Cross Highway bridge to be replaced this summer
The historic Cross Highway bridge over Deadman Brook is scheduled for replacement this summer. Officials approved the hiring of FGB Construction Inc.
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Category: Government
The Cribari Bridge controversy misses the real problem
The real threat to Westport’s quality of life is the surge of heavy truck traffic cutting through residential neighborhoods. Weigh stations are the practical solution.
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Brian’s turn: Westport finance 101, ten year financials
Westport’s town spending increased 21% over the decade, below the statewide inflation of 35%, due to reductions in debt and benefits.
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Turkey Hill home cleared for demolition despite historic appeal
Widespread black mold and structural issues convinced the Westport Historic District Commission to approve the demolition of the 100-year-old home.
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Updated: Seeking design engineers, DOT says ‘no decision’ made on Cribari Bridge
Despite a call for design engineers, the Connecticut DOT stresses no decision has been made on rehabilitating or replacing the historic Cribari Bridge.
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Board probes tactical issues with student screen time audit
The Westport school district’s screentime audit begins this month, but the planned student and parent survey is delayed for revisions.
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Taxable property in Westport soars largely on revaluation
The value of all taxable property in Westport soared more than 50 percent over the past year due mainly to the 2025 townwide revaluation.
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Off-site affordable housing talks to continue Feb. 23
The P&Z Commission continued talks on text amendment 864, which would allow a developer to create required affordable units off site.
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Wheels2U partners with the Norwalk Community Health Center
The partnership ensures residents with transportation barriers can access essential medical and behavioral health services from the mobile unit.
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Westport hears from Hartford
State Senator Ceci Maher and Representatives Jonathan Steinberg and Dominique Johnson discuss energy, affordable housing (HB 8002), and the Cribari Bridge.
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RTM petitioned to name field after Dan Woog; member lodges objection
Westporter Phillip Perri asked the RTM to rename a Staples High School field to honor Dan Woog, but one member strongly objected.
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BoE backs Coley Elementary building committee
The Westport school board voted unanimously to request a building committee for a new or renovated Coleytown elementary school to avoid project delays.
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Offsite affordable back on P&Z’s Monday agenda
The Westport Planning & Zoning Commission will again discuss the controversial text amendment 864 for offsite affordable housing.
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Budget proposal sails through Board of Education
The Westport school board unanimously recommended a 2026-27 budget that is $750,000 less than the original proposal, resulting in a 4.98 percent increase.
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P&Z holds ‘productive’ session, passing Bluepoint relo, a TA and a reconfigured parking lot
The Westport Planning & Zoning Commission held a productive meeting, voting on the Bluepoint Wellness move, parking at 136 Main Street, and Text Amendment 860.
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Mental health management program to move to elementary schools
The Effective School Solutions (ESS) program, which aids Students with complex mental health Issues, is expanding to Westport Elementary Schools.
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Beyond the 9-to-5: Wheels2U launches mid-day service
Westport’s Wheels2U on-demand door-to-door van service has expanded to serve the town’s two train stations from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
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P&Z passes text amendment for historic properties
The new Text Amendment 859, proposed by the Historic District Commission and Wendy Van Wie, helps save Westport’s historic structures.
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Ratkiewich to retire as Westport public works chief
First Selectman Kevin Christie announced that Peter Ratkiewich, director of Public Works since 2018, will retire at the end of August.
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Christie, Tolan deliver State of the Town addresses
First Selectman Kevin Christie and Board of Education member Abby Tolan discussed town services, school capital plans, and budget season.
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The Red Planet – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | THURSDAY, AUG 6 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via the link under Website button below! Free tickets are […]
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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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Location
Westport, US
3:35 pm,
August 6, 2026
89°F
broken clouds
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