Westport
Daily News
Monday, September 29th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 29th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, The Bridge at Saugatuck celebrated its first anniversary with an Oktoberfest offering bratwurst, sausages, pizza, beer and live music by the river while the Levitt Pavilion hosted the rescheduled Mihali festival with local band Residual Groove starting the show at 4:30 p.m. Looking ahead, Michael Chait will hold a graphic design event on October 15 at 6:30 p.m., fundraising for Long QT Syndrome research has surpassed $1.4 million, and resident Marcia Marshall will be honored with a funeral mass tomorrow at 10 a.m.—with a visitation held today from 4 to 7 p.m. 06880
- ➤ On Sunday, the 38th annual Bigelow Tea Community Challenge took place at the Wakeman Boys & Girls Club on Center Street in Southport and raised funds for local groups including the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities, the YMCA of Fairfield, and others. Organizers said the event celebrated family, wellness, and fun. News 12 Connecticut
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, '06880' introduced 'Where We Stand'—a weekly feature asking selectmen candidates one key question on Westport’s top issues. The candidates from all parties explained how they will address challenges such as infrastructure—covering traffic, bridges, and parking—as the town prepares for the upcoming election. 06880
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Today, National Coffee Day offers free and discounted coffees at chains like Dunkin’ and Starbucks—promotions that require app orders or in-store purchases to help Connecticut residents start their morning with a boost. CTPost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Staples football won a 34—33 game over West Haven when Mickey Ross booted a 38 yard field goal as time expired; the team improved to 3—0 and will visit Darien on Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples High School boys soccer team won 1–0 at Fairfield Warde when Ford Epstein scored the winning goal from a corner kick by Brendan Allen, giving the Mustangs three points— they now travel today to Fairfield for a 5 p.m. match, and new assistant coaches Russell Oost-Lievense and Chris O’Dell, both former players, helped organize fundraisers for LivFree before the game. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples Wreckers field hockey beat Darien 2-1 on Thursday as goalie Paige Knesich made 14 saves to give the team a 9-0 record+ they will host St. Joseph of Trumbull today at 4 p.m. Westport Journal
- ➤ Staples girls soccer won its third straight shutout with a 1-0 win over Fairfield Warde on Saturday - ending Warde's four-game win streak - after earlier wins at Wilton on Sept 19 and an 8-0 triumph over Bridgeport Central on Thursday. The team will host Fairfield Ludlowe Tuesday at 4 p.m. Westport Journal
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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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10th Annual Air Cooled Classic Car Show
9 AM – 2 PM — Veteran's Green, 109 Myrtle Ave, Westport, CT — $25 per car — Celebrate air cooled vehicles with a vintage bike display and great food options.
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