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Watching “Eddington” with Susan Granger
Ari Aster’s Eddington, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Emma Stone, and Pedro Pascal, is a bleak and self-indulgent Western thriller set during the 2020 lockdown. With a chaotic mix of politics, racial tension, and AI conspiracies, the film ultimately fails to deliver the brilliance of Aster’s earlier works.
Petitions for RTM candidates available today
The Town Clerk’s office today makes available petitions for residents who are planning to run for the RTM in November.
P&Z Commission Set To Deny Hamlet at Saugatuck
A majority of Planning & Zoning commissioners appear ready to deny the Hamlet at Saugatuck application when they vote July 28, 2025. Opponents cited excessive height, lack of coastal village character, parking/delivery issues, traffic safety, and inadequate waterfront access. The developer, Roan, is “deeply disappointed” and has hinted an 8‑30g affordable alternative could follow.
P&Z set to deny Hamlet application
The Hamlet proposal will not be approved by the P&Z Commission. The $400 million development planned for a mix of retail, hotel and residential buildings. It is a controversial proposal, with fervent proponents and detractors.
Parent alert! Compo playground to be closed Tuesday
As part of the post-construction process, the new playground at Compo Beach will be closed Tuesday, July 22. Inspectors must have access to the structures to ensure that everything is in excellent condition and the playground is safe for continued use.
Acclaimed chef Diego Negri joins Casa Me in Westport
From CT Bites: Casa Me has a new culinary leader—Chef Diego Negri. With experience at acclaimed restaurants like Marea and Eleven Eleven, Negri brings Michelin-star expertise to one of the town’s favorite Italian dining spots.
Fed cuts won’t impact Westport schools
Westport schools will lose about $85,000 under a federal education funding freeze, but the impact will be minimal compared to high-needs districts like Bridgeport, which could lose $3.8 million. Statewide, $53.6 million is at risk as Connecticut joins 25 other states in suing the Trump administration over the cuts.
Say “goodbye” to 2 Sterling Drive
Westport real estate news: a 105-year-old cape on Sterling Drive has been approved for demolition.
Dark Star Orchestra Rocks the Levitt Pavilion
Dark Star Orchestra brought its signature Grateful Dead-inspired sound to the Levitt Pavilion in Westport, performing a ticketed show that supports free summer events.
Cultivating with Kerri: Paul Rossi and dahlias
Westport gardener Paul Rossi turns his passion for dahlias into a year-round pursuit — from digging up tubers in fall to preparing them for spring planting.
Anybody want Westport’s blue eyesore?
The unfinished “blue house” at 233 Hillspoint Road in Westport—overlooking Compo Cove—is set for a foreclosure auction on Sept. 3 in New York City. The mid-construction beachfront property, notorious for years of delays, lawsuits, and stop-work orders, could be completed as a 4-bedroom, 4.5-bath luxury home with a roof deck, elevator, and 2,928 square feet of living space.
Property sales June 30-July 4
WESTPORT — From June 30-July 4, 16 properties sold for a total of $44.7 million, including properties on Bonnie Brook Road, Brookside Park, Compo Beach Road, Compo Road S, Crescent Park Road, Easton Road, Forest Drive, High Pt Road, Hills Lane, Hillspoint Road, Lone Pine Lane, Mortar Rock Road, North Ridge Road, Old Road, Plunkett Pl, Rayfield Road, Stoneboat Road, Turtleback Lane, Valley Road and Wisteria Lane.
“Screen Time” Musical Sunday at the Library
Scenes from Double L Market’s Lloyd Allen new project–“Screen Time”–will be shown Sunday afternoon at the Library.
Barbieri’s plan to keep beaches open more often
After a five-day Compo Beach swimming closure tied to high bacteria counts, Parks & Rec Director Erik Barbieri says Westport is evaluating more-frequent water testing and quicker turn-around to reopen beaches sooner. Other towns using their own labs can bounce back more quickly.
Watching “The Friend” with Susan Granger
Animal lovers….dog lovers, specifically…you’re gonna enjoy “The Friend,” a character study cleverly adapted from Sigrid Nunez’s National Book Award-winning 2018 meditative novel about dealing with mortality. The Friend - Photo Bleecker Street When celebrated writer...
Cristina Jiménez at Westport Library July 31: “Dreaming of Home”
Activist and author Cristina Jiménez brings her acclaimed story of the immigrant experience to The Westport Library on July 31, joined by Make the Road Connecticut.
José Feliciano to headline Summer Jam
Grammy Award-winner José Feliciano will headline “Summer Jam,” a concert fundraiser at Westport Country Playhouse on Aug. 15, benefiting the Church of the Assumption’s 150th anniversary campaign.
Who’s liable? Parks & Rec, gardeners spar over next steps
By Gretchen Webster WESTPORT–The future of the Community Gardens depends less on where the gardens will be but on how the gardens will be governed – will they be run by the Parks and Recreation Department or by the gardeners themselves? And, most important, who will...
Best-selling author Adriana Trigiani at library July 23
WESTPORT—Beloved author Adriana Trigiani will appear at the Westport Library on July 23 for a conversation with Christina Geist and a discussion of her new novel, “The View From Lake Como.” Admission includes a signed copy of the book.
Compo swimming OK’d
Swimmers can return to Compo Beach today. The water quality is back at safe levels.
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