Sunday: Cooler; a p.m. shower or two, with a high of 63 and low of 56 degrees.
Monday: A steady breeze with sunshine, temps: high: 71, low: 45.
Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 64 and low of 42 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Westport raises Pink Aid flag to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month (news12.com) — Westport kicked off Breast Cancer Awareness Month by raising the Pink Aid flag at Jessup Green, honoring a nonprofit founded in town that has given over $16 million to patients nationwide. Local leaders and residents highlighted community support, and many Westport businesses will donate a portion of October proceeds to help underserved breast cancer patients.
• Schools capital plan approved (westportjournal.com) — Westport's school board has advanced a $17.7 million capital plan that includes air conditioning Staples High School's field house, gym, locker rooms, and fitness center, plus upgrades to Bedford Middle School science labs and the Staples auditorium. Some athletic field and girls' team room projects are being reconsidered as part of a broader master plan to avoid wasted spending and construction delays.
• Wendie Malick and Tony Shalhoub Will Lead Reading of Portrait of a Woman in Repose (playbill.com) — Westport theatergoers can see Wendie Malick and Tony Shalhoub at Westport Country Playhouse on October 5, when the Script in Hand series marks its 100th reading with Portrait of a Woman in Repose. The 7 p.m. playreading costs $35 and highlights the Playhouse's long-running commitment to new and engaging work.
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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)
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💬 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
Hi Fairfield County Neighbors! MULTI-NEIGHBORS TAG SALE SAT, OCTOBER 3 COMPO ROAD SOUTH, WESTPORT (past Greens Farms Rd, #200s) 9a-3p FUN NEIGHBORS, FUN STUUUUFFFF! (Nextdoor Compo)
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🗞 Nearby News
Norwalk
Why this proposed Norwalk car dealership would be appointment-only (ctpost.com)
Fairfield hosting inaugural Capalbo Strong Walk for pediatric cancer research on Sunday (ctinsider.com)
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