Westport
Daily News
Thursday, November 27th, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Local news shows a busy holiday season as Blu Olive opens on Railroad Place offering Mediterranean and Italian dishes, upcoming menorah lightings in Westport on December 14 and Weston on December 16, a holiday gift market with a cookie walk on December 6, and veteran wreath orders due by December 1 for decoration on December 16, with the Historic District Commission meeting set on December 9 to discuss demolition delays for older properties — meanwhile, PURA has rejected the Aquarion sale to the Regional Water Authority to maintain local water control, Longshore Sailing School is honored for its water safety outreach, and longtime volunteer Richard Seclow is remembered at an open house on November 29 at his Easton home, all complemented by a series of autumn leaves photos. 06880
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Westport saw its biggest real estate deal grow on November 21 when the Bentley family added a fifth lot—a vacant property formerly owned by Harvey Weinstein that sold for $9 million—to the record sale of Beachside Ave. property totaling $54 million. Westport Journal
- ➤ Westport’s Building Department issued a permit to demolish the house at 38 Prospect Road—built in 1932 and spanning 2,200 square feet, the property sold for $1,600,000 in September after previously trading for $530,000 in 1989 and now has an assessment of $655,400. The home is located on a road that connects Greens Farms Road to Hillspoint Road. Westport Journal
- ➤ Westport’s Building Department issued a permit to demolish the 1949 ranch at 32 Narrow Rocks Road. The house sold for $1,774,000 in August & demolition is set to begin soon. Westport Journal
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jim Mora left UConn for Colorado State after leading the Huskies to consecutive nine-win seasons. UConn set offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis as interim coach and started a national search for Mora's replacement (confirmed at 8:00 a.m. November 26). CTPost
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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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44th Annual Production of The Nutcracker
1-3 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience the joy of a timeless holiday ballet featuring talented Academy students and professional dancers.
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The Nutcracker: Annual Production
2-4 p.m. — Staples High School — $35 — Experience a holiday classic performed by talented Academy students and professionals.
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