‘Super’ Secret No More: Amazon Fresh Market Primed for Post Plaza January 18, 2022 | Business, Government |
‘The Westport Idea’ Explores Town’s Arts Legacy in Public Collection Exhibit January 18, 2022 | Arts, Community, Fine, Government |
From The Editor’s Desk: Still More Opinionated Potpourri — Long Lots, Groin Pains, etc. January 17, 2022 | Community, Education, Government, Opinion |
Winter Storm Threatens Wind, Flooding and Rain/Snow Wallop January 16, 2022 | Community, Government |
State to Westport: Don’t Use ‘Character’ as Code to Discriminate January 16, 2022 | Community, Government |
Zap the App: Chamber Urges ‘Order Direct / Pick It Up’ to Support Restaurants January 15, 2022 | Business |
More EV Charging in Westport? Not If Stations Look Like Vegas … or Hoboken! January 14, 2022 | Business, Government |
Kronick Sworn In As New Fire Chief, Two Others Move Up in Rank January 14, 2022 | Government, Police & Fire |
P&Z: Public Must Be Heard on Proposed Downtown Zoning Changes January 14, 2022 | Business, Government |
Civilian Police Review Board Ordinance Fails to Win RTM Panel’s Support January 14, 2022 | Government, Police & Fire |
UPDATE: Woman Located After ‘Missing’ Report Triggered Saugatuck River Search January 14, 2022 | Police & Fire |
$22 Million Needed for Renovation of Long Lots School January 13, 2022 | Community, Education, Government, Health |
Westport Arts, Cultural Groups Share in State Pandemic-Relief Aid January 13, 2022 | Arts, Community, Government |
BOE (Finally) Formally Accepts Coleytown Middle January 12, 2022 | Community, Education, Government, Health |
Fire Chief Issues Safety Reminders in Wake of Recent Fires’ Toll January 10, 2022 | Community, Police & Fire |
From The Editor’s Desk: More Opinionated Potpourri — Lotsa Crap Goin’ On! (REVISED) January 10, 2022 | Community, Government, Living, Opinion, Real Estate |
Cops: Personal Assistant Used Identity Theft to Steal from Westporter January 9, 2022 | Police & Fire |
Book Shop Presents Mixed-Media Artwork of Westport’s Poet Laureate January 9, 2022 | Arts, Community, Visual |
P&Z Considers Requiring Permits to Cut Down ‘Mature’ Trees January 8, 2022 | Business, Community, Government |
Questions Arise as Finance Board Backs Arts Groups’ Bid for $200K January 7, 2022 | Arts, Community, Government |
School Officials Focus on ‘Social Emotional Learning’ and ‘Design Thinking’ January 7, 2022 | Education |
P&Z Weighs ‘Organized’ vs. ‘Passive’ Uses in Revising Baron’s South Rules January 7, 2022 | Government |
COVID At-Home Tests Distributed to the Vulnerable, Testing Center Opens January 6, 2022 | Government, Health |
Day at the Beach: Financiers to Inspect Crumbling Burying Hill Jetty Before $1.3M Vote January 6, 2022 | Community, Government |
Flooding: Price of Westport’s Over-Development January 6, 2022 | Community, Government, Real Estate |
Police: Impaired Greens Farms School Staffer Fell Asleep Working with Student January 5, 2022 | Education, Police & Fire |
Wider Use of Remote Learning Set for Middle, High School Students January 5, 2022 | Education, Health |
Post-Holidays, School Officials Report on Coping with COVID Surge January 5, 2022 | Education, Health |
RTM Asked to Address Police Oversight in One Form or Another January 4, 2022 | Community, Government, Police & Fire |
State’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Tops 21%, Hospitals Challenged January 4, 2022 | Government, Health |
UPDATE: COVID Concerns Cause Postponement of Heida Hermanns Competition January 4, 2022 | Arts, Performing |
Residents Tested by Long Lines for COVID Test Kits, Short Supply January 3, 2022 | Government, Health, Police & Fire |
UPDATE: Westport’s Supply of COVID Test Kits Entirely Distributed January 3, 2022 | Government, Health, Police & Fire |
Lines Already Long for COVID Test Kit Pickups Today January 3, 2022 | Community, Government, Health |
From The Editor’s Desk: A Year in Review & Reclamation January 3, 2022 | Community, Living, Opinion, Visual |
UPDATE: Appointments Fully Booked for Schools’ COVID Testing Clinic Monday January 2, 2022 | Education, Health |
More School COVID Updates: Testing Clinic Possible Monday, Masks for Teachers at All Times January 1, 2022 | Education, Government |
Yost to Retire as Westport Fire Chief, Kronick to Take Command December 30, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire |
