Homeowners make the case that their assessments are too high
The Board of Assessment Appeals is hearing cases from 330 homeowners and 60 businesses who believe the town’s new tax values are too high.
Read MoreMar 8, 2026 | Community, Government, Real Estate | 0
The Board of Assessment Appeals is hearing cases from 330 homeowners and 60 businesses who believe the town’s new tax values are too high.
Read MoreMar 7, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0
During the week of Feb. 16-20, five properties sold for a total of $10.1 million, including properties on Edgewater Hillside (shown), Grant Ave., Mary Jane Lane, Old Hill Road and Sniffen Road.
Read MoreMar 4, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 0
The Westport P&Z commission considered changing drainage requirements to better protect properties against flooding and increased rainfall from climate change.
Read MoreFeb 28, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0
During the week of Feb. 9-13, eight properties sold for a total of $24.3 million, including properties on Adams Farm Road, Cob Drive, Guyer Road, Post Road E, Sturges Commons (shown), Turkey Hill Road N, Victoria Lane.
Read MoreFeb 24, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 0
The P&Z commission voted 6-1 to approve the residential project at 50 Post Road West, which will convert and expand the historic 1835 Frederick Sherwood house into 17 units, including four affordable ones.
Read MoreFeb 21, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 0
Westport businesses face trouble as a judge overturns Text Amendments 846 and 843, halting plans for alcohol sales at Old Mill Grocery.
Read MoreFeb 21, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0
During the week of Feb. 2-6, five properties sold for a total of $17.8 million, including properties on Center Street, Hidden Hill Road (shown), Nassau Road, Rowland Place and Sturges Highway.
Read MoreFeb 16, 2026 | Business, Community, Government, Real Estate | 4
Roan Development Ventures has withdrawn its lawsuit demanding Westport’s approval of the proposed Hamlet at Saugatuck mixed-use development.
Read MoreFeb 14, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 1
During the week of Jan. 26-30, five properties sold for a total of $9.9 million, including properties on Harvest Commons, Hickory Hill Road (shown), High Gate Road, Hitchcock Road and Kings Highway S.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 1
Widespread black mold and structural issues convinced the Westport Historic District Commission to approve the demolition of the 100-year-old home.
Read MoreFeb 10, 2026 | Business, Government, Real Estate | 0
The value of all taxable property in Westport soared more than 50 percent over the past year due mainly to the 2025 townwide revaluation.
Read MoreFeb 10, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 3
The P&Z Commission continued talks on text amendment 864, which would allow a developer to create required affordable units off site.
Read MoreFeb 9, 2026 | Business, Community, Environment, Government, Real Estate, Transportation | 0
State Senator Ceci Maher and Representatives Jonathan Steinberg and Dominique Johnson discuss energy, affordable housing (HB 8002), and the Cribari Bridge.
Read MoreFeb 7, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 0
The Westport Planning & Zoning Commission will again discuss the controversial text amendment 864 for offsite affordable housing.
Read MoreFeb 7, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0
During the week of Jan. 19-23, three properties sold for a total of $6.4 million, including properties on Hermit Lane (shown), North Ave. and Willow Walk Road.
Read MoreFeb 4, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 0
The Westport Planning & Zoning Commission held a productive meeting, voting on the Bluepoint Wellness move, parking at 136 Main Street, and Text Amendment 860.
Read MoreFeb 4, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 1
The new Text Amendment 859, proposed by the Historic District Commission and Wendy Van Wie, helps save Westport’s historic structures.
Read MoreJan 31, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0
During the week of Jan. 12-16, 14 properties sold for a total of $37.7 million. Highest sale: $10.3M, including properties on Bayberry Lane, Bridge St., Compo Hill Ave., Compo Road N, Cross Highway, Hillspoint Road (shown), Michele Lane, Old Orchard Road, Post Road E, Stony Pt Road, Wild Rose Road and Wright St.
Read MoreJan 27, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 0
The Westport P&Z Commission continues debate on a complicated affordable housing plan for 785 Post Road East that includes special needs units with Abilis.
Read MoreJan 25, 2026 | Government, Real Estate | 1
Richard Redniss puts forth a new Text Amendment and proposal for affordable housing onsite and offsite at 785 Post Road East in Westport.
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