Storm Update
Police: Man forged, fraudulently deposited $6K check
Suspect apprehended after investigation was launched into 2022 incident.
Watching with Susan Granger July 18
Westporter Susan Granger reviews Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Chapter 1 of the audacious but undisciplined “Horizon: An American Saga.”
Obituary: Kathryn E. McCabe
Formerly a longtime Westport resident, she was a social worker, volunteered at Earthplace, loved reading, the arts and skiing, and is remembered as someone who “lived life to the fullest.”
Sparks fly over Sylvan Road North re-subdivision
Neighbors question the process, commission appears constrained.
Most power restored in Westport after storms break heatwave
Comfortable conditions forecast Thursday after strong thunderstorms overnight knocked out power to hundreds of local customers.
Rezone ask highlights growing pains in town’s mobile home districts
P&Z less than receptive but applicant says the conversation has been started.
Help stock shelves of local food pantries Saturday
Food collected at Stop & Shop will benefit two Westport food-assistance programs.
Trump wins GOP presidential nod with CT delegation’s votes
Former president wins ovation in first public appearance since assassination attempt at national convention Monday, after selecting U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance as running mate.
Wakeman Farm barn renovation concept gains P&Z approval
Changing plans will have to go back for Historic District Commission approval.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 1 Twin Oaks Lane
A permit to demolish the 85-year-old Colonial has been issued.
How hospitable is space to habitability of other planets?
Westport Astronomical Society program Tuesday will explore the outer limits of sustaining life beyond Earth.
Noise ordinance explored as leaf blowers roar despite ‘ban’
RTM panel takes preliminary look at challenges of crafting an ordinance to address a range of disruptive noises, in shadow of “unenforceable” leaf blower rules.
Old Mill house owners get extension to cover up the blue
Years-long saga continues, ZBA casts a wary eye on latest promises.
Book tickets starting Monday for Billie Jean King at library
The tennis great and campaigner for women’s and LGBTQ rights will appear Sept. 12 at the Westport Library’s 25th anniversary “Booked for the Evening” fundraiser.
Town wants to clear Pussy Willow Brook to ease flooding
Work will ease flooding in routine storms but not so much during major events.
Property Transfers June 24-28
WESTPORT — During the week of June 24-28, 17 properties traded hands for a total of $37.5 million, including properties on Apache Trail, Bauer Place, Bauer Place Ext, Compo Road N, Compo Road S, Harvest Commons, Hermit Lane, Joann Circle, Long Lots Road (shown), Main Street, North Avenue, Post Road E, Richmondville Avenue, Sherwood Drive, Strathmore Lane and Westfair Drive.
Sherwood Drive house replacement denied by ZBA
Members cite self-created hardship and bulk in their decision to unanimously deny.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 246 Hillspoint Road
A permit to demolish the 94-year-old cottage has been issued.
Familiar faces appointed to three seats on new public safety review board
The board, created more than eight months ago, awaits appointees by First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker before it supplants advisory panel reviewing citizen complaints about town emergency-services personnel.
Himes calls on Biden to drop out of presidential race
4th District Democratic congressman first in state’s delegation to openly say he no longer believes Biden is “the strongest candidate possible to confront the threat posed by Trump’s promised MAGA authoritarianism.”
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