Saturday, September 6th, 2025

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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Slice of Saugatuck event, originally planned for today, is postponed to Saturday, September 13 and will run from 2 to 5 p.m.—it is sponsored by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce and will feature food tastings, live music, and family activities with ticket proceeds supporting the Gillespie Center food pantry. 06880
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dandelion, a contemporary restaurant with Mediterranean influence from GHG Restaurant Group, is set to open inside Delamar Westport later this month—corporate chef Frederic Kieffer will lead a kitchen that creates dishes with bright herbs and bold spices in intimate seating spaces. More details on the exact opening date and menu are yet to be released. CTPost
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The first human case of West Nile Virus in Connecticut was confirmed in Fairfield County. A male resident (aged 40-49) became ill in August and was hospitalized before he recovered, and officials warn that mosquito activity will continue through October. WFSB
- ➤ A Fairfield County man was hospitalized with West Nile virus last month — Connecticut’s first case this year — and he has since recovered after falling ill in mid-August. Health officials urge residents to use repellent and wear long sleeves to avoid mosquito bites. CT Insider
HOME NEWS
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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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