Good morning, Westport.

Staples High School boys soccer team won a 3-0 game against Greenwich to earn its 13th state title and FCIAC crown while school swim teams received a new scoreboard funded by local school leaders—pleasing sports fans.

Westport Library hosted a concert where George Barrett and Grammy-winning Brian Keane raised funds, PGA Tour official Brian Claar retired amid praise, Sustainable Westport collected used medical equipment for a local program, and entrepreneur Christian Rinaldi is now offering a 25% discount for readers.

At the Heida Hermanns International Music Competition held Saturday at MoCA—judges chose co-grand prize winners Ye-Eun Hyun and Zhu Wang, each winning a $20,000 award—while Jiahao Han received second prize with additional honors, marking the contest’s 54th annual event.

Local community support celebrated breakthrough classical talents in the region.

For years, the Westport Library hosted the bi-weekly '06880' podcast recorded by the Verso Studios crew — including David Bibbey, Travis Bell and several volunteers — and the most recent episode featured Library Director Bill Harmer as he celebrates his 10th anniversary leading the library.

Eversource said its winter supply rate for standard service will rise 13 percent from last winter, causing roughly a $10 increase on monthly bills starting Jan.

1 pending PURA approval. The company urged customers to compare rates + use available payment assistance programs if needed.

Connecticut legislators approved a new deduction to help self-employed SNAP applicants lower errors and avoid penalties—36,000 eligible people risk losing benefits when new work requirements start Dec.

1. The Department of Social Services has sent letters and texts to alert those affected.

Last Thursday, a community discussion on Westport’s water future revealed that failed oversight has affected the North Avenue tanks and a $200 million regional pipeline project, and the town has not honored its 2019 settlement with residents.

The water company is pushing for a permit change while officials warn that the impending Aquarion sale may deepen the crisis – raising serious concerns about transparency.

Connecticut ranked No. 4 on the Leapfrog Group's hospital safety list — 28 hospitals were graded from A to D based on patient safety measures, and Day Kimball Hospital in Putnam earned the lowest mark.

The latest GametimeCT Top 10 Football Poll shows St. Joseph won 24-12 over Wilton and jumped two spots to No.4—while New Canaan held its No.1 rank and Greenwich fell to No.6 amid few changes as the season nears the playoffs.

The top-ranked UConn women’s basketball team beat Ohio State 100—68 on Sunday at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford to improve to 4—0 with key plays from Sarah Strong and freshman Blanca Quinonez.

The Huskies will face Michigan Friday at 8:00 p.m.—the game will air on Fox.

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.

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.

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.