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Westport’s ‘Safe Streets for All’ draft report posted for comments
Jan 21, 2025 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0 Comments
Forum set Jan. 29 on comprehensive survey of local traffic, pedestrian and cycling issues.
Kids, book time with pro hockey players at Westport Library
Jan 21, 2025 | Community, Sports | 0 Comments
“Isles in the Aisles” program to bring Bridgeport Islanders teammates to library to read books with children.
Chabad of Westport slates three community programs
Jan 21, 2025 | Community, Religion | 0 Comments
Events include discussion of American Judaism’s future, a humorous take on perseverance in the face of adversity and a woman’s account of growing up in Iran.
Westporter among Jan. 6 protesters pardoned by Trump
Jan 21, 2025 | Government, Politics | 9 Comments
Benjamin Cohen one of roughly 1,500 granted pardons Monday by newly sworn-in president for their role in storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Trump Day 1: State AG to sue ‘birthright’ order, Jan. 6 pardons denounced
Jan 21, 2025 | Government, Politics | 7 Comments
Connecticut Attorney General William Tong filing lawsuit to challenge president’s attempt to overturn “birthright” citizenship, while state’s federal lawmakers rip pardons issued to those charged in Jan. 6, 2021, riot at U.S. Capitol.
Police: Mercedes swiped while owner pumped gas
Jan 20, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect slipped into driver’s seat while owner was outside fueling car on Post Road East and then sped off Monday afternoon, police said.
Obituary: Betty H. Kogen
Jan 20, 2025 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
She held positions at department stores before moving to Westport, where she engaged in activities for organizations like the Westport Library, Westport Country Playhouse and the YMCA, as well as Norwalk Hospital and Norwalk Symphony. She also was an Election Day poll worker, and loved celebrating holidays, cooking and sewing.
Analysis: School board tested by response to soccer team allegations
Jan 20, 2025 | Community, Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Aftermath of Staples soccer player’s statement about alleged assault and how officials handled coaches’ contracts triggers questions over Board of Education’s role.
Rhimes on MLK legacy: ‘Be authentically you’
Jan 20, 2025 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Shonda Rhimes and Trey Ellis led keynote discussion at Westport’s 19th annual tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. on Sunday.
For STORMAC hockey, another up and down week
Jan 19, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Boys co-op team beat Trumbull, but lost to Westhill-Stamford, mirroring results from a week earlier.
New ‘Lyfe’ for breakfast and lunch in Westport
Jan 19, 2025 | Business, Food | 0 Comments
Owners of Pizza Lyfe open café with varied menu of coffee, breakfast foods and sandwiches.
Staples girls ‘steal’ basketball win over Darien
Jan 19, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
With 30 steals, Wreckers seal 58-33 victory against Blue Wave.
Police: DUI driver crashed into stone wall
Jan 19, 2025 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect found sitting on Beachside Avenue wall near disabled vehicle.
Obituary: Marion Suzanne Fiore
Jan 18, 2025 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
The longtime Westport resident had been a director and teacher at Green’s Farms Preschool; loved travel and gardening, and is remembered for “her quiet voice, her big ideas and being a treasured friend who always found time to listen.”
‘State of the Town’ program set Feb. 2
Jan 18, 2025 | Community, Education, Government | 0 Comments
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker and Board of Education Chair Lee Goldstein to review the year past and preview the year ahead.
Letter: Coach ‘categorically’ denies allegations in soccer controversy
Jan 18, 2025 | Opinion | 1 Comment
Writer disputes claim of assault at Staples boys soccer retreat.
Property Transfers December 30-January 3
Jan 18, 2025 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — During the week of December 30-January 3, nine properties traded hands for a total of $18.3 million, including properties on Berkeley Road, Cavalry Road, Hillyfield Lane, Manitou Court, Marilane (shown), Partrick Lane, Red Coat Road, Richmondville Avenue and Viking Green.
Alert: Icy temperatures, snow to freeze region
Jan 18, 2025 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Wintry wallop over the coming week prompts emergency response, warming centers to open.
Darien demolished by Staples boys basketball
Jan 18, 2025 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers improved to 9-0 behind Sam Clachko’s 32 points Friday.
View from L.A. II: Fleeing from flames, tears from kindness
Jan 17, 2025 | Community, Environment | 2 Comments
As wildfires continue to rage in southern California, Jarret Liotta reports on work and life in the all-consuming hellscape.


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