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GOP nominates O’Day for First Selectman
Jul 16, 2025 | Community, Election '25, Politics | 10 Comments
Don O’Day, a 20-year Westport public servant and former Democrat, has been endorsed by the local GOP for First Selectman, pledging a nonpartisan approach to leadership.
Dems announce November slate
Jul 16, 2025 | Community, Election '25, Government, Politics | 2 Comments
The Westport Democratic Town Committee has nominated a full slate of candidates for the November 2025 municipal election, with Kevin Christie for first selectman and Amy Wistreich for selectwoman leading the ticket.
Earthplace welcomes Amee Borys as executive director
Jul 15, 2025 | Community, Education | 0 Comments
WESTPORT–Amee Borys, a longtime educator and early childhood leader at Earthplace, has been named the organization’s new executive director. She is the sixth person—and first woman—to lead Earthplace in its 65-year history.
Watching “Superman” with Susan Granger
Jul 15, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Susan Granger is enthusiastic about the “Superman” reboot. Irreverent. Vulnerable. Fun. Good and evil mix in comic-book style.
Longshore cameras boost patron safety
Jul 15, 2025 | Community, Government | 4 Comments
Cameras installed across The Longshore Club Park are designed to ensure patron safety, said P&R Operations Director Carman Roda.
MoCA screens “Plastic People” July 17
Jul 15, 2025 | Arts, Education, Environment, Visual | 0 Comments
MoCA/CT will screen the award-winning documentary Plastic People: The Hidden Crises of Microplastics on July 17. Presented by Sustainable Westport, the film explores the environmental and human toll of plastic pollution.
Lamont / Marsan issue extreme heat advisories
Jul 15, 2025 | Community, Health, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Extremely hot weather is forecast for today through Friday. Governor Lamont encourages citizens to be aware of the risks of extreme heat and how to prevent heat-related sickness.
Compo swimming closed at least until late Tuesday
Jul 14, 2025 | Community, Health | 3 Comments
By Ken Valenti WESTPORT–Compo Beach will remain closed to swimming until late Tuesday afternoon or Wednesday morning as health officials await results of tests on water samples taken today to determine whether the bacteria level has returned to a safe range. Compo...
Opinion: RTM needs to review environmental rulings
Jul 14, 2025 | Community, Opinion | 2 Comments
The Alliance for Saugatuck has filed petitions urging the RTM to review controversial rulings on the Hamlet development, citing threats to the Saugatuck River, wildlife, and surrounding properties. The group raises concerns about groundwater contamination, rushed approvals, and lack of expert oversight.
Dispelling the myths around breast cancer
Jul 14, 2025 | Health, Living | 0 Comments
Connecticut has a high rate breast cancer. Dr. Jeanne Capasse on the importance of early screenings, lifestyle changes and education.
Sponsored by Nuvance Health.
Act fore! Playhouse golf tournament July 21
Jul 13, 2025 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0 Comments
Westport Country Playhouse will host its 2nd Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser on Monday, July 21 at Birchwood Country Club. The full-day event includes 9- or 18-hole scramble play, contests, lunch, cocktails, and prizes — with proceeds supporting the Playhouse’s artistic and educational programs.
New shop gives crafting a modern vibe
Jul 13, 2025 | Business | 0 Comments
Make Modern, a new shop in Westport, brings sewing, knitting, and needlepoint into the 21st century with hands-on classes, kids camps, parties, and craft kits for all ages.
Cultivating with Kerri: dancing with dragonflies
Jul 12, 2025 | Community, Health | 0 Comments
Dragonflies are beneficial insects. And beautiful.
Petition gathers signatures to save the Old Mill Grocery
Jul 12, 2025 | Business, Community | 1 Comment
Over 3,000 supporters have signed a petition to allow the historic Old Mill Grocery & Deli to continue to serve wine and beer—a move supporters say is essential to keeping the beloved neighborhood spot in business.
Property sales June 23-27
Jul 12, 2025 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — From June 23-27, 13 properties sold for a total of $34.3 million, including properties on Bayberry Lane, Clinton Avenue, Daybreak Commons, Deepwood Lane, Donald Drive, Hillandale Road, McMahon Lane, Narrow Rocks, Road, Old Hill Farms Road, Old Road, Richmondville Avenue, Valley Road and Wakenor Road.
Massi Co: authentic Naples-style pizza in Westport
Jul 12, 2025 | Food | 0 Comments
Massi Co, the new Italian restaurant from Massimo Tullio—owner of The Whelk and Don Memo—opens September 9 in Westport, offering authentic Neapolitan pizza and pasta.
No swimming at Compo this weekend
Jul 11, 2025 | Community | 4 Comments
Swimming at Compo Beach will not be allowed until at least Monday.
“Veterans benefits” lunch July 17
Jul 11, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
WESTPORT—Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 399 will host a free Veterans Benefits Luncheon on Thursday, July 17, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open to all, the event will inform veterans about the benefits, services, and support they have earned.
Westport’s Sundance to close
Jul 11, 2025 | Business | 1 Comment
Downtown’s Sundance store is slated to close. The American West lifestyle retailer has been on Main Street for four years. Liquidation is on-going.
Y’s Point to Point swim race July 20
Jul 11, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
The Westport Weston Family YMCA’s 46th Point to Point open water swim race returns to Compo Beach on July 20. Open to swimmers ages 7+, the event raises funds for YMCA swim lessons promoting water safety.


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