Good morning, Westport.

St. Vincent's Medical Center and Aquarion Water Company launched the 16th Annual House of Hope Food Drive in Bridgeport to collect 10 tons of food.

The drive runs through Nov. 16 to support over 11,000 Fairfield County families at risk of losing SNAP benefits (organizers cite urgent need).

After Sunday’s flood, cleanup efforts continue as officials study a damaged Jesup Road bridge that may disrupt downtown traffic for up to 18 months.

Local leaders also reviewed proposals for athletic field lighting and are preparing for LobsterFest on Saturday—a sold-out celebration that will raise over $400,000.

Dante Clark, a University of Bridgeport freshman, was rescued by Westport Fire as floodwaters surged during his ride to church on Sunday morning; the department handled 130 incidents including 13 rescues and a washed-out bridge needing a $2 million — $4 million repair.

Connecticut’s 2026 fall archery hunting season for deer and turkey began Tuesday on both state and private lands; hunters must have written permission when hunting privately, and the season runs until Dec.

31 (and until Jan. 31 on some private properties).

Connecticut's state ban on religious exemptions for school vaccinations was reaffirmed by a judge who dismissed a legal challenge from parents (following a May amendment clarifying that the Religious Freedom Restoration Act does not apply to school vaccine requirements).

WWAX and WFSB+ broadcast local sports this week, with soccer and playoffs airing Monday, Hartford Athletic men playing today at 7:00 p.m., high school football on Friday, and UConn women’s volleyball on Friday to Sunday, Sept.

20. View the schedule for game times and matchups + details.