Westport
Daily News
Saturday, August 9th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Vincent Penna Jr Memorial Car Show will be held on Sunday, August 10 at 148 East Avenue in Norwalk to honor the late Westport police officer and raise funds for local student scholarships—hundreds of classic and exotic cars are expected along with live music, raffle prizes, food trucks, and more. Organizers stated the event will be rescheduled to August 17 if rain causes a delay. Westport Journal
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stew Leonard's — a popular grocery in Norwalk — was named by Conde Nast Traveler as having Connecticut's best dessert for its soft serve ice cream made from milk delivered fresh each day. CT Insider
- ➤ Startup Westport, founded in 2023, has grown to 2,100 members and offers local entrepreneurs mentoring, pitch competitions, and monthly networking events. The group will host upcoming events—an AI workshop on Sept. 3, a Women of Startup Westport SIG on Sept. 18, a Pitch Competition final in October, and the Innovator of the Year Award on Oct. 8—that promise more opportunities for business growth. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Experts and local driving instructors say dangerous driving in Connecticut has grown with drivers reaching speeds above 100 mph and distracted behaviors from cellphones and cannabis use. Lawmakers are pushing new rules + stiffer punishments to slow the trend and make roads safer. The Hour
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ After the Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the Hamlet at Saugatuck plan, ROAN Ventures said it will file an affordable housing proposal called The Alliance for Saugatuck Housing Opportunity. The new plan will include about 500 housing units—30% of which must be affordable—and will be filed under the state’s 8-30g statute to provide new housing options in Westport. The Hour
- ➤ After the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission rejected the luxury hotel, marina and condo project along the Saugatuck River on Aug 8, developers plan to convert the proposal into 300 to 500 apartment units. Nearly a third of the units will be affordable housing and the new plan moves forward under the state's 8–30g law—town planners can only block it for health or safety reasons. 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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Slice of Saugatuck Festival
2-5 p.m. — Dunkin' — Free entry — Enjoy a delightful food tasting festival with live bands, fun activities, and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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