Massi & Co. celebrates new concept
Westport has a new dining spot! Massi Co. by Massimo Tullio opens Sept. 9, bringing Southern Italian-American favorites like brick oven pizza, homemade pasta, and craft cocktails to downtown.
Read MoreWestport has a new dining spot! Massi Co. by Massimo Tullio opens Sept. 9, bringing Southern Italian-American favorites like brick oven pizza, homemade pasta, and craft cocktails to downtown.
Read MoreSep 8, 2025 | Community, Government | 1
Westport Parks and Recreation will restore seven deteriorated tee boxes at Longshore Golf Course this November in a $250,000 project.
Read MoreThe Westport Farmers’ Market’s “Get Growing” program for kids has received an exciting upgrade, complete with new furniture, creative spaces, and weekly activities from local partners.
Read MoreAnnual celebration of Saugatuck postponed until next Saturday.
Read MoreSep 2, 2025 | Community, Police & Fire | 0
With school back in session, Westport Police are stepping up enforcement in school zones and bus routes. Officers urge drivers to slow down, put down their phones, and stop for school buses as part of their annual “Back to School” traffic safety campaign.
Read MoreOn Labor Day, hundreds gathered on Westport’s Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge for a “WorkersOverBillionaires” protest.
Read MoreWhile chrysanthemums are the go-to fall flower, native asters are just as colorful and more pollinator-friendly. Local gardeners and Gilbertie’s Garden Center share why asters, along with goldenrod and black-eyed Susans, are perfect for autumn displays that last well beyond the season.
Read MoreAug 30, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0
Earthplace in Westport invites the community to its second annual Volunteer Day on Sept. 6. Participants will remove invasive plants and restore trails in the 62-acre nature sanctuary, while enjoying the outdoors and contributing to the preservation of Westport’s largest open space.
Read MoreAug 28, 2025 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0
Get ready to laugh out loud as Comedy Night returns to VFW Post 399 in Westport on Friday, Sept. 5. Steve Marshall headlines an evening of sharp wit and big laughs, joined by comedians Joe Pontillo, Cara Amore, and Brad Bruckner. Presented by Laughing Gas Comedy, the show runs 8–10:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7.
Read MoreThousands will gather in Westport’s Saugatuck neighborhood on Saturday, Sept. 6, for the annual Slice of Saugatuck. The festival features food, drinks, live music, kids’ activities, and community groups. Proceeds support Homes with Hope’s Gillespie Center food pantry, helping local families in need.
Read MoreThe Town of Westport will begin the Sherwood Mill Cove Tide Gate Replacement Project shortly after Labor Day, repairing tide gates, seawalls, and a pier.
Read MoreAt 97, Tom Lowrie, Westport’s beloved “Mr. Pickleball,” was honored with the dedication of the Compo Beach courts in his name. Community leaders and residents gathered to celebrate his decades-long passion and advocacy for the sport.
Read MoreAs summer winds down, columnist Kerri Williams shares her favorite ways to bring the garden indoors. From selecting blooms and vases to arranging techniques, she offers easy tips to create floral displays that brighten your home.
Read MoreAug 22, 2025 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0
The Grammy Award-winning Tedeschi Trucks Band will perform Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Levitt Pavilion. VIP tickets for Levitt members go on sale today, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m., with general sales beginning Sunday, Aug. 24.
Read MoreAug 21, 2025 | Community, Food, Living, Transportation | 0
Getting to the Westport Farmers’ Market is easier than ever. Thanks to the Westport Transit District, residents can book a Wheels2U ride during market hours, skipping the stress of driving and parking.
Read MoreTickets are available for Shorefest 2025, hosted by Friends of Sherwood Island State Park. The evening includes lobster, steak or salmon dinners, live entertainment by John Lamb, and a silent auction with local favorites. Proceeds benefit the park’s programs and restoration efforts.
Read MoreSera Levy, the 26-year-old subject of a Silver Alert, is no longer in the tri-state area. Her father was informed that she flew from New York to Denver, Colo.
Read MoreFor the third time this summer, Compo Beach has been closed for swimming by the Aspetuck Health District. Officials hope faster testing will allow a quicker reopening, possibly by tomorrow afternoon.
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