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Stepping up: Cori Adams takes her hit workout to the Amp
Cori Adams turned a chance audition into the most popular class at the Westport Weston YMCA. Now, her Gold Step workouts are stepping up to a bigger stage.
Opinion: when will we get transparent governance for Hamlet?
Carole Reichhelm, on behalf of the Westport Alliance for Saugatuck, questions whether town officials are sidelining public process with rushed, closed-door negotiations on the Hamlet project.
Field hockey champions looking for continued success
The Staples High field hockey team, last year’s FCIAC and Class L state champion, aims to stay on top with a strong returning core and promising newcomers.
Watching “And Just Like That…” with Susan Granger
As Sarah Jessica Parker prepares to appear at the Westport Library’s BOOKED FOR THE EVENING event, Susan Granger examines the faltering finale of “And Just Like That….”
Girls soccer opens against defending state champ
The Staples Wreckers girls soccer team kicks off its 2025 campaign with a tough opener, hosting defending state champion New Canaan.
With students back, police step up traffic enforcement / education
With school back in session, Westport Police are stepping up enforcement in school zones and bus routes. Officers urge drivers to slow down, put down their phones, and stop for school buses as part of their annual “Back to School” traffic safety campaign.
Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge hosts Labor Day protest
On Labor Day, hundreds gathered on Westport’s Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge for a “WorkersOverBillionaires” protest.
Say “goodbye” to 33 High Point Road
The owners of 33 High Point Road in Westport have received a demolition permit for the 1963-built ranch. The 2,200-square-foot home sold in March for $1.51M.
Hartford lawmakers split on housing bill, united on need for fixes
Westport legislators are divided on Connecticut’s vetoed affordable housing bill but united in seeking solutions. Rep. Jonathan Steinberg opposed the measure, citing local infrastructure concerns, while Sen. Ceci Maher and Rep. Dominique Johnson supported it.
Cultivating with Kerri: Consider asters for fall decorating
While chrysanthemums are the go-to fall flower, native asters are just as colorful and more pollinator-friendly. Local gardeners and Gilbertie’s Garden Center share why asters, along with goldenrod and black-eyed Susans, are perfect for autumn displays that last well beyond the season.
Earthplace calls: Help remove invasives, tend trails next Saturday
Earthplace in Westport invites the community to its second annual Volunteer Day on Sept. 6. Participants will remove invasive plants and restore trails in the 62-acre nature sanctuary, while enjoying the outdoors and contributing to the preservation of Westport’s largest open space.
Woman charged with 2023 Westport Ulta Beauty theft
A Norwalk woman has been charged in connection with a 2023 theft from Ulta Beauty in Westport, where $750 worth of cosmetics, fragrances and styling tools were stolen. Arrested Sunday in Norwalk on separate charges, she now faces multiple counts, including fifth-degree larceny.
Property sales Aug. 11-15
WESTPORT — During the week of Aug. 11-15, seven properties sold for a total of $17.40 million, including properties on Evergreen Ave., Mansfield Place, North Ave., Riverside Ave., Tamarac Road, Woodside Lane and Woody Lane (shown).
Call for auditions: Conscience
Westport Community Theatre will hold auditions Tuesday, Sept. 2, for its November production of Conscience by Joe DiPietro. Directed by Alexander Kulcsar, the play tells the story of Senator Margaret Chase Smith, the only Republican senator to stand against Joseph McCarthy in the 1950s.
How clean is Long Island Sound?
How clean is Long Island Sound? Despite beach closures after heavy rains or high bacteria counts, continuous testing shows the water quality is steadily improving. Harbor Watch’s decades of research reveal encouraging trends for swimmers and the ecosystem alike.
Comedy night at the Post
Get ready to laugh out loud as Comedy Night returns to VFW Post 399 in Westport on Friday, Sept. 5. Steve Marshall headlines an evening of sharp wit and big laughs, joined by comedians Joe Pontillo, Cara Amore, and Brad Bruckner. Presented by Laughing Gas Comedy, the show runs 8–10:30 p.m., with doors opening at 7.
Watching “Nautilus” with Susan Granger
Susan Granger dives into AMC’s new live-action series Nautilus, an origin story of Jules Verne’s Captain Nemo. From Nemo’s stolen birthright to underwater battles with giant creatures, the show delivers high-seas adventure—though not without some cheesy moments.
‘Tuesdays with Morrie’ to start Playhouse season
Westport Country Playhouse launches its 2025-26 season with “Tuesdays with Morrie,” Sept. 4–6. Starring Broadway legend Len Cariou and Christopher J. Domig, the award-winning play brings Mitch Albom’s beloved memoir to life with humor, wisdom, and moving lessons on love and mortality.
Golf club burglar in the rough with Westport and other PDs
A 41-year-old Bronx man faces multiple charges after police say he stole tens of thousands of dollars worth of golf clubs from Westport, Norwalk, Stamford, and New York golf clubs and stores.
P&Z meeting notice may violate FOI law
Westport’s Planning & Zoning Commission is under scrutiny after a meeting notice stated there would be “no items on the public agenda” and an anticipated executive session. Instead, commissioners held a two-hour public discussion, which the Connecticut FOI Commission says may have violated state law.
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