Westport
Daily News
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 2nd of April.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut’s tax office now projects an extra $15 million in oil companies tax revenue as rising gas prices from the Iran conflict boost collections today — a $3 per gallon cap may limit further gains. The Hour
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ News 12's Rebecca Surran interviewed Christine Finch Oleynick of Keller Williams Realty today to discuss the spring housing market, limited inventory and rising prices in Westport and Weston. News 12 Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Sun ownership finalized a $300 million sale that will move the team to Houston after this season, and Rockets star Kevin Durant expressed sympathy for Connecticut fans + he added that UConn women's basketball remains a strong local fallback. The Hour
- ➤ UConn sophomore forward Sarah Strong was named Naismith Player of the Year on Wednesday in Phoenix by the Atlanta Tipoff Club — she will lead her team in Friday’s NCAA Final Four game against South Carolina after earning USBWA honors. The Hour
- ➤ Longshore Golf Course reopens Friday, April 3 at 260 Compo Road South with new features including the ForeUp reservation system that starts bookings Thursday, April 2 at 6:30 a.m. and electric Club Car GPS carts designed to enhance play – temporary tees will be used until new ones are ready. Westport Journal
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6th Annual Fashionably Westport
7-10 p.m. — The Westport Library — Tickets benefit Homes with Hope — Experience a fabulous runway show featuring local styles and celebrities.
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HAYVN Health Summit: Empowered Strength
4:30-8 p.m. — HAYVN Coworking — $15-$250 — Explore health and wellness insights from local experts while networking with the community.
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