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As housing plan advances, some ask why not do more with ‘Barren’s’ South
During review of affordable housing initiative, several P&Z commissioners advocate for a broader look at how the open space property is used.
Parents tell officials school lice infestations ‘out of control’
A persistent lice problem in Westport’s elementary schools was one issue raised at Board of Education’s wide-ranging “Community Conversation.”
Irish music featured at next First Folk Sunday concert
Four musicians to perform at Dec. 1 event.
Alerts: Fire risks, drought advisory … and heavy rain (!)
Westport’s open burning ban remains in effect, while flooding is possible as several days of rain are forecast across the region starting late Wednesday.
Obituary: Margherita Milano Basili
After teaching in local elementary schools, she worked in the Westport real estate field, and is remembered for “her quick wit, marvelous sense of humor and her many stories from her long life.”
Staples 84th ‘Candlelight Concert’ to brighten holiday season
High school’s musicians and vocalists will perform seasonal selections Dec. 13-14.
Missing elevator holds up P&Z OK for Inn at Longshore plans
Commissioners ask how a town-owned building can fail to comply with federal accessibility requirements.
Bid to allow recreational pot sales in Westport still faces high hurdle
P&Z, at informal review of plan to allow recreational marijuana sales by medical dispensary, surprised to learn liquor stores are selling THC-infused beverages.
Obituary: Margaret Clark Henkel
As president of Westport Historical Society, she was instrumental in acquiring its Wheeler House headquarters; later became an events planner helping orchestrate the National Christmas Tree lighting and White House Easter egg roll, and also worked for Northwestern Mutual Life before retiring.
New lease launched for Longshore Sailing School
Five-year lease awarded by selectwomen to current operator, after earlier pact sparked controversy.
School board invites public comments on ‘any’ topic
A “community conversation” on Westport school issues set Wednesday.
Westporters defend Trump shrine: ‘Democrats are the haters’
Couple plans to maintain front-lawn tributes to the incoming president despite slings and arrows in heavily Democratic Westport.
Police: Intoxicated man tried to punch pedestrian, fought officers
Disturbance took place on Main Street, police said.
Staples football thrashes Trumbull ahead of T-Day showdown
Wreckers soar past Eagles with 28-0 victory in warmup for Thanksgiving clash with top-ranked Greenwich.
Early voting a winner for Westport voters
Town accepts state grant to help defray cost of two-week, early-voting period, which drew about half of the local voters who cast ballots in this year’s general election.
Title surge: Staples field hockey dunks Darien for state crown
Wreckers, who also beat Blue Wave for FCIAC title, claim second consecutive Class L State Championship with 5-2 win Saturday.
Property Transfers October 28-November 1
WESTPORT — During the week of October 28-November 1, 13 properties traded hands for a total of $22.4 million, including properties on Clinton Avenue (shown), Compo Road S, Edgemarth Hill Road, Edgewater Commons Lane, Manitou Road, Marion Road, Overridge Road, Richmondville Avenue, Saint George Place, Salem Road, Sandy Hill Terrace, Side Hill Road and Valley Road.
Re-elected Murphy, wife agree to separate
State’s junior U.S. senator, wife Cathy Holahan on Friday announced “amicable” separation after nearly two decades of marriage.
Westport Country Playhouse to present crime caper play-reading
“A Danger to Yourself and Others” slated Nov. 18.
‘The Other Place’ debuts at Westport Community Theatre
The psychological thriller will be performed over three weekends.
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