Schools ask town to help cover surging health insurance costs
School district, already facing a nearly $1 million shortfall in its new budget, wants town to cover half the red ink.
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Category: Health
No butts about it, smoking and vaping banned at beaches
No more blazing up at Westport’s beaches and some other recreational facilities.
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Westport air quality still rated unhealthy Thursday
Latest updates show smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to continue causing health concerns across northern U.S. through Friday. CIAC tournament schedule revised again.
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Wildfire smoke triggers air-quality health alert for Westport
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.
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New animal-care clinic books downtown spot
Bond Vet, a full-service veterinary business, opens Wednesday at Main Street site once home to the Westport Library.
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Zoners less than stoked by recreational pot sales plan
One might say a request to change zoning regulations to allow the sale of recreational cannabis here was half-baked.
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Martha Stewart to host fundraiser for Positive Directions
June 1 event at Stewart’s former home on Turkey Hill Road will benefit local counseling nonprofit.
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Unwanted prescription drugs collected Saturday
The free and anonymous program, coordinated by the Police Department, aims to help curb abuse of prescription medications and drug overdoses.
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Health District sees pandemic permit request spike easing … maybe
House renovations and related work seen during the COVID lockdown might be easing.
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‘Canna-business’ wants to add recreational pot sales in Westport
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.
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WVEMS names new donor relations director
Ken Roffe, with decades of business experience in senior management, takes on new role for volunteer medical corps.
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Lamont: Cancel state residents’ medical debt
Governor advocating plan that ultimately could lead to retirement of $2 billion in healthcare costs owed by Connecticut residents.
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Tobacco, e-cig sellers pass spot checks on photo ID carding
State inspectors, police find compliance with law’s requirement that buyers show identification during unannounced visits Wednesday, unlike earlier survey for Westport Prevention Coalition.
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After loss, Westport family steps up to support cancer research
Shmaruks donate $50,000, raised via a 2,650-mile hike, to support pancreatic cancer research at Norwalk Hospital.
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Health lectures hosted by Westport Farmers Market
Four-part series in January planned at market’s regular Thursday sessions.
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‘We all need compassion, we also need to show it’
Westport EMT Carol Dixon’s award-winning essay recounts the pivotal role compassion has played in her life — and the lives of others.
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Westport EMS crews: Always ready to answer the call
Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, along with paid emergency medical technicians, comprise one of only two hybrid teams in the state.
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Scarice: Candy-drug incident ‘terrifying sign of the times’
Superintendent discloses no new information about incident that caused students to become violently ill, but emphasized vigilance and education about dangers posed by drugs to youth.
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Long Lots students sickened by drugs mistaken for candy
At least two students became violently ill and had to be hospitalized after consuming drugs found on a school bus, parents tell Board of Education.
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As COVID spreads again, state hospitalizations soar
Number of Connecticut residents sent to hospital for COVID treatment rises by 60 percent over the last month.
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Free First Saturdays
Westport Museum for History and Culture 25 Avery Place, Wesport, Connecticut, United StatesFirst 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 […]
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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 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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Early Clover – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe former Coasters’ lead singer and Apollo favorite pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole, Otis Redding, and more. A spectacular live show!
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Back to the Garden 1969 – The Woodstock Experience (FREE SHOW)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesFree show: Sunday, July 5 | 7pm show, 6pm doors SPONSOR: LEIFER PROPERTIES Free tickets will become available to members on June 24th at noon. Free tickets will become available to the public on Friday June 26th at 10AM ET. Reserve free tickets in advance via Levittpavilion.com Box office opens on-site 2-hours before show time; […]
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Arts
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesLisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation to relax the participants as they lie down on yoga mats with blankets, bolsters and eye pillows. As the soothing sounds wash over the participants—hence the term "sound bath"— Lisa allows the […]
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Sound Bath Meditation with Hummingbird Healing Center
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesPlease bring a yoga mat and pillow Lisa's unique immersive Sound Bath Meditations are multi-instrumental soundscapes designed to reset your nervous system. They typically begin with a short guided meditation to relax the participants as they lie down on yoga mats with blankets, bolsters and eye pillows. As the soothing sounds wash over the participants—hence […]
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Westport Community Band – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Westport Community Band, founded in 1977, is composed of adult musicians from Fairfield and Westchester Counties, who represent a wide variety of professional backgrounds and bring diverse musical experiences to the group. All share an interest in exploring challenging concert band literature, improving individual technique, and creating music as an ensemble, while bringing excellent […]
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Divi Roxx Kids: Children’s Series – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesKnown for her extraordinary bass skills and dynamic artistry, Divinity Roxx is a Grammy-nominated powerhouse who built her career touring with 5-time Grammy-winning bass virtuoso Victor Wooten and sharing the stage with none other than the Queen B herself, Beyoncé. “I believe that there is power in play,” Roxx tells Bass Empire Magazine. That love […]
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Gallery Talk with Rick Shaefer
MoCA CT 19 Newtown Turnpike, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesIn conjunction with Looking for History, join exhibiting artist Rick Shaefer for a guided tour of Colossi on Thursday, July 9, at 6pm. During this one-hour walkthrough, Shaefer will lead Museum visitors through the exhibition, sharing insights into the inspiration, historical references, and creative methods that inform the works on view. Participants will have the […]
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Richiman and Groove Nice – FREE SHOW
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesRichiman and Groove Nice are an American style blues band from Seoul South Korea. Formed in 2018 as the "Richiman Trio" they first entered the International Blues Challenge (IBC) in 2019 as a representative of the Korea Blues Society. While performing in Memphis, Richiman saw and felt real American Blues and knew this was his […]
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MATTEO BOCELLI – Falling In Love World Tour
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts 40 Jesup Road, Westport, Connecticut, United StatesThe Levitt Pavilion presents Matteo Bocelli - The Falling In Love World Tour. With his newly released second album, Falling In Love, Matteo Bocelli steps confidently into the spotlight as the next generation artist, with the heart of a poet and the reach of a global star. Falling In Love is an album rich in […]
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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 […]
$25
Location
Westport, US
4:15 am,
July 4, 2026
76°F
clear sky
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