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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Westport Farmers Market offers fresh vegetables, fruits, artisan goods, and friendly chats every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May through November—this market has been a hit since 2006 with vendors and long-time locals coming together for a lively exchange. Westport Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Experts working on the restoration at Church of the Assumption removed layers of paint to reveal century-old paintings on its off-white walls. The church will celebrate its 150th anniversary in 2026 and plans further work on its steeples and Virgin Mary mural — the project led by John Canning and Co. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut has charged property taxes on vehicles for over 200 years by using each town’s mill rate to tax a car’s depreciated sticker price—assessments are based on a 70% value ratio and the total tax rate cannot exceed 32.46 mills. CT Insider
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Westport’s Building Department approved a permit to demolish the 1939 cape at 3 Laurel Lane that was sold last May for $1,020,000. The house will be torn down to clear the way for a new home—marking a significant change for the property. Westport Journal
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dave Smith, a longtime Westport parent with experience raising four children in youth sports, shared his insights on college recruiting as the fall season nears. He said parents should let high school coaches handle college contacts and value multi-sport skills—like the paths in lacrosse and rugby—that help athletes succeed. 06880
- ➤ Emmet Sheehan from Darien pitched five innings at Fenway Park on July 25 to lead the Dodgers to a 5—2 win over the Red Sox. Westport native Ben Casparius earned his first big-league save—marking a local milestone for his career. CTPost
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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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Josh Ritter Concert
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Levitt Pavilion — Enjoy an evening of heartfelt music from a talented singer-songwriter.
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