Westport’s Distribution of COVID Test Kits Delayed by Shipment Snag December 30, 2021 | Government, Health |
Revised Ordinance for Civilian Police Review Board Heads to RTM December 30, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire |
With COVID Cases Surging, Senior Center Suspends All In-Person Programs December 29, 2021 | Community, Government, Health |
Westport to Distribute COVID At-Home Testing Kits on Thursday December 28, 2021 | Government, Health |
State to Distribute COVID At-Home Test Kits, N95 Masks to Public, Schools December 27, 2021 | Government, Health |
From The Editor’s Desk: A Foray into Frank Holiday Film Reviews December 27, 2021 | Arts, Opinion, Visual |
State Job Market’s Health Makes Slow Recovery from Pandemic Shock December 26, 2021 | Business, Government |
High COVID Numbers Prompt New Town Mask Mandate December 23, 2021 | Community, Education, Government, Health |
In Wake of Neighborhood Burglary, Westporter Praises Police December 23, 2021 | Community, Police & Fire |
As Budget Season Looms, Financiers and Educators Ponder ‘Efficiencies’ December 22, 2021 | Education, Government |
Police Dispatched to Kings Highway, Saugatuck Schools on Report of Person Acting ‘Erratically’ December 22, 2021 | Education, Police & Fire |
Staples ‘Candlelight Concert’ Glows Again in Online Presentation December 22, 2021 | Arts, Education, Performing |
Two Towns + One Bridge = Multiple Factors Delaying Cavalry Road Project December 22, 2021 | Government |
Schools Update COVID Rules: Visitors Banned, Some Activities Cancelled December 21, 2021 | Education, Health |
Staffer Arrested for Risk of Injury to Infants at Local Daycare, Three Others Face Charges December 21, 2021 | Police & Fire |
Neil Phillips Wins School Board Backing to Fill Open Seat December 21, 2021 | Education, Government |
State’s Digital Vax Card Debuts, But No Mandates Amid COVID Concerns December 21, 2021 | Government, Health |
Westport Country Playhouse Concerts to be Broadcast Nationally December 20, 2021 | Arts, Performing |
From The Editor’s Desk: The Real Reason All This Blowing Sucks! December 20, 2021 | Community, Government, Health, Opinion, Visual |
Julie Belaga Remembered as ‘Force of Nature’ in Politics, Environmental Causes December 19, 2021 | Community, Politics |
Owner of Westport Tree Business Pleads Guilty to Evading Taxes on $900K December 18, 2021 | Business, Government, Police & Fire |
P&Z Approves ‘Finished Side’ Fence Rule Despite Enforcement Concerns December 17, 2021 | Government |
Neil Phillips Offers to Return to Board of Ed December 16, 2021 | Community, Education, Government, Politics |
As School Violence Threats Spread, Police Posted at Westport Schools as Precaution December 16, 2021 | Education, Police & Fire |
Glide into Holidays on Ice as Westport PAL Rink Opens for Season December 16, 2021 | Community, Police & Fire |
Traditional Christmas Choral Service at Christ and Holy Trinity Church December 16, 2021 | Community |
P&Z to Review Which Side of a Fence Makes for Good Neighbors December 14, 2021 | Community, Government |
RTM to Rake In Comments from Officials, Landscapers on Leaf Blower Ordinance December 13, 2021 | Government |
Top Officials Visit Staples to Inaugurate ‘Voice4Change’ Program December 13, 2021 | Education, Government |
With Higher COVID Transmission Rate, Westport Now in ‘Red’ Zone December 13, 2021 | Government, Health |
From The Editor’s Desk: Genuflect When You Say That! December 13, 2021 | Community, Education, Government, Opinion |
Governor: No New COVID Mandates Now, But ‘Digital Health Card’ Coming December 12, 2021 | Government, Health |
Westport Mother, Son Charged with Stealing from Dead Man’s Bank Account December 10, 2021 | Police & Fire |
“Annie” Brought the Sun Out at BMS Last Weekend December 9, 2021 | Arts, Community, Education, Performing |
Tentative Deal Reached to Avert Strike at Westport Mental Health Facility December 9, 2021 | Business, Health |
Financiers OK $800K for New Police Body, Car and HQ Cameras December 9, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire |
Historic Photo Process Showcased in Book Store’s December Exhibit December 8, 2021 | Arts, Business, Visual |
School Leaders Ask Share of COVID Relief Funds for Outdoor Learning December 8, 2021 | Education, Government |
State’s COVID Rate Jumps Above 8%; Omicron Case in Fairfield County December 8, 2021 | Government, Health |
