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Opinion: ‘Hamlet’ is not designed with Westporters in mind
Writer says, “When it comes down to it, the Hamlet is being planned for affluent tourists, out-of-towners, not the majority of Westport.”
Playhouse takes a double bite at ‘Jaws’ 50-year legacy
Screening of the terrifying fish tale and a play about actors killing time when that balky mechanical shark malfunctioned both slated in June at Westport Country Playhouse.
Police: Driver who crashed through yard and fled was DUI
Suspect was later found “intoxicated” at Compo Beach, police said.
Officials: Don’t blow off restriction on using gas-powered leaf blowers
The seasonal prohibition, watered down from originally proposed ban, takes effect May 15.
New hawks and housing planned for Earthplace falconry program
Trained hawks will soon swoop into Westport as part of a new falconry exhibit at Earthplace. But first, they need a place to land.
Letter: Concern raised over manufacturing plan at MoCA
Writer asks Westport officials to help prevent medical-device maker from moving onto museum’s Norwalk campus.
Watching with Susan Granger May 8
A prismatic tragedy and a Broadway spectacle: Susan Granger reviews “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” and “Good American Family.” Read her reviews here.
‘Westport Dog Festival,’ a doggone good time, set May 18
Celebration of all things canine, featuring competitions, demonstrations, vendors — and this year, pigs — will take place at Winslow Park.
Roundtable: ‘Hamlet’ a boon or bust for Westport?
Westport Journal hosts lively discussion of complex redevelopment plans that would transform the Saugatuck section of town.
Police: Second man charged with thefts at car dealers
More arrests expected in ring of thieves swiping tires and wheel rims at local Honda and Toyota dealerships, police said.
Westport Farmers Market starts summer season Thursday
Weekly market will showcase a bounty of fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, dairy products, baked goods and more at Imperial Avenue parking lot.
Westport Garden Club’s plant sale sprouts Saturday
Annual event features more than 1,200 perennials grown by club members, plus other gardening and environmental features.
‘Kids Fun Run’ steps up support for Staples Tuition Grants
Proceeds from May 18 event will support needs-based tuition assistance program that’s helped thousands of Staples High School graduates.
Police: Woman assaulted relative, endangered child
Suspect faces charges of both assaulting an elderly person and risking injury to a child, police said.
Police Chief Foti Koskinas to address Green’s Farms Association
The neighborhood group will hear from outgoing chief at May 14 annual meeting.
Wheels2U, Earthplace $$$ restored as RTM OKs $252M budget
Legislative body signs off on 3.64 percent increase in overall municipal spending for fiscal year starting July 1.
Ban cellphones at Staples, parents tell school board forum
Speakers overwhelmingly favor prohibiting high school students from using personal electronic devices during the class day.
Opinion: Ashes to Ashes in Planning and Zoning Decisions
The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission needs independent legal counsel to help guide their decisions as they deliberate over the massive redevelopment proposal in Saugatuck village.
Amid fireworks, RTM OKs money to design parks maintenance building
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and RTM member Dick Lowenstein have heated exchange over potential location for new structure to replace deteriorating shed in Longshore Club Park.
Westport Library seeks feedback for community survey
The month-long survey will assess current services and guide a strategic plan for the future.
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