New Haven Line to scale back service on five weekends this fall for bridge replacement
Expect reduced service and potential crowding on the New Haven Line this fall during WALK Bridge replacement work.
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Category: Transportation
$1.6B rail project under way; how will Westporters benefit?
A $1.6 billion rail project promises faster service on the New Haven Line, but Westport riders may wait years for relief.
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Patience required at Compo fireworks Thursday
Expect heavy traffic and parking delays in Westport for the annual fireworks display at Compo Beach this July 2.
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Aquarion watermain project meeting tomorrow
Aquarion hosts a public meeting on June 24, 2026, to discuss a new water main project in Fairfield and Westport.
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Wheels2U extends service, hours
Westport’s Wheels2U shuttle extended its midday, midweek service until 3:00 pm, offering greater flexibility for errands and meetings.
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Road work notice: construction on Routes 1 and 57 begins soon
Overnight road work on Route 1 and Route 57 begins tentatively on May 10 and May 26, according to the Connecticut DOT.
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Want to serve on the Cribari Bridge committee? Call Kevin!
First Selectman Kevin Christie is seeking applicants for the Cribari Bridge Advisory Committee to guide Westport’s input on the DOT’s plans.
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Christie announces he’ll form Cribari Bridge Advisory Committee
The Cribari Bridge Advisory Committee will evaluate options for the historic bridge, considering community input, technical expertise, and maintenance.
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Peter Gold reappointed transit co-director
Westport Transit District co-director Peter Gold was appointed to another four-year term, affirming the transit committee’s recommendation.
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Compo Road South sidewalk project to begin in roughly one month
The $1.6 million Compo Road South sidewalk project, approved by the Board of Selectmen, is scheduled to start next month and take 180 days.
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Three criteria for Cribari Bridge project
The future of the Cribari bridge depends on prioritizing public safety, maximizing longevity, and ensuring every district in Westport has a say.
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Westport to CTDOT: No semis on Cribari Bridge!
At a state hearing, residents and town officials requested that the finished William F. Cribari Bridge bar all tall, heavy truck traffic.
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Poets: Wheels2U contest seeks your double dactyls
The Westport Transit District challenges anyone who lives or works in Westport to enter its fourth annual poetry contest.
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RTM: Keep trucks off Cribari Bridge
The Representative Town Meeting (RTM) voted to request that any State Upgrade of the William F. Cribari Bridge add pedestrian and bike lanes – but continue to bar tractor-trailer trucks.
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RTM to continue Cribari Bridge discussion tonight
The RTM is scheduled to continue a discussion to address the DOT’s plans to replace or rehabilitate the William F. Cribari Bridge.
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Wheels2U announces a new “10-for-9” discount pass
Westport Transit District’s new “10-for-9” pass makes it easier for Westporters to leave their cars at home and save money on daily parking.
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RTM starts process to form Cribari committee
A new committee will coordinate a response to the Department of Transportation’s preferred plan to replace the historic William F. Cribari Bridge over the Saugatuck River.
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Who owns the Cribari Bridge?
The analysis of the Cribari Bridge ownership questions Connecticut’s claim, finding no recorded deed from the Town of Westport to the State.
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State’s preference for Cribari Bridge: replace it
An environmental assessment from the Connecticut DOT and FHWA explores five alternatives for the structurally deficient Cribari Bridge. Replacement is preferred.
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An open letter to Westporters about the Cribari Bridge
The DOT plans to demolish the Cribari Bridge. Save Westport Now proposes an adaptive rehabilitation alternative to balance modern needs with historic preservation.
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Opening Reception of “Making his Mark in Connecticut: The Creative Process of F. Luis Mora”
Housatonic Museum of Art 900 Lafayette Boulevard, Bridgeport, Connecticut, United StatesYou 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, […]
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Looking for History: Connecticut Industry
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesMoCACT 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 […]
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An Evening of Suspense: Wine Reception & Conversation with Liv Constantine – A fundraising event to support Literacy Volunteers of Southern CT
Race Brook Country Club 246 Derby Ave, Orange, United StatesLiteracy 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 […]
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Come Together: The Playhouse Sings The Beatles
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesCome 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 […]
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DNR: The (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band! – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesDNR: 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 […]
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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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The Sweet Remains – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Website link below! Free tickets are also issued day […]
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Brian López Electric Trio – FREE CONCERT
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFREE TICKET SHOW | SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 | 7:00PM SHOW / 6:00PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved in advance via Event Website link! Free tickets are also issued day […]
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Y’s Women Meeting: Guest Speaker Netta Levy, LifeCare Concierge Founder
Green's Farms Church 71 Hillandale Road, Westport, CTY’s Women general meetings are open to members and their guests. We warmly welcome first-time visitors to attend any presentation before deciding to join The Y’s Women. Place: Green’s Farms […]
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The Next Best Thing
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesWestport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading on Monday, September 14, at 7 p.m., of “The Next Best Thing,” a new comedy about an outspoken, wildly inappropriate […]
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Ari Axelrod: My Year in Anatevka
Westport Country Playhouse 25 Powers Court, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFeaturing beloved songs from the score of Fiddler on the Roof, behind-the-scenes stories, and music inspired by Fiddler‘s unforgettable characters—including songs that never made it to Broadway—My Year in Anatevka […]
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Comedy Night! – 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
12:28 pm,
September 9, 2026
78°F
broken clouds
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