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‘CCR’ tribute, downtown dinner on the menu for ‘Supper & Soul’
Apr 15, 2025 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
May 3 event features dinner at 11 downtown restaurants followed by concert by Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute band.
DOT plans closed PAC meeting on Cribari Bridge status
Apr 15, 2025 | Government, Transportation | 15 Comments
Project Advisory Committee of local stakeholders invited to May meeting for update on plans to repair or replace the 141-year-old swing bridge, but public will have to wait until summer.
Koskinas to step down as Westport police chief in June
Apr 15, 2025 | Government, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
After nine years as chief and 29 years as a Westport police officer, he will leave several months before the end of his current contract.
Grace K. Salmon Park welcomes new sculpture celebrating the tulip
Apr 14, 2025 | Community, Visual | 0 Comments
The sculpture was selected by the Westport Arts Advisory Committee as part of a new initiative to place sculptures around some of Westport parks.
Reval data on the way to all Westport property owners
Apr 14, 2025 | Government | 0 Comments
Assessor urges owners to check details and return mailers to ensure accuracy of revaluation process.
Palmer’s Pen: Let’s ensure secure access to all meetings, not just the ones that secure headlines
Apr 14, 2025 | Palmer's Pen | 2 Comments
Secure electronic access to meetings is crucial to ensuring government transparency for all, but only if all meetings are accessible and secure.
Staples baseball hits the diamond in search of a crown
Apr 14, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers hope to be in state playoff contention again as new season gets underway.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 36 Maple Ave. South
Apr 14, 2025 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
A permit to demolish the 87-year-old Colonial has been issued.
Latest Jesup idea? Transform Taylor Place into pedestrian walkway
Apr 13, 2025 | Government | 1 Comment
New options for Jesup Green/Imperial Avenue amenities and parking under review by Downtown Plan Implementation Committee.
Cultivating with Kerri: Daffodils are nature’s welcome to springtime
Apr 13, 2025 | Cultivating with Kerri, Living | 1 Comment
Daffodil’s are nature’s reminder that Spring has sprung.
Staples girls aim to serve up another winning tennis season
Apr 13, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers take to the court Monday against New Canaan.
Distracted drivers in crosshairs as cops unleash ticket blitz
Apr 12, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Westport police issued nearly three times the number of citations in first week of “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign as in all of preceding month.
Streisand music, working-class drama in playhouse spotlight
Apr 12, 2025 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Tribute concert of Barbra Streisand’s signature songs set April 24; play-reading about work life in small-town America to be staged April 14 at Westport Country Playhouse.
Property Transfers March 24-28
Apr 12, 2025 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — During the week of March 24-28, eight properties traded hands for a total of $24.5 million, including properties on Bermuda Road, Berndale Drive, Brookside Drive, Cross Highway, Fairfield Avenue, Lansdowne, Sturges Highway (shown) and West Parish Road.
Analysis: Trump, rival’s money pose hurdles for Tooker’s gov bid
Apr 12, 2025 | Politics | 4 Comments
Westport first selectwoman’s campaign for 2026 Republican gubernatorial nomination overshadowed by Erin Stewart’s claims of president’s support and bigger campaign war chest.
Matty Jacowleff: New Wreckers grid leader is coach on the field and in the classroom
Apr 12, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Staples High veteran and special education teacher Matty Jacowleff comes home to help lead the Wreckers to another Class LL championship.
Public feedback sought on priorities for new parks master plan
Apr 11, 2025 | Environment, Government | 0 Comments
April 24 session to gather comments for first such initiative in three decades.
Police: NY man stole Ulta Beauty merchandise worth thousands
Apr 11, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect was quickly apprehended fleeing from the Post Road East store, a frequent target for out-of-town thieves.
Community gardens still a thorn in side of new Long Lots plans
Apr 11, 2025 | Education, Government | 7 Comments
Approval of a revised 8-24 application for the $100 million elementary school likely needed if the gardens are excluded from the Hyde Lane property.
Watching with Susan Granger April 10
Apr 10, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Season 3: Susan Granger watched the latest season of the HBO smash hit “The White Lotus” with great anticipation. Read her review here.


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