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WCP’s Playhouse Playmakers starts Oct. 12
Westport Country Playhouse announced registration is open for its children’s education program, Playhouse Playmakers, starting October 12. The six-week program is for kids grades 6-8, culminating in a performance on the Playhouse stage.
Parks & Rec gets peek at master plan
The Westport Parks & Recreation Commission Wednesday reviewed a draft of the town’s master plan for parks, the first update in over 30 years. Key highlights included potential sites for community gardens and a detailed look at Jesup Green, with a public feedback workshop scheduled for September 30.
Officials discuss the human side of affordable housing
A joint meeting in Westport discussed affordable housing, focusing on the needs of seniors and people with disabilities, and the challenges faced by ALICE households.
Fifth grade scoring drop worries board
Westport’s 2025 state assessment results reveal a mixed picture: while some grades show improvement in language arts, math scores have dipped for fifth graders, reaching a seven-year low. Concerns also persist regarding racial and ethnic scoring disparities.
Watching “Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale” with Susan Granger
After six television seasons and three feature films, if you’re still an avid “Downton Abbey” fan, you certainly won’t want to miss “The Grand Finale.”
Wreckers field hockey team flying high into mid-season tourney
The Staples field hockey team is undefeated at 6-0 after two impressive road wins and is now preparing for the annual MAX Field Hockey National Invitational, where they will compete against 64 public and private high schools from 12 states.
Obituary: Grant R. Patrick
Grant R. Patrick, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away on September 14 at the age of 70. A lifelong resident of Westport, CT, Grant was known for his successful career in finance, his love for his family, and his dedication to community and tradition.
WPD attains highest level of state accreditation
The Westport Police Department has attained Tier 3 accreditation – the highest level attainable – from the Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC), well over a year ahead of the state-mandated deadline.
What not where: Parks & Rec discusses maintenance facility
Westport’s Parks and Recreation Commission is focusing on the needs for a new maintenance facility rather than its location.
Staples-Greenwich soccer match: thrills, goals–and red cards
In a highly anticipated match, the Staples Wreckers, ranked eighth in the state, faced off against the top-ranked Greenwich Cardinals. The intense game saw seven goals and three red cards, with Greenwich ultimately prevailing 4-3.
P&Z chair “really upset” by unauthorized excavation
Planning & Zoning Chair Paul Lebowitz strongly criticized Partrick Road homeowners for an unauthorized excavation and fill project already completed on their property, calling it an “oops” application.
Westport photographer turns grief into memoir
Westport photographer Stacy Waldman Bass, who lost her father tragically 30 years ago and her mother in 2019, has channeled her profound grief into a new memoir, “Lightkeeper: A Memoir through the Lens of Love and Loss.” The book explores her journey of “light keeping”—preserving the memory and legacy of her family.
A dozen Westport artists showcased this weekend
The Artists Collective of Westport is presenting a pop-up show of a dozen members’ work this week, open to the public from September 19-21 at the Westport Country Playhouse Barn.
StoryFest 2025 to feature Julian Brave NoiseCat
The Westport Library’s StoryFest 2025 will host an exclusive book launch for “We Survived the Night,” the debut memoir by Oscar-nominated filmmaker and author Julian Brave NoiseCat, celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
RTM committees recommend reversal of Hamlet’s environmental approvals
Two RTM committees have voted to recommend reversing prior approvals for The Hamlet development, adding another obstacle for the controversial Westport riverfront project already fighting a P&Z rejection in court.
Opinion: A defining moment for Westport
Anil Nair, a Westport resident and DTC member, highlights Kevin Christie’s qualifications for First Selectman, emphasizing his financial expertise, community leadership, and ability to bridge opposing perspectives.
Watching “Locked” with Susan Granger
In Locked, director David Yaroevsky traps a petty thief (Bill Skarsgard) inside a custom SUV, turning a simple break-in into a twisted psychological showdown with the vehicle’s sadistic owner (Anthony Hopkins). A remake of the 2019 Argentinian thriller 4×4, the film aims for tension and accountability but struggles to make its antihero sympathetic.
P&Z holds off deciding controversial subdivision application
The Planning & Zoning Commission did not make a decision Monday regarding a proposed four-lot subdivision on Old Road that several neighbors spoke out against, citing concerns about potential flooding and the appearance of a retaining wall.
Alec Baldwin and Stephanie Zimbalist in “The Fitzgeralds”
Alec Baldwin and Stephanie Zimbalist will present “The Fitzgeralds: A Reading with Music” at Westport Country Playhouse on Sept. 27. Proceeds benefit the Joanne Woodward Internship Program and educational programming.
P&Z asked to contemplate higher density affordable housing
The Westport Planning & Zoning Commission is considering a proposal from local builder Ronald Friedson to allow for significantly higher density affordable housing developments on Route 1 and Route 33, prompting mixed reactions from commissioners.
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