‘Mini Moguls’ learn financial literacy, life skills in pop-up marketplace
Founded by Staples High school student Aanya Gandhi, this event showcased student-run businesses and emphasized financial empowerment.
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Category: Education
Board probes tactical issues with student screen time audit
The Westport school district’s screentime audit begins this month, but the planned student and parent survey is delayed for revisions.
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BoE backs Coley Elementary building committee
The Westport school board voted unanimously to request a building committee for a new or renovated Coleytown elementary school to avoid project delays.
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Budget proposal sails through Board of Education
The Westport school board unanimously recommended a 2026-27 budget that is $750,000 less than the original proposal, resulting in a 4.98 percent increase.
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Mental health management program to move to elementary schools
The Effective School Solutions (ESS) program, which aids Students with complex mental health Issues, is expanding to Westport Elementary Schools.
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Student artwork sales at Jazz and Java will benefit food pantry
Westport School District’s Jazz and Java concert features a sale of student artwork from the Bedford Middle School Art Collective benefiting the Homes with Hope Food Pantry.
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Scarice: winter may yet bring school closures, delays
Superintendent Scarice informs Westport families that Arctic weather and snow forecasts may necessitate school closures and delays well into March.
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Board gets into the school budget weeds
The Westport School Board could use a health insurance reserve to reduce the 2026-27 budget increase to 4.9 percent, without facing a fiscal cliff in future budgets.
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Staples literary magazines earn ‘superior’ ranking in REALM contest
Staples High School’s award-winning literary magazines, Soundings and QED, have been recognized nationally with a Superior ranking by the NCTE.
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Board of Ed: Uniforms? Maybe. Pay-to-play? No.
School Board Chair Lee Goldstein backs sports uniforms and new staff but firmly rejects a pay-for-play proposal for the 2026-27 budget.
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Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum celebrating America 250 with inaugural Young Artists’ Competition
As part of its planned programming for the United States semiquincentennial, the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum is introducing its first Young Artists’ Competition.
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Westport’s science teaching is excellent; the goal is to improve
Westport is a top-10 statewide performer in science education. The district, following a Tri-State Consortium visit, aims for continuous K-12 improvement.
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Who pays for sports unis? The school? The players? Boosters?
The Westport Board Of Education reviews Superintendent Thomas Scarice’s $158.9 Million budget, focusing on pay to play and uniform funding for Staples Athletics.
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Staples’ Nolan Francis named Regeneron scholar
Staples High School Senior Nolan Francis was selected as a 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search Scholar for his research on Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
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BoE pitched on retaining insurance plan, even with 15% increase
Schools Chief Financial Officer Elio Longo and Lockton consultants advise BoE on insurance plan alternatives, amidst a projected 15% rate hike.
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Kindergarten registration open for 2026-‘27
Registration is open for Westport Public School kindergarten class of 2026-2027. Save the date for parent information sessions.
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Staples sets record with 69 musicians in festival
Sixty-nine Staples High School musicians were chosen to perform at the CMEA Western Region Music Festival, a new record for Westport students.
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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.
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Scarice proposes 5.48% school budget increase
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.
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RTM OKs 8 school projects, including Staples’ auditorium and girls’ team room
The Representative Town Meeting approved over $3.5 million for eight school construction projects in Westport, addressing longstanding needs.
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MATTEO BOCELLI – Falling In Love World Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Levitt Pavilion presents Matteo Bocelli - The Falling In Love World Tour. With his newly released second album, Falling In Love, Matteo Bocelli steps confidently into the spotlight as the next generation artist, with the heart of a poet and the reach of a global star. Falling In Love is an album rich in […]
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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 fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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EGGY – 2026 Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesEggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting, exploratory improvisation, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Dani Battat (keys, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals), and Alex Bailey (drums, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an […]
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Intuitive Painting: Awakening Your Creative Flow with Melissa Benedek
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThis immersive experience invites you to connect deeply with your emotions while discovering your own artistic rhythm. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or a curious beginner, you’ll leave feeling refreshed, inspired, and connected to your creative flow with abstract paintings that are uniquely yours. $125.00 per adult Materials included
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The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm
Weston Public Library 56 Norfield Rd., Weston, CT, United StatesThe Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm Cool off with Sunday Soundscapes! On July 12 at 4 pm the Davis Guitar Duo brings us soothing music from around the world, performed in their beautiful arrangements. Mark is a Grammy-nominated artist, and together with his talented wife, Beverly. he has performed in […]
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R-Rated: Reproductive Rights & Resistance on Stage
Lucille Lortel White Barn at the Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, CT, United StatesPlease join Reproductive Equity Now for R-Rated: Reproductive Rights and Resistance on Stage! Provocative and entertaining, this evening of theater and conversation sheds light on current attacks on reproductive health and how activists in Connecticut are pushing back. All proceeds from the event will go to support Reproductive Equity Now’s efforts to expand and protect […]
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Val Ramos Flamenco Ensemble – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, July 12 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Reserve free tickets in advance via Levittpavilion.com Free tickets also distributed at Box office; free tickets available on a first come basis, based on space and availability. Box Office opens on-site 2-hours before show time. The best of classical Flamenco brought to […]
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CT Blood Center Drives
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesThe Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
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Connecticut Ballet – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesBallet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]
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Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]
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Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJuly 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
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Westport, US
12:08 pm,
July 10, 2026
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