A “Candid Camera” you don’t want to be caught on
CTDOT starts automated speed camera enforcement in Connecticut highway work zones on June 1, 2026, to stop speeding.
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CTDOT starts automated speed camera enforcement in Connecticut highway work zones on June 1, 2026, to stop speeding.
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Westport firefighters begin arbitration on June 15 over reduced pension benefits that make it difficult to retain new recruits.
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A Trumbull teenager fled police on a motorcycle, but was arrested after the pursuit ended at Sasco Beach in Fairfield.
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A revised retirement plan for Westport police raises the pension payout and lowers the retirees’ share of health care premium costs.
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A Manchester, Connecticut woman was arrested for risk of injury to a child after giving a THC-infused edible to a juvenile family member last year.
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Connecticut drivers and passengers are reminded to wear seat belts during the nationwide ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforcement campaign through May 31.
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Two adults and a minor were arrested in Westport after allegedly attempting car thefts in New Canaan, carrying a key programming device.
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Danbury woman was charged after she and an associate allegedly stole $3,157 from Ulta beauty and were later identified at the store.
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Westport police made a record 908 distracted driving stops in April, issuing 359 citations. Learn why cell phone use is still a major problem.
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Fire Marshal Dunn joins the Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control. His appointment reflects his expertise and commitment.
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A Stamford woman was charged with driving under the influence in Westport after colliding with a vehicle leaving Rive Bistro.
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Westport police picked up Jefferson Reyes-Castro in NJ — again — on charges stemming from the Ulta Beauty theft.
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A Mis-tagged Subaru in Westport led police to arrest Eugene Dawson, 50, who was wanted on an active New Haven warrant.
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Anthony Britt was arrested after police used a Stop Stick to disable the stolen BMW X4 he was driving on Interstate 95.
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A woman was arrested after she allegedly attacked another individual with a knife at a Westport residence.
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Caution: Expect delays and high pedestrian traffic near Compo beach, Westport, Sunday, April 26, 7 to 11 a.m. during the Minute Man race.
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A former business associate of Dr. David Beck, Laura King, turned herself in to Westport police on felony charges of stealing over $300,000.
Read MoreApr 17, 2026 | Government, Police & Fire | 1
The RTM approved $495,615 for the Westport Fire Department to replace five firefighters who left within a year for better benefits.
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Khauhi Tobias was charged with reckless driving and five counts of reckless endangerment after fleeing Westport police near a construction zone.
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Anais Marrero, 20, was charged with DUI under 21 and evading responsibility in Westport after crashing her Nissan Sentra.
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Travel back in time to the autumn of 1776. Independence had been declared, but patriots were still figuring out the young nation. The Continental Army just suffered a crushing defeat in Brooklyn. British forces won control of New York, occupying the city until the end of the Revolution. Additional losses in White Plains, Fort Washington, […]
First 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 […]
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 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 […]
Westoberfest Returns to Downtown Westport for 9th Year! Tickets: events.beerfests.com/e/westoberfest/tickets Event Information & Announcements: westportdowntown.com/westoberfest The Westport Downtown Association (WDA) presents the 9th Annual Westoberfest, a Craft Beer & Family Fall Festival, on Saturday, October 3rd from 1 to 5 PM at Sigrid Schultz Plaza on Elm Street in Downtown Westport. This year's festival features […]
Celebrate 95 Years of the Westport Country Playhouse! An unforgettable evening of entertainment, delicious food and cocktails, raffle prizes, auction items, Pre-Show Reception, plus a Post-Show Party — all in generous support of the Playhouse.
The voice behind 250 million views — live, and just feet away. There are voices you hear on a recording, and voices you feel in a room. Morgan James has the latter: a four-octave instrument of vintage soul and modern grit that has drawn more than 250 million views online, yet reveals its full force […]
Make art. Make memories. Make MoCACT part of your family’s day! Bring the whole family to MoCACT for Family Fun Day, a free, welcoming afternoon designed for children, parents, grandparents, and caregivers to experience the joy of art together. Explore the galleries, get creative with a hands-on art activity led by our favorite MoCACT educators, […]
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 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 […]
A Creative Morning of Art, Discovery & Museum Fun! Join us at MoCACT for a special Indigenous Peoples’ Day Recess Camp designed for children ages 5–10. Young artists will spend […]
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 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 […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
Westport Country Playhouse stages the world premiere of “Ken Ludwig’s Pride and Prejudice, Part 2: Napoleon at Pemberley,” written by Ken Ludwig and directed by Emily Mann, October 20 - […]
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