Westport kids lauded for their video skills
Students from Long Lots and Kings Highway Elementary Schools won multiple honors at the 2026 Access Awareness Awards contest.
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Many weigh in on athletic field lighting proposal before P&Z
The Planning and Zoning Commission heard many residents on the proposal for lights at PJ Romano and Wakeman B fields.
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CMS’s Faith Sweeney wins state-wide peace award
Coleytown Middle School teacher Faith Sweeney is selected to receive the Connecticut Education Association’s Mahatma Gandhi-Martin Luther King Jr. Peace Award.
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New Long Lots School held back a semester
The opening of the new $110 million Long Lots School in Westport has been pushed back a full semester until January 2028.
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$1.4M Staples tennis court plan: replace cracked asphalt with concrete
A $1.4 million plan to replace six cracked asphalt tennis courts at Staples High School with durable concrete courts goes before the RTM.
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The path from Westport’s 2027 Budget to your quarterly real estate tax payment
The $266 million Westport budget for fiscal year 2027 and a shift in the tax burden toward homeowners leads to a 9% rise in the average annual residential property tax bill.
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Westport 6th-grader wins a top prize with video on clothing waste
Bedford Middle School sixth-grader Katherine Rose Li won an international video prize for her 60-second take on fast fashion waste.
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Schools probe parents’ reading experiences
Schools need parent’s help to understand student reading development. Complete the confidential Voluntary Family Reading History Questionnaire.
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Brian’s Turn: financing Westport Public Schools
Ex-Board of Finance Chairman Brian Stern looks at the finances of the Westport Public Schools.
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BoE debates school library book challenge protocol
The Westport Board of Education is set to vote on a new school library book challenge policy and a revision to its Title IX policy.
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Update on schools’ social studies curriculum
Board members question staff on perceived one-sidedness in the social studies curriculum and teacher neutrality in Westport classrooms.
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School’s out! Time to go to work.
Starting June 22, Westport Schools launch summer capital projects, including Staples High School and Long Lots Elementary School plans.
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Falkenstein and Bauer receive Ralph J. Monaco Memorial Award
Staples High School students Elijah Falkenstein and Zander Bauer received the Connecticut Bar Association’s Award for Civics.
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$168.8M in schools funding approved as part of $266M town budget
The Representative Town Meeting approved $168.8m for the Westport School District, the largest share of the $266m town budget.
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Hartford to send Westport a check for $270K
Governor Ned Lamont released a breakdown of state funding for Westport totaling $270,157 for the 2027 fiscal year cycle.
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Two Staples students win ‘Diversity Essay Contest’
Staples students Kaila Patel and Liam Harrison won the TEAM Westport 2026 Teen Diversity Essay Contest.
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Adelia Purcell, Staples ’23, wins Truman Scholarship for public service career
Staples alumna Adelia Purcell wins the $30,000 Truman Scholarship for a plan to prevent sexual assault worldwide.
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Ninth graders keeping pace
Westport BoE reviews data on the ninth grade class of 2029, noting positive trends but seeking more granular insight into student well-being.
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Parents, board differ on special ed study goals
The school board is moving forward with a special education program review; some parents want an independent audit and greater say in the process.
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Finally, a calendar!
The Westport school board approved the 2026-27 calendar. New holidays like Diwali, Eid, and Lunar New Year were rejected.
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BONNIE RAITT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSunday, August 9, 2026 | 7:00pm CHAIRS PROVIDED FOR ALL TICKET-HOLDERS. NO PHOTOS OR RECORDING. THE LEVITT PAVILION GALA IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE LEAD SPONSORSHIP OF THE ARTHUR AND […]
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THE REVIVALISTS w/ Olivia Barnes
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Revivalists bring their dynamic, genre-blending sound back to the Levitt Pavilion this August! The New Orleans-based, multi-platinum band has earned a national following with their fusion of indie rock, […]
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Joanie Leeds: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesGRAMMY Award Winner Joanie has won 1st place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, a GOLD Parents’ Choice Award, NAPPA GOLD Award, Family Choice Award and is […]
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Improvement Movement w/ Memo – FREE CONERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday, AUG 13 | 6:30PM DOORS / 7PM Support Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Reserve button below. Reminders: Free tickets are also issued […]
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Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez ft. The Sin Sisters & Guests – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesChristine Ohlman & Rebel Montez ft. The Sin Sisters & Guests :: “Take Me To The River” : A Deep Celebration of American Song FREE TICKET SHOW FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 […]
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesYour child can join us every Saturday for a relaxed and inspiring drop-in art class at the museum! Whether your child is an experienced artist or just looking to have […]
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Logical Pretzel – The Songs of Steely Dan – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Event Website link! Free tickets are also issued day […]
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The String Queens – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, August 16 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Box office opens on-site 2-hours before show time; free tickets available on a first come basis, based […]
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Comedy Night #3 – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJohn Tobin Presents! delivers a slate of their funniest stand-up comedians for another free night of side-splitting laughs under the stars!
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Fyütch & Aura V: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThis dynamic Father-Daughter team just won Best Children’s Album at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. Fyutch is a previous GRAMMY Award Winner, and Aura V is now the youngest child ever […]
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Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesIn conjunction with Looking for History, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday, July 9, at 6pm. During this one-hour walkthrough, Shaefer will lead Museum visitors through the exhibition, sharing insights into the inspiration, historical references, and creative methods that inform the works on view. Participants will have the […]
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Borboletta: A Tribute to Santana – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday, AUG 20 | 6:30PM DOORS / 7:30PM Show Season Member access to free tickets online is active now. Public access to free tickets begins on […]
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Westport, US
5:39 pm,
August 9, 2026
88°F
clear sky
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