Louis E. D’Onofrio Jr. endorses David Rosenwaks for Westport Selectman, praising his proven leadership, transparency, and collaborative approach. With expertise in sustainable development, fiscal responsibility, and infrastructure planning, Rosenwaks is described as a principled candidate ready to serve Westport.
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At a “Coffee and Conversation” in the Westport Library, Democratic candidates Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich spoke with residents about downtown business vitality, affordable housing needs, immigration enforcement, and governing style ahead of the November election.
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The Coalition for Westport has endorsed Michael Chaney, a digital marketing entrepreneur, and Michele Paquette, a biotech executive, as its Planning & Zoning Commission candidates for the Nov. 4 election. Both candidates bring innovation, experience, and a commitment to thoughtful development for Westport’s future.
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The Westport Republicans kicked off their 2026 campaign Wednesday with a meet-and-greet for first selectman candidate Donald O’Day and running mate Andrea Moore at Gruel Britannia. O’Day, a former Democrat, shared his five-point platform, focusing on school and town infrastructure, affordable housing, park improvements, and traffic safety, while addressing the Hamlet development’s future.
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David Rosenwaks, a newcomer to Westport politics and the Independent Party’s candidate for First Selectman, says he’ll bring more collaboration, transparency, and decisiveness to town government.
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The Town Clerk’s office today makes available petitions for residents who are planning to run for the RTM in November.
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Don O’Day, a 20-year Westport public servant and former Democrat, has been endorsed by the local GOP for First Selectman, pledging a nonpartisan approach to leadership.
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The Westport Democratic Town Committee has nominated a full slate of candidates for the November 2025 municipal election, with Kevin Christie for first selectman and Amy Wistreich for selectwoman leading the ticket.
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Panel to explore adversarial relations between the press and presidential administration at June 1 program.
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Planning and Zoning Commission member wins support from party’s Nominating Committee to be Kevin Christie’s running mate in November.
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Westport first selectwoman’s campaign for 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination overshadowed by Erin Stewart’s claims of president’s support and bigger campaign war chest.
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Throng of 1,000 gathered Saturday on Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge, joining demonstrations opposing Trump/Musk policies across the country.
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Board of Education member is lone publicly declared candidate for Westport Democrats’ first selectman nomination amid shifting selection process.
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State representative plans April 6 meeting to discuss legislative issues at Riko’s Pizza, followed by NCAA watch party.
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Board of Education member to appear at Democratic Town Committee’s March 18 meeting to discuss candidacy; other contender takes a pass.
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First selectwoman will not seek re-election this year and instead will run for Republican gubernatorial nomination in 2026.
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Civic group monitoring range of major issues in local election year.
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Westport party leaders invite registered Democrats to apply for consideration as first selectman nominee this fall, as majority party aims to reclaim top office for first time since 2013.
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Unconfirmed report by blogger says first selectwoman will opt to run for governor in 2026 instead of re-election this year, scrambling the race for town’s top job.
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Online informational session set Feb. 6 for party members interested in running for local offices in November.
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