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Developers plan to pursue 8-30g application if Hamlet is not approved
Jun 16, 2025 | Government | 5 Comments
ROAN Ventures say they have already begun planning for “viable” option of affordable housing in Saugatuck.
Yankee Doodle Fair rings in summer season with family fun
Jun 16, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
The Yankee Doodle Fair, which has been sponsored by the Westport Woman’s Club since 1907, opened on Thursday evening and ran through the weekend.
Police charge West Haven man in connection with Stop and Shop theft
Jun 16, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Police said that Talley was one of two men who reportedly stole meat and seafood totaling $500 from the store.
Westport man arrested on trespass and controlled substance charges
Jun 15, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Levitt admitted to illegally possessing Xanax and Oxycodone, police said.
Bernhard: Why I oppose The Hamlet
Jun 15, 2025 | Community, Opinion | 17 Comments
Why I oppose The Hamlet at Saugatuck, by Ken Bernhard. Read why he thinks this is a square peg in a round hole.
Making a splash: Water polo standout is part of Olympic development program
Jun 15, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Virginia Ferrari’s passion is water polo, and her global experience and commitment to the game is an inspiration to the entire Staples squad.
State Champs! Wrecker laxmen defeat rival Darien for state title
Jun 14, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
The No. 3 Wreckers edged No. 4 and FCIAC rival Darien 7-6 at Fairfield University’s Rafferty Stadium.
‘No Kings’ protest draws 2,000 to downtown Westport
Jun 14, 2025 | Community | 3 Comments
Protesters began to assemble around 11 a.m. on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Memorial Bridge over the Saugatuck River and quickly swelled.
Student artists start new online gallery
Jun 14, 2025 | Arts | 0 Comments
The business earned 10 young artists $900 by selling their artwork recently at the Westport Fine Arts Festival.
Police: Philadelphia man charged with wallet theft at Panera Bread
Jun 14, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Dawn Johnson, 52, was arrested on charges of larceny for allegedly stealing a wallet from the bakery in 2018.
Property Transfers May 26-30
Jun 14, 2025 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — During the week of May 26-30, twelve properties traded hands for a total of $23.4 million, including properties on Baker Avenue (shown), Cardinal Lane, Church Street S, Kings Highway S, Laurel Lane, Long Lots Road, Richmondville Avenue, Sandhopper Trail, Sturges Highway, Timber Lane, Twin Circle Road and Woodhill Road.
Riverside Avenue reopens after gas main break snarls traffic
Jun 13, 2025 | Police & Fire | 1 Comment
Traffic advisories are in effect in the downtown area for much of the weekend.
Obituary: Dennis Mikhael
Jun 13, 2025 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
He was a Staples High School graduate and lived much of his life in Westport, and worked as an ironworker helping to build the Twin Towers in New York City.
Registration open for YMCA afterschool program
Jun 13, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
Transportation to the YMCA is included from local schools, and the program runs until 6 p.m
Police arrest two Fairfield residents in connection with Westport Hardware robbery in March
Jun 13, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Lydia Bell, 26, of Fairfield, and Joshua Loveras, 28, of Bridgeport, turned themselves in to Westport Police after an arrest warrant was issued.
Conservation Commission approves Hamlet project, with 23 conditions
Jun 13, 2025 | Government | 5 Comments
The decision comes five days before June 18, when the Planning and Zoning Commission must close the Hamlet hearing to begin a 65-day deliberation period.
Westport Museum’s cemetery tour brings local patriots back to life
Jun 13, 2025 | Community | 1 Comment
You’ve probably driven past the historic burial ground that’s 300-year-old monument to over two dozen early patriots whose sacrifices helped forge the nation we live in.
RTM approves $103 million Long Lots funding, opposition will petition referendum
Jun 13, 2025 | Government | 11 Comments
Referendum would require 1,860 signatures from registered Westport voters, 10 percent of the town’s electorate, by June 27.
Watching with Susan Granger June 12
Jun 12, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Suburban criminals and a perilous vacation: Susan Granger reviews “Your Friends and Neighbors” and “La Palma.” Read her reviews here.
Firefighters quickly knock down Hales Court dumpster fire
Jun 12, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
A quick response by firefighters on a windy day in Westport likely saved the house from going up in flames.


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