Teachers Hired to Cope with Surprise Surge in Elementary School Enrollment
With 88 more students than expected for the new school year in Westport elementary schools, six new teachers had to be hired.
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Category: Education
Scarice Visits Individual Schools for “Convocation”
Supt. of Schools Thomas Scarice talks to staff Monday morning. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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Supt. Scarice Issues Final Update for School Year’s Start Tuesday
Schools chief offers detailed information for students, parents and staff as in-person classes resume.
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Police Step Up Traffic Safety Enforcement for New School Year
Cops targeting school-zone speeders, drivers using cellphones and violations of bus-safety rules.
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BOE Expedites Facility Study for Long Lots Following Air-Quality Concerns
With young lungs soon to be breathing the air at LLS again, the BOE chose not to stand idle with a facilities study. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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Superintendent: Schools Ready for Aug. 31, But Conditions Not as ‘Positive’ as June
Westport public schools’ in-person classes commence Aug. 31, in compliance with evolving state and federal guidance on COVID-19.
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Deadline Today for Staples’ Fall Sports
Staples Athletes must register today for fall sports.
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Lamont: Masks for All Students, Westport Leaders Agree
Westport school leaders comply with governor’s mandate on masks for all students.
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Therapist, Former Advisor to Staples Group Faces Illegal Drug Charges
Former advisor to Staples High peer advisor program, arrested on child pornography charge in May, now facing narcotics charge.
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Air Quality at Long Lots School to Get Closer Look
Officials plan deeper study of air quality at Long Lots Elementary School.
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Westport ‘Back-To-School’ Program Needs More Help This Year
Fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic means there is greater need by children supported by Westport’s annual “Back-To-School” program.
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School Supplies Sought for Children of Domestic Violence Victims
Back-to-school supplies are being collected locally by the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force for donation to the children of domestic violence victims.
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Speaking Out Against School Masks …
A sign in front of a West Parish Road house shares views about mask-wearing at school. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
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School Board Returning $1.2M to Town
Nearly $1.2 million in unexpended education money will be handed over to the town’s general fund.
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As School Nears, BOE Hears Health Update on COVID Delta Variant
The Board of Education met in person Monday night, where they heard an update on health. (Photos by Jarret Liotta)
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Exploring the Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesJoin us for a fascinating lecture with folklorist and researcher Derek Piotr, founder of The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive. The Derek Piotr Fieldwork Archive was established by Derek Piotr in August 2022. The Archive contains over 1,500 audio recordings made from March 2020 onward, and preserves diverse representations of folklife; ballads, hymns, tales, poems, children’s […]
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Dirty Sock Funtime Band: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesGet ready! The Dirty Sock Funtime Band (DSFB) returns to the Levitt Pavilion's Epstein Stage to blast off the Children's Series Launch with an extra special show! Take part in this wild, musical comedy show where anything (and we mean anything) can happen and everyone is celebrated for who they are! Join the adventures of […]
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Chris Pierce – Juneteenth Concert – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United States“One of America’s most talented, gifted, and affecting artists.” — American Songwriter Chris Pierce is a singular American voice whose songs carry equal parts soul, truth, and grace. Rooted in folk, blues, and Americana, his music speaks plainly and powerfully to the human condition, earning him a reputation as one of the most moving performers […]
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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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LUCIUS
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFormed by lead vocalists and songwriters Jess Wolfe and Holly Laessig, acclaimed indie band Lucius is best known for their sinuous harmonies and highly-original, pop-noir musical artistry. The group, which includes multi-instrumentalists Peter Lalish and Dan Molad, have released three albums, and toured the globe, cultivating a passionate following for their ingenious art-pop creations and […]
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Mutts Gone Nuts
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesCome see a half dozen of the world’s most talented four-legged performers, in an uproariously funny, comedy dog spectacular that is leaving audiences everywhere howling for more! The all-star lineup includes a Guinness World Record holder, and an America’s Got Talent fan favorite, and a host of amazing dogs that will dance, prance, flip, and […]
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DARK STAR ORCHESTRA
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesPerforming to critical acclaim for over 20 years and over 3000 shows, Dark Star Orchestra continues the Grateful Dead live concert experience. Their shows are built off the Dead's extensive catalog and the talent of these seven fine musicians. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from […]
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The Making of ‘The Culper Ring’ with Kirk Manley
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesTo celebrate the special display of The Culper Ring: The Spies of George Washington at the Fairfield Public Library, join artist Kirk Manley to discover his process of creating artwork for the exhibit and the accompanying original graphic novel. Follow his journey from researching the American Revolution to creating pages from concept roughs to inking […]
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G. LOVE, DONAVON FRANKENREITER, MOON TAXI – ROLLING TOGETHER REVUE TOUR
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesG. Love, Donavon Frankenreiter, and Moon Taxi are hitting the road for a special run of shows at some of our favorite outdoor venues across the U.S. Each night includes a full set from Moon Taxi, followed by a one-of-a-kind song-trading set from Donavon & G. Love — backed by Moon Taxi — where we’re […]
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Your Health on a Heating Planet
Fairfield Public Library 165 Unquowa Road, Fairfield, Connecticut, United StatesPlease join us for this important talk presented by Internal Medicine physician Dr. Kirsten Ek, MD, FACP. Dr. Ek will provide a physician’s perspective on the urgent issue of our heating planet, discussing the serious implications of failing to protect our atmosphere and how it will ultimately impact our health. Presented in partnership with Sustainable […]
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Son Little With Tonina – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSon Little’s live show brings his music into a different kind of clarity- raw, expressive, and always evolving. Whether solo or with a full band, he moves fluidly between deep grooves, stripped-down intimacy, and moments that feel completely improvised yet emotionally precise. It’s a performance style shaped by instinct and connection, grounded in the richness […]
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Looking for History: Colossi + The Disappointed Tourist Opening Reception
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesMoCACT presents Looking for History, featuring three artists, Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet […]
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Location
Westport, US
2:46 pm,
June 18, 2026
83°F
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