Westport
Daily News
Monday, June 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 2nd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, cracks are showing at Compo Skate Park near the basketball courts where local skaters gather as wooden ramps are rotting and nails are coming loose. Community leaders have discussed a rebuild using concrete—a project that could cost up to $1 million with limited Parks & Rec funds. 06880
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Bridgeport native Christian Alvarez, 36, is director of rehabilitation for Hartford HealthCare’s Fairfield Region and a 40 Under Forty honoree—he was inspired by the care he received as a child with severe asthma—now he will open an outpatient rehabilitation center on Knight Street in Norwalk in October to improve patient access. The Hour
- ➤ Christian Alvarez, a 36-year-old director of rehabilitation for Hartford HealthCare's Fairfield Region now based in Norwalk, was named a 40 Under Forty honoree by Westfair Business Journal — recognizing his journey from patient care at St. Vincent's to a leadership role. He said his early hospital experience inspired him to improve access to care and he will open an outpatient rehabilitation center on Knight Street in October and add a 12th bed to St. Vincent’s inpatient unit this fall — steps that show his commitment to better health services. CTPost
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Marina Drasnin — a former Holiday on Ice figure skater and artist — moved to Westport after her California home suffered smoke and mudslide damage from wildfires and she faced a long-distance real estate search. Since arriving on May 1 in a 900-square-foot cottage on Richmondville Avenue, she has built new connections in the community — attending local events and welcoming warm neighbors — and feels safe and happy in her new home. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Darien’s Chloe Humphrey was named Most Outstanding Player when the University of North Carolina won the NCAA women’s lacrosse title on May 25 in Foxborough — her strong play helped the team complete a perfect season. Six other Connecticut players, including her sisters, supported the win — a sign that more young athletes in the state are joining lacrosse. CTPost
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Garden Terrarium Workshop
6-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — Light refreshments provided — Learn to create a lush terrarium with seasonal plants in this hands-on workshop.
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My Sinatra
8 PM – 12 AM — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets available — Cary Hoffman brings his heartfelt tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and storytelling.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship.
~ Louisa May Alcott
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