Westport
Daily News
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ L.A. Law stars Jill Eikenberry, Jimmy Smits and Michael Tucker will do a script-in-hand reading of A Tailor Near Me (written by Michael Tucker) at Westport Country Playhouse. CTPost
- ➤ The Quick Center for the Arts begins screened National Theatre performances tonight at 7 p.m. with Arthur Miller’s All My Sons — additional shows are scheduled for June 8, July 19, Aug. 9, and Oct. 13 at the venue. Westport Journal
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Staples High students achieved honors in various science fairs and research symposia this year, including Nolan Francis, one of 300 Regeneron Scholars (a prestigious honor formerly known as the Westinghouse Science Talent Search). Their awards reflect strong local support and academic excellence in science research. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Historic District Commission held a briefing to explain its advisory role in guiding property owners through preservation and demolition review and enforcement of a 180-day waiting period for eligible structures—helping clarify that the commission can only block teardowns through local historic designation. The group also schedules pre-application meetings. 06880
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Dave Matlow, a photographer for '06880,' presents four paired images that compare past shots with May views of renovated homes in Compo Beach on both Soundview Drive and Compo Road South, highlighting a trend of teardowns and new construction driven by storm damage and high property values. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ At Staples High School, hacky sack is making a comeback as students use the game to boost hand-eye coordination and ease pre-game nerves, a trend that is spreading to other local high schools and reviving the community’s active spirit (reminiscent of past PE fun). NBC Connecticut
- ➤ High school boys lacrosse recorded standout performances last week. Key games are set for today – Wilton at Staples in Westport at 5:30 p.m. and Ludlowe at St. Joseph at 4:30 p.m. may serve as early playoff previews. The Hour
- ➤ FCIAC Spring Tournament schedules are set for baseball, softball, lacrosse, volleyball, tennis, track and field and golf at venues from New Canaan to Stamford. Boys tennis quarterfinals were held on Tuesday, May 12 while key matchups will occur on May 21 and 22, and championships will run into early June. The Hour
- ➤ On Monday, May 18, GameTimeCT released Connecticut’s latest high school baseball poll showing Lyman Hall as the only undefeated team, with three SCC teams (including Fairfield Prep and Notre Dame-West Haven) and three FCIAC teams in the top 10 while two CCC schools hold top-five spots. The Hour
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Much Ado About Nothing for Kids
2-3 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Experience an engaging family-friendly performance of Shakespeare's classic play adapted for kids.
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3rd Annual Golf Tournament
7:30 a.m. — Birchwood Country Club — $495-$2,350 — Swing for a cause with golf, Mahjong, and Canasta while supporting the historic Westport Country Playhouse.
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