Westport
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Saturday, October 4th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 4th of October.
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A survey by the Connecticut Business and Industry Association found nearly two-thirds of manufacturers reported tariffs hurt their operations by raising costs and delaying supplies. John Murphy of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce said companies spent extra time finding domestic suppliers and proving compliance—further increasing expenses. The Hour
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Niche’s 2026 rankings show that Connecticut’s top 10 public elementary schools are in three towns—New Canaan, Greenwich and Westport. New Canaan holds the top three spots while Westport schools Long Lots, Coleytown, Greens Farms and Kings Highway join elite schools in Greenwich based on federal tests and parent reviews. CTPost
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Westport voters see clear profiles of RTM District 9 candidates who shared their plans on community, environment and fiscal priorities — responses from Jennifer Johnson, Nancy Kail, Sal Liccione, Kristin Schneeman, Addison Moore and Rachel Precious will be on the ballot Nov. 4. Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The CIAC midseason report on high school field hockey shows that Staples remains unbeaten at 10-0 and highlights top players like Ella Ledenko and Adriana Gromelski, while teams in conferences such as CCC and SWC deliver strong surprises—setting the stage for future championships. The Hour
- ➤ Darien lineman Ryan Gately, who recorded 16 sacks last season and seven fall sacks, committed to the United States Air Force Academy to join the Falcons next year. He contributed four sacks against veteran quarterback Aaron Champagne last Friday as his team prepares for today's game against Staples at 1:30 p.m. The Hour
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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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