Westport
Daily News
Friday, November 7th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 7th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ After a two-month break, WFSB anchor Mark Zinni returned to the air on November 5 with Eyewitness News, covering events including local fires and elections—he greeted viewers on social media and said he missed his coworkers and fans. He mentioned that personal challenges led to his absence but did not offer further details. CTPost
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ After nearly a century, Westport Country Playhouse shows Oscar Wilde’s comedy The Importance of Being Earnest—the first time in 95 years—directed by Melissa Rain Anderson. The play runs through November 15 and features lively talk and bright, old-fashioned costumes that bring funny Victorian scenes to today's stage. 06880
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ Connecticut utility regulators approved a final ruling on November 5 that will raise Yankee Gas residential bills by $15 per month in 85 towns—setting an $802.24 million revenue requirement and a $40 million refund mandate over three years. The decision covers the period from November 1 through October 31, 2026 and follows the company’s last fully adjudicated rate case in 2011. The Hour
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Low-income SNAP recipients will begin receiving almost two-thirds of their normal benefits next week amid a government shutdown that is affecting food assistance programs. A family of four will get $646 per month instead of $994—forcing tough choices about spending on groceries. WFSB
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ After New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani won his race on Nov. 5, several Westport residents with New York ties shared mixed views on what his win could mean for local home sales—some worry that quality of life may drop while others expect a slight boost in interest. Local commuters and realtors noted that any move of New Yorkers heading to Connecticut will likely happen slowly as opinions differ. CTPost
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Old Lyme High School senior Chase Gilbert won the Connecticut Cross Country State Open this week after finishing third as a freshman and junior and missing her sophomore season because of injury. She will run for the University of Virginia next year and hopes to join the Olympic Trials—her coach said she has the strength to reach that level. WFSB
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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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Silvermine Holiday Sale & Fundraiser
5-8 p.m. — Silvermine Arts Center — Free entry — Discover unique handmade gifts and enjoy festive fun as you kick off the holiday season.
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CraftWestport 2025
10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Staples High School — $0 - $13 — Explore unique crafts and artwork from 175 American artists and makers at this vibrant shopping event.
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