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What's up Westport! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Updated Compo Beach cottage hits Westport market near Longshore
  • Meet the educator just named Westport's 2027 Teacher of the Year.
  • Want a clearer view of the Long Lots school rebuild progress?

Also on today's calendar: Join SWING Dance Class - Beginners Friendly! and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 70.
  • Friday: Humid with a stray t-storm, with a high of 81 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Walk To Longshore From This Westport Home For Sale (patch.com) — House hunters in Westport can check out a renovated 1929 Compo Beach cottage at 209 Compo Road South, listed for $1,150,000. The three-bedroom home offers three finished levels, an updated kitchen, and walking-distance access to Longshore Club Park, making it appealing for buyers seeking coastal living close to local amenities.
   

2. Saugatuck Elementary School Educator Named Westport Teacher Of The Year (patch.com) — Westport Public Schools has named Saugatuck Elementary literacy coach Jessica Carey as the district's 2027 Teacher of the Year, recognizing her two decades of work in local classrooms. Carey, who began teaching in Westport in 2005, is praised for her leadership in literacy and social-emotional learning, and for helping create welcoming, engaging learning environments for students and fellow educators.
   

3. New Long Lots Website Sets Standard For Town Info (06880danwoog.com) — A Westport parent and Library trustee has launched a new, independently run website that clearly explains the Long Lots Elementary and Stepping Stones preschool building project, from 3D renderings to construction timelines. Residents can track current work, see photos and videos, dig into background documents, and submit questions, making it a powerful tool for families watching this major Westport school rebuild.
   

4. BOOKED for the evening (westfaironline.com) — The Westport Library is gearing up for its signature BOOKED for the evening fundraiser on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at the Trefz Forum. This year's event will honor acclaimed director, actress, choreographer, and producer Debbie Allen, who will be in conversation with past BOOKED honoree and Shondaland CEO Shonda Rhimes.
   

5. WSHU licensee to sell AM station, translators to Christian broadcaster (current.org) — Sacred Heart University plans to sell AM 1260, which carries news-talk within about 20 miles of Westport, along with two translators, to Christian broadcaster Omega Vision Network. The move shifts resources toward WSHU's FM and digital services, while the buyer is expected to continue operating the affected translator once the deal closes.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • How to Reset Your Family's Sleep Schedule Before School Starts —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
  • Dr. Seth Blattman Named St. Vincent de Paul Mission Award Recipient —Hartford HealthCare Read on Patch
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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: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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