Storm update: Power KO’d as snow keeps coming
Electric service disrupted for more than 300 Westporters midday Tuesday, with snowfall accumulations in 4- to 6-inch range so far.
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Snow dazed: Westport schools cancel Tuesday classes
Heavy snow predicted to start falling across the region overnight, with total accumulations of up to 10 inches.
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Alert: Winter snowstorm bearing down on region
“Heavy” snow to start falling overnight, with accumulations up to 10 inches across the Westport region by Tuesday evening, according to forecast.
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Revised downtown parking plans shift into gear
DPIC approves design money for Jesup/Imperial lots — after the plan already was forwarded to Board of Finance without a formal vote.
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Opinion: ‘RFQs’ for new Long Lots at odds with P&Z recommendations
Writer has questions about newly issued bids for architectural design and construction services for elementary school project.
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‘Phased’ approach to downtown parking lot upgrades rolling out
Plan to redesign Parker Harding Plaza, withdrawn last October, to be re-introduced as part of broader initiative for parking improvements in central business district.
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At Earthplace, city youngsters gain insight into nature and art
Westport nature center, in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center, provides unique learning opportunities for urban students.
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Funds drying up to help at-risk Westporters pay heating bills
Higher energy costs, lower federal subsidies mean growing local need for assistance may outstrip resources, warns town human services official.
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Letter: RTM needs to reclaim rightful role in Long Lots project
Writer says planning for new elementary school has sidestepped proper procedures and usurped powers granted the legislative body.
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Lots of water, few quick fixes for Westport flooding problems
Town’s low rank, according to FEMA rating of flood-risk mitigation, means local property owners are not eligible for the largest discounts on flood insurance.
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Opinion: Westport Baseball calls for new Long Lots now, decide fair use of fields later
Nonprofit youth sports group, in statement to Planning and Zoning Commission, advocates for new elementary school without delay, but adds: “It is our understanding that P&Z has required an express prohibition on baseball in order to approve the forthcoming 8-24 application …” and asks that baseball not be excluded from future play on revamped Long Lots fields.
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A new day for play: Redesign of Compo playground taking shape
Preliminary plans to renovate Compo Beach play area shared with community for feedback.
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RTM panel tackles impact of climate change on Westport
Year-long project launched to find solutions to local flooding and related issues caused by climate dynamics.
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Opinion: Why the debate over new Long Lots when solution is obvious?
Writer says: “Why must parents fight and beg for pragmatism and reason to prevail to protect their children from substandard learning environments? … How can this be such a divisive issue?”
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Parents to school board: Build new Long Lots without delays
As Board of Education hears update on controversial plans for new elementary school, parents and faculty advocate for project to move ahead as quickly as possible.
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Opinion: Demand better for yet-to-be designed Long Lots
Architect writes: “Investing $100 million on a new school building shouldn’t involve a politically misguided, hasty process with the dominant paradigm being — just build something that looks like a school as soon as possible.”
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Warning: Frigid weather gripping the region
State activates cold-weather emergency response; Westport designates warming shelters.
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Schools open with two-hour delay Wednesday
Later schedule announced to make sure icy roads and parking lots are cleared safely in wake of Tuesday’s snowstorm.
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Westport public schools closed Tuesday by storm
Superintendent cites snowy conditions, mixing with icy precipitation, announcing day off.
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Temperatures slide on heels of snowy Tuesday
Light snowfall, mixing with icy rain, projected to continue through midday as temperatures plunge below freezing for rest of the week.
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Free First Saturdays
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesFirst Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can […]
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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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Early Clover – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe former Coasters’ lead singer and Apollo favorite pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Otis Redding, and more. A spectacular live show!
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Back to the Garden 1969 – The Woodstock Experience (FREE SHOW)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, July 5 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Free tickets will become available to members on June 24th at noon. Free tickets will become available […]
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Arts
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesLisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation to relax the participants as they lie […]
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesPlease bring a yoga mat and pillow Lisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation […]
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Westport Community Band – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Westport Community Band, founded in 1977, is composed of adult musicians from Fairfield and Westchester Counties, who represent a wide variety of professional backgrounds and bring diverse musical experiences […]
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Divi Roxx Kids: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesKnown for her extraordinary bass skills and dynamic artistry, Divinity Roxx is a Grammy-nominated powerhouse who built her career touring with 5-time Grammy-winning bass virtuoso Victor Wooten and sharing the […]
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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 […]
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Richiman and Groove Nice – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesRichiman and Groove Nice are an American style blues band from Seoul South Korea. Formed in 2018 as the "Richiman Trio" they first entered the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
$25
Location
Westport, US
7:22 am,
July 4, 2026
78°F
clear sky
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