Candice Holley, Director of Human Resources, resigns
Director of Human Resources Candice Holley has voluntarily resigned from her position with the Town of Westport.
Read MoreJun 3, 2026 | Government | 0
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 | 7
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.
Read MoreMay 12, 2026 | Business, Community, Government | 0
Caterer Nikki Glekas passed the first of three hurdles for a concession lease at Compo Beach, Longshore Pavilion, and the Halfway House.
Read MoreMay 11, 2026 | Education, Government | 0
Board members question staff on perceived one-sidedness in the social studies curriculum and teacher neutrality in Westport classrooms.
Read MoreMay 10, 2026 | Education, Government | 0
Starting June 22, Westport Schools launch summer capital projects, including Staples High School and Long Lots Elementary School plans.
Read MoreMay 9, 2026 | Community, Government, Real Estate | 2
Commissioner Michael Calise called the GBD/SM zone a “ticking time bomb.” Three change proposals go to full Commission May 18.
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MoCACT welcomes the Avon Theatre’s Avon on Tour for a special screening of HBO’s Emmy Award-winning Bessie (2015), starring Queen Latifah as legendary blues artist Bessie Smith. Presented in conjunction […]
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Westport Country Playhouse hosts golf, mahjong, and canasta tournaments at Birchwood Country Club in Westport on Monday, June 15. Fundraiser in support of Westport Country Playhouse.
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