P&Z discusses new coastal regs, approves “Oops” application
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed new modifications to the state’s Coastal Area Management regulations and approved a controversial excavation-and-fill application.
Read MoreOct 24, 2025 | Community, Government | 0
The Planning & Zoning Commission discussed new modifications to the state’s Coastal Area Management regulations and approved a controversial excavation-and-fill application.
Read MoreRoots of Renewal, a short documentary film profiling the global importance of small farms, will be shown at the Fairfield Public Library.
Read MoreOct 23, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Edward C. Saenz, Larry Weisman, and Marc Levey express their support for Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich, highlighting their experience and commitment to Westport.
Read MoreA journalist on a luxury yacht sees a passenger thrown overboard, only to be told that it didn’t happen, as all the passengers and crew are accounted for.
Read MoreThree photographers with different missions will discuss how images can both reflect and distort perception at The Westport Library.
Read MoreStaples field hockey team, the top seed, secured a 7-0 home win over Trumbull Eagles in the FCIAC quarterfinals.
Read MoreOct 23, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 10
Lee Caney, Chairman of the Westport Board of Finance, endorses Don and Andrea for Board of Selectman.
Read MoreOct 23, 2025 | Community, Government | 0
Westport to get a new post clock in the heart of downtown and a flashing beacon on Riverside for pedestrian safety.
Read MoreThe No. 4 seeded Staples girls soccer team got goals from Emme Dorfman and Maddy Johnson in a 2-1 home win over No 5 Trumbull.
Read MoreOct 22, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0
Three people were arrested in Westport when police responded to two shoplifting incidents. Investigators are searching for a fourth suspect.
Read MoreFormer Westporter Fred Cantor shares his memories of Staples boys’ soccer, including the 1965 team and the dominant 1970 squad.
Read MoreThe Saugatuck Congregational Church will commemorate the 75th anniversary of its historic 1950 move.
Read MoreOct 22, 2025 | Business, Government | 2
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a two-hour executive session on Monday regarding pending litigation with Apple Montessori.
Read MoreOct 21, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 4
Westporter Camilo Riano shares an opinion on why voting for all four Republican candidates for the Board of Education is the right thing to do for the children of Westport.
Read MoreWinner of seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical, “Kiss of the Spider Woman,” based on Manuel Puig’s 1976 novel, delves into the complex relationship between two prisoners.
Read MoreStaples Wreckers boys soccer started the FCIAC tournament with an 8-0 victory over Norwalk.
Read MoreOct 21, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Rick Smilow endorses candidates for Westport’s November 4th election.
Read MoreOct 21, 2025 | Community, Government | 1
A public hearing for a four-lot subdivision on Old Road was continued by town planners for a third time on Monday following additional concerns from neighbors.
Read MoreThe Staples Wreckers field hockey team completed a perfect 16-0 regular season, blanking Ridgefield 3-0. They will host Trumbull in the FCIAC quarterfinals this afternoon.
Read MoreOct 21, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 3
When dysfunction defines national politics, local leadership matters more than ever. Westport has the chance to get this right by electing David Rosenwaks as First Selectman.
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As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
As the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience […]
November 6 - 22, 2026 ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE Written by Ted Swindley Always…Patsy Cline is more than a musical tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 […]
Prize winning pianist at Weston Library November 8 The Friends of the Weston Library are honored to welcome prize-winning pianist Anthony Ratinov in the first concert of our 2026-27 Sunday Soundcapes concert series. On November 8 at 4 pm Mr. Ratinov will introduce our new Estonia grand piano to the public, with a preview of […]
Benedict Arnold’s name is synonymous with being a traitor. At an important point in the Revolutionary War, he orchestrated the handover of top-secret plans about the Patriots’ most important fort, West Point, to British spy John Andre. The plot unraveled; otherwise, the outcome of the fight for independence may have had a different ending. Before […]
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