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Monday, October 26, 2026 · Westport

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Latest briefing

Saturday, October 24, 2026. The latest posted briefing is 2 days old. More recent news is below. Read the October 24 edition →

Today & coming up

• Mon, Oct 26, 6 p.m.: P&Z hearing set on ADU zoning changes. The Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing Monday at 6 p.m. on Text Amendment #880, which proposes two changes to accessory dwelling unit zoning regulations. The Westport Journal also previewed the hearing.Town of Westport
• Tue, Oct 27, 1:30 p.m.: BOE committee holds special meeting Tuesday. The Board of Education's Teaching & Learning Committee holds a special meeting Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Westport Town Hall.Town of Westport
• Tue, Oct 27, 6 p.m.: Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday. The Zoning Board of Appeals meets Tuesday at 6 p.m., according to the town calendar.Town of Westport
• Tue, Oct 27, 7 p.m.: RTM committees hold joint session Tuesday. The RTM's Finance, Transit, Public Protection, Education, Employee Compensation and Public Works committees meet jointly Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.Town of Westport
• Wed, Oct 28: Halloween Parade steps off Wednesday. The annual Children's Halloween Parade, organized by Parks and Recreation, the Westport P.A.L. and the Downtown Merchants Association, takes place Wednesday, October 28, with a traffic advisory in effect in the town center.Town of Westport
• Wed, Oct 28: Debbie Allen headlines library gala. The Westport Library's 27th annual signature fundraising gala honors choreographer and producer Debbie Allen as guest of honor Wednesday, October 28; tickets are on sale now.Westport Library
• Wed, Oct 28, 9 a.m.: Board of Selectmen meets Wednesday. The Board of Selectmen meets Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Town Hall.Town of Westport

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Latest local news

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• Verso University Presents: Mah Jongg for BeginnersOctober 27

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Past briefings

• Saturday, October 24, 2026 — Positive Directions, the Center for Prevention & Counseling, received a five-year, $125,000-per-year grant from the state Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services to expand underage alcohol and cannabis prevention efforts in Westport