Storm Update
Old Mill ‘blue house’ project blows another deadline
Sep 25, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 1 Comment
Once-blighted property, now clad in sandy gray siding, still provokes passion as ZBA grants another extension to complete the project.
Revised again, Inn at Longshore redesign OK’d
Sep 25, 2024 | Community, Government | 1 Comment
Architectural Review Board signs off on another set of changes for proposed remodeling of historic building.
‘Very high’ fire risk triggers ban on open burning
Sep 25, 2024 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Westport fire marshal issues ban to prevent blazes that could spread rapidly in extremely dry conditions locally.
Point blank: Staples girls soccer notches another shutout win
Sep 25, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers roll over Central, 8-0, Tuesday.
‘Twilight’ highlights: Westport’s role in Rod Serling’s zone explored
Sep 24, 2024 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Four days of classic “Twilight Zone” episodes, with insights into Westport influences, will mark Rod Serling centennial at Westport Library.
Westport LWV to host legislative debates Oct. 10
Sep 24, 2024 | Community, Election '24, Politics | 1 Comment
Forum scheduled with four General Assembly candidates seeking election Nov. 5.
Apply now for Westport Woman’s Club community grants
Sep 24, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
Deadline for Westport nonprofits to apply for the club’s 2024 Ruegg Grant program, with awards up to $10,000, is Oct. 18.
Staples boys soccer stops Stamford
Sep 24, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers notch decisive 5-1 victory Monday.
P&Z delays vote on controversial plan to build Riverside house
Sep 24, 2024 | Environment, Government, Real Estate | 3 Comments
Opponents bemoan town’s failure to acquire the small riverfront lot, abutting Eloise A. Ray Park, when it was on the market.
Harris holds wide lead over Trump in new poll of state voters
Sep 24, 2024 | Election '24, Politics | 0 Comments
Democrat tops Republican by 16 points in CT Mirror’s presidential poll.
12 Staples seniors qualify as National Merit semifinalists
Sep 23, 2024 | Education | 0 Comments
They are among less than 1 percent of the students nationally who took the qualifying test.
Big Y to local farmers, food businesses: Let’s hear from you
Sep 23, 2024 | Business, Community | 0 Comments
With new supermarket expected to open within a month or so, store officials launch Westport area “discovery tour” for potential partnerships.
Harvest a weekend of fun at Earthplace
Sep 23, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
Enjoy dinner and music under the stars at “Woodside Bash” on Oct. 5 and a “Fall Festival” of seasonal activities Oct. 6.
Forum to explore treatment of domestic-abuse victims in legal system
Sep 23, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
Authors of book about how domestic-abuse cases are handled to speak at Oct. 8 event hosted by Westport Domestic Violence Task Force.
Longshore women golfers support food closet program
Sep 23, 2024 | Community | 1 Comment
Group’s annual charity event collects food and monetary donations for Westport Woman’s Club initiative.
Funding drama? Cost of gear for Staples stage to triple
Sep 23, 2024 | Arts, Education | 0 Comments
Board of Education learns projected price tag for lighting, rigging and sound at high school auditorium could cost up to $1.5 million.
New garden sanctuary at senior center dedicated to benefactors
Sep 23, 2024 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Area next to center rehabbed for seniors’ enjoyment by bequest from Irma and Joe Schachter.
On national stage, Staples field hockey faces first test
Sep 23, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers split two matches against nationally ranked teams at Pennsylvania tourney over weekend.
‘Westoberfest’ offers seasonal cheers, fun
Sep 22, 2024 | Community, Food | 1 Comment
The annual craft-beer sampling and fall festival unfolded downtown Saturday, a day before the official start of autumn.
Rotary’s LobsterFest: A ‘seefood’ bonanza at the shore
Sep 22, 2024 | Community, Food | 0 Comments
Crowd of nearly 2,000 chowed down on 2,800 lobsters, 1,000 shrimp, 1,000 oysters, 800 clams and, yes, 300 steaks, Saturday at Westport Rotary’s big fundraiser at Compo Beach.


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