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Study for downtown parking structure on the horizon
Jul 12, 2024 | Business, Community, Government | 1 Comment
Latest phase of planning to attack parking problems will include investigation of structure’s feasibility as alternate to rejected Jesup Green proposal.
Riverside Avenue property declared blighted
Jul 12, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Owner a no-show at hearing, board votes unanimously.
Police: Trail of YMCA credit card thief caught on cameras
Jul 11, 2024 | Police & Fire | 1 Comment
Suspect’s alleged offenses recorded — from start to finish — by series of surveillance cameras, police said.
Watching with Susan Granger July 11
Jul 11, 2024 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews the kind “Despicable Me 4” and the despicable “Kinds of Kindness,” both exclusively in cinemas.
Kids get to meet new ‘kids’ at Wakeman Town Farm
Jul 11, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
“Goat-together” sessions scheduled to cuddle, bottle feed newborn goats.
Panel explores the limits of saving Westport’s history, character
Jul 11, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 1 Comment
Historic District Commission’s authority at issue as two cases underscore the challenges of preservation vs. redevelopment.
A musical about musicals coming to Westport Country Playhouse
Jul 10, 2024 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
“They Made It a Musical!” to showcase the music and history of some of Broadway’s best-known shows July 18-20.
Police: DUI driver fled hit-and-run crash
Jul 10, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect also allegedly had the illegal substance ecstasy in his possession, police said.
Eatery on Main OK’d for expansion, upgraded outdoor dining
Jul 10, 2024 | Business, Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Zoning Board of Appeals likes the designs for upper Main Street.
Obituary: Claire Hunter
Jul 10, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
Formerly a longtime Westport resident, she had moved to northern Virginia.
Lamont to Biden: ‘Playing defense’ does not win elections
Jul 9, 2024 | Election '24, Government, Politics | 0 Comments
Governor, although not calling on the president to leave the race, on Monday expressed concern about trajectory of his ally’s campaign.
Westport Jan. 6 rioter accepts plea deal
Jul 9, 2024 | Government, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Benjamin Cohen could get 24-30 months in prison, plus fines and restitution.
Officials ramp up response as ‘extreme’ heat bears down
Jul 8, 2024 | Community, Environment, Government | 0 Comments
Local cooling centers open as high heat and humidity grip the Westport region for several days.
Harvest a bounty of fun at Wakeman Town Farm
Jul 8, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
Crafts, games, food, entertainment — and animals — at “Family Fun Day” on Saturday.
One-act play fest performed at Westport Community Theatre
Jul 8, 2024 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Five original plays staged, at no charge, July 19-20.
Is there a grave lack of space for burials in Westport?
Jul 8, 2024 | Community, Government, Religion | 0 Comments
A “very busy” Willowbrook Cemetery maps plans to accommodate more burials.
A new apparel line ‘pops up’