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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Category: Environment
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Plan to redesign Parker Harding Plaza, withdrawn last October, to be re-introduced as part of broader initiative for parking improvements in central business district.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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Open letter: Build a new school, don’t blame gardeners for delay
Leader of Westport Community Gardens writes: “At no point in this process has the request for consideration and regard for the gardens and preserve delayed the process of constructing a new/improved school. Not by a second. To imply otherwise is false.”
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Large new house overlooking river OK’d by zoners
Change in state law did not require public hearing for Coastal Area Management review.
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In storm’s watery wake, bright skies … and looming snowstorm
As Saturday’s skies cleared and temperatures “soared” to the 50s, forecasters warn of colder — and snowier — days ahead.
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
$25 -
Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
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Night at the Museum: An Evening of Comedy
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesComedy comes to MoCACT as Circle Comedy and Westport Parks & Rec bring you a night of stand-up headlined by Christian Finnegan the sharp-witted comic known for Chappelle's Show, VH1's Best Week Ever, and his Comedy Central specials. Grab your tickets early for a night of big laughs (that also includes Heidi Grandberry) in one […]
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Washington’s Spies Escape Room
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesAs the War for American Independence rages on, General George Washington must depend on his trusted spy network for key intelligence about British movements. In our brand-new Escape Room experience where you are one of Washington’s spies, a fellow spy known simply as “The Lady” left vital plans for you hidden in a strongbox tucked […]
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Night at the Museum: An Evening of Comedy
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesComedy comes to MoCACT as Circle Comedy and Westport Parks & Rec bring you a night of stand-up headlined by Christian Finnegan the sharp-witted comic known for Chappelle's Show, VH1's Best Week Ever, and his Comedy Central specials. Grab your tickets early for a night of big laughs (that also includes Heidi Grandberry) in one […]
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Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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Always… Patsy Cline
Music Theatre of Connecticut 509 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, Connecticut, United StatesNovember 6 - 22, 2026 ALWAYS…PATSY CLINE Written by Ted Swindley Always…Patsy Cline is more than a musical tribute to the legendary country singer who died tragically at age 30 […]
$51 – $66
Location
Westport, US
12:31 pm,
November 6, 2026
65°F
light rain
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