it’s election day! have you voted yet?
After 2 weeks of early voting, the traditional Election Day is here.
Polls are open until 8 p.m. Click here to find your polling place.
Not sure what voting district you’re in? Click here.
Ready for voters, at Greens Farms Elementary School. (Photo/John Karrel)
THE FIRST AMENDMENT AND YOU
Speaking of democracy: The First Amendment touches everyone’s lives, in more ways than we may realize.
It’s long been a bedrock of our democracy. But how secure is it?
On November 17 (6:30 p.m.), the Westport Library and CT Mirror — winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Local Reporting — present a panel exploring the issue.
Connecticut Superior Court Judge Daniel Klau; Emily Bazelon, staff writer at The New York Times, and Justin Silverman, executive director of the New England First Amendment Coalition will discuss challenges faced by local journalists, First Amendment issues on college campusesthe impact of AI and more.
The event is free. For more information, click here.
“westport uncorked”: Now more magical than ever
The other day, Jason Bird astonished 2 sold-out audiences at the Delamar Westport with some gobsmacking magic and mental feats. I was there, and I still can’t believe what I saw.
If you missed it — or were there, and want to see more — you’ll get a chance Thursday.
Jason will join the Sunrise Rotary Club’s 35th annual “Westport Uncorked” (November 5, 6 p.m., the Inn at Longshore).
The evening always features special wine and great food. This year, Jason will ensure it’s even more “magical.”
Proceeds are donated to charities and local organizations. For tickets and more information, click here.
HALLOWEEN RAGER
“All available” Westport police officers responded to a teenage Halloween party — and needed help from Weston, Norwalk and Wilton too.
According to WTNH-TV, “upwards of 500” teenagers were at a Heron Lake Lane party.
A Westport woman was cited for allowing minors to possess alcohol, while the party’s organizers were cited for alcohol violations. Click here for the full WTNH story.
This is not a scene from the Westport Halloween party.
special westport art on sale for holidays
As the holidays come into view: Here is perhaps the coolest, most “Westport” gift of the year.
Westport River Gallery has commissioned a special digital work: “Westport USA.”
Several artists have collaborated on a piece that blends iconic locations of yesteryear, with some of our town’s most recognizable names: Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward, Anne Hathaway, Patty Hearst, Martha Stewart, Rodney Dangerfield, Neil Sedaka, Michael Bolton, Norman Rockwell, Liz Taylor (with her home), Don Imus, Christopher Lloyd, Phil Donahue & Marlo Thomas.
The price is just $49, unframed. Email westportrivergallery@gmail.com, or call 203-226-6934 to order.
STAPLES BOYS SOCCER SQUAD INSPIRES BRIDGEPORTERS
The Staples boys soccer team are winners — on and off the field.
On Friday — just hours before their FCIAC semifinal match against Greenwich — the Wreckers traveled to Bridgeport.
They spent quality time with boys and girls in the GZS (Generation Z Soccer) Academy. They high schoolers helped with training, shared a meal, and donated soccer gear — and had just as much fun as the youngsters.
Lucas Alarcon has volunteered with GZS for several years. He and his family helped organize the event.
Perhaps it inspired him. The next day he scored a rare “Olimpico” — a corner kick that goes directly into the goal — that was the game-winner. Tomorrow (Wednesday, 6 p.m., Fairfield Ludlowe High), he and his teammates play for the FCIAC (league) championship.
Staples soccer players, with GZS youngsters.
POLICE PROMOTE 2
A pair of Westport Police Department officers will be promoted tomorrow (Wednesday, 12 noon). The public is invited to the ceremony, in the classroom at Jesup Road headquarters.
David Scinto will become a sergeant. He joined the WPD in 2013. He has served in leadership roles with the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team, With Westport’s K-9 unit, he earned the Daniel Wasson Memorial Award for his apprehension of a robbery suspect. He also received a Meritorious Service Award from the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut for rescuing a woman from the icy Saugatuck River.
In 2025, Sergeant Scinto established the WPD’s Street Crimes Unit, contributing to significant reductions in motor vehicle thefts.
Samuel Sabin will also be promoted to sergeant. He first joined the Westport Police Department in 2001. After moving to the private sector, he rejoined it in 2012. Scinto has been honored for apprehending a vehicle burglar while off-duty. He has also been recognized for his technical proficiency in the use of Stop Stick tire deflation devices, including one that resulted in 2 arrests after the robbery of an armored car driver
In 2018 he was recognized with a Meritorious Service Award by the Police Commissioners Association of Connecticut for his rescue of an individual from a fully involved structure fire.
Sgts. David Scinto (left) and Samuel Sabin.
COLEYTOWN COMPANY’S “PURE IMAGINATION”
Katie Bloom’s first show as director of Coleytown Company is a “Pure Imagination.”
The 14 numbers in the musical revue include selections from “Willy Wonka,” “Frozen,” “Shrek” and more.
Show dates are this Thursday and Friday (November 5, 6 p.m. and 6 (7 p.m.). Click here for tickets.
Coleytown Company gets ready for the curtain to rise.
GRAMMY WINNER TOOTS HIS HORN AT VFW
A Grammy Award-winning trombonist is coming to VFW Post 399.
Steve Davis brings his hard bop to Jazz at the Post this Thursday (November 5, shows at 7 and 8:45 p.m.; dinner from 6:15).
He’s joined by pianist Maki Nientao, bassist Matt Dwonszyk, drummer Jason Tiemann and saxophonist Greg “The Jazz Rabbi” Wall, in a brassy tribute to J.J. Johnson, Melba Liston, Slide Hampton,and Curtis Fuller. Davis will also perform his own compositions.
Click here for tickets, and more information.
“WESTPORT … NATURALLY” & sONG OF THE DAY
It doesn’t get more autumnal than this.
Today’s “Westport … Naturally” featured photo shows the planter in front of Colonial Druggists in Westport.
Similar scenes can be found all over town.
(Photo/Lauri Weiser)
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And finally … in honor of Jason Bird’s upcoming appearance in Westport (item above):
(There’s another magical moment ahead: when you click here, to make a tax-deductible contribution to this hyper-local blog. There’s no mystery to it — just profound thanks, from “06880”!)
