Cross Highway closed tomorrow, Friday and after June 19
Cross Highway will close for daytime utility work tomorrow and Friday ahead of the upcoming bridge replacement project.
Read MoreJun 10, 2026 | Community, Government | 0
Cross Highway will close for daytime utility work tomorrow and Friday ahead of the upcoming bridge replacement project.
Read MoreJun 9, 2026 | Education, Government | 0
Westport schools launch a new strategic AI plan to balance classroom technology with human-centered teaching.
Read MoreJun 9, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 0
Planning and Zoning Commission members discussed reverting to previous zoning for the controversial Spinnaker site.
Read MoreJun 6, 2026 | Education, Government | 4
Parents in Westport are calling for an independent consultant to review the school district’s special education program.
Read MoreJun 3, 2026 | Government | 1
Director of Human Resources Candice Holley has voluntarily resigned from her position with the Town of Westport.
Read MoreJun 2, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 10
Spinnaker Real Estate Partners presented a 175-unit Saugatuck development plan, which P&Z members found unacceptable due to the 10% affordable housing component.
Read MoreMay 28, 2026 | Community, Government | 0
Westport’s spring paving program begins Monday, June 1. Road work will cover Kings Highway North, Cross Highway, and other streets.
Read MoreMay 28, 2026 | Community, Education, Government | 1
The opening of the new $110 million Long Lots School in Westport has been pushed back a full semester until January 2028.
Read MoreMay 27, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 3
State and local leaders discuss Connecticut’s new housing laws, including HB 8002, and their impact on affordable housing in Westport.
Read MoreMay 27, 2026 | Community, Education, Government | 0
A $1.4 million plan to replace six cracked asphalt tennis courts at Staples High School with durable concrete courts goes before the RTM.
Read MoreMay 27, 2026 | Election '26, Government, Politics | 0
Republican John Bolton is Resigning from the Planning and Zoning Commission to Focus on His Campaign for State Attorney General.
Read MoreMay 26, 2026 | Community, Education, Government, Opinion | 13
The $266 million Westport budget for fiscal year 2027 and a shift in the tax burden toward homeowners leads to a 9% rise in the average annual residential property tax bill.
Read MoreMay 24, 2026 | Business, Community, Government | 0
Nikki Glekas received final approval to run concessions at Compo Beach and Longshore sites, opening for Memorial Day weekend.
Read MoreMay 22, 2026 | Community, Government, Opinion | 0
Governor Lamont addresses Eversource’s proposed rate hike while the company posts $1.69 billion in profit and pays its CEO $13.5 million.
Read MoreMay 21, 2026 | Community, Government, Real Estate | 1
The Westport Board of Finance set a new mill rate of 13.2. Find out how to calculate your new tax bill.
Read MoreMay 20, 2026 | Community, Government | 1
A popular plan for permanent lighting at PJ Romano and Wakeman B athletic fields drew concerns from neighbors regarding light, noise and traffic.
Read MoreMay 14, 2026 | Community, Government, Living | 0
The Westport gas-powered leaf blower ban is active through October 15. Violations can be reported to the Conservation Department.
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 13, 2026 | Education, Government, Opinion | 5
Ex-Board of Finance Chairman Brian Stern looks at the finances of the Westport Public Schools.
Read MoreMay 12, 2026 | Education, Government | 0
The Westport Board of Education is set to vote on a new school library book challenge policy and a revision to its Title IX policy.
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