Westport
Daily News
Saturday, July 5th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Monday, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved a rule requiring a 10-foot gap between a house and its accessory dwelling unit—an effort to preserve neighborhood scale and lower fire risk. The rule applies to detached ADUs that have become popular since they were allowed in 2021. Westport Journal
- ➤ The US Coast Guard is patrolling local waters for the next 72 hours this Independence Day weekend to remind boaters to check safety rules as a new state law will suspend both boating & driver licenses for BUI starting in October. Last year, several boating incidents involved alcohol and led to injuries and deaths. WFSB
- ➤ Gov. Lamont signed a new budget on June 30 that set strict limits on bottle and can redemptions to curb cross-border fraud—redemption centers can now process only 5,000 returns a day and retailers are capped at 240 items, with proof of Connecticut residency required for more than 2,500 items while law enforcement may fine violators $50 to $500. The Hour
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Westport homebuyers are increasingly choosing older homes with proven quality because they offer more space and lower property taxes—advantages that are especially welcome with median home prices nearing $2 million. Historic neighborhoods also feature unique original details and may qualify for the Historic Homes Rehabilitation Tax Credit, which adds to their appeal. 06880
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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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Summer Book Sale
July 25th – 29th — Pequot Library — Free entry — Discover great deals on books at one of New England's largest book sales.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Life is not trying to entertain you. It's trying to educate you.
~ Bear Grylls
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