Explaining the drivers behind the school budget increase
Board members and a parent questioned School Superintendent Thomas Scarice on staffing, special education costs, and a $95,000 uniform pitch.
Read MoreJan 12, 2026 | Education, Government | 0
Board members and a parent questioned School Superintendent Thomas Scarice on staffing, special education costs, and a $95,000 uniform pitch.
Read MoreFilmmaker Mona Fastvold chronicles the rise and fall of 18th-century religious leader Ann Lee, founder of the Shaker sect.
Read MoreJan 11, 2026 | Community, Government | 0
Westport’s Representative Town Meeting approved $124,000 to replace the ripped vinyl stage covering at the Levitt Pavilion due to safety concerns.
Read MoreJan 10, 2026 | Obituaries | 1
Jim Lomuscio, a longtime journalist, educator, and author for several Westport news outlets, died peacefully in his Weston, Connecticut, home on Jan. 8, 2026.
Read MoreAddie Talbott, pictured heading up court in a game this season, recorded 10 of the Wreckers’ 24 steals in a win at McMahon on Friday – Photo Andy Hutchison
Read MoreStaples Boys Basketball, led by Sam Clachko and Mason Tobias, demolishes Visiting Brien McMahon with an 81-41 victory to improve to 5-0.
Read MoreJan 10, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0
During the week of Dec. 22-26, seven properties sold for a total of $13.1 million, including properties on Edgewater Commons Lane, Franklin St., Old Hill Road (shown), Regents Park, Richmondville Ave., Sherwood Drive and Wilton Road.
Read MoreA free workshop presented by Abilis in Stamford offers practical guidance and trusted information for parents navigating developmental concerns and new diagnoses.
Read MoreJan 9, 2026 | Community, Government | 1
On Feb. 3, Westport Journal hosts a panel discussion, ‘Libations And Legislation,’ with State Senator Ceci Maher and Representatives Steinberg and Johnson.
Read MoreJan 9, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 1
Text Amendment 859, proposed by the Historic District Commission, would strengthen regulations to preserve Historic Homes in Westport through zoning incentives.
Read MoreJan 9, 2026 | Education, Government | 3
Superintendent Thomas Scarice proposes an $8.2 million increase to the Westport school district’s $150.3 million operating budget for the 2026-27 school year.
Read MoreWestport’s two major political party committees hold biennial caucuses this month.
Read MoreWestport’s eight-term Hartford Representative, Jonathan Steinberg, will not run for a ninth term. Matthew Mandell has officially declared his candidacy.
Read MoreDry January is a powerful form of self-care. Dr. Hamid Jafri explains the health benefits and offers tips for success in Westport.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health.
Read MoreJan 9, 2026 | Arts, Performing | 0
Golden Globe Winner Marsha Mason and Tony Award Winner James Naughton have joined the cast of “The Pancake Club” at The Westport Country Playhouse.
Read MoreJan 8, 2026 | Police & Fire | 0
Car thefts are an escalating crime trend in Westport, with about 60 reports each year. Thieves have become bolder and are now active in daylight.
Read MoreInspired by ‘Invasion of the Body Snatchers’ & ‘The Twilight Zone,’ Vince Gilligan’s ‘Pluribus’ chronicles an extraterrestrial ‘event.’
Read MoreJan 8, 2026 | Community, Government, Real Estate | 0
The Planning & Zoning Commission agreed to study Mobile Home Park District regulations after Nabanita Pain previewed her thoughts about expanding her home on Oak View Lane.
Read MoreThe Staples boys basketball improved to 4-0 with a 69-47 triumph over Host New Canaan, led by Matty Corrigan and Austin Heyer.
Read MoreJan 7, 2026 | Education, Government | 2
The Representative Town Meeting approved over $3.5 million for eight school construction projects in Westport, addressing longstanding needs.
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Connecticut’s female-centered story festival established in 2024, is thrilled to announce its third year of storytelling by creators from around the globe. StoryFest will feature short narrative, documentary, and experimental […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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