Da Pietro’s conversion to residential gets ARB OK
Space that housed eateries for 50 years might soon be residential.
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New downtown parking rules on hold awaiting signs’ installation
Plan approved in August to extend and unify time limits for more than 500 parking spaces won’t be implemented until new signs are posted.
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Book scrutinizes culture of ‘radical transparency’ at Bridgewater
Was unraveling of $100M grant to boost state schools from Ray Dalio’s foundation a reflection of workplace practices at Westport-based hedge fund?
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Hit the books: Thousands on sale at Westport Library
The library’s “Big Fall Book Sale,” from Dec. 1-4, will feature a diverse inventory in 50 categories for readers of all ages, plus vinyl records, CDs, DVDs and artwork.
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At Cove Collective, curated clothing with an affordable accent
New boutique in Saugatuck showcases “high-style fashion with an affordable price point.”
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Frightfully good: Prize winners in Halloween painting contest
More than 50 young artists created magical scenes for windows at businesses around town, organized by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.
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Lamont signals affordable housing push next year
Governor, linking housing to economic growth, says: “I always find it ironic that the people who want to say, ‘No more housing,’ are also the very ones who are complaining about the price of things, including housing.”
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Dionne Pia is artist of the month at Westport Book Shop
Artist’s large-scale paintings will be on display through end of November.
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Chabad of Westport to host ‘Strengthening Israel’ program
Speakers at Nov. 9 event will discuss ways “to bolster Israel when it needs us the most,” according to planners.
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Free coffee Election Day for Wheels2U riders
Commuters riding morning shuttle buses Nov. 7 will be treated to coffee by Westport Transit District and Compass Real Estate.
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Hear about “Bradford,” the tale of a Westport dog
Author and illustrator of new children’s book set in Westport to appear Saturday at Westport Book Shop.
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Another detour for redesign of Parker Harding lot
Latest plan to revamp the downtown parking lot withdrawn Monday from P&Z review after chilly reception.
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A brush with the spirit of Halloween
Young artists decorate windows at Westport businesses with scenes suited for the season.
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Saugatuck meet New Haven: pizza style, that is
Renato’s New Haven Style Pizza, specializing in the thin-crust style made famous in the Elm City, opens on Riverside Avenue.
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P&Z members pooh-pooh Parker Harding plans
With P&Z recommendation seeming unlikely, future of parking lot redesign uncertain.
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Zoners might make new vape shops go up in smoke
Planning and Zoning members differ on whether town should extinguish such shops.
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Hallo’weird, Hallo’wondrous, Hallo’wacky … Hallo’windows
The annual “Halloween Window Painting Contest,” where young artists transform the appearance of local businesses for the season, is set Oct. 28.
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Wet weather no match for good brew at Westoberfest
Downtown crowd shrugs off rain, raises glasses of high-quality craft beers from region.
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Westport restaurateur gets a taste of the Food Network
Il Pastaficio to be featured Friday on Guy Fieri’s “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” television program.
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‘Mitten Project’ helps those living hand to mouth
Earth Animal organizes annual drive to raise money for Connecticut Foodshare, which supports agencies fighting food insecurity around the state.
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Wind power: Lamont aims to shore up alternative energy
Tri-state pact designed to energize struggling offshore wind-generated power.
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‘Chapter Two’ benefit planned Oct. 25 by Westport Book Sales
Fundraiser will help expand the Westport Library affiliate’s training and employment programs for adults with disabilities.
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Parker Harding plan sails through flood board
The project, revised in response to critics, wins backing from second board in two days.
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No bumps in the road for first review of revised parking plans
Parker Harding redesign project, revamped in response to protests, gets positive reception during initial outing before town boards Tuesday.
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Tasty eats abound at Slice of Saugatuck, despite gloomy skies
11th year for the festival that showcases Saugatuck’s culinary offerings.
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‘Westport Restaurant Week(s)’ starts Sunday
More than 20 local restaurants will offer special pricing on lunch, dinner and brunch menus through Oct. 15
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‘Slice of Saugatuck’ will go ahead Saturday
With stormy weather forecast to clear from the area by afternoon, the annual celebration of the neighborhood’s cuisine and commerce will take place as planned, according to the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.
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Whole Foods evacuated after alarm
False alarm likely triggered by dust in the supermarket’s ductwork.
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Bitcoin scam busted, $3.2M returned to Westport victim
Case of Pakistani cryptocurrency scammers, who duped a resident to invest retirement savings in fraudulent bitcoin account, cracked open by Westport police detectives working with state investigators.
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Da Pietro’s conversion to residential panned by ARB
Architectural Review Board appears to cringe at plan to brick-face a century-old building it sees as charming.
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Zoners vote to protect century-old Post Road building, enable another
Text amendment protects 1903 structure, allows a new one to its left.
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Reception showcases Michael Friedman’s photos of rock legends
Thursday event will feature Westport native, a longtime music producer and manager, discussing recently published book with his photos of rock musicians from the 1960s and ’70s.
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Dining now in store at Il Pastaficio
Meal service has been added to “authentic culinary experience” offered by downtown shop selling artisan Italian pastas and products.
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‘Westoberfest,’ fall beer-tasting celebration, on tap
The sixth annual event Oct. 14, in addition to more than 60 beer tastings, will feature food, music, a vendor market and children’s activities.
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More than 1,000 lose power Friday in Westport
Eversource restores service after “equipment issue” — tree on power lines — was repaired early Friday afternoon.
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Golf comes in, longtime Post Road East businesses are out
Plans for indoor golf center supplant Innovation Luggage and Pane e Bene restaurant.
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A new journey for Nômade Westport
Restaurateurs planning another Main Street dining destination a few doors away.
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‘Slice’ slides to Sept. 30 because of storm threat
The 11th “Slice of Saugatuck” festival, initially scheduled for Saturday, has been postponed three weeks as storms cloud the forecast.
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Parker Harding ‘compromise’ plan heads for town boards’ verdict
Latest redesign proposal for downtown parking lot, which earlier sparked controversy, moves on from Downtown Plan Implementation Committee.
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14 houses proposed for part of former Bridgewater campus
New owner of Glendinning Place property wants to build 10 “market-rate” and four “affordable” dwellings on the corporate campus surrounded by open space and the Saugatuck River, and also plans to refurbish the office structure.
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