Westport
Daily News
Sunday, May 31st, 2026
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sarah Khan, a 23-year-old entrepreneur, launched BLT—a mobile spray-tanning service bringing beauty treatments to Western Connecticut. Her launch party is today at 501 Long Wharf Drive in New Haven from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. News 12 Connecticut
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ An online art gallery now invites artists to email JPGs with medium details (from watercolors to sculptures) for display on its website as part of its sixth anniversary, with free admission but a request for donations. 06880
- ➤ Westport Country Playhouse has announced its 2026-2027 season featuring Ken Ludwig’s 'Napoleon at Pemberley' and Charlotte Booker’s 'The Pancake Club' starring Judith Ivey. The season runs from October to August — including 'The Legend of Georgia McBride' among its engaging theater productions. Westport Journal
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut court records show individual bankruptcy filings increased 6.9% over the past 12 months through March while business filings dropped 19% amid high interest rates — Fairfield County, home to Westport, saw an 8% rise, reflecting mixed local economic trends. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Westport resident Craig Melvin delivered a commencement address to Villanova University’s Class of 2026 in Pennsylvania in May, where he also received an honorary degree for his career achievements. The Hour
- ➤ Caroline Banks, a senior at Staples High School and a soprano (member of the Choralaires), is raising funds for KEYS Music, a nonprofit that provides free music lessons to Bridgeport students. Her fundraiser honors Westport music teachers who nurtured her talent and aims to support quality education for underserved children. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Public Works Department announced that Westport’s spring paving program will begin Monday, June 1 and run through the end of June. Crews will work on roadways including Kings Highway North, Maple Avenue South, Whitney Street, Bayberry Lane, Cross Highway and Park Lane (contact Public Works for details). Westport Journal
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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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