Good morning, Westport.

Upcoming events in Westport include the official 9/11 ceremony at Sherwood Island State Park on Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. and Prospect Gardens’ open house on Saturday featuring a jazz ensemble and en plein air artists; A Day in the Life invites residents to submit photos on Sunday.

The Inn at Longshore reopened today after a renovation and new ownership—bringing updated facilities for local guests.

Today, Westport Public Library marks its 40th anniversary since opening in 1986 after a move that shifted over 154,000 books and other materials from its old location.

The relocation was managed by American Library Consultants (costing $21,000) to create the modern facility that serves the community.

A state report shows Connecticut students made modest gains on fitness tests during the 2025-26 school year (50.5% passed all four components), indicating a gradual improvement in physical education performance.

Diane Santos, a local mother, is urging health officials to change opioid treatment protocols after her son’s death so that help is easily available to those seeking care + she believes treatment should be standard practice.

The 2026 CIAC high school field hockey season will bring key dates, must-see games, and returning All-State players with teams across CT set to compete.

Westport fans can look forward to local high school sports excitement all season.