Westport
Daily News
Monday, April 13th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 13th of April.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cannabis companies in Connecticut have cut lobbyist spending by up to 71% since the COVID peak—Fine Fettle spent only $465K—and the industry is planning changes to tax and testing rules to ease market challenges. The Hour
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Residents led by Andrew Colabella, local officials, and Eversource saved Sakura’s weeping cherry tree from removal for a Post Road project. Today the tree stands magnificent — traffic flows by in Westport. 06880
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Westport face gas prices near $4 per gallon as families factor high fuel costs into spring break getaways to New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Vermont, and experts warn that relief at the pump may take weeks. WFSB
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ To celebrate Arbor Day on Apr. 24, Westport tree board members will visit local schools (Greens Farms Elementary) to plant white oaks and discuss the tree’s historic role and support for wildlife. Residents may also visit Sherwood Island State Park to see an impressive example of this native species in action. Westport Journal
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Westport native Kate Kenny (a 21-year-old nursing student) is raising mental health awareness through her online brand Costal Customs. The business draws on the Latin meaning of 'costal' to remind customers how ribs protect the body. News 12 Connecticut
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A custom-built mansion with heated pool and wine cellar is listed for $4.3 million at 278 North Ave in Westport, featuring 9,525 sqft, 17 rooms, 10-foot ceilings, and outdoor amenities such as a stone fire pit and gazebo — the property also offers direct school bus service to the driveway. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut’s Sun will move to Houston after this summer, leaving the state without a top-level professional team — prompting fans to cherish long-held game-day memories and community bonds. The Hour
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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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Terrarium Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments served — Create your own lush garden terrarium for outdoor entertaining.
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