Summer’s Nearly Over, Lifeguard Coverage at Westport Beaches Ebbs
Summer is coming to an end, so lifeguards won’t be on duty much longer at town beaches.
Read MoreAug 28, 2021 | Government | 1
Summer is coming to an end, so lifeguards won’t be on duty much longer at town beaches.
Read MoreAug 25, 2021 | Community, Government, Sports | 0
Parks & Rec Department is proposing a $2.25-million plan for Baron’s South, which will require zoning change.
Read MoreAug 25, 2021 | Arts, Community, Government, Visual | 0
Documentary about the world’s ancient forests to be shown outdoors at Earthplace.
Read MoreAug 24, 2021 | Government | 0
Repairs at Westport transfer station close facility to the public for second consecutive Wednesday.
Read MoreAug 24, 2021 | Government | 0
Eleven miles of Westport roads to be repaired over the next three weeks.
Read MoreAug 23, 2021 | Education, Government, Health | 0
With young lungs soon to be breathing the air at LLS again, the BOE chose not to stand idle with a facilities study. (Photo by Jarret Liotta)
Read MoreAug 23, 2021 | Government, Health | 0
Region’s waters potentially contaminated by untreated sewage overflows during tropical storm.
Read MoreAug 23, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 0
Henri breezes through Westport with few inconveniences, no emergencies.
Read MoreAug 22, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 0
Severe weather warnings for Westport cancelled as weakened Henri veers east.
Read MoreAug 22, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 0
Henri, downgraded to a tropical storm, tracking farther east Sunday as landfall dangers in Westport ease.
Read MoreAug 21, 2021 | Business, Community, Government | 1
A day at the beach for some, a busy day of storm prep for others, as Hurricane Henri closed in Saturday.
Read MoreAug 21, 2021 | Community, Government | 0
Train service to be put on hold due to Hurricane Henri.
Read MoreAug 21, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 0
Westporters advised by emergency response officials to take precautions regardless of whether Henri is a tropical storm or a hurricane on landfall.
Read MoreAug 21, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 0
Effects from Hurricane Henri will be felt in Westport starting Saturday night, but the storm’s strength is still uncertain.
Read MoreAug 20, 2021 | Government | 0
Hurricane or not, Westport getting ready for “Henri” to blow into town.
Read MoreAug 20, 2021 | Government | 0
Grand plans floated for possible riverfront projects in downtown Westport.
Read MoreAug 20, 2021 | Government | 1
Officials scrutinize how to spend millions in federal COVID-19 relief allocated to Westport.
Read MoreAug 19, 2021 | Government, Health | 0
As COVID-19 Delta variant spreads, masks to be required at indoor public places in Westport as of Monday.
Read MoreAug 19, 2021 | Government, Health | 1
Rollout of booster shots for Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccinations expected to start in late September.
Read MoreAug 19, 2021 | Government, Health | 0
No human cases of West Nile virus reported so far in Westport after infected mosquitoes found in town.
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FRIDAY, Sept 4 | 5pm Doors 5.30pm Eliot Thompson 6.30pm Mr. Mota 8:00pm MIHALI Member pre-sale active now. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing while supplies last! Public on sale Friday, July 10 at 10AM ET. For Mihali, music behaves much like a living being. It grows, it matures, and it changes with a sentient […]
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with Master Illusionist Michael Grandinetti, star of NBC’s “The World’s Greatest Magic”, The CW’s “Masters of Illusion”, and POP’s “Don’t Blink”, airing in over 100 countries worldwide, and one of the world’s top touring illusionists, as he combines jaw-dropping magic from his TV appearances with music, comedy, and audience participation – […]
First Saturdays are a great opportunity to experience what we have to offer at the Westport Museum free of charge on the first Saturday of each month. Young visitors can enjoy a scavenger hunt in the museum, the diorama of Westport featuring an audio tour by Joanne Woodward, coloring pages, colonial games and more. Adult […]
Your 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 fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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n The History of a Brief Time, written and performed by Bill Williams, the author and activist tells the very personal story of the loss of his son, William, to opioid addiction. Characterized as a “vividly, beautifully, and painfully described experience,” the author takes his audience on his family’s journey through struggle, grief, and ultimately, healing.
You are invited to the opening reception of "Making his Mark in Connecticut: The Creative Process of F. Luis Mora." To commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial, the HMA presents this exhibition, which explores the themes of the America 250 | CT Commission through the lens of an Uruguayan-born artist who settled in Gaylordsville, CT. Featuring never-before-seen […]
MoCACT presents Looking for History, featuring three artists, Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the exhibition from June 25 to November 15, 2026. In recognition of the United States’ 250th anniversary in 2026, the Museum invites visitors into distinct yet […]
Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT will host an evening with bestselling author Liv Constantine* as she discusses her new psychological thriller, Promise Me Never. Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:30 PM Race Brook Country Club, Orange CT • Wine reception and small bites with author Lynne Constantine • Conversation with Lynne discussing her new book, […]
Come together and sing along – with a little help from your friends – for one unforgettable night of Beatles music at Westport Country Playhouse! Music Director Drew Wutke leads a powerhouse live band and an extraordinary lineup of Playhouse favorites and special guest performers in a celebration of the songs that changed the world. […]
DNR: The (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band! Annual Tribute to First Responders & Westport EMS FREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday, SEP 10 | 6:30PM DOORS / 7:30PM Show Sponsor: Westport Parks & Recreation Season Member access to free tickets online is active now. Public access to free tickets begins on Friday, July 24 at 10AM ET […]
Your 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 fun, our multi-media classes offer a creative space to explore new techniques and expression through art. Each session is designed to be fun, interactive, and […]
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