Good morning, Westport.

Westport's week is busy with a Planning & Zoning Commission meeting Monday to discuss field lights and voter testing Tuesday, followed by a Friday enrollment session for the primary.

Also, MT Jones will perform Sunday and a detective play runs at the Country Playhouse until Aug. 1.

Raymond Marra released his memoir Finding My Way in Westport, where he explains how his tough childhood with bullying and family strength shaped his resilience.

His story offers a personal look at life in this community that many will find relatable.

At Tuesday’s Town Hall, the Arts Advisory Committee reviewed new sculpture proposals for Machamux Park—including designs by David Hayes and Michael Alfano—with plans to rotate town artwork.

The committee scheduled a TEA Talk on Nov. 15 on art and the sky, where experts will explain its role in painting.

Eversource filed a request to raise annual rates by $727 million, which would hike average electric bills by 18% for local customers — a move Attorney General William Tong called a 'tone-deaf insult' as it awaits PURA approval.

Connecticut schools must now report any restraint or seclusion incidents on the same day; state Rep. Jennifer Leeper (D-Fairfield) said the unexpected change aims to boost student safety.

The policy takes effect immediately.

Connecticut health officials reported 40 cases of cyclosporiasis as of Wednesday, up from 35 earlier, and experts advise caution with lettuce + leafy greens while noting no deaths and over 5,100 cases nationwide per the CDC.

At Gruel Britannia, Westport fans watched England lose 2-1 to Argentina in a World Cup semifinal on Wednesday.

Local fan Rupert Licht quoted a song as cheers turned to sadness when Argentina scored two late goals — leaving the group quiet.

At Paul Lane Field Tuesday, 20 Staples teachers joined players in a 6 a.m. workout that featured speed drills, weights, & relay races.

The session built connections among participants and set an upbeat tone for the school’s football season.