Mandated Double Shifts Trigger Strike Threat by Westport Healthcare Workers December 7, 2021 | Business |
UPDATE: Post Road/Main Street Intersection Reopens After Gas Leak Repairs December 7, 2021 | Police & Fire |
UPDATE: North Avenue, Near Merritt, Open to Traffic After Utility Work December 7, 2021 | Police & Fire |
Democrat Chao Resigns from Board of Ed December 7, 2021 | Community, Education, Government, Politics |
Dartmouth’s Brovertones Sing In the Holidays for Westport Gathering December 6, 2021 | Arts, Community, Performing |
Is Tide Turning Against Westport’s Centuries-Old Oyster Operation? December 6, 2021 | Community, Government |
From The Editor’s Desk: God Bless the (High School) Press December 6, 2021 | Community, Education, Opinion |
Omicron Comes to Connecticut, First Case of New Variant Confirmed December 5, 2021 | Government, Health |
Ill Health Forces Kevin Lembo, State Comptroller, to Resign Unexpectedly December 4, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Tooker: Local Officials Monitoring COVID Resurgence, Omicron Threat December 3, 2021 | Government, Health |
UPDATE: NY Men Caught After Crash Charged with Swiping $7K at Ulta Beauty December 2, 2021 | Police & Fire |
Veteran Rocker Keeps New Music Rolling with Library Concerts December 2, 2021 | Arts, Community, Performing |
Westport Contenders in Hunt for Dems’ Secretary of the State Nod December 1, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Good Enough to Eat … But Don’t! ‘Gingerbread Westport’ at History Museum November 30, 2021 | Community |
Lighting Ceremony for Town’s Christmas Tree Set for Friday November 30, 2021 | Community, Government |
Candlelight Concerts to Brighten Holiday Season at Staples November 29, 2021 | Community, Education, Performing |
Invasive Chinese Crab Raises Concerns About Westport Flooding Woes November 29, 2021 | Community, Government |
Westport Country Playhouse Pays Tribute to ‘Apprentice,’ Stephen Sondheim November 28, 2021 | Arts, Performing |
Westport Runners Take T-Day Race in Stride: Four Locals in Top 10 November 28, 2021 | Community, Sports |
Thanksgiving Food Drive Bounty: 400 Bags of Groceries, $1,750 Donated November 26, 2021 | Community |
Founder or Oppressor? Controversy Engulfs Statue of Colonial Figure at State Capitol November 26, 2021 | Government |
Waste Not Westport! Unwanted Thanksgiving Leftovers Are Recycling Bounty November 25, 2021 | Community, Food |
Designer Trees Downtown Shine Light on Good Causes for the Holidays November 25, 2021 | Business, Community |
Secret Supermarket Stated to Send No Additional Traffic Congestion onto Post Road East November 24, 2021 | Business, Community, Government |
Trail of Dirt Helps Cops Track Down Suspect in a Case of Stolen Shrubs November 23, 2021 | Police & Fire |
State’s Holiday Alert: Celebrations vs. Vaccinations a Factor in Invitations November 23, 2021 | Government, Health |
Julie Belaga, Westport Legislator and GOP’s First Female Candidate for Governor, dies at 91 November 21, 2021 | Government, Obituaries |
More Appointments Slated for Schools’ ‘Second Dose’ Vaccination Clinic November 19, 2021 | Education, Health |
Blowin’ in the Wind: Quintet to Perform at Westport Library November 19, 2021 | Arts, Community, Performing |
Tooker Tells TEAM There’s More ‘Work to Do’ to Make Town Welcoming for All November 19, 2021 | Community, Government |
DPW Work on Riverside Avenue Continues Traffic Detours November 18, 2021 | Business, Community, Government |
Marpe Reflects on Legacy as First Selectman: Proud of Record, Confident in Future November 18, 2021 | Community, Government, Politics |
Submissions Open for MoCA Westport’s High School Student Art Exhibit November 18, 2021 | Arts, Community, Education, Fine |
In-Fighting and “Process” Arguments Cloud Unanimity of DTC Endorsement of Savin November 18, 2021 | Community, Government, Politics |
Elgin Files Lawsuit Staking Formal Claim to Third Selectman’s Seat November 17, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Scrutinizing School Enrollment: Is New Growth a Pandemic ‘Blip?’ November 16, 2021 | Community, Education |
Four School Board Alumnae Depart with ‘34 Years’ of Experience November 16, 2021 | Education, Government |
Help Westporters in Need: Support Town’s Holiday Giving Program November 15, 2021 | Community, Government |
Inaugural Ceremonies Monday; Dems to Meet to Choose Steinberg Replacement November 13, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Kelli O’Hara Shines in Star Turn at Library’s Malloy Lecture November 12, 2021 | Arts, Community, Performing |
