Westport
Daily News
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Staples High School's Westport Pops Concert returns to the Levitt Pavilion at 40 Jesup Road on June 5 + free tickets go on sale tomorrow at 9 a.m. with a suggested $15 donation and guests encouraged to bring their own chairs. Westport Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eversource is proposing an 11% rate increase for Connecticut customers, which if approved will take effect next summer — state Attorney General Tong said he will scrutinize the company's profits and expenses to protect families and small businesses. WFSB
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Westport resident Craig Melvin delivered a commencement address at Villanova University in Pennsylvania on Tuesday, May 19, receiving an honorary doctor of humane letters degree and honoring his late brother. His speech — stressing unity, truth and love — urged graduates to pursue truth as both professionals and citizens. The Hour
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Save the Sound's report rated Long Island Sound beaches highly as 77% earned As or Bs, with Hammonasset Beach in Madison receiving an A+ due to last summer's dry conditions — officials say green infrastructure is essential for reducing stormwater runoff. Urban areas still face challenges, prompting continued efforts to improve water quality. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Town officials are reviewing a plan to install LED lights on PJ Romano and Wakeman B fields after over 100 supportive emails were received; some neighbors raised traffic, noise, and wildlife concerns as the public hearing is set to continue on June 1 (mixed feedback reflects community views). Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The conference softball tournament begins today with quarterfinal games and finals on Wednesday, May 27. Cheshire remains unbeaten—led by standout pitcher Jenica Matos—while Foran and Law enter as dark horses. The Hour
- ➤ Travelers Championship will be held from June 25 through 28 at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell, featuring nine of the top 10 golfers based on world rankings including Matt Fitzpatrick, Ludvig Aberg and Viktor Hovland, with Rory McIlroy yet to join. The Hour
- ➤ UConn’s Alex Karaban visited Great Wolf Lodge in Mashantucket on May 20 (a one-year anniversary celebration) to shoot pool and raise $111,500 for Make-A-Wish. He will begin NBA workouts soon as he aims for a first-round pick. 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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