Traffic alert: bike event Sunday
Westport Police Department advises motorists and pedestrians to allow extra travel time and remain alert when sharing the roadway.
Read MoreMay 14, 2026 | Community, Environment, Government | 0
Westport Police Department advises motorists and pedestrians to allow extra travel time and remain alert when sharing the roadway.
Read MoreMay 14, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
The Department of Public Works asks residents to address recycling contamination in Westport. Remember the catchphrase: “No bags, no food, no foam.”
Read MoreMay 10, 2026 | Community, Environment, Health | 0
About 1 in 5 people with Vibrio vulnificus infection die, sometimes within a day. Here are the simple steps the Centers for Disease Control advises for prevention.
Read MoreMay 8, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
Join the American Rhododendron Society at Wakeman Town Farm and Blau House & Gardens for a lecture and a guided garden tour.
Read MoreMay 6, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
The Westport garden club annual plant sale features homegrown perennials and Connecticut native plants on May 9 at Jesup Green.
Read MoreApr 30, 2026 | Community, Environment, Government | 0
The Conservation Commission discussed Westport water quality, receiving mixed news on Sasco Brook and New Creek.
Read MoreApr 27, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
Proceeds benefit Earthplace’s nature education programs, scholarships, and community outreach initiatives.
Read MoreApr 27, 2026 | Community, Environment, Government | 0
The Western Connecticut Council of Governments launched a five-question survey to update its Regional Hazard Mitigation Plan, which includes Westport.
Read MoreApr 26, 2026 | Community, Environment, Living | 0
Westport’s 8.5-acre Prospect Gardens is open to the public on May 31. See the arboretum, peony beds, and meadow.
Read MoreApr 17, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
Honor the environment with craft beer, s’mores, live music, and nature fun for the family at Earthplace in Westport
Read MoreApr 16, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
Celebrate the 15th anniversary of Cocktails & Clams and 40 years of Harbor Watch water monitoring at Copps Island Oysters.
Read MoreApr 9, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
Americans discard 20 million mattresses annually. Recycle yours for free at Earthplace on May 2.
Read MoreMar 13, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
Dispose of paint, gasoline, pesticides, and other household hazardous waste at Greens Farm RR lot 1 on April 11.
Read MoreMar 6, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0
A Program at the Westport Library will explore the growing Environmental and Public Health Concerns surrounding PFAS, or “Forever Chemicals.”
Read MoreFeb 9, 2026 | Business, Community, Environment, Government, Real Estate, Transportation | 0
State Senator Ceci Maher and Representatives Jonathan Steinberg and Dominique Johnson discuss energy, affordable housing (HB 8002), and the Cribari Bridge.
Read MoreOct 10, 2025 | Environment, Sports | 0
Staples High Football Coach Matty Jacowleff has been named the New York Giants Coach of the Week for Week 6, following the Wreckers’ 31-6 victory over Darien.
Read MoreOct 8, 2025 | Election '25, Environment, Politics | 0
Candidates for first selectman in Westport, Kevin Christie, Donald O’Day, and David Rosenwaks, discussed environmental issues from community gardens to flood resiliency.
Read MoreSep 23, 2025 | Community, Election '25, Environment | 0
Westport’s first selectperson candidates will discuss sustainability and the environment at a forum on Oct. 6, presented by Sustainable Westport and Earthplace.
Read MoreAug 30, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0
Earthplace in Westport invites the community to its second annual Volunteer Day on Sept. 6. Participants will remove invasive plants and restore trails in the 62-acre nature sanctuary, while enjoying the outdoors and contributing to the preservation of Westport’s largest open space.
Read MoreAug 29, 2025 | Environment | 0
How clean is Long Island Sound? Despite beach closures after heavy rains or high bacteria counts, continuous testing shows the water quality is steadily improving. Harbor Watch’s decades of research reveal encouraging trends for swimmers and the ecosystem alike.
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