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Palmer’s Pen: It’s going to be a long week. Let’s all take a breath and be nice to each other
Jun 9, 2025 | Palmer's Pen | 3 Comments
For all of the hours spent covering late-night meetings, there is something warming about watching the process of civil discourse.
But I also want us to survive at the end of the process, as a town that needs to continue to live together.
Wreckers crush Cards in lacrosse rematch, advance to Class LL semis
Jun 9, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Staples boys lacrosse, the No. 3 seed, marched into the Class LL State Tournament semifinals with a 10-2 win over visiting and No. 6 Greenwich on Saturday afternoon.
Cultivating with Kerri: Chatting About Conservation with Joe Gardener
Jun 8, 2025 | Cultivating with Kerri | 0 Comments
Joe Lamp’l, aka Joe Gardener, will give a talk about sustainable gardening at the Westport Library on Monday, June 23 at 7 p.m.
Largest team in the state, Staples girls’ golfers juggle roster of 35
Jun 8, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Coaches say the benefits of friendship and personal growth far outweigh the challenges of organizing such as a large team of golfers.
Watching with Susan Granger: Special Edition
Jun 7, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Watch live with Susan Granger: Granger screens “High Noon” with Maria Janis Cooper. Take a selfie with Cooper’s Oscar!
Your guide to the Hamlet and Long Lots meetings
Jun 7, 2025 | Government | 8 Comments
We’ll keep you up to date with the latest information surrounding the meetings coming up in the next week or two, which has been changing on a daily basis.
Property Transfers May 19-23
Jun 7, 2025 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — During the week of May 19-23, eight properties traded hands for a total of $20.0 million, including properties on Cavalry Road, Clinton Avenue, Edgemarth Hill Road (shown), Morningside Lane, Promised Road, Regents Park and Sharp Turn Road.
Long Lots funding deadline faces finance board, public scrutiny before crucial RTM vote next week
Jun 6, 2025 | Government | 1 Comment
The town must approve building plans by June 30 to avoid risk of up to $1.3 million in state reimbursement.
Police: Stay vigilant and lock your home and cars
Jun 6, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Police responded to two stolen vehicle incidents Wednesday where residents had left cars unlocked with the keys still in the vehicle.
Staples soccer players show support, protest coach firings at school board meeting
Jun 6, 2025 | Government | 0 Comments
Athletes protesting the firing of coach Russell Oost-Lievense encountered silence from the board, despite efforts by board member Robert Harrington.
Watching with Susan Granger June 5
Jun 5, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Underwater drama and class division: Susan Granger reviews “Last Breath” and “Sirens.” Read her reviews here.
Udell is all-time points record holder as Wreckers lacrosse advances
Jun 5, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Staples lacrosse advances in state tourney as Adam Udell becomes record holder for most career points scored.
Staples tennis: Girls reach state finals, boys fall in semifinals
Jun 5, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Girls advance to state tourney on Tuesday while boys fall to Fairfield Prep to end their season.
Opinion: Why I chose not to side with my fellow school board members
Jun 5, 2025 | Opinion | 3 Comments
Robert Harrington defends his decision not to sign Tuesday’s published letter alongside his fellow school board members.
Long Lots plan earns approval from Conservation Commission, Flood & Erosion Board
Jun 5, 2025 | Government | 3 Comments
Both town boards unanimously approved the school plans Wednesday evening during a joint public hearing held to expedite the approval process.
Wreckers baseball team blanked in state’s second round
Jun 4, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
It was a strong overall season for the Wreckers who went 13-7 during the regular slate.
Keenan to RTM: ‘My bad, I did not remember that we had a 14-day window’
Jun 4, 2025 | Government | 15 Comments
Town officials are under the gun to approve the Long Lots Elementary School project by June 16.
Artists Collective explores inner worlds with library exhibit through July
Jun 4, 2025 | Arts | 0 Comments
The all-member show will explore the inner worlds of physical, metaphysical, and emotional spaces through the visual arts.
Tooker: Democrats’ Housing Bill 5002 will destroy local zoning control
Jun 3, 2025 | Government | 2 Comments
Tooker called the controversial housing bill “the biggest assault on local zoning control in Connecticut in over 30 years.”
School board: A message of accomplishment for end of school year
Jun 3, 2025 | Education | 0 Comments
School board message outlines accomplishments during 2024-2025 school year


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