More ‘Grease:’ Staples Players Add Show to Musical’s Performances November 11, 2021 | Arts, Education, Performing |
Dining Al Fresco Stays on Church Lane Menu Until Thanksgiving November 11, 2021 | Community, Food, Government |
No Sale on Traffic Study for Site Where Amazon is ‘Prime’ Suspect November 10, 2021 | Business, Government |
CT Mirror Leaders to Reflect on Politics, Journalism at Nov. 17 Program November 10, 2021 | Community |
Six Hiawatha Lane Houses Get Temporary Demolition Reprieve to Make Way for Apartments November 10, 2021 | Community, Government |
Staples Players Back on Stage with Production of ‘Grease’ November 9, 2021 | Arts, Community, Education, Performing |
Velma Heller Leaves RTM After 20 Years, But ‘Love’ for Westport Remains Steadfast November 9, 2021 | Community, Government |
Tuesday Traffic Alert: DPW Working on Riverside Avenue Project November 9, 2021 | Community, Government |
UPDATE: Traffic Returns to Normal in Saugatuck After Gas Line Repairs November 8, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire |
From The Editor’s Desk: Far-Flung & Unsung November 8, 2021 | Community, Government, Opinion, Politics |
Savin ‘Honored’ to Serve on Board of Selectmen, If Republicans Agree November 6, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Schools Still Require Masks, But Other COVID Policies Eased November 5, 2021 | Education, Government |
COVID Vaccine Clinics for Children 5-11 Organized by School District November 5, 2021 | Education, Health |
Report: Staples ’21 Grads Landed in ‘Good Place’ Despite COVID Challenges November 5, 2021 | Education |
Leaf Blowers: Learn Which Way the Wind is Blowing in Westport November 5, 2021 | Community, Government |
State Group Awards Westport ‘Sustainability’ Certification November 4, 2021 | Community, Government |
Lunch Back on Menu at Westport Center for Senior Activities November 4, 2021 | Community, Government |
Steinberg Declines ‘Third’ Selectman Seat; Questions Arise Over Filling Post November 3, 2021 | Government, Politics |
School Officials Review Wish List for Share of $8.4M ARPA Funds November 3, 2021 | Education, Government |
Election Perspective: After Tooker, Big Winners Were Dems and ‘Uncontested’ November 3, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Democrats to Wait for Official Results in Election November 3, 2021 | Community, Government, Politics |
Election by the (Unofficial) Numbers: Dems Control Most Boards November 3, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Tooker A Narrow Winner of First Selectman Race, But Results Not Official November 2, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Westport Turnout Tracker: Under 14% of Voters Cast Ballots by Noon November 2, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Westport’s Election at Midday: Long Voter Lines a COVID Casualty? November 2, 2021 | Government, Politics |
New Leaks at Coleytown Middle School After $32M Renovation November 2, 2021 | Education, Government |
Pumpkins and Polls: A ‘Remarkable’ Charlie Brown Double-Feature November 1, 2021 | Community, Visual |
Westport’s Election Day: Who, When, Where and More Voting Info November 1, 2021 | Government, Politics |
From The Editor’s Desk: Harrington, Halloween & WJ Endorsements for First Selectperson November 1, 2021 | Community, Government, Opinion, Politics |
‘A Life of Art,’ Leonard Everett Fisher Retrospective Showcased at Library October 31, 2021 | Arts, Community, Visual |
Seven Selected as October’s ‘Students of the Month’ at Staples October 29, 2021 | Community, Education |
New Likely Board of Ed Members Already Seeing Eye to Eye October 29, 2021 | Community, Education, Government, Politics |
‘Doubt: A Parable’ Marks Return of Productions to Playhouse Stage October 28, 2021 | Arts, Performing |
Fee or Free? Park & Rec Financial ‘Sustainability’ Strategy OK’d October 28, 2021 | Community, Government |
LWV Debate for P&Z, School Board Candidates Rescheduled to Thursday October 27, 2021 | Government, Politics |
Boo!!! Hoo: Halloween Parade, Playhouse Fun Postponed by Wicked Weather October 27, 2021 | Community |
Nor’easter Day 2: Winds Posing Hazard, Deadman Brook a Flashpoint October 27, 2021 | Community, Government |
Nor’easter Photo Gallery: Roads Closed, Wind Warning Posted as Storm Powers On October 26, 2021 | Community, Police & Fire |
