Westport
Daily News
Sunday, August 31st, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 31st of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Lighthouse Living is building a 68-unit apartment complex near the Saugatuck River with 22 affordable units, and Positive Directions will host a parenting panel on September 15 at Westport Library—competitive races in several Representative Town Meeting districts require petition signatures by September 9 while the Board of Education meets on September 4 at Staples High School. Authorities have indicted three people in a mail fraud scheme affecting local businesses, and Ben Roland became the youngest licensed architect—additionally, a juvenile swan was spotted near the YMCA. 06880
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Stop & Shop said it will not return in-store butchers in Connecticut after a $75,000 fine was imposed in New Jersey for selling spoiled meat, noting that butcher operations ended in all 83 stores over four years ago — the company said it follows best practices for food safety. CTPost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The online art gallery features a new artist each week, and this week it highlights Jo Ann McKinney’s mixed media piece — the gallery accepts submissions in any medium by email — inviting local artists of all ages to share their work. 06880
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Earthplace invites Westport community members to join its second annual Community Volunteer Day on Saturday, Sept.6 at its 62-acre nature preserve at 10 Woodside Lane to remove invasive plants and restore trails. Volunteers will gather at 10 a.m.—with coffee and tea served—before starting work at 10:15 a.m. Westport Journal
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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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Westport Lobster Festival
7-11 p.m. — Compo Beach — Ticket required — A delectable night featuring lobsters, music, and fun for the whole family.
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Make Tracks Walk/5K Run for Kids with Cancer
9-11 a.m. — Sherwood Island State Park — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 11th Annual Walk/Run supporting children battling cancer in Connecticut.
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