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Monday, December 22nd, 2025
Good morning, Westport. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 22nd of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters in Fairfield quickly put out a concealed fire at Shu Restaurant on Post Road yesterday after a crew member reported smoke caused by a torch during roof repairs, limiting damage to about $25,000 and recording one minor firefighter injury. CTPost
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Westport realtor Judy Szablak arranged a special showing at 92 Beachside Avenue — a 1926 Tudor with 7,700 sqft by the waterfront where Briggs Cunningham once lived. Car enthusiast Chuck Schoendorf toured the home, linking prized car culture with historic real estate listed for $19.8 million. 06880
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 1 UConn women's basketball team beat Iowa 90-64 at Barclays Center in Brooklyn on Saturday, Dec. 20, extending its 28 game win streak and holding the top spot on Carl Adamec's AP Top 25 ballot. CTPost
- ➤ UConn athletic director David Benedict hired Parker Executive Search for $60,000 plus expenses to quickly secure Toledo head coach Jason Candle, who was introduced on Monday, Dec. 8 after Mora’s departure; the firm provided search services — including candidate interviews and background checks — to ensure the Huskies’ swift transition. CTPost
- ➤ UConn men's basketball overcame a slow first half to defeat DePaul 72-54 in Chicago on Sunday, Dec. 21, as Alex Karaban recorded 21 points and Tarris Reed Jr. posted a double-double to secure the win. CTPost
- ➤ UConn men's basketball team moved up on David Borges' AP Top 25 ballot after two Big East wins, and the change boosts the Huskies' momentum — a trend noted by the longtime sports reporter who has covered the team since 2007. The Hour
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Battle of the Bands Competition
7-11 p.m. — The Westport Library — $500 grand prize — Cheer on Fairfield County's top teen and college bands as they compete for the title.
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