FOI training postponed over transparency concerns
RTM session delayed so it can be publicly noticed.
Read MoreNov 30, 2023 | Election 2023, Government | 2
RTM session delayed so it can be publicly noticed.
Read MoreNov 27, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
Party will endorse its recommended candidate at Thursday meeting.
Read MoreNov 21, 2023 | Community, Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
Proud family members take the stage with the those elected to several town bodies.
Read MoreNov 19, 2023 | Community, Government, Politics | 5
Two men elected to seats in town government Nov. 7 — veteran Jim Ezzes and newcomer David Rosenwaks — hold a common outlook on their roles: to serve the community they love.
Read MoreNov 14, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
Town Hall ceremony set to administer oath of office to those elected Nov. 7.
Read MoreWriter says while officials failed to make public many FOI’d documents about the Long Lots Elementary School project, information released so far shows undisclosed early effort to uproot community gardens in favor of a large athletic field.
Read MoreAt Westport seminar hosted by Yale program, prominent women officeholders discussed how learning the political ropes helped them succeed.
Read MoreNov 10, 2023 | Government, Politics | 1
Democratic Town Committee considering applicants for its endorsement to fill seat vacated by Danielle Dobin.
Read MoreNov 8, 2023 | Election 2023, Politics | 0
Democrats still dominate local politics, but flashpoints on education, Long Lots project and downtown parking spiked voter turnout.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election 2023, Politics | 8
Unaffiliated candidate, boosted by alliance with Democrats, handily defeated both Republican Board of Education candidates, as Democrats swept other contests on Tuesday’s ballot.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
Voting ended at 8 p.m Tuesday, and now the candidates and their supporters wait for results to roll in.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
Mid-afternoon voter numbers appear to have surged to unprecedented level.
Read MoreNov 7, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
As polls open at 6 a.m. for Tuesday’s municipal election, here’s a checklist of when and where to cast ballots, who is running for what job in town government and answers to other Election Day questions.
Read MoreNov 6, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
More than 21,000 registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in Westport’s municipal election Tuesday.
Read MoreNov 6, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 31
Without a marquee contest, this year’s municipal election campaign was expected to be relatively quiet, but the heated race for Board of Education seats upended all that.
Read MoreNov 5, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 1
Writer says the candidate and fellow Republicans for Planning and Zoning Commission are “eminently qualified, all with years of experience and service that will be responsive to the public.”
Read MoreNov 5, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 0
Writer says RTM candidate in District 6 “would be an engaged and fresh set of eyes on all town issues.”
Read MoreNov 4, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 0
Writer says about the school board candidates, “As someone being educated in the school system they both currently lead, I can say it is definitely working well
Read MoreNov 4, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 9
Writer says the Board of Education candidates “demonstrated their commitment to excellence, as well as their passion for serving our public schools.”
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 0
Writer says the candidates will make “wise and reasonable decisions,” based on their background and experience.
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 11
Writer says Republican candidates have been unfairly portrayed as “extremists” by opponents attempting “to circumvent the law and effectively obtain a supermajority of the board.”
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 1
Writer says the three Board of Education candidates have records of achievement that warrant voters’ support.
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 1
“Open letter,” signed by 140 people, backs trio of Board of Education candidates because, “Our beloved school district depends on it.”
Read MoreNov 3, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 3
Writer says Republican school board candidates “want to control and limit education according to subjects and books of their specific choosing while ignoring the Constitution, history, fact, and the very complex world children are growing up in.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 6
Writer says the District 9 rep deserves voters’ support because of his “vision, commitment and care for constituents.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 1
Writer says incumbents deserve votes because of “proven track record of commitment to the students and the community.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Business, Community, Election 2023, Transportation | 0
Commuters riding morning shuttle buses Nov. 7 will be treated to coffee by Westport Transit District and Compass Real Estate.
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election 2023, Police & Fire | 1
Statement issued by four Republicans seeking Planning and Zoning Commission seats in Nov. 7 election on “high-profile applications.”
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election 2023, Politics | 0
Paul Lebowitz and Michael Calise backed in Nov. 7 election for seats on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Read MoreNov 2, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 0
Writers say the candidate represents “the very best of this special town we are privileged to call home.”
Read MoreNov 1, 2023 | Election 2023, Government, Politics | 0
Town Clerk’s Office sets special hours for those seeking to vote by absentee in the Nov. 7 election.
Read MoreNov 1, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 0
Writers say rep deserves re-election for being “key in helping to negotiate an agreement that helped preserve the integrity of our neighborhood.”
Read MoreNov 1, 2023 | Election 2023, Politics | 0
To be considered for publication by the Westport Journal, letters about the Nov. 7 election must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 3, at noon.
Read MoreNov 1, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 10
Writer says they “know what makes a top-notch school system because they’ve actually created one,” as opposed to “woefully inadequate” Republican candidates.
Read MoreOct 31, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 1
Letter writers cite District 6 candidate’s RTM record and advocacy for Long Lots Elementary School.
Read MoreOct 31, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 3
Writer says the candidates will “work hard so that our children learn in safe and welcoming environments and our teachers and staff are proud to teach and work” in Westport’s schools.
Read MoreOct 29, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 1
Writer says that District 1 candidate’s “education, training and experience” make him the right candidate for legislative body.
Read MoreOct 29, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 12
Writer says Republicans will focus on “academics in schools and not the promotion of left-wing progressive ideologies.”
Read MoreOct 28, 2023 | Election 2023, Opinion | 5
Writer says candidate’s experience on Board of Education and Long Lots School Building Committee reflects “knowledge, integrity and respect.”
Read MoreOct 27, 2023 | Community, Election 2023, Government | 0
The sign-up session precedes by a week the Nov. 7 municipal election.
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