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Wednesday, October 8th, 2025
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Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of October.
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ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said the dry conditions keep the brush fire risk high in the southern half of Connecticut including Fairfield County. Last fall, 605 fires burned more than 500 acres—Westport Fire Department Deputy Chief Matt Cohen offered key safety tips. News 12 Connecticut
- ➤ Connecticut's governor declared a stage 2 drought advisory on Tuesday for parts of the state including Fairfield, Middlesex — and New Haven counties as low rainfall raised concerns over water supplies, farming and natural ecosystems. WFSB
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Planning and Zoning commissioners in Westport raised concerns over the Parker Harding Plaza redevelopment plan because it would remove 20 downtown parking spots and 40 at Parker Harding Plaza while also adding new walkways and riverfront access. Public works director Peter Ratkiewich said the changes were needed due to non-compliant parking conditions—he plans to ask commissioners to adjust the no-net-loss condition for the project. Westport Journal
- ➤ Gov. Ned Lamont declared a Stage 2 drought advisory for Fairfield, Middlesex and New Haven counties as dry weather persisted through early fall. Residents are urged to conserve water while a cold front is expected to bring showers today. The Hour
- ➤ United Nations Under-Secretary-General Christian Saunders—who has over 30 years of international experience—will speak on Oct. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Westport Library’s Trefz Forum about the UN’s 80th anniversary as part of the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Memorial Lecture Series. Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Dave Borges’ preseason AP Top 25 ballot ranks Purdue as No.1 and UConn as No.2 for college basketball, noting strong returning rosters and new talent for both teams. He expects Purdue will have an edge going into the rematch on April 6 in Indianapolis. CTPost
- ➤ NBA legends Carmelo Anthony and Tracy McGrady praised UConn basketball at NBC Sports' headquarters in Stamford on Oct 6. Anthony recalled that tough losses to UConn boosted his team's drive while McGrady said coaches Geno Auriemma and Dan Hurley strengthen the program. CTPost
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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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