Good morning, Westport.

State lawmakers will raise penalties for drivers exceeding 100 mph after arrests were made this past weekend—Rep. Greg Howard said the bill will fine drivers, jail repeat offenders and temporarily impound cars, with the law going into effect in October.

After long-time Chief Foti Koskinas retired following 29 years of service, the Westport Police Department set a new command staff structure.

Current Deputy Chief David Farrell replaced Koskinas + Captain David Wolf and Lieutenants Eric Woods and Jillian Cabana earned promotions to strengthen the department.

Connecticut leaders are preparing for federal changes to Medicaid that may cut billions in funding and force the state to share more costs, potentially impacting nearly 100,000 people.

The House Energy and Commerce Committee will meet next week to discuss proposals including work rules that officials warn might hinder treatment for patients like Joanne Morales—who relies on Medicaid for cancer care.

Plans for 32 affordable apartments for town employees near Post Road were dropped when owner Ken Kronberg declined to sell the property — a setback for local housing efforts aiming to ease high costs and long commutes.

After losing a match 6 to 1 against Greenwich last week, the Staples High girls tennis team bounced back with two wins—one over Wilton on Monday and the other over Fairfield Warde on Tuesday.

The team will play four matches next week.

GFA Dragon Dash

12:45 – 4:45 PM — 35 Beachside Ave, Westport, CT — Registration fee applies — Experience a scenic and family-friendly 5K run or walk in the GFA community.

Mother's Day 2025 Celebration

4 course dining experience — 11:30 a.m. — The Cottage — $95 Prix Fixe — Celebrate Mom with a delightful culinary journey crafted by Chef Brian Lewis.

Holi Festival Celebration

12-3 p.m. — City Center Green — Free entry — Celebrate the Festival of Colors with joyful festivities and vibrant powders marking the arrival of spring.

Westport Dog Festival

11 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Winslow Park — $10 per person, $30 per family of 4 — Join in on pet-friendly fun with competitions, food trucks, and adoptables.

Weston Memorial Day Weekend 5K Run

7:45-10:30 AM — Weston High School — Registration fees apply — Celebrate Memorial Day with a fun 5K run open to all levels of runners and walkers.

Dan Bikel: A Little Folk Music

7-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Ticket includes a complimentary drink — Experience heartfelt melodies and harmonies with local singer-songwriter Dan Bikel.