August primary’s early votes pass registrar’s audit
Westport registrars successfully audited early voting ballots from the August 11 primary election.
Read MoreAug 27, 2026 | Election '26, Government, Politics | 0
Westport registrars successfully audited early voting ballots from the August 11 primary election.
Read MoreAug 18, 2026 | Community, Election '26, Politics | 0
The Westport Democratic party is accepting applications for the part-time Registrar of Voters position.
Read MoreAug 12, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
Ned Lamont defeated Josh Elliott in the primary election, winning 85 percent of the vote in Westport.
Read MoreAug 12, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
U.S. Representative Jim Himes will face Dr. Michael Goldstein in the November general election.
Read MoreJul 11, 2026 | Community, Election '26, Government, Politics | 0
The Westport registrars have decided to return to the original five polling locations for the upcoming election.
Read MoreJul 9, 2026 | Community, Election '26, Government, Politics | 0
Westport voters will use Bedford Middle School for upcoming primaries, with new absentee ballot options available.
Read MoreJun 9, 2026 | Community, Election '26, Politics | 0
Join a free workshop at the Westport Center for Senior Activities to learn how local elections are run.
Read MoreMay 30, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 1
Matthew Mandell has suspended his campaign for State Representative, making Lee Goldstein the sole Democratic nominee in Westport.
Read MoreMay 27, 2026 | Election '26, Government, Politics | 0
Republican John Bolton is Resigning from the Planning and Zoning Commission to Focus on His Campaign for State Attorney General.
Read MoreMay 25, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
Judge Lisa Wexler unanimously re-nominated by Westport & Weston Democrats for a new four-year term as Probate Judge.
Read MoreMay 23, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
Republican Alma Sarelli is running for Connecticut’s 26th State Senate seat, focusing on affordability, education, and local control.
Read MoreMay 21, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
Dathan had lost by a factor of two to one at Monday’s convention. Tuesday, she threatened a primary challenge. Wednesday she decided to run for the seat she now holds.
Read MoreMay 20, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
Westport Board of Education Chair Lee Goldstein secured the Democratic Party endorsement for Connecticut State Representative D136.
Read MoreMay 19, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 1
The Democratic convention defeat of Lucy Dathan prompts a primary challenge against Sam Nestor for the Senate D26 endorsement.
Read MoreMay 19, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
Sam Nestor, Weston’s First Selectwoman, decisively won the Democratic Party endorsement for State Senate District 26.
Read MoreMay 15, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
Candidates Mandell and Goldstein discussed affordable housing, the Cribari Bridge, and shared opposition to the Trump Administration.
Read MoreMay 10, 2026 | Community, Election '26, Politics | 0
About 40% of Westport voters are unaffiliated—and thus unable to vote in either The Democratic or Republican primary.
Read MoreApr 29, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0
The Democratic primary for Connecticut Senate District 26 highlights dueling endorsements, as Ceci Maher backs Samantha Nestor and Jonathan Steinberg supports Lucy Dathan.
Read MoreMar 31, 2026 | Business, Community, Election '26 | 0
The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce and the Westport Library welcome Governor Ned Lamont to discuss Connecticut affordability and fiscal health.
Read MoreMar 31, 2026 | Community, Election '26, Government | 3
The democratic congressman fielded questions on warrantless searches, immigration, and the future of the Saugatuck River in Westport.
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Established more than fifty years ago by band leader Billy Frenz, Billy and the Showmen has earned their reputation as one of Connecticut's most enduring club bands specializing in hard-driving Rhythm & Blues, Soul, and Funk from the '60's and '70's. The band's repertoire includes the best of James Brown, Rick James, Percy Sledge, the […]
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MoCACT presents Looking for History, featuring three artists, Rick Shaefer, Ellen Harvey, and Michael Borders—each presented in their own dedicated gallery space at varying intervals over the course of the […]
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