Storm Update
Levitt Pavilion adds more shows to ’25 lineup
Performers recently scheduled by the outdoor musical venue include the Disco Biscuits, Michael Franti and the Wood Brothers.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 169 Compo Road South
A permit to demolish the 85-year-old dwelling has been issued.
Cultivating with Kerri: Creating a backyard haven for hummingbirds
Hummingbird season is only a couple weeks away. Here’s how to attract them to your backyard hummingbird haven.
Obituary: Suzanne Zelkowitz
She worked as an editor for many years at numerous publications, and despite having Parkinson’s for two decades, was committed to remaining in the Westport house she loved and getting out of the house as much as possible.
Saugatuck merchants: Mixed feelings about potential impacts of ‘Hamlet’ plan
As Westport debates new Hamlet development, Saugatuck merchants have mixed feelings about the potential effects on their neighborhood.
Property Transfers March 31-April 4
WESTPORT — During the week of March 31-April 4, seven properties traded hands for a total of $26.6 million, including properties on Bluff Point, Burritts Landing N, Cross Highway, Evergreen Avenue, Hermit Lane, Post Road E and Wilton Road.
Obituary: Jeanne Nylen
She had worked as a travel agent, volunteered with Girl Scouts and as teacher’s assistant and head of the former Hillspoint Elementary School’s PTA, and hosted teachers from China through a Staples High School exchange program.
Staples girls tennis off to strong start in new season
Three consecutive victories notched by Wreckers.
Obituary: Alice Crowther
She worked at a New York ad agency before moving to Westport, where she initially worked for a drug prevention/education agency and later became an aerobics dance instructor; volunteered with several nonprofits and was active at Trinity Episcopal Church in Southport.
The Cottage chef Brian Lewis a finalist for prestigious honor
Westport restaurateur one of James Beard Foundation Award nominees for “Best Chef in the Northeast.”
Voices Café to host tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary
May 10 concert, featuring lineup of veteran folk musicians, will highlight the musical and activist legacy of the legendary trio.
Staples girls rugby team to host Vassar players for clinic
May 1 event, open to all ages, planned to raise girls’ awareness of the sport.
Watching with Susan Granger April 17
From Broadway to Dutton Ranch: Susan Granger reviews George Clooney’s smash Broadway hit and “1923 Season 2.” Read her reviews here.
Opinion: ‘Hamlet’ developers respond to critics of Saugatuck project
Answering what they call “misinformation” circulated by anti-project petitioners, Hamlet team issues point-by-point defense of proposal they contend will provide numerous public benefits to Westport.
Finalmente Trattoria brings ‘authentic’ accent to Italian cuisine
Downtown Westport restaurant, renovated since being closed by former owners last spring, offers a “shortcut to Italy.”
Police: Man one of thieves targeting car dealerships
Suspect was involved in rash of thefts of tires and wheel rims at Westport Honda and Toyota outlets last fall, police said.
Opinion: Support restoration of funds for Wheels2U service
The on-demand shuttles to/from Westport’s RR stations provide “a cost-effective and environmentally friendly way for Westport commuters, reverse commuters and others to link their homes, their employers and downtown to the train stations,” the writer says.
Hit the books at Westport Library’s spring sale
Four-day event, featuring thousands of volumes in more than 50 categories, starts May 16.
Downtown dining-go-round: Pancakes off the menu, trattoria reborn
Original Pancake House closed after two years Monday, while Finalmente Trattoria reopened Tuesday under new ownership.
Police: Man tried to cash stolen checks with forged details
Checks were altered after being stolen from the mail, police said.
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