Craig Schiavone: eager to start work on P&Z
After being the highest vote-getter for the planning and zoning commission, Craig Schiavone discusses her plans for development and housing in Westport.
Read MoreNov 14, 2025 | Election '25, Government, Politics | 0
After being the highest vote-getter for the planning and zoning commission, Craig Schiavone discusses her plans for development and housing in Westport.
Read MoreNov 11, 2025 | Election '25, Politics | 0
The recount in Westport for RTM members in Districts 1, 2, and 9 changed nothing about the outcome. Kristin Schneeman defeated Sal Liccione by two votes.
Read MoreNov 7, 2025 | Election '25, Politics | 0
Tuesday’s election of Democrats Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich to the board of selectmen was celebrated at The Little Barn restaurant.
Read MoreNov 6, 2025 | Election '25, Government, Politics | 1
A recount of the votes in three RTM districts will take place Monday in town hall. Vote totals for candidates in Districts 1, 2, and 9 were within 20 votes of each other.
Read MoreNov 6, 2025 | Election '25, Government, Politics | 2
The representative town meeting welcomes a 25% turnover with nine new members being sworn in on Nov. 17, bringing new perspectives.
Read MoreNov 5, 2025 | Election '25, Politics | 1
Following Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich’s victory, Democrats also won the Board of Education and Planning and Zoning Commission contests.
Read MoreNov 4, 2025 | Election '25, Politics | 8
Kevin Christie, a former corporate strategy advisor and Board of Education member, won the race for First Selectman in Westport.
Read MoreNov 4, 2025 | Community, Election '25, Politics | 0
Thousands of Westporters heading to the polls today might walk right past one of the most devoted, yet underappreciated, workers on election day: the many volunteers who run the bake sales.
Read MoreNov 4, 2025 | Election '25, Politics | 0
Election day in Westport features an unusual three-way race for First Selectman, creating uncertainty among campaigners and voters.
Read MoreNov 4, 2025 | Election '25, Government, Politics | 0
More than 19,000 Westporters are eligible to cast ballots today in the municipal election. Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Read MoreNov 4, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Liz Williams endorses Abby Tolan for Westport Board of Education, citing her empathy, special education background, and commitment to students.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 5
Westporter Andrew Colabella endorses Don O’Day and Andrea Moore, emphasizing their decades of action-based management and consistent results.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Westport families have voiced concern over the lack of equal access for girls to lighted sports fields. Michael Cammeyer, Bre Injeski, and Craig Schiavone have demonstrated true leadership and commitment to equity for female athletes.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Christine Meiers Schatz advocates for Stephen Shackelford’s Board of Education candidacy.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 6
Lifelong Democrat Eugene Shapiro and longtime government insider Jay Keenan explain why Don O’Day and Andrea Moore are the clear choice for Westport.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Michele Paquette is endorsed for Westport’s planning and zoning commission, praised for her dedication to transparency and thoughtful development.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 2
Kristin Mott Purcell is running for her fifth term as District 1 Representative on the Westport RTM, advocating for the Compo Beach community for 24 years.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 5
Jim Hood, chair of Soundview Empowerment Alliance, clarifies that the organization does not endorse political candidates, emphasizing its service to all of Westport.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0
Patra Kanchanagom writes in support of Abby Tolan’s campaign to return to the Westport Board of Education, emphasizing her deep commitment to inclusivity and belonging for every child in our schools.
Read MoreNov 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 1
Dave Briggs and Seth Braunstein share their reasons for supporting Don O’Day and Andrea Moore for Westport’s Board of Selectmen.
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Eggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting, exploratory improvisation, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar, vocals), Dani Battat (keys, vocals), Mike Goodman (bass, vocals), and Alex Bailey (drums, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an […]
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The Davis Guitar Duo at Weston Library July 12 4 pm Cool off with Sunday Soundscapes! On July 12 at 4 pm the Davis Guitar Duo brings us soothing music from around the world, performed in their beautiful arrangements. Mark is a Grammy-nominated artist, and together with his talented wife, Beverly. he has performed in […]
Please join Reproductive Equity Now for R-Rated: Reproductive Rights and Resistance on Stage! Provocative and entertaining, this evening of theater and conversation sheds light on current attacks on reproductive health and how activists in Connecticut are pushing back. All proceeds from the event will go to support Reproductive Equity Now’s efforts to expand and protect […]
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The Connecticut Blood Center is partnering with Fairfield Public Library to save lives! Adults 18+ can make an appointment to donate blood at https://ctblood.org/drives and come to the mobile donor van in the parking lot of Fairfield Woods Branch Library . Appointments are preferred and will be scheduled between 10:00am and 3:30pm; walk-ins will be […]
July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
Ballet under the Stars returns! Connecticut's renowned professional company performs a new program. Connecticut Ballet was founded in 1981 by choreographers Brett Raphael and Luk de Layress. Its official debut took place (under the company’s former title, Ballet Today) at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. The company became a resident performing company at Stamford Center for […]
ELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY - A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29, 2026 Musician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday […]
July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the truth: Hercule Poirot. Agatha Christie’s The Murder of Roger Ackroyd is more than just a mystery—it’s the gold standard of the genre, widely hailed as […]
Join us for an evening inspired by Looking for History, MoCACT’s summer exhibition featuring Ellen Harvey’s The Disappointed Tourist. This special program brings the exhibition’s themes of memory, loss, and place into a local context, inviting audiences to reflect on the spaces that have shaped—and disappeared from—our shared landscape. Moderated by journalist and 06880 founder […]
July 14 - August 1 - A masterfully twisted tale of deception and suspense. A murder. A mansion. A mysterious cast of suspects. And only one man can uncover the […]
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