Westport
Daily News
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Westport Police and Fire responded to fallen wires at 1550 Post Road East near ASF — Layla's Falafel, and repairs are underway with reopening time remaining uncertain. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes such as I-95, Greens Farms Road and Long Lots Road. 06880
- ➤ Panelists at the Westport Library discussed how immigrants face more challenges as ICE and police activity increase. They urged local residents to send letters to Governor Lamont to protect immigrant data and maintain health safeguards for children and pregnant women. Westport Journal
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Flying Fingers Jug Band will headline First Folk Sunday tomorrow at 521 Riverside Ave. — Saugatuck Rowing Club — with doors opening at noon and the performance running from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The band returns for its third headlining slot, offering a gritty, soulful Americana set. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Bond Commission voted on Friday morning to approve a $155 million plan to lower electric bills by reducing the public benefits charge and funding low-income and electric vehicle programs. Officials said households could see savings of $10 to $15 a month starting as early as September — though the plan’s costs will eventually be repaid by taxpayers — and the vote marks the first step toward more affordable energy across the state. WFSB
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Mackie Samoskevich, a Sandy Hook native (Florida Panthers player), brought the Stanley Cup to Newtown Youth Academy on Friday. Hundreds of local hockey fans gathered for autographs and photos (underscoring the community’s pride in his achievement). News 12 Connecticut
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Most people overestimate what they can do in a day, and underestimate what they can do in a decade.
~ Alex Hormozi
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