Nor’easter Update: Power KO’d, Flood Threat and After-School Programs Canceled October 26, 2021 | Community, Police & Fire |
Chamber’s Slice and Dog Fests Generate $10K for Community Causes October 26, 2021 | Business, Community |
First Selectperson Candidates Face Off in Final Debate October 26, 2021 | Community, Government, Politics |
Town Clerk Sets Saturday Office Hours for Absentee Ballot Applications October 25, 2021 | Government, Politics |
From The Editor’s Desk: I Defend Your Right to Be Racist (or What Have You) October 25, 2021 | Community, Living, Opinion |
State’s Budget Surplus Keeps Growing. So Is Divide Over How to Spend It. October 24, 2021 | Government |
Critical Race Theory Debate Erupts at TEAM Westport Meeting October 22, 2021 | Education, Government |
Farrell, Paulsson Promoted to Deputy Chiefs of Westport PD October 22, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire |
BOS Candidates Discuss & Debate Environmental Issues October 22, 2021 | Community, Government, Living, Politics |
Remarkable Drive-In: Goofy Ghosts, Cult Music and A Monster Bash October 21, 2021 | Community, Visual |
Westport Community Theatre Returns for 65th Season with ‘Autumn Cabaret’ October 20, 2021 | Community, Performing |
Jacqueline Heneage, first woman elected as Westport first selectman, dies at 96 October 19, 2021 | Government, Obituaries |
School Officials Try Focusing on Future, But ‘Equity’ Remains Divisive October 19, 2021 | Education |
Kleinman Given ‘President’s Lifetime Achievement Award’ for WVEMS Service October 18, 2021 | Community, Health |
Cops: Westport Man Faces Assault, Threatening Charges After Disturbance October 18, 2021 | Police & Fire |
As Election ’21 Looms, Westport LWV Sets Online Debates, Voters’ Guide October 18, 2021 | Government, Politics |
An Introduction to Your Planning & Zoning Commission Candidates October 17, 2021 | Community, Government, Politics, Real Estate |
Deals on Meals: ‘Westport Restaurant Week,’ Fine Dining at Great Prices October 17, 2021 | Business, Community, Food |
Remarkable Movies: Pirates Ahoy, Newman on Ice and ’60s Riders October 16, 2021 | Arts, Community, Visual |
Balconies for Commercial Buildings Facing the Saugatuck? P&Z Reviews Proposal October 15, 2021 | Government |
Public Input Sought for ‘Education Summits’ on Long-term School Plans October 15, 2021 | Police & Fire |
Police Track Down Bridgeport Men Accused of Convenience Store Break-In October 15, 2021 | Police & Fire |
Neighbors File Complaint Against Hiawatha Development October 15, 2021 | Community, Government, Real Estate |
P&Z Orders Waterfront Home’s Owner to Rip Out Work Done Without Oversight October 15, 2021 | Government, Real Estate |
Police Crack Down on Distracted Driving, ‘More Dangerous Than DUI’ October 14, 2021 | Police & Fire |
BOS Adopts Message of Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity October 13, 2021 | Community, Government |
BOS Candidates Tee Off Election Season with Debate October 13, 2021 | Business, Community, Government, Politics |
Different Artistic Visions Showcased in New Public Murals October 12, 2021 | Arts, Community, Government |
Plans for Shuttered Westport Inn May Include Smaller Hotel, Condos and Off-Site ‘Affordable’ Units October 11, 2021 | Business, Government |
Too Few Drivers, Too Much Traffic Disrupt School Bus Schedules October 11, 2021 | Education, Government |
From The Editor’s Desk: WP06880 PART II — “…Nor as Honorable as the Courage of Conviction” October 11, 2021 | Community, Education, Living, Opinion |
StoryFest 2021: Westport Library Books Diverse Showcase of Writing October 10, 2021 | Arts, Community |
Need Help Raking, Shoveling? Senior Citizens Can Hire Local Students October 10, 2021 | Community, Government |
Girls Soccer Scores with Saturday Car Wash Fundraiser October 9, 2021 | Community, Education, Sports |
Paintings of Coastal Scenes Showcased at Westport Book Shop October 9, 2021 | Arts, Community, Fine |
Officials Issue Warning After ‘Substantial Transmission’ of COVID-19 in Westport October 8, 2021 | Government, Health |
Cheers! ‘Westoberfest’ Taps into Seasonal Fun and Brews Downtown October 8, 2021 | Business, Community |
Hillspoint Bridge Named in Tribute to Khaliq Sanda, Memorable Staples Grad October 7, 2021 | Community |
Board of Finance Puts $8.4M Pandemic Spending Plan Under the Microscope October 7, 2021 | Government |
