Storm Update
Brookfield educator hired as Westport assistant superintendent
Mar 21, 2025 | Education | 0 Comments
Anna Mahon, former Olympic hammer thrower, previously also worked more than two decades in Amity school district.
ARB signs off on Montessori, hunt club projects
Mar 21, 2025 | Government | 0 Comments
Design plans for new Westport school, racquet sports facility among those winning support from Architectural Review Board this week.
Watching with Susan Granger March 20
Mar 20, 2025 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
What series to stream: “Paradise” and “With Love, Meghan.” Read Susan Granger’s reviews here.
Letter: More traffic, less parking reasons to reject ‘Hamlet’ plans
Mar 20, 2025 | Opinion | 6 Comments
Writer highlights “patently absurd claim that this behemoth project will miraculously reduce congestion in Saugatuck.”
Officials warm to the idea of fire pits at Compo Beach
Mar 20, 2025 | Community, Government | 1 Comment
Parks and Recreation Commission poised to approve pilot program this summer after details are clarified.
‘Remember and Honor’ theme for Memorial Day floats
Mar 20, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
Westport’s annual parade set for Monday, May 26.
Analysis: Christie stands alone, so far, as Dems sort out first selectman nod
Mar 19, 2025 | Election '25, Politics | 0 Comments
Board of Education member is lone publicly declared candidate for Westport Democrats’ first selectman nomination amid shifting selection process.
Folk musicians in Voices Café spotlight April 5
Mar 19, 2025 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Westport native Dustin Lowman will open for Lucy Kaplansky in night of contemporary folk music.
ARB finds ‘Hamlet’ review limited by Saugatuck amendment
Mar 19, 2025 | Government | 3 Comments
Zoning rules enabling plans to transform waterside neighborhood frustrate Architectural Review Board members, questioning the project’s size and designs.
What kind of downtown does Westport want?
Mar 19, 2025 | Business, Community, Government, Transportation | 1 Comment
Westport Journal LIVE roundtable April 9 will explore downtown’s legacy, current issues and future solutions.
Project to replace Old Road bridge starts in April
Mar 19, 2025 | Government, Transportation | 0 Comments
Traffic detour to be enforced around Sasco Creek crossing until work is completed in November.
20 Staples Class of ’25 grads achieve high honors
Mar 18, 2025 | Education | 0 Comments
Seniors achieved the distinction with an academic grade-point average in the top 4 percent of their graduating class.
Police: Man passed out in car had illegal drugs
Mar 18, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect was found slumped in vehicle that was stopped facing the wrong way on Red Coat Road, police said.
Get (and pet) your goat at Wakeman Town Farm
Mar 17, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
Visitors can meet, feed and play with baby goats, in half-hour sessions, at community farm.
Levitt Pavilion ’25 schedule springs into view
Mar 17, 2025 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Tickets on sale now for first acts booked for new season of open-air concerts at the performing arts venue.
New director focuses on parks & rec ‘integral’ role in the community
Mar 17, 2025 | Government | 1 Comment
Erik Barbieri, with more than three decades’ experience in the field, takes the reins of one Westport’s busiest departments.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 40 Jennie Lane
Mar 17, 2025 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
A permit to demolish the 73-year-old ranch has been issued.
Letter: P&Z must make close, independent review of ‘Hamlet’ plans
Mar 16, 2025 | Opinion | 15 Comments
Writer says proposal that could permanently transform Saugatuck requires zoners to consider direct and unintended consequences.
For Westport runner, Boston Marathon is more than a race
Mar 16, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
Rebounding from her own health scare, Michelle Backus aims to raise $50,000 for childhood cancer research from her run in the 129th marathon.
Tour site proposed for combined public safety complex April 3
Mar 15, 2025 | Government, Police & Fire | 2 Comments
Officials to lead field trip to Sherwood Island Connector site proposed for consolidated police, fire and EMS facilities.


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