Seven Westport arts groups receive state grants
Organizations share in $170,305 allocated to 36 groups in five area communities, according to state Sen. Ceci Maher.
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Category: Government
FOI training postponed over transparency concerns
RTM session delayed so it can be publicly noticed.
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Donations for ‘Westport Warm-Up Fund’ needed
The fund, organized by town’s Department of Human Services, supports households that need help with winter heating costs.
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New crosswalk mapped for intersection near Long Lots School
Upgrade approved for Hyde Lane/Maple Avenue North intersection by Board of Selectwomen.
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Da Pietro’s conversion to residential gets ARB OK
Space that housed eateries for 50 years might soon be residential.
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New downtown parking rules on hold awaiting signs’ installation
Plan approved in August to extend and unify time limits for more than 500 parking spaces won’t be implemented until new signs are posted.
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State’s proposed ban on gas-powered car sales unplugged
Facing defeat, Lamont administration’s plan to phase out by 2035 the sales of new gas-fueled vehicles withdrawn Monday.
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Book scrutinizes culture of ‘radical transparency’ at Bridgewater
Was unraveling of $100M grant to boost state schools from Ray Dalio’s foundation a reflection of workplace practices at Westport-based hedge fund?
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14 Dems come forward to fill P&Z seat
Party will endorse its recommended candidate at Thursday meeting.
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Glendinning Place neighbors weigh in against housing plan
Conservation director and neighbors express concerns about environmentally fragile area.
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Projected enrollment in Westport schools falls short
New report shows overall number of students in town’s schools has declined, but elementary numbers are projected to grow — raising questions about new Long Lots School, the budget and redistricting.
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Riverside Avenue office complex gets OK to go residential
Neighbor issues appear to be smoothed out.
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Volunteers serve up turkey dinner at Gillespie Center
One family donates meal for more than two dozen, another family volunteers to serve.
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Efforts to rebuild Compo playground get official boost
Community-driven project to upgrade the waterfront play area wins support from Board of Selectwomen.
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Electees, new and experienced, take oath of office
Proud family members take the stage with the those elected to several town bodies.
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Westport hires new human resources director
Candice Holley, with more than two decades experience in the field, takes on personnel job filled on acting basis by town Finance Director Gary Conrad.
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From different perspectives, a shared view of public service
Two men elected to seats in town government Nov. 7 — veteran Jim Ezzes and newcomer David Rosenwaks — hold a common outlook on their roles: to serve the community they love.
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School board colleagues give high marks to departing Heyer
Republican leaves panel after being elected to Board of Finance.
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Years in the making, RTM passes public safety review board
Oversight moves from first selectperson’s panel to permanent town body with unanimous support, in sharp contrast from earlier versions.
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Bringing Westport’s history home
Owners of historic properties in town to be contacted about joining a historic district, as HDC presses ahead with preservation plan.
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Deadline on phasing out gas-powered car sales fuels controversy
State considers adopting California standards that would end by 2035 the sale of new vehicles powered by fossil fuels in support of net-zero goals.
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Calm after the storm? Board of Ed open forum a civil affair
No mention of removing books or grooming at first forum in wake of divisive school board election.
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RTM gives first selectwoman a raise
Compensation, adjusted upward to $154,275 for inflation, sparks lively debate.
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Don’t bank on town’s Affordable Housing Fund just yet
RTM approved fund to finance affordable housing initiatives in October, but officials learned P&Z can’t set fees to generate its revenue — so plan heads back to RTM with P&Z guidance.
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Newly elected officials to be sworn in Nov. 20
Town Hall ceremony set to administer oath of office to those elected Nov. 7.
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Zoners stamp out new smoke shops, ban bright signs
Four smoke shops is enough for Westport, majority of P&Z members agree.
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State’s rosy budget outlook clouds a bit
After several years of record-setting surpluses and a tax cut, new fiscal forecast shows Connecticut’s revenues slowing in the future.
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Opinion: Secret agenda plotted for a bigger ballfield at Long Lots?
Writer says while officials failed to make public many FOI’d documents about the Long Lots Elementary School project, information released so far shows undisclosed early effort to uproot community gardens in favor of a large athletic field.
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In a pickle? Advocates for fast-growing sport hunt for more courts
Popular, but noisy, racquet sport attracting more players in Westport, raising issues of where and how many new pickleball courts are needed.
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With music, prayers and a rifle salute, Westport honors its veterans
Veterans, from recent conflicts back to Korean War, saluted by community.
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Democrats invited to apply for open P&Z seat
Democratic Town Committee considering applicants for its endorsement to fill seat vacated by Danielle Dobin.
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Blight board boosts daily fines on blue house at Old Mill
Broker argues sale has been in works but board drops the hammer. Another summer with an eyesore on the beach?
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More transit, road safety projects afoot
Selectwomen OK prep work for Post Road West bus shelters, crosswalks for Cross Highway intersections.
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Election ’23: Waiting game begins as polls close
Voting ended at 8 p.m Tuesday, and now the candidates and their supporters wait for results to roll in.
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Election ’23 update: Tuesday voter turnout at record pace
Mid-afternoon voter numbers appear to have surged to unprecedented level.
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Election ’23: Ready, set … vote
As polls open at 6 a.m. for Tuesday’s municipal election, here’s a checklist of when and where to cast ballots, who is running for what job in town government and answers to other Election Day questions.
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Homeless buses get extension to park at schools
Planning and Zoning Commission sets limits to protect neighbors.
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Building bridges: First I-95, next Saugatuck RR span
Officials on Monday hailed completion of Interstate 95 span over Saugatuck Avenue, and announced funding to replace the railroad bridge over the Saugatuck River as well as the trouble-plagued WALK rail span in Norwalk.
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Election ’23: Tuesday voting guide
More than 21,000 registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in Westport’s municipal election Tuesday.
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Election ’23: Low-key campaign ends with a bang
Without a marquee contest, this year’s municipal election campaign was expected to be relatively quiet, but the heated race for Board of Education seats upended all that.
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