nearly 1,400 residents have signed a petition calling for federal oversight before replacing the historic William F. Cribari Bridge, and a public meeting with CTDOT is set for Thursday, Mar. 19 at 6 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium — offering Westporters a chance to voice their opinions. 06880
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Westport Garden Club president Nathalie Fonteyne advises gardeners to delay cleanup to protect pollinators — she warns that cold nights mean many bugs are still hibernating — while Cathy Gilbertie Knipper recommends postponing planting tender annuals until after frost; garden centers are also offering seed starting workshops for beginners. Westport Journal
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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