Westport
Daily News
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 23rd of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local style salons in Westport are growing as hosts curate vintage and previously owned clothing, accessories, and events to offer unique, affordable wardrobe options amid rising prices. Shoppers can join trunk show gatherings and sip & shop events by following hosts on Instagram. 06880
- ➤ The Artists Collective of Westport will unveil its 48-square-foot 'Piece by Piece' mural at the Westport Library on June 4 at 7 p.m. and open the American Journeys exhibit at 6 p.m., featuring art from over 60 local artists — a tribute to America 250. Westport Journal
- ➤ The Levitt Pavilion will open its 2026 season with a celebration of Miles Davis’s music and his 100th birthday; Get On It will perform at 7 p.m. tomorrow in Westport (doors open at 6 p.m.). Westport Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Eversource has proposed a rate hike that could add $25 a month to electricity bills — storm costs may push the increase higher — affecting Westport residents as the utility reviews its plan. CTPost
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut will ban alcohol at 10 state parks and beaches starting Memorial Day weekend — a rule put in place to curb misbehavior and promote safety that lasts until Aug. 17. The change affects locations including Rocky Neck State Park in Niantic. WFSB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut players in the minor leagues saw several promotions and team changes as Memorial Day approaches. Former Masuk High star Nick Lorusso returned with the Binghamton Rumble Ponies along with other CT natives switching organizations (May 22 report). 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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