Board approves fewer school days
The Westport Board of Education voted 7-0 to shorten the 2025-26 school calendar and make March 20 a full day for students, sparking debate among members.
Read MoreMar 6, 2026 | Education, Government | 0
The Westport Board of Education voted 7-0 to shorten the 2025-26 school calendar and make March 20 a full day for students, sparking debate among members.
Read MoreMar 6, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
A Program at the Westport Library will explore the growing Environmental and Public Health Concerns surrounding PFAS, or “Forever Chemicals.”
Read MoreCoach Tommy Sparks and Staples girls basketball gained crucial momentum in the FCIAC final. They host Lyman Hall to begin the state tournament.
Read MoreMar 5, 2026 | Obituaries | 0
Janet Francis Filling, Trinity College (Washington D.C.) grad, Westport resident and former American Red Cross leader, passed away.
Read MoreDr. Wole Ogunkoya, a Staples H.S. social studies teacher and track coach, won the national M45-49 long jump title at the 2026 USATF championships in New Mexico.
Read MoreSam Clachko gets in on the action in a big way with MVP honors after missing last year’s championship due to injury
Read MoreStaples boys basketball makes it two FCIAC titles in a row with a win over Ridgefield. The girls fought hard but could not overcome an early Greenwich lead. #StaplesBasketball #FCIAC #HighSchoolSports #Wreckers #GreenwichCardinals #RidgefieldTigers
Read MoreMar 5, 2026 | Business, Education, Government | 0
Plans for the new Long Lots Elementary School reach a milestone today when the town opens bids from construction companies vying to build it.
Read MoreMar 4, 2026 | Police & Fire | 0
Tae Juan Foskey, a Westport man, faces multiple felony and misdemeanor charges, including the attempted strangulation of a pregnant woman.
Read MoreStaples High School senior Nolan Francis received top honors at the 63rd Annual Connecticut High School Science and Humanities Symposium.
Read MoreMar 4, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 0
The Westport P&Z commission considered changing drainage requirements to better protect properties against flooding and increased rainfall from climate change.
Read MoreMar 4, 2026 | Community, Government, Transportation | 3
The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) voted to request that any State Upgrade of the William F. Cribari Bridge add pedestrian and bike lanes – but continue to bar tractor-trailer trucks.
Read MoreSchool Superintendent Thomas Scarice proposes a new plan to end the student School year on Thursday, June 18, pending Board of Education approval.
Read MoreSusan Granger reviews the latest installment in the dystopian 28 Days Later franchise, featuring Dr. Ian Kelson and the ominous Bone Temple.
Read MoreWreckers defeat Ludlowe in semifinal and will tangle with Ridgefield Tigers Wednesday night at Fairfield University.
Read MoreWonder, the unique dining concept offering diverse cuisines from steaks to poke bowls, is officially opening in Westport.
Read MoreWreckers defeat Stamford in semis, will look to avenge regular-season loss to Greenwich in pinnacle battle
Read MoreWestport schools and the Westport Library are closed today due to hazardous road conditions. Weather Underground predicts rain this afternoon.
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