Hail to the leaf! Earthplace celebrates Arbor Day
Honor the environment with craft beer, s’mores, live music, and nature fun for the family at Earthplace in Westport
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.
Read MoreAug 2, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0
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.
Read MoreJul 26, 2025 | Environment, Government | 0
State Sen. Ceci Maher was named an Environmental Champion by the Connecticut League of Conservation Voters for her strong environmental advocacy.
Read MoreJul 16, 2025 | Community, Environment, Health | 0
Swimmers can return to Compo Beach today. The water quality is back at safe levels.
Read MoreJul 15, 2025 | Arts, Education, Environment, Visual | 0
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.
Read MoreJun 22, 2025 | Environment, Health | 0
Public officials urge residents to take seriously the dangers of the current heat wave.
Read MoreMay 24, 2025 | Community, Environment | 1
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.
Read MoreMay 9, 2025 | Community, Environment, Government | 0
The seasonal prohibition, watered down from originally proposed ban, takes effect May 15.
Read MoreMay 7, 2025 | Community, Environment | 1
Annual event features more than 1,200 perennials grown by club members, plus other gardening and environmental features.
Read MoreMay 7, 2025 | Environment, Government, Transportation | 0
Legislative body signs off on 3.64 percent increase in overall municipal spending for fiscal year starting July 1.
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