Good morning, Westport.

Local architect Joe Vallone said plans for a 32-unit affordable workforce housing building at 6 Maple Ave were cancelled after the property owner backed out, halting a project days away from its pre-application meeting to help local teachers and town employees—this cancellation marks a missed opportunity to boost housing options in Westport.

At 11:15 p.m.—after 90 minutes in executive session—the Board of Education voted 5 to 1 to not renew Staples High School boys soccer coach Russell Oost-Lievense's contract following a 12 hours Town Hall meeting where 150 parents and students raised concerns about his handling of team reporting issues.

Connecticut lawmakers backed a bill that makes penalties for speeding above 100 mph harsher — including fines, jail time and a hold for 48 hours on repeat offenders' vehicles.

Attorney General Tong said the law is meant to keep roads safe and now moves to the state Senate for a vote.

State lawmakers proposed House Bill 5008—aimed to form a 23-member commission—to boost trade and investment between Connecticut and Puerto Rico as tariffs on China create new opportunities for the island.

The measure is expected to promote business, academic, and policy exchanges while building on strong commercial ties and a large local Puerto Rican community.

Staples High boys lacrosse lost 10-8 to top-ranked St. Anthony’s on Saturday—after trailing 5-3 at halftime and nearly staging a late comeback—and now the team, which is 12-2, prepares for Tuesday’s home game against Danbury at 6:30 p.m.

Staples High baseball ended its three-game win streak on Saturday when it lost 11—9 to Fairfield Warde.

The team fell behind 5—0 in the first inning and rallied later but could not catch up to win.

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.

Garden Terrarium Workshop

6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments provided — Learn to create a lush terrarium with seasonal plants in this hands-on workshop.