Letter: Hard questions, few answers on Long Lots project
Writer says lines of authority are muddled in decision-making process for elementary school project.
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Letter: Plant seeds of harmony by compromising on Long Lots project
Writer says the issue is not an “either/or” choice between Westport Community Gardens vs. an athletic field for a new Long Lots School.
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Letter: A path to preserve a garden, build a school and ensure accountability
Writer suggests ways to resolve the impasse over saving Westport Community Gardens and planning the Long Lots Elementary School project, a process described as “undemocratic and unacceptable.”
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Coalition for Westport: Plan creatively for both community gardens, Long Lots fields
Group calls for “a concerted effort to accommodate both the gardens and the playing fields.”
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Letter: Forum needed on Westport transit consolidation plans
Town should start exploring options on mandated merger to ensure local voices are heard on the future of public transportation.
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Letter to the editor: Remote-only P&Z meetings fail to serve public
Carolanne Currry says not having in-person meetings of the P&Z fails to serve the public.
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Maher explains vote on state housing legislation
Freshman legislator says she supported the bill because it should help “us to take meaningful steps forward on our state’s housing issues without compromising the authority of local municipalities.”
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Letter to the editor: Former transit director urges district be dissolved
Former Transit District director says it’s time for the RTM to solve the town’s transit woes by merging with another transit district.
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Letter: Urge RTM members to restore Wheels2U bus funding
Westport Transit District director says support is needed to maintain shuttle service to railroad stations for another year.
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Letter: They helped ‘make Westport, Westport.’ Now they need your help
Writer urges residents to reach out to family, with deep roots in the Westport community, who suffered tragic loss in Redding house fire.
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Letter: Action, not more studies, needed on Westport traffic issues
Writer notes the $450,000 “Safe Streets and Roads for All” grant will only underscore what Westporters already know about traffic problems, and urges implementation of earlier studies.
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Last words: Letter writers debate RTM vote on Saugatuck zoning
Legislative body taking up petition seeking to overturn Planning and Zoning Commission decision to rezone waterfront neighborhood, opening door for redevelopment plans.
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Letter: Three reasons to vote no on ‘Hamlet’ amendment
Writer urges RTM to overturn P&Z approval of text amendment that could allow sweeping redevelopment of Saugatuck, citing in particular an adverse impact on railroad facilities and parking.
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Letter: Sensible Zoning group ‘misunderstands’ Saugatuck amendment
Rezoning of Saugatuck neighborhood would not create problems envisioned by opponents, the writer asserts.
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Letter: ‘Sensible Zoning’ group wants new approach for Saugatuck
New committee advocates for RTM to overturn P&Z’s approval of “Hamlet at Saugatuck” amendment, allowing for more “proactive, thorough and carefully planned” development of the neighborhood.
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Opinion: Make the new Long Lots a ‘net zero’ school
Sustainable Westport advocates for plans incorporating net zero infrastructure in the new elementary school.
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Westport Democrats’ leader thanks voters, election team
Mark Friedman credits local Democratic victories Tuesday to “hard work, vision and patriotism.”
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Letter to the editor: Rezone Saugatuck, with limits
In a letter to the editor, Rick Smilow says it’s time to rezone Saugatuck, but with limits.
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Letters to the editor: Election ’22 mailbag
With Election Day less than a week away, writers comment on candidates.
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Opinion: A rallying cry, ‘Westport Women to Westport Women’
Women call on fellow women to heed the legacy of suffragists who fought for the right to vote more than a century ago.
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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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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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Logical Pretzel – The Songs of Steely Dan – FREE CONCERT
FREE 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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Westport, US
4:59 pm,
August 5, 2026
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