Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of September.
Good morning, Westport.
🏛️ Government
The Westport Parks & Rec Commission decided to focus on what the new maintenance facility must include instead of choosing a location.
A consultant will return next month with location ideas and cost details are still pending—marking a step forward in replacing the old shed.
Westport P&Z Chair Paul Lebowitz said he was upset about an unauthorized excavation and fill on a Partrick Road property—completed before proper approval was obtained for building a new home.
The commissioners closed the hearing without a vote while town officials planned to inspect the property—ensuring the steep grade changes meet town standards.
🏈 Sports
Sports columnist Mike Anthony criticized NBA commissioner Adam Silver for claiming Hartford never applied for an expansion and said moving the Connecticut Sun from Uncasville to Hartford makes little sense.
He noted offers from Hartford and Boston add value to the team & local leaders have voiced concern as the franchise’s future remains unclear.
🎉 Westport Events
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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.
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.
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.
Murder Mystery Campfire
7-9 p.m. — Earthplace — Members $45 | Non-Members $50 — Participate in a live-action mystery under the stars as you solve a thrilling whodunnit by the campfire.
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