Good morning, Westport.

Westport has a busy week as new eateries open—including Massi Co. replacing a longtime restaurant, Dandelion hosting a charity benefit, and World's Greatest Card Shop taking over a vape store location.

Local events expand the town calendar with a triathlon, art shows, and a public meeting on downtown design—while an electrical arc incident on Compo Road prompted a swift fire department response.

At Dandelion—the new Mediterranean restaurant at Delamar Westport—a Saturday fundraiser raised over $22K for Westport Volunteer EMTs as more than 250 guests attended the event hosted by local real estate broker Judy Michaelis.

Massi and Co, a new restaurant owned by Massimo Tullio that held a Saturday friends and family event, opened Tuesday, Sept.

9 in the space formerly occupied by Don Memo in Westport — it now serves Southern Italian-American dishes including brick oven Neapolitan pizza, homemade pasta, craft cocktails and natural wines.

PDC International designs and builds machines for shrink wrap and tamper-evident packaging—its equipment is used for products like Arizona Iced Tea, Lysol, and Downey made in Norwalk.

The Planning and Zoning Commission in Westport voted unanimously on Monday to reject holding an executive session with Roan Ventures about the Hamlet project, following strong public opposition + commissioners said they will revisit the matter once more details on pending applications are available.

WalletHub's report on '2025's States that Vaccinate the Most' said Connecticut ranked fourth overall as one of the most vaccinated states—its rates for childhood and teen vaccines ranked high.

The report listed Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Washington as the only states with better scores, while Alabama, Nevada, and Mississippi ranked among the lowest.

Staples football will start the season in FCIAC’s top tier under new head coach Matty Jacowleff and face Glastonbury on Sept.

12 at 7 p.m.—the game, held out-of-conference, comes after a challenging summer of training. The Wreckers will also play West Haven and other top-tier teams as they work toward state championship contention.

Westport Lobster Festival

7-11 p.m. — Compo Beach — Ticket required — A delectable night featuring lobsters, music, and fun for the whole family.

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.

Oyster Festival on the Sound

6-8 p.m. — Copps Island Oysters by Norm Bloom & Son, LLC — Ticket required — Savor fresh local oysters and a buffet while enjoying stunning waterfront views.

Rhythm and Rhyme

10:30-11:00 a.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy a lively session of movement, nursery rhymes, and storytelling for young children.

Story Fun with Miss Jessica

4:30-5:00 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Enjoy engaging stories and fun activities for kindergarteners and first graders with Miss Jessica.

Tummy Time for Babies

9:30-10:00 a.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Engage pre-walking babies with songs, fingerplays, and bouncing during this playful session.

Create a Spooky Book Nook

5-6 p.m. — The Westport Library — Free entry — Craft a miniature spooky scene in a diorama to fit between your bookshelf books.