Westport
Daily News
Wednesday, October 29th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 29th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Candidates for first selectman and Planning & Zoning commission hold their final debates tonight at Westport Library at 6:30 p.m.—Staples High School won national awards for its radio station and sports teams, and a local resident’s Halloween decoration was stolen last night. Additional local events include curbside leaf collection starting November 3, a Historic Homes tour on November 2, and a Great Pumpkin Toss at the Farmers’ Market on November 6. 06880
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ MoCA CT is hosting MoCACT Sessions: Reflections by East Coast Contemporary Ballet at 19 Newtown Turnpike in Westport—director Claire Mazza and artist Bret Coppa will premiere new work with evocative music, striking costumes, and compelling choreography at a $50 ticket price. Westport Journal
- ➤ A reading of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow will be held on October 30 at Westport Museum for History and Culture (25 Avery Place, Westport) where a ghostly narrator portraying Washington Irving will retell his classic tale in a historic barn; tickets cost between $10 and $15 and the event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Westport Journal
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Today, the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority approved a rate hike that is 8% lower than United Illuminating's 27.4% proposal + UI customers using about 750 kilowatt hours may see their bills rise by about $10 per month. WFSB
- ➤ Connecticut bars will stop serving alcohol at 2 a.m. on Sunday as state law takes effect when the clock first hits 2 a.m.—this rule contrasts with nearby states that allow an extra hour of service. The Hour
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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.
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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.
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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.
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