Westport
Daily News
Saturday, September 13th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 13th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Construction halted on the Post Road East project in front of Westport Hardware due to a payment dispute that has created hazards for drivers and pedestrians near Sakura — meanwhile, plans move for groundbreaking at Long Lots Elementary School and local events like tomorrow’s Slice of Saugatuck, the one-man show 'Dooley at the Bar' tonight, and upcoming climate and charity walks — keeping the community busy and alert. 06880
- ➤ Westport’s well-known power couple Craig Melvin — Lindsay Czarniak will host a two-day fundraiser on September 14—15 to aid colorectal cancer awareness and research. The event will begin with tailgating at 4:00 p.m. for a concert at Bridgeport’s Total Mortgage Arena and include a Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament at Shorehaven Golf Club. Westport Local
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ After Labor Day, longtime Westport residents Melissa and Doug Bernstein were seen cruising down Hillspoint Road after enjoying the holiday. The couple, who founded a beloved toy brand and later sold it for $950 million, have now launched Lifelines—a company that offers wellness products for tweens, teens and adults. Westport Local
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ News 12 reported that today's 13th annual Slice of Saugatuck Festival in Westport will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.—the event features food tastings, retail experiences, seven bands, four bouncy houses, a balloon bender, a face painter, an antique fire truck and two beer/wine gardens. News 12 Connecticut
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Today the Board of Education voted 4-2 to affirm Superintendent Scarice’s decision not to rehire Staples High freshman soccer coach Chris O’Dell after an 8-hour hearing at Town Hall—O’Dell missed the session because he had a soccer practice at Fairfield Warde High School. 06880
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ At Thursday evening’s meeting, town attorney Ira Bloom questioned whether the Flood and Erosion Control Board meant to close the public session on the Hamlet application review, and committee members and petitioners raised concerns about procedural flaws and environmental risks—further discussion is scheduled for Sept. 15. Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brooks Running will sponsor the Brooks XC Championships — presented by Fleet Feet — to replace Foot Locker's nearly fifty year event for high school cross country runners, with the national championship scheduled for Dec. 13 at San Diego’s Balboa Park. Connecticut qualifiers will compete on Nov. 29 in the Brooks Northeast Regional Championship. The Hour
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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10th Annual Air Cooled Classic Car Show
9 AM – 2 PM — Veteran's Green, 109 Myrtle Ave, Westport, CT — $25 per car — A showcase of air cooled vehicles with bike tours, vintage displays, and family activities.
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