Westport
Daily News
Wednesday, September 24th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 24th of September.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Preservation advocates Morley Boyd and Wendy Crowther asked town officials to restore the Kings Highway Burial Ground after they found fallen trees and unsafe conditions affecting the Colonial-era headstones. Parks Superintendent Nick Quatrano said the 1.4-acre site at Kings Highway and Wilton Road faces access issues that drive up repair costs—making it hard to use machinery for needed work. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport's three first selectman candidates will speak about sustainability and the environment at a forum on Oct.6 at Branson Hall, 75 Church Lane from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.—organizers invite residents to register and submit questions. Westport Journal
- ➤ Jeff Dunkerton, Westport’s town clerk, discussed upcoming elections, dog licenses and technology during an interview at the Westport Library. His explanation of town government operations gives residents a clearer view of how local services function—offering key insights into his office’s role. 06880
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During Child Passenger Safety Week, experts say that 73% of car seats are misused and Yale New Haven Health will hold a free car seat installation event at Westport Train Station on Saturday from 8 a.m.—noon so parents can secure their children safely. News 12 Connecticut
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut high school boys soccer teams showed strong play last week, with Greenwich's Nicholas Martschenko scoring a winning goal in Westport against Staples—keeping his team undefeated. Other players across the state set high goal counts as key matchups, including Notre Dame-West Haven at Xavier, New London at East Lyme, and Tolland at South Windsor, are set up soon. CTPost
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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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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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