Candidates to discuss sustainability, environment at Oct. 6 forum
Westport’s first selectperson candidates will discuss sustainability and the environment at a forum on Oct. 6, presented by Sustainable Westport and Earthplace.
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Category: Environment
Earthplace calls: Help remove invasives, tend trails next Saturday
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.
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How clean is Long Island Sound?
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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HeatSmart Westport offers a way to get a break on energy bills
As summer temperatures soar, HeatSmart Westport offers residents a way to cool down energy costs. A partnership between the town and clean energy advocates, the program provides discounted or free home energy audits and encourages upgrades for efficiency and sustainability.
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Senator Maher named environmental champion
State Sen. Ceci Maher was named an Environmental Champion by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for her strong environmental advocacy.
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Compo swimming OK’d
Swimmers can return to Compo Beach today. The water quality is back at safe levels.
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MoCA screens “Plastic People” July 17
MoCA/CT will screen the award-winning documentary Plastic People: The Hidden Crises of Microplastics on July 17. Presented by Sustainable Westport, the film explores the environmental and human toll of plastic pollution.
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Westport heat advisory: staying safe as temperatures climb
Public officials urge residents to take seriously the dangers of the current heat wave.
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Report finds decline in water quality at Westport beaches
A report by a Long Island Sound advocacy group has found that the water quality at Westport’s beaches has generally declined over the last two years, largely due to increased rainfall totals.
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Officials: Don’t blow off restriction on using gas-powered leaf blowers
The seasonal prohibition, watered down from originally proposed ban, takes effect May 15.
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Westport Garden Club’s plant sale sprouts Saturday
Annual event features more than 1,200 perennials grown by club members, plus other gardening and environmental features.
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Wheels2U, Earthplace $$$ restored as RTM OKs $252M budget
Legislative body signs off on 3.64 percent increase in overall municipal spending for fiscal year starting July 1.
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Toasting the trees at Earthplace
An Arbor Day salute was hosted Saturday at the forested grounds of the environmental learning center and wildlife sanctuary.
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Cultivating with Kerri: For the Love of Trees
Our self-described tree hugger pays homage to the maples, pines, and other trees in our world for Arbor Day.
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Arbor Day tree saplings give-away Friday at Town Hall
Saplings, with planting instructions, available from Tree Board on first-come, first-served basis.
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Analysis: Tooker mum on DOT project despite state outreach since ’23
Records show state officials reached out about controversial maintenance project several times, seeking local comments and offering to a host public information meeting on the plans, but received no response from first selectwoman or her staff.
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Public feedback sought on priorities for new parks master plan
April 24 session to gather comments for first such initiative in three decades.
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Sustainable Westport launches ‘Your Yard, Our Climate’ initiative
Three months of workshops, activities and classes will underscore how even the smallest yards can help make strides for greater environment good.
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‘Cocktails & Clams’ benefit planned for Harbor Watch
14th annual fundraiser on May 31 will support programs in science education that “protect the Long Island Sound estuary and the Connecticut waters that feed it.”
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Cultivating with Kerri: Springtime is the perfect time to get that backyard garden started
From one gardener to others, tips on how to make your gardens grow greener.
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Looking for History: Connecticut Industry
MoCACT 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 […]
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An Evening of Suspense: Wine Reception & Conversation with Liv Constantine – A fundraising event to support Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT
Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT will host an evening with bestselling author Liv Constantine* as she discusses her new psychological thriller, Promise Me Never. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:30 […]
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Come Together: The Playhouse Sings The Beatles
Come together and sing along – with a little help from your friends – for one unforgettable night of Beatles music at Westport Country Playhouse! Music Director Drew Wutke leads […]
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DNR: The (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band! – FREE CONCERT
DNR: The (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band! Annual Tribute to First Responders & Westport EMS FREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday, SEP 10 | 6:30PM DOORS / 7:30PM Show Sponsor: Westport Parks […]
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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 […]
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The Sweet Remains – FREE CONCERT
FREE TICKET SHOW | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Website link below! Free tickets are also issued day […]
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Brian López Electric Trio – FREE CONCERT
FREE TICKET SHOW | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 | 7:00PM SHOW / 6:00PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Event Website link! Free tickets are also issued day […]
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Y’s Women Meeting: Guest Speaker Netta Levy, LifeCare Concierge Founder
Y’s Women general meetings are open to members and their guests. We warmly welcome first-time visitors to attend any presentation before deciding to join The Y’s Women. Place: Green’s Farms […]
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The Next Best Thing
Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading on Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m., of “The Next Best Thing,” a new comedy about an outspoken, wildly inappropriate […]
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Ari Axelrod: My Year in Anatevka
Featuring beloved songs from the score of Fiddler on the Roof, behind-the-scenes stories, and music inspired by Fiddler‘s unforgettable characters—including songs that never made it to Broadway—My Year in Anatevka […]
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Comedy Night! – FREE SHOW
John Tobin Presents! delivers a slate of their funniest stand-up comedians for another free night of side-splitting laughs under the stars!
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Westport Community Band – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 | 7.00PM SHOW / DOORS 6:00PM *Rescheduled from 7/7* Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Levittpavilion.com. Reminders: Free tickets are also […]
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8:43 pm,
September 9, 2026
75°F
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