High winds take down trees, power lines overnight
Local power outages linger and traffic detours enforced Thursday morning while crews carry out emergency repairs.
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Category: Transportation
Traffic heads up: E. Norwalk station work gets more complicated
In addition to train station closure, a stretch of East Avenue also will be closed.
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New fees, rules for town EV charging stations roll out March 11
Westport’s policy applies to 35 electric-vehicle chargers at town lots and railroad stations.
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Street smart: Online survey asks public’s views on traffic safety
Study, part of a federally funded project, will be used to guide comprehensive report on issues affecting traffic, bicycling and pedestrian safety in Westport.
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E. Norwalk rail station closing for 3 weeks, parking permits no good in Westport
Sudden appearance of closure signs surprises commuters.
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$2.8M OK’d to address Muddy Brook flooding in Greens Farms
Persistent flooding by the brook upstream also has been highlighted by neighbors during debate over plans for new Long Lots Elementary School.
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Traffic safety zones designated for three private schools
Selectwomen also approve stop sign for “dangerous” intersection of Edge Hill Lane and King’s Highway North.
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Westport to track down parking scofflaws using high tech
Selectwomen approve contract for software to enforce new three-hour parking limits downtown.
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Revised downtown parking plans shift into gear
DPIC approves design money for Jesup/Imperial lots — after the plan already was forwarded to Board of Finance without a formal vote.
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Info session set on safety upgrades for Cross Highway
Feb. 8 meeting to update public on traffic improvements designed for stretch of road often called the most dangerous in town.
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Update: I-95 crash killed two, tangling local traffic and delaying school buses
Crash between a tractor-trailer truck and two cars near Exit 22 in Fairfield early Friday shut down the highway, triggering traffic tie-ups on Westport streets.
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Schools open with two-hour delay Wednesday
Later schedule announced to make sure icy roads and parking lots are cleared safely in wake of Tuesday’s snowstorm.
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Alert: Compo Road South blocked by fire, downed power lines
Street closed to traffic where tree tore down power lines, triggering more than 300 area power outages Tuesday afternoon.
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Expected school transportation savings prove elusive
Low school bus ridership, school start times and search for bus parking lot complicate spending plans for 2024-25.
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Alert: Long Lots Road closed Friday a.m. by water main break
The road will be closed, between Cedar Road and Post Road East, several hours Friday while repairs take place.
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With school bus parking plans stalled, town OKs RR lot deal
First Student, unable to find permanent parking facilities as required by contract, will be allowed to continue parking part of its fleet at Greens Farms Railroad Station.
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Truck hits pole on Post Road, hundreds lose power
Most electric service restored by 11 a.m. Friday after emergency repairs shut down the main route through downtown. The road reopened before noon.
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Driver who left vehicle killed in Merritt Parkway crash
28-year-old man suffered fatal injuries exiting his car when it was hit by another vehicle Saturday night.
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Three sent to hospital by two-car collision
Firefighters removed occupants of two vehicles that crashed on Interstate 95 and careened off the highway down an embankment.
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Shuttle bus rides free for the holidays
No charge for Wheels2U service to and from Westport’s train stations Dec. 26-29.
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Author Talk with Ruta Sepetys: “A Fortune of Sand”
Please join Fairfield Public Library for an author talk with Ruta Sepetys in conversation with Kathleen Carter. Copies of Ruta's new book, "A Fortune of Sand," will be for sale […]
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Joy Clark – FREE CONCERT
Joy Clark Quartet | FREE TICKET SHOW | Tuesday, August 4 | 7PM SHOW / 6PM DOORS Free tickets may be reserved onlne in advance via Levittpavilion.com. Free tickets are […]
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Flor Bromley: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Flor Bromley is 2026 GRAMMY® and 2023 Latin GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter for families. Originally from Peru, she dedicates her life to creating music for kids that elevates our Latin culture […]
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Red, White & Broadway
Fairfield Public Library welcomes the Naugatuck Valley Cabaret Singers under the direction of Professor Gil Harel. The group's summer tour will emphasize the significance of America's Semiquincentennial, with their repertoire […]
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The Red Planet – FREE CONCERT
FREE 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
Forged 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
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 […]
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BONNIE RAITT
Sunday, 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
The 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
GRAMMY 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
FREE 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
Christine 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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Location
Westport, US
7:12 am,
August 4, 2026
62°F
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