Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of July.
Good morning, Westport.
🏘️ Community
State DOT engineers explained that a $400,000 landscaping plan for the maintenance garage off Sherwood Island Connector will be finished in late 2026—Westport residents are invited to the '06880' Blog Party on July 17 at 6 p.m. near the boat launch at Compo’s South Beach; a bear was seen on Kings Highway North, Michael Franti & Spearhead and Cimafunk performed at Levitt Pavilion last night, and upcoming shows along with a new arts series by The Hive and a local pollywog sighting round out community events including Bastille Day celebrations.
💼 Business
Karen Hubrich's Gruel Brittania will open its second outpost on Cross Highway on Monday, July 21 with a soft opening that starts with breakfast and extends into lunch and evening events.
The restaurant, housed in the former Porch space between North Avenue and Bayberry Lane, will serve traditional British dishes alongside modern favorites—designed to blend old England with New England charm for local diners.
🏥 Health
Dr. Jeanne Capasse, a breast surgical oncologist at Nuvance Health, explained that Connecticut has a higher rate of breast cancer—with about 143 cases per 100,000 women—yet early detection and improved treatment have kept death rates low.
She urges Westport women to start annual mammograms at age 40, or sooner if there is a family history, to catch signs early.
🎉 Westport Events
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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.
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'.
Summer Book Sale
July 25th – 29th — Pequot Library — Free entry — Discover great deals on books at one of New England's largest book sales.
Reprise: A Tribute to Phish
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Free entry — Experience a captivating revival of iconic Phish shows by an all-star New England band.
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