Good morning Westport! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
Westport races to replace flood-damaged Jesup Road Bridge
Know someone helping horses? Westport's EQUUS Foundation wants your nomination
Also on today's calendar: Large Estate Sale - Weston and 34 more events.
Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: A passing afternoon shower, with a high of 82 and low of 56 degrees.
Saturday: Mostly sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 72, low: 51.
Sunday: Chance of a little p.m. rain, with a high of 64 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Westport Moves Ahead With Jesup Road Bridge Replacement After Flood Damage (patch.com) — Westport officials are fast-tracking the replacement of the flood-damaged Jesup Road Bridge at Imperial Avenue, which remains closed to vehicles and pedestrians. The town is seeking engineering and design proposals, weighing a possible temporary bridge, and lining up permits and funding, including a proposed $172,500 appropriation, to restore this key local connection safely and more resiliently.
• EQUUS Foundation Humanitarian Award Nominations Open (americanhorsepubs.org) — A Westport-based nonprofit, the EQUUS Foundation, is now accepting nominations for its 2026 Humanitarian Award honoring outstanding service to horse welfare. Local residents can submit candidates through November 1, with the winner choosing an equine charity to receive a $5,000 grant before being recognized at a national equestrian awards dinner in January.
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🪧 Patch Classifieds
FCDS Open House - Saturday, October 17 Confidence. Curiosity. Character. It all starts with the right foundation. Discover how Fairfield Country Day School helps boys grow into capable,... (More info)
Learn How To Dance! Ballroom Lessons for Beginners. Ballroom Elegance Dance Studio of Westport CT offers beginners friendly Ballroom and Latin private dance lessons, classes and social dance parties... (More info)
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Something Special is Coming to Westport... —Linda Raymond Read on Patch
39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
St. Vincent's Medical Center Blood Drive on Monday —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
39th Annual Autumn Arts & Fine Crafts Show at Historic Merwinsville Hotel —Lori Meehan Read on Patch
6 Healthy Ways to Use Your Apple-Picking Haul —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
Hi Everyone! ~ I wanted to introduce myself and offer dog sitting services in the area. We've done both short- and long-term care and have many references… (Nextdoor Central Westport)
Would anyone like homegrown basil. I have so much.. free.. Great to put on pizza and pesto. Message me .. (Nextdoor Quarter Mile Rd)
H2O Innovation USA posted a job opening for Certified Water Treatment Operator in Weston. Apply here.
ASML posted a job opening for Optical Surface & Mechanical Inspector CWWBack End Nights, 6:00 PM 6:00 AM (Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday) in Wilton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Westport here.
🗞 Nearby News
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'Arts Over Norwalk' celebrates city's cultural district (nancyonnorwalk.com)
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Fairfield
Fairfield Affordable Housing Committee To Host Workshop On Housing Costs, Homeownership (patch.com)
Weston
'Unique Redding Estate Home' Listed For Sale (patch.com)
Ok Westport! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!