Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of September.
Good morning, Westport.
🏘️ Community
Westport became the first town in Connecticut to form a sister city link with Ukraine and helped Ukraine Aid International send funds and supplies to Lyman in the Donetsk region.
Recent updates show that Lyman faces daily drone, artillery and glide bomb strikes — and Westport will continue its aid with holiday gift distributions.
🏛️ Government
Westport officials said the town faces a housing crisis as only 3.97% of its 10,567 dwellings are affordable, leaving long wait lists for workers who want to stay local.
The Planning & Zoning Department will consider Text Amendment 855 on Oct. 6 to allow off-site affordable units in the Inclusionary Housing Zone—an effort to improve housing mix.
🏈 Sports
UConn women’s basketball announced their 2025-26 schedule with 31 games — 18 in Connecticut at Gampel Pavilion, PeoplesBank Arena and Mohegan Sun Arena, plus road and neutral contests in Germany, Florida, Los Angeles and other locations.
The season opener is set for Nov. 4 at Ramstein Air Base against Louisville and the team will play an expanded Big East home-and-home series with each of the 10 conference schools.
🎉 Westport Events
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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.
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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