Storm Update
Thane Grauel steps down as Westport Journal editor
Aug 19, 2024 | Business, Community | 0 Comments
Hired in June 2022, he departs to lead a new news organization in Westchester, N.Y.
Stormy Sunday: Rain, blustery winds prompt flood warnings
Aug 18, 2024 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Scattered power outages reported in Westport at midday Sunday as unsettled conditions are forecast to buffet the area through early Tuesday.
Federal lawsuit against health district, director dismissed
Aug 18, 2024 | Government, Health | 0 Comments
Not clear if three-year legal drama is over.
Homeowners’ projects win ZBA approval
Aug 18, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Variances granted for additions to houses on Hickory Hill Road and Clinton Terrace.
State’s sales tax ‘on holiday’ this week
Aug 17, 2024 | Business | 0 Comments
Special deals offered by some Westport merchants in conjunction with state’s “Sales Tax-Free Week” from Aug. 18-24.
Explorers recount challenging outer limits with inner strength
Aug 17, 2024 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Westport Library hosts Explorers Club showcase with remarkable accounts about scaling mountains to surviving tortuous imprisonment to researching the art of nature to inter-planetary probes.
Property Transfers July 29-Aug 2
Aug 17, 2024 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — During the week of July 29-Aug 2, 12 properties traded hands for a total of $25.6 million, including properties on Big Pines Road, Bobwhite Drive, Clover Lane, Harvest Commons, Over Rock Lane, Post Road E, Robert Lane, Stony Brook Road, Sturges Highway, West Parish Road and Wilton Road.
McCormick stepping down as CEO of Westport Weston Family YMCA
Aug 16, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
During four-year tenure, she led the organization through COVID era restrictions and its centennial celebrations last year.
From Band-Aids to trauma care, learn how to be an EMT
Aug 16, 2024 | Community, Education, Health | 0 Comments
Emergency medical technician course offered by Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service starting Aug. 26.
Spinning their wheels: Downtown planners rehash decades of parking dead-ends
Aug 16, 2024 | Business, Government, Transportation | 4 Comments
Committee reviews 40 to 50 years of failed efforts to resolve downtown Westport’s chronic parking and traffic congestion problems.
Watching with Susan Granger August 15
Aug 15, 2024 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two cinema-only releases: the latest from MCU, “Deadpool & Wolverine,” and the suspenseful “Trap.”
Music and art in tune for ‘Family Day’ at MoCA CT
Aug 15, 2024 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
African drumming and jazz performance among highlights planned for special event Sunday.
Officials designate ‘no-parking’ zone across from Old Mill deli
Aug 15, 2024 | Business, Government, Transportation | 4 Comments
Selectwomen approve signs to ban parking along stretch of Hillspoint Road in response to complaints about parking near the business.
Renovation redo: Revisions to Wakeman barn plans OK’d
Aug 15, 2024 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Historic District Commission signs off on recent changes to remodel 19th Century barn at community farm.
Police: Man violated protective order with knifed Bible, fiery ritual
Aug 14, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect had been ordered not to threaten, harass or stalk neighbor.
Big Y unveils big hiring plans for new Westport store
Aug 14, 2024 | Business, Community | 0 Comments
The supermarket, set to open in October, will be staffed by more than 100 new employees, according to store officials.
Endorsed GOP candidates for Senate, 4th District defeated
Aug 14, 2024 | Election '24, Politics | 0 Comments
Corey wins race to take on Murphy for Senate seat, Goldstein prevails in contest to challenge Himes in November.
Beach season nearing end, lifeguard coverage ebbs
Aug 13, 2024 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
No lifeguards at Burying Hill Beach after Sunday, coverage continues at Compo through Labor Day.
Apply now for new session of Citizens Police Academy
Aug 13, 2024 | Community, Education, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Eight-week program, offered by Police Department, offers insights into what it takes to be a Westport officer, how crimes are investigated and more.
Finance board OKs costly Doubleday tennis court replacement
Aug 13, 2024 | Education, Government, Sports | 0 Comments
Courts closed by cracks that have made play unsafe.


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