Blight ordinance revised: ‘No one is out there with a ruler measuring grass’
Changes approved to tighten anti-blight rules, allowing taller grass for ecological reasons and imposing heftier fines.
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Category: Environment
The view from Los Angeles: ‘It’s scary … It’s just crazy’
Westport native and journalist Jarret Liotta describes surreal scenes as wildfires ravage southern California.
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Asteroids in Westport skies topic of talk
Westport Astronomical Society to host free Jan. 21 lecture on “Asteroid Occulations.”
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Deer trapped in frozen Saugatuck River freed by firefighters
Animal struggling in iced-over river, south of the Post Road, was able to walk from the scene after being pulled to safety by fire crew Thursday morning.
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Lamont’s ‘State of the State’ sets affordability agenda with few specifics
Governor, addressing start of 2025 General Assembly session Wednesday, lists lowering high costs of housing, electricity, health care and higher education as goals.
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A tall story: ZBA denies controversial Old Mill house plan
Variances denied for new house planned on the Hillspoint Road site of century-old cottage amid questions about how building height is measured and federal flood-zone requirements.
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Access questions fail to delay Mill Pond project
RTM backs application for $5.6 million tide gate/walkway project, turning aside bid to delay action for more study of “locked gate” by private homeowners’ group.
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Warming centers provide shelter from Arctic blast
Westport officials list resources for people needing help during frigid onslaught.
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Westport’s 2024: A leap year when some soared, others fell flat
Top stories: $100M school in the works for redrawn district, community gardens uprooted, affordable housing elusive, schools chief likes AI but not cellphones and downtown parking revamp follows twisty road to nowhere.
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Don’t try to trash that Christmas tree. Recycle instead.
Natural Christmas trees will not be accepted at Westport’s trash transfer station, but the yard waste facility will.
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A final bough: Scouts will cart away faded Christmas trees
Troop 39 and 139 to pick up trees Jan. 4 for recycling into mulch.
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Deer takes Christmas Eve jaunt through frosty Compo waters
Perhaps one of “those” reindeer was taking a respite before embarking on worldwide gift-delivery operation.
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Drone sightings: Extraordinary hoax or extraterrestrial threat?
Westport astronomy group, police say verifiable information — including drones seen over Saugatuck River — so far indicates there is nothing to worry about.
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Warming shelters open as Winter Solstice deep freeze grips area
State activates “severe cold weather protocol” Saturday through Christmas Eve, as Westport sites offer shelter.
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Parks patrol: Panel to assess inventory firsthand for master plan
Advisory committee members to tour parks, seek stakeholder input for first parks master plan in three decades.
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Alert: Wet, windy wallop forecast Wednesday
Flooding, power outages possible as heavy rainfall, blustery conditions sweep across the region.
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Revisions to blight ordinance get green thumbs up
Representative Town Meeting committees back modifications on controversial issues like grass height.
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With marina plan, ‘Hamlet’ developers dip toe into regulatory waters
First sign in two years of what may be in store for Saugatuck emerges after a sweeping rezoning of the area was approved.
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At Earthplace, author to discuss recipes that ‘love’ the planet
Cathy Katin-Grazzini to explore — and demonstrate — eco-friendly food at Saturday event.
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RTM re-elects officers, but gas-fueled golf equipment engulfed in debate
Wieser, Karpf easily win new terms, but arguments engulf $863,000 appropriation for new Longshore Golf Course maintenance gear.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
$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 […]
$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 […]
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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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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 […]
$25 -
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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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 […]
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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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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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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 - […]
Location
Westport, US
3:55 pm,
October 29, 2026
66°F
clear sky
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