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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Category: Education
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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Devices in schools–how much is too much?
Westport Public Schools officials debate device use and plan a screen time audit to find a healthy balance for students.
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New courses getting a lot of student buy-in
From left and top, Student Cat Betit, students Zander Bauer and Devyn Peffer, students Adam Turner...
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Scarice, Board of Ed, looking at 5% budget increase
Westport Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice tells board that a five percent increase to the 2026-27 operating budget would cover current programs.
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Webinars to support families / students with special ed needs
Free webinars from the Special Education Legal Fund in January cover high school and transition programs, including The Pinnacle School, and PPT preparation.
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BoE, BoF, RTM confab begins school budget planning
Westport’s Boards of Education, Finance, and RTM kick off the annual school budget planning process. Discussions focus on effectiveness and public/private partnerships for capital projects.
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BoF raises flag over gender equity in Staples sports facilities
Westport’s Board Of Finance discusses the “disgraceful” lack of gender equity between boys’ and girls’ locker rooms at Staples High School.
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Board of Ed reaffirms management roles
The Board of Education voted 6-0 to keep Lee Goldstein as Chair, Dorie Hordon as Vice Chair, and Neil Phillips as Secretary of the seven-member panel.
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Staples names six as “Students of the Month” for November
Six students, Blake Serotta, Avery Michalowski, Jaicelynn Denny, Lucy Bughman, Noa Katz and Elias Ramos, are Staples High School’s students of the month for November.
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Board of Ed questions the questions
Westport BoE members and administrators discuss student survey results where only 43 percent of kids report that they ‘like’ school.
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AI will help students remain “brilliantly human”
Westport schools are looking to leverage Artificial Intelligence to give teachers and students more time to think, compose, and create.
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School enrollment short of projections
The Westport school system’s enrollment is short of demographers’ projections, leading to questions on redistricting and future plans.
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School district lays out budget priorities
Superintendent Scarice presents seven key budget assumptions for the 2026-27 Westport school budget, focusing on staffing, special education, mental health, and technology.
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Fairfield University events to discuss the Declaration of Independence, human innovation
A pair of events at Fairfield University will explore the far-ranging impact of the Declaration of Independence as well as the impact the school’s alumni are making on modern day innovative frontiers.
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Frankel: BoE should act faster, invite private sector
Newly-elected BoE member Andy Frankel says the district must make decisions more quickly, citing AI and sports facility upgrades as areas for improvement.
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Board of Education farewells
School board colleagues praised Kevin Christie and Robert Harrington at their last meeting, honoring their dedication to public service.
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Class of 2025: happy with their choices
Staples Director of Guidance Bill Plunkett shared the class of 2025 college report, highlighting application trends and post-graduation plans.
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Coleytown Middle School presents “Dare to Dream Jr.”
Experience Disney’s “Dare to Dream Jr.” at Coleytown Middle School, a musical revue with songs from 24 Disney films, performed by talented students.
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Coleytown Elementary School bomb threat was fake
A bomb threat delayed the opening of Coleytown Elementary School. Police and bomb squad cleared the building, confirming no devices were found.
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Events
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Art Adventures! – Saturday Drop-In Art Class for Kids
Your 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
Eggy 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
This 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
The 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
Please 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
Free 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
The 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
July 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
Ballet 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
ELENA 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
July 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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The CORA Foundation Community Conversation with Ellen Harvey + Dan Woog
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for an evening inspired by Looking for History, MoCACT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory, loss, and […]
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Location
Westport, US
2:27 am,
July 11, 2026
72°F
broken clouds
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