Westport
Daily News
Tuesday, June 24th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 24th of June.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont said on Monday that he will veto two bills passed by the legislature—one allowing striking workers to collect unemployment and one setting specific housing goals for towns—and he urged local governments to submit 5-year plans to address the state’s housing shortage. WFSB
- ➤ Gov. Lamont vetoed House Bill 5002 on Monday morning because it would have required towns to zone a fair share of units and removed parking rules for smaller apartments + he also rejected a bill that would give unemployment benefits to striking workers. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Governor Ned Lamont met with Homeland Security after the U.S. bombed Iran’s nuclear sites on Sunday to review potential threats. His emergency service team joined a call on Monday and state officials said they detected no new threats to Connecticut. WFSB
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Author Talk: Adriana Trigiani on 'The View From Lake Como'
7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Join best-selling author Adriana Trigiani as she discusses her latest summer read, 'The View From Lake Como'.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
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~ Branch Rickey
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