Storm Update
A tall story: ZBA denies controversial Old Mill house plan
Variances denied for new house planned on the Hillspoint Road site of century-old cottage amid questions about how building height is measured and federal flood-zone requirements.
‘Sign’ language: Different reception for Main Street proposals
Two new businesses get different rulings on designs for signs proposed along the downtown corridor.
Access questions fail to delay Mill Pond project
RTM backs application for $5.6 million tide gate/walkway project, turning aside bid to delay action for more study of “locked gate” by private homeowners’ group.
Screening of award-winning MLK documentary set
“King in the Wilderness,” a documentary chronicling the final three years of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life, to be shown Jan. 20 at Westport Country Playhouse.
Warming centers provide shelter from Arctic blast
Westport officials list resources for people needing help during frigid onslaught.
Analysis: Old Mill Grocery owners tap donors to fight liquor service lawsuits
Historic beach neighborhood market, along with town land-use boards, fend off three lawsuits challenging efforts to permit alcohol sales since last spring.
Update: Cribari Bridge reopens to traffic
Historic swing bridge became stuck after being opened to allow vessel to pass on Saugatuck River, triggering mechanical problem that took about five hours to repair Monday.
Obituary: Betty Lou Cummings
The longtime Westport resident served on the Board of Selectmen; was active in a range of community projects involving the Apple Festival to CLASP to the Westport Library; received citations for her civic contributions, and is remembered “as a generous, deeply caring and compassionate person of principle.”
‘Affordability’ issues focus for Westport legislators in new session
As General Assembly prepares to convene Wednesday for 2025, local delegation sets priorities to help constituents cope with costs across spectrum of issues.
Inn at Longshore elevator lifts focus on accessibility issues
Flap over inn’s redesign highlights other efforts to ensure better access to public buildings and services for all.
Boys co-op hockey storms to 6-1 win
Goodburn’s hat-trick helps lead the way for STORMAC victory Saturday.
Car, garage fire doused on Sturges Highway
Saturday night blaze was extinguished before spreading to rest of the home.
By the numbers: Detailed look at $150M school budget proposal
Board of Education, administrators and parents scrutinize spending plans for next fiscal year at day-long workshop.
Police: Man tried to intercept scammed delivery of iPhones
Suspect charged with fraudulently impersonating resident who fell victim to scheme, police said.
Collages showcased in Westport Book Shop exhibit
Works by Jodi Rabinowitz on display through Jan. 31.
Property Transfers December 16-20
WESTPORT — During the week of December 16-20, 16 properties traded hands for a total of $37.9 million, including properties on Beachside Avenue, Bridge Street, Clover Lane, Cockenoe Drive (shown), Compo Mill Cove, Edgewater Commons Lane, Harvest Commons, Hillyfield Lane, Indian Hill Road, Loren Lane, Mallard Lane, Rices Lane, Richmondville Avenue, Roseville Road, Wild Rose Road and Winker Lane.
High school students can book early library admission Sundays
Westport Library to open at 10 a.m. Jan. 5 and 12 for high schoolers to prep for midterms.
Wreckers boys basketball continues winning ways
Staples 47-37 victory over New Canaan on Friday was season’s fifth straight.
Staples girls basketball tops New Canaan
Freshman Addie Talbott stands out in 43-39 win over Rams on Friday.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 29 Danbury Ave.
A permit to demolish the 94-year-old Colonial has been issued.
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