Westport
Daily News
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Rain canceled planned Memorial Day parades in West Hartford, Old Saybrook, and Torrington yesterday, but communities gathered for outdoor ceremonies + memorial events to honor fallen veterans. Neighbors respected local service traditions despite the wet weather. WFSB
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Levitt Pavilion will host the rescheduled 'Get Up With It' on Monday, Aug. 24 + all original tickets remain valid. The free West Point Concert Band concert will perform on Tuesday, June 9 + free advance tickets are available at the box office. Westport Journal
- ➤ Westport held its annual Memorial Day ceremony this morning at Town Hall (moved indoors due to weather) as hundreds gathered to honor veterans and reflect on 250 years of local history. 06880
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Michelle Reiner runs Lucky 13, a 1-acre garden in Southport saved from development, where she spends long hours planting and tending flowers for local neighbors. She plants thousands of seeds and offers bouquets for sale using an honor system with cash & Venmo, with dahlias set to bloom in July. 06880
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Dave Matlow’s 'Then & Now' series shows old photos alongside current images (May 2026), revealing how four Westport homes changed over time on streets like Mortar Rock Road and Mansfield Place. 06880
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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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