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Petitions against LLS replacement costs and approvals fail
Jun 27, 2025 | Community, Education, Government | 0 Comments
Two coordinated efforts to rein in the budget and to overturn approvals of the current Long Lots School plan have failed.
Say “Hello” to 4 Baker Avenue
Jun 27, 2025 | Hello, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Westport real estate news: on Baker Avenue, a new 4,400 sf custom house has replaced a 315-year-old colonial. Read the details here.
Weekend traffic alert: ducks, bags and flags
Jun 27, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
Police warn residents to be careful this weekend when driving downtown; three annual events will increase foot and vehicle traffic.
DPIC recommends plan to improve downtown parking
Jun 27, 2025 | Business, Community, Government, Transportation | 4 Comments
DPIC recommends a four-step plan to improve parking in downtown Westport.
P&Z mulls affordable housing accounting: on-site vs. off-site
Jun 27, 2025 | Business, Government, Real Estate | 1 Comment
P&Z considers amending the rules for off-site affordable housing accounting in all future developments; Homes with Hope welcomes the change.
Westport influencer Eva Amurri films Compo home rebuild
Jun 26, 2025 | Living, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Westporter Eva Amurri and Chris O’Dell star in “The Westport Project,” detailing the process of building a smart house in Westport.
Watching with Susan Granger June 26
Jun 26, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Zombies and tech bros: Susan Granger reviews “28 Years Later” and “Mountainhead.” Read her reviews here.
Conservation Department announces new fee structure
Jun 26, 2025 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Westport’s Conservation Department has issued a new set of fees which will simplify the application process and to make planning easier.
Cortisol and stress: tips for wound-up Westporters
Jun 26, 2025 | Health, Living | 0 Comments
Westporters can learn how cortisol impacts stress, weight gain, and emotional eating—and learn ways to naturally lower cortisol and improve your health.
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Obituary: Edwin A. Audley
Jun 26, 2025 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
Ed, a Staples grad and 32-year veteran of the Westport Police Department, also founded the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service.
Pickleball enthusiast Tom Lowrie to be honored by the town
Jun 26, 2025 | Community, Sports | 0 Comments
Westport’s leading pickleball evangelist, Tom Lowrie, to be honored by the BOS, PRC and RTM.
Walk and shop! Westport’s annual sidewalk sale is back
Jun 26, 2025 | Business, Community | 0 Comments
Bargain alert! Downtown Westport’s sidewalk sale is happening this weekend, Friday – Sunday. Stock up on summer goods at discount prices.
Westport Museum unveils exhibit of underrepresented history
Jun 25, 2025 | Community | 1 Comment
Westport Museum announces the installment of a new exhibit–panels detailing historical facts of Black and Native American Westporters.
Staples athletes compete in floor hockey game
Jun 25, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Staples boys hockey players slashed sticks with the Newtown Nighthawks in a floor hockey game to benefit Newtown Unified Sports.
Goddard School of Westport earns national award
Jun 25, 2025 | Business, Education | 0 Comments
Westport’s Goddard School is recognized for excellence in early childhood education. The birth to pre-K school is among the top five percent.
Hotel Delamar Westport to open next week
Jun 25, 2025 | Business, Community, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Welcome, visitors! Delamar Westport opens next week, with the Dandelion restaurant opening to follow soon; 86 rooms and suites, swimming pool, spa access.
Say “Goodbye” to 5 Baldwin Place
Jun 24, 2025 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Westport real estate news: a 53-year-old Colonial on Baldwin Place has been approved for demolition.
Baron’s South affordable housing gets backing of P&Z
Jun 24, 2025 | Community, Government, Real Estate | 4 Comments
P&Z text amendment allows affordable housing at Baron’s South; Golden Shadows not affected.
Lamont vetoes omnibus housing bill 5002
Jun 24, 2025 | Community, Government | 1 Comment
Governor Lamont vetoes latest housing bill; housing legislation needs local “buy-in.”
Obituary: Margaret Harrington
Jun 23, 2025 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
She led a life full of friends and loved ones–in Massachusetts and Connecticut. Independent, wicked smart and deeply devoted.


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