Spring garden tour: Prospect Gardens Westport
Prospect Gardens Westport opened for a spring tour of its 8½-acre garden, including shrub gardens, a glass sculpture, and a meadow.
“The Late Show” bassist Endea Owens to close out jazz and blues exhibition at MoCA\CT
MoCA\CT is welcoming a former member of the house band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert to help close out an exhibition that explores the intersection of art and music.
Correction and retraction
Westport Journal corrects its article regarding Brett Cohen’s arrest, clarifying no “domestic partner” offense occurred.
Wrecker sluggers notch another state tourney win
Staples Wreckers defeated Hall 6-2 in the Class LL State Tournament second round and will host FCIAC rival Norwalk on Saturday.
Westport kids lauded for their video skills
Students from Long Lots and Kings Highway Elementary Schools won multiple honors at the 2026 Access Awareness Awards contest.
Many weigh in on athletic field lighting proposal before P&Z
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard many residents on the proposal for lights at PJ Romano and Wakeman B fields.
Watching “Obsession” with Susan Granger
Hollywood history was made as Curry Barker’s horror film “Obsession” broke box-office records. See what all the buzz is about.
Staples baseball wins state playoff opener
Jules Cicero homered and drove in six runs as Staples blanked Manchester 9-0 in the first round of the Class LL State Tournament.
Aldrich Decennial to open on June 7
The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will debut an ambitious new effort this weekend, bringing together dozens of artists in a display whose theme is set to recur every decade.
P&Z questions Spinnaker on proposed Saugatuck development
Spinnaker Real Estate Partners presented a 175-unit Saugatuck development plan, which P&Z members found unacceptable due to the 10% affordable housing component.
Two world premieres among newly announced Yale Rep season
The Yale Repertory Theatre has announced its 2026-2027 season, including two world premieres and reimagined classics.
A “Candid Camera” you don’t want to be caught on
CTDOT starts automated speed camera enforcement in Connecticut highway work zones on June 1, 2026, to stop speeding.
Westport and firefighters: set to begin arbitration
Westport firefighters begin arbitration on June 15 over reduced pension benefits that make it difficult to retain new recruits.
Girls golf team qualifies for FCIAC tourney
Staples girls golf secured a spot in the FCIAC Championship by defeating Ridgefield. Senior captain Katelynn Mitchell will also compete individually.
Playhouse’s next season features Napoleon-Jane Austen mashup and more
The Westport Country Playhouse 2026-2027 season features ‘Napoleon at Pemberley,’ ‘The Pancake Club,’ and ‘Georgia McBride.’
Nômade expands–again, this time to Boca!
Nômade, Westport’s popular restaurant, is expanding to Florida. The new Nômade Boca location opens Saturday, June 6.
Westport real estate sales May 11-15
During the week of 11-15, 13 properties sold for a total of $41.3 million, including properties on Bridge St., Greens Farms Road, Harborview Road, Hickory Drive, Hillspoint Road, Hillspoint Road (shown), Morningside Lane, Owenoke Park, Pond Edge Road, Sherwood Drive, Terhune Drive, Turkey Hill Road N, Warnock Drive and Wilton Road.
Mandell drops Hartford bid
Matthew Mandell has suspended his campaign for State Representative, making Lee Goldstein the sole Democratic nominee in Westport.
MoCA\CT’s Heida Hermanns piano competition accepting applications
MoCA\CT has announced that it is accepting applications for its annual music competition, which attracts premier musicians from around the world.
Susan Granger’s commentary on the conclusion of “Outlander”
The bittersweet finale of Outlander raises more questions than answers after eight seasons.
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