Scarice, Board of Ed, looking at 5% budget increase
Westport Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice tells board that a five percent increase to the 2026-27 operating budget would cover current programs.
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Category: Government
Cribari Bridge discussion raises concerns about who was notified
Connecticut DOT’s preferred plan to replace the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge was met with concerns over notification of stakeholders.
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Amy Wistreich: “Happy to work as hard as I can”
New Selectman Amy Wistreich brings architecture, construction, and land use expertise to Westport. She is optimistic there will be “common sense” development in Saugatuck.
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RTM committees hear about statewide planning agency’s opportunities
Westport’s RTM committees explored a proposal for the town to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority for development opportunities.
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RTM committees to consider joining statewide planning agency at Tuesday meeting
The Westport Representative Town Meeting is considering a proposal for the Town to join the Connecticut Municipal Development Authority, a statewide planning agency.
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BoS agrees that Parker Harding upgrade is a top priority
First Selectman Kevin Christie and Second Selectwoman Amy Wistreich reportedly agree that the Parker Harding upgrade is the top DPIC priority to get across the finish line.
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Merry Christmas, golfers! BoS approves carts, bridge, seawall, bulkhead
The Board Of Selectmen approved a five-year lease for 52 high-tech golf carts, a $1m state grant for the Cross Highway bridge, and essential marina repairs.
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Unhappy with your new assessment? Talk it out with the company that calculated it
Westport property owners have until Dec. 23 to meet with Vision Government Solutions to review their new assessments.
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Logs no more! P&Z approves PRE office building, hears Aquarion app
The P&Z approved an office building at 715 Post Road East–say goodbye, logs!–and heard a contentious Aquarion application.
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TEAM member Philip Gallo resigns after divisive meeting
Philip Gallo has resigned from TEAM Westport after a heated meeting where he argued the time for championing DEI is over.
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BoE, BoF, RTM confab begins school budget planning
Westport’s Boards of Education, Finance, and RTM kick off the annual school budget planning process. Discussions focus on effectiveness and public/private partnerships for capital projects.
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P&Z asks for more specifics on offsite affordable
Westport Planning And Zoning Commissioners voted to continue discussion on text amendment 855, allowing developers to build required affordable units offsite.
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Text amendment for “offsite affordable” back on P&Z agenda
A Text Amendment allowing developers to build affordable housing off site is before the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission again, drawing pushback from residents who call it a loophole.
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Property owners: your new assessments are in the mail
Westport property owners will receive updated assessments from the 2025 Revaluation next week. The average residential assessment is up 61%. That does not mean tax bills will rise by that amount.
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BoF raises flag over gender equity in Staples sports facilities
Westport’s Board Of Finance discusses the “disgraceful” lack of gender equity between boys’ and girls’ locker rooms at Staples High School.
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Board of Ed reaffirms management roles
The Board of Education voted 6-0 to keep Lee Goldstein as Chair, Dorie Hordon as Vice Chair, and Neil Phillips as Secretary of the seven-member panel.
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The RTM gets to work
The Representative Town Meeting of Westport welcomed nine new members, re-elected Jeffrey Weiser and Lauren Karpf, and approved $500,000 for a Compo seawall.
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Five-year-old Wheels2U to set ridership record of 30,000 trips
Westport Transit District’s Wheels2U, the five-year-old on-demand shuttle service, projects a record 30,000-plus rides this year.
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RTM’s approval of Long Lots School $103M appropriation to be questioned at FOI hearing
A freedom of information hearing will investigate the RTM’s $103 million Long Lots School appropriation. RTM member Jennifer Johnson filed the complaint.
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Board of Ed questions the questions
Westport BoE members and administrators discuss student survey results where only 43 percent of kids report that they ‘like’ school.
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Devon Gilfillian: Time Will Tell Tour – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesForged through the extreme highs and lows that come with living, Time Will Tell is the album that Devon Gilfillian has been preparing to make his entire life. His third […]
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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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BONNIE RAITT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesSunday, August 9, 2026 | 7:00pm CHAIRS PROVIDED FOR ALL TICKET-HOLDERS. NO PHOTOS OR RECORDING. THE LEVITT PAVILION GALA IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE LEAD SPONSORSHIP OF THE ARTHUR AND […]
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THE REVIVALISTS w/ Olivia Barnes
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Revivalists bring their dynamic, genre-blending sound back to the Levitt Pavilion this August! The New Orleans-based, multi-platinum band has earned a national following with their fusion of indie rock, […]
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Joanie Leeds: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesGRAMMY Award Winner Joanie has won 1st place in the USA Songwriting Competition, an Independent Music Award, a GOLD Parents’ Choice Award, NAPPA GOLD Award, Family Choice Award and is […]
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Improvement Movement w/ Memo – FREE CONERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday, AUG 13 | 6:30PM DOORS / 7PM Support Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Reserve button below. Reminders: Free tickets are also issued […]
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Christine Ohlman & Rebel Montez ft. The Sin Sisters & Guests – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesChristine Ohlman & Rebel Montez ft. The Sin Sisters & Guests :: “Take Me To The River” : A Deep Celebration of American Song FREE TICKET SHOW FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 […]
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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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Logical Pretzel – The Songs of Steely Dan – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Event Website link! Free tickets are also issued day […]
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The String Queens – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, August 16 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Box office opens on-site 2-hours before show time; free tickets available on a first come basis, based […]
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Comedy Night #3 – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesJohn Tobin Presents! delivers a slate of their funniest stand-up comedians for another free night of side-splitting laughs under the stars!
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Fyütch & Aura V: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThis dynamic Father-Daughter team just won Best Children’s Album at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. Fyutch is a previous GRAMMY Award Winner, and Aura V is now the youngest child ever […]
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Location
Westport, US
2:34 pm,
August 7, 2026
91°F
clear sky
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