Westport
Daily News
Monday, May 11th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 11th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Main Street has changed a lot since family shops like Klein’s were common and chain stores now line the street. Some residents miss the old charm while others welcome the busy energy that the new look brings to Westport. 06880
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut electric bills could near $300 this July if hot, humid weather drives up air-conditioning use despite improved efficiency. Gov. Lamont announced the public benefits charge will convert into a credit until September (offering limited relief), though higher fuel and delivery costs keep rates elevated. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Staples students Elijah Falkenstein and Zander Bauer won the Ralph J. Monaco Memorial Award (each receiving $1,000) on May 7 for their work in civics education, celebrating their commitment to civic engagement. Westport Journal
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut’s Free Fishing Day is set for Saturday, allowing residents to fish without a license while state officials report that more than 475,000 trout have been stocked since early spring. The Hour
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The Connecticut Department of Public Health advises Westport beachgoers with open cuts to avoid salt and brackish water after a February case linked to undercooked oysters from out of state; residents should cover wounds if near coastal areas. Westport Journal
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Garden Club shares peony care tips for Mother's Day with local experts Nathalie Fonteyne and Ellen Greenberg. They advise planting shallow and using hoops to support blooms + honor moms with beautiful, low-maintenance arrangements. Westport Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ 4 Sherwood Island Road's family compound is available for $15M after 65 years — its 6,215-sqft colonial main house, guesthouses, formal gardens, tennis court and glass-roofed pool plus waterfront access near Sherwood Island State Park offer rare renovation potential. The Hour
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Coach Kris Hrisovulos reached his 300th win on May 5, boosting Staples’ record to 12-3 + his team will play Wilton at 4 p.m. Tuesday in the FCIAC quarterfinals. Westport Journal
- ➤ On Friday, Staples rallied to defeat Fairfield Ludlowe 11-9 in Westport, with Cicero hitting two homers — one a grand slam — and Brill’s two-run homer clinching their comeback win. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples girls golf team won on May 5 at Smith Richardson Golf Course against Fairfield Warde by scoring a season low 196 and claimed another win on May 7 at Richter Park over Danbury with a score of 197; the victories evened their record and set up home matches against Trumbull on May 13 and Greenwich later this week. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples girls tennis ended the season with a 14 to 1 record and is the No. 2 seed for the FCIAC Tournament starting Wednesday. The team won four recent matches including 7 to 0 wins over St. Joseph and Westhill, with strong performances in singles and doubles. Westport Journal
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