Donations for ‘Westport Warm-Up Fund’ needed
The fund, organized by town’s Department of Human Services, supports households that need help with winter heating costs.
Read MoreNov 29, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0
The fund, organized by town’s Department of Human Services, supports households that need help with winter heating costs.
Read MoreNov 14, 2023 | Government, Health, Real Estate | 0
Four smoke shops is enough for Westport, majority of P&Z members agree.
Read MoreAdvice and demonstrations about massage, meditation, yoga, proper stretching and nutrition offered Nov. 2.
Read MoreOct 26, 2023 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Westport’s collection, planned in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, aims to reduce the number of drug overdoses.
Read MoreThe free community program, led by the Connecticut chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will take place Oct. 27.
Read MoreOct 17, 2023 | Business, Government, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Planning and Zoning members differ on whether town should extinguish such shops.
Read MoreTim Appleton to join Monday panel discussion, moderated by actor James Naughton, on proposal to allow the terminally ill to end their lives.
Read MoreThe 29th annual event, organized by the Fairfield County chapter of the American Cancer Society to support prevention and treatment programs, is set for Sherwood Island State Park.
Read MoreOct 5, 2023 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Used cell phones and iPads will be donated to Domestic Violence Crisis Center for victims of domestic violence and their children.
Read MoreEvent, organized to raise awareness about suicide and support prevention programs, will take place Oct. 21 at Sherwood Island State Park.
Read MoreSep 28, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0
New technology designed to more quickly relay a patient’s condition while en route to the hospital.
Read MoreEvent, supporting nonprofit helping “children with learning and attention differences reach their full potential,” will take place at Sherwood Island State Park.
Read MoreEvent planned Oct. 22 at Sherwood Island State Park.
Read MoreWestporters join observances to boost support for families who have a child with cancer.
Read MoreSep 20, 2023 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Gala event will raise money Oct. 21 to buy new heart-saving equipment for Westport’s first responders.
Read MoreJames Naughton to discuss support for proposed “Medical Assistance in Dying Act” at Friday meeting of Westport Sunrise Rotary Club.
Read MoreInoculations against new Omicron subvariant win approval for those 12 years old and over, but guidance on usage unclear.
Read MoreSep 7, 2023 | Community, Environment, Health | 0
Officials warn people to take precautions as late-summer warm weather is contributing to a growing number of mosquitoes carrying the virus.
Read MoreSep 5, 2023 | Community, Environment, Health | 0
Westport cooling centers open as heat index is forecast to register near 100 degrees over the next three days.
Read MoreAug 31, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0
Income-eligible Westporters can apply for help with winter fuel bills, via the town’s Department of Human Services, starting Sept. 5.
Read MoreThree-part program, presented by Andrew Wilk, kicks off with Sept. 7 installment on strokes.
Read MoreLocal emergency medical corps cites critical need for new EMTs after in-person training was paused during the pandemic.
Read MoreThe “full-service” dental chain’s local practice is at 1375 Post Road East.
Read MoreJul 17, 2023 | Community, Environment, Government, Health | 0
While the town’s beaches are open, as temperatures soar, the water is off limits because of health risks posed by runoff from heavy rain Sunday.
Read MoreJul 15, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0
Westport Prevention Coalition’s campaign combats underage drinking by distributing stickers to seal bottles and curb teens’ access.
Read MoreJul 13, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0
Board of Selectwomen gives final approval to a policy that bans tobacco and marijuana use at designated recreational facilities.
Read MoreJul 8, 2023 | Health, Obituaries | 0
Recognized as a trailblazing gastroenterologist, he also was a medical administrator at Norwalk Hospital many years, taught at Yale Medical School, wrote extensively in his field of expertise and received multiple honors for his work.
Read MoreJun 27, 2023 | Education, Government, Health | 0
School district, already facing a nearly $1 million shortfall in its new budget, wants town to cover half the red ink.
Read MoreJun 22, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0
No more blazing up at Westport’s beaches and some other recreational facilities.
Read MoreJun 8, 2023 | Environment, Health | 0
Latest updates show smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to continue causing health concerns across northern U.S. through Friday. CIAC tournament schedule revised again.
Read MoreJun 7, 2023 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0
Officials warn particulate matter in smoke generated by Canadian wildfires Wednesday is posing health risks. All Westport after-school activities cancelled; CIAC postpones high school tournament games.
Read MoreApr 26, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0
One might say a request to change zoning regulations to allow the sale of recreational cannabis here was half-baked.
Read MoreJune 1 event at Stewart’s former home on Turkey Hill Road will benefit local counseling nonprofit.
Read MoreApr 19, 2023 | Government, Health, Police & Fire | 0
The free and anonymous program, coordinated by the Police Department, aims to help curb abuse of prescription medications and drug overdoses.
Read MoreApr 11, 2023 | Government, Health | 0
House renovations and related work seen during the COVID lockdown might be easing.
Read MoreMar 30, 2023 | Business, Government, Health | 0
Bluepoint Wellness, which operates a medical marijuana dispensary on Post Road East, is seeking zoning officials’ feedback on the idea — even though “legal weed” sales are banned in town.
Read MoreKen Roffe, with decades of business experience in senior management, takes on new role for volunteer medical corps.
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