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Saturday, July 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, over 200 community members gathered at Compo’s South Beach for the 11th annual 06880 blog party—enjoying food, drinks and live music by Warren Bloom—while longtime locals and new residents celebrated their strong community spirit. 06880
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ During summer rains, Westport residents may hear a gray treefrog calling softly as it shifts its color from gray to green, making it hard to see when approached. This small amphibian uses sticky toe discs to cling to plants and is one of only two treefrog species found in Connecticut. CT Insider
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont remains popular with 63% approval among Connecticut voters—ranking him sixth among U.S. governors in a Morning Consult poll. He is thinking about running for a third term but has not yet decided whether to enter the race. CTPost
- ➤ Westport Parks and Rec Director Eric Barbieri said he will test beach water up to three times a week and use a lab closer to town so results return faster—this plan aims to cut the long closures that have kept Compo Beach shut for five days. Compo Beach reopened on Wednesday after that extended shutdown. Westport Journal
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ The unfinished home at 233 Hillspoint Road is in foreclosure with an auction set for September 3 — the mid-construction beachfront property has halted progress due to financing issues and may not be completed for years. Neighbors say earlier disputes were settled, but the stalled project continues to affect the area. 06880
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Thousands of lacrosse fans will gather at Fairfield University this weekend for the Premier Lacrosse League at Rafferty Stadium—marking a major weekend sports event here in Westport. News 12 Connecticut
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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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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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