Good morning, Westport.

Old Mill Grocery & Deli's owner Soundview Empowerment Alliance is fighting three lawsuits filed by neighbors who oppose its outdoor tables, gelato cart and wine and beer license—legal challenges that could overturn local Planning & Zoning Commission decisions.

The group is using signs, stickers and a digital petition via QR code to show community support—defending the shop's long-held traditions and its mission to provide job training for people with disabilities.

At 2:40 a.m. this morning, Westport Police arrested a 52-year-old man hiding inside a Riverside Avenue home after a homeowner spotted him via his Blink security system + he was found with stolen jewelry, charged with burglary and larceny, and held on a $100,000 bond.

A Westport homeowner used his Blink security camera to show police an unknown man in his Riverside Avenue home early Saturday morning, leading officers to find the 52-year-old suspect hiding in a closet with stolen jewelry—he now faces charges for burglary and larceny, is held on a $100,000 bond, and is set for a court appearance on Monday.

The online art gallery held its Saturday show—featuring digital and traditional works including a computer amalgamation by Steve Stein—and welcomed submissions from everyone, inviting local artists to email their pieces.

A petition to force a referendum on Long Lots Elementary School funding will require 2,015 signatures—10 percent of the 20,151 voters registered in the last election—to trigger a vote by June 26.

As of December 2024, Connecticut had 60,489 electric vehicles—a 2,481% increase since 2014—with Westport among the top towns showing over 10% EV registration.

The state offers up to $4,500 in credits for eligible vehicles, though a proposed federal bill may cut EV tax credits.

Connecticut municipalities are opening temporary cooling centers as a heat wave is expected to push temperatures near 100 degrees.

Gov. Ned Lamont activated the state’s extreme hot weather protocol starting today at noon until at least 8 p.m. Wednesday—residents can find their nearest center by calling 2-1-1 or visiting 211ct.org.

My Sinatra

8 PM – 12 AM — Westport Country Playhouse — Tickets available — Cary Hoffman brings his heartfelt tribute to Frank Sinatra through music and storytelling.

Michael Franti & Spearhead with Allen Stone

5:00-6:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Cost info not provided — Experience an electrifying evening of soulful melodies and genre-defying performances.

Camp Invention: Wonder at Staples High School

8:45 a.m. - 2:45 p.m. — Camp Invention, Westport, CT — $315+ — Dive into a week of STEM adventures with hands-on challenges and creative problem solving.

Foraging & Wild Food

10 a.m. — Earthplace — $30 — Explore the art of foraging with expert guidance from the Connecticut Foraging Club and discover wild food delights.