Good morning, Westport.

The Westport Balducci's grocery store at 1385 Post Road E. will close no later than February 28 as it stays open through the holiday season.

The company plans to transfer 59 non-union employees to other locations — offering severance pay if transfers are not possible.

Martha Stewart's restaurant The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods in the Grand Pequot Tower is delayed and will now open in March.

The restaurant will serve breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner with seasonal specialties made from local ingredients—it was planned to open this fall.

Connecticut is giving food banks $3 million in emergency funds to serve up to six million meals as 360,000 residents will lose SNAP benefits on Saturday because of the federal shutdown.

Gov. Lamont said the state will use Medicaid funds for a trial period and expects reimbursement once the shutdown ends.

Connecticut brokers say wealthy New York buyers are scanning suburbs such as Greenwich as high-end property sales surge amid concerns over rising NYC taxes ahead of the mayoral race.

Sales have spiked since candidate Mamdani won the primary on June 24, and brokers note the trend—while not a massive wave—reflects cautious shifts in buying plans.

Staples boys soccer won the FCIAC championship on Oct 27 when they beat defending champion Greenwich 3-2 at Fairfield Warde High School — their first title since 2010 — and coach Liam Witham said the win shows the team will now try for a state title.

Honor Our Veterans 5K Family Run/Walk

8 AM – 12 PM — Sherwood Island State Park — $35 entry — Celebrate Veterans Day with a scenic 5K supporting Heroes for the Brave.

Westport Farmers' Market

10 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Westport Farmers' Market — Free entry — Enjoy fresh, local produce and engage with the community in a vibrant market atmosphere.

Winter Wreath Workshop at Jenni Kayne

6:00-7:30 p.m. — Jenni Kayne Home - Westport — All materials included — Get crafty and festive by creating a beautiful winter wreath with seasonal florals.