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Rachel Hall photography show
Rachel Hall, a Westport Police detective and photographer, captures local landscapes “in plain view” at the Westport Book Shop through August 31.
“Linedy Genao: Songs from My Sala” at the Playhouse Aug. 12
WESTPORT—Broadway performer Linedy Genao will take the stage at Westport Country Playhouse on Aug. 12 in Songs from My Sala, a concert that traces her journey from living room performances to starring roles on Broadway.
It’s official: Metro-North fares to go up in September and July
NEWINGTON—Metro-North fares in Connecticut will increase 5% on Sept. 1 and again on July 1, 2026, CTDOT announced. Monthly passes from Westport to Grand Central will rise to $405.50 by next summer.
LaSource comes to Church Lane
LaSource, a new shop on Church Lane, offers women a curated collection of lingerie, sleepwear, resort wear, and gifts—celebrating self and style.
Westport Appoints Alberto Vargas Jr. as Director of IT
WESTPORT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has appointed Alberto Vargas Jr. as the town’s new Director of Information Technology, effective Aug. 4. Vargas brings over two decades of experience leading tech modernization and cybersecurity efforts across public and private sectors.
HeatSmart Westport offers a way to get a break on energy bills
As summer temperatures soar, HeatSmart Westport offers residents a way to cool down energy costs. A partnership between the town and clean energy advocates, the program provides discounted or free home energy audits and encourages upgrades for efficiency and sustainability.
Two-hour parking signs going up downtown Monday
Starting Monday, Aug. 4, the Department of Public Works will begin installing new signs to reflect updated downtown parking rules. On-street parking on five downtown streets will be reduced from 3 hours to 2, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Town lots are unaffected.
Property sales July 14-18
WESTPORT — From July 14-18, 13 properties sold for a total of $34.7 million, including properties on Bayberry Lane, Dover Road, Fraser Road (shown), Hermit Lane, Island Way, Keyser Road, Oak Ridge Park, Old Hill Road, Over Rock Lane, Partrick Lane, Silver Brook Road, Valley Road and Woodside Ave.
The Flying Fingers Jug Band returns for First Folk Sunday
WESTPORT–The Flying Fingers Jug Band is back for their third headline appearance at First Folk Sunday on Aug. 3, bringing their lively, prohibition-era Southern jug band sound to the Saugatuck Rowing Club.
The injustice facing immigrants today
“Our immigrant community is under attack,” said Barbara López at a powerful forum on immigrant justice Thursday at the Westport Library. The panel highlighted rising enforcement, systemic inequities, and how hope and grassroots action can bring change.
Westport Library tribute to Sinéad O’Connor Aug. 6
On Aug. 6, the Westport Library will host a tribute to Sinéad O’Connor, featuring a panel of essayists and a musical performance honoring the late activist and musician. The free event centers on the new book “Nothing Compares to You: What Sinéad O’Connor Means to Us.”
Watching “Heads of State” with Susan Granger
“Heads of State” is a remarkably entertaining action/buddy comedy. John Cena and Idris Elba star as the US President and UK Prime Minister who must team up to defeat determined assassins.
Better than Uber: Wheels2U offers free rides
The Westport Transit District is now offering five free rides to anyone who downloads the Wheels2U on-demand transit app for the first time.
‘Yoga Weekend’ in Westport for two new store openings
Westport’s Main Street is celebrating “Yoga Weekend” with the simultaneous grand openings of two new activewear stores, ALO and Beyond Yoga. Both are hosting special events and grand openings with music, refreshments, and deals.
Merritt’s Westport exits are now 20 and 21
Westport’s Merritt Parkway exits have been renumbered from 41 and 42 to 20 and 21, part of a statewide CTDOT project aligning exit numbers with mileage.
The Clubhouse tacks on playing time
The Clubhouse received approval to extend its hours, with Westport’s P&Z praising the venue while addressing rooftop noise concerns.
Watching “Families Like Ours” with Susan Granger
Susan Granger reviews Families Like Ours, Thomas Vinterberg’s chilling new miniseries that imagines Denmark’s slow submersion and mass evacuation due to climate change. Focused on one privileged family’s unraveling, the series is a haunting portrait of global crisis at a human scale.
Obituary: Donald L. Snook
Donald L. Snook, a former WWII pilot, U.S. diplomat, Exxon executive, and Westport Tree Warden, died peacefully at 102 in England.
P&Z denies Hamlet; lawsuit anticipated
The P&Z Commission voted to deny the application for the “Hamlet at Saugatuck” development. They enumerated several instances where the application did not comply with the text amendment.
Lamont issues third extreme heat advisory
Extremely hot weather is forecast for today through Wednesday. Governor Lamont encourages citizens to be aware of the risks of extreme heat and how to prevent heat-related sickness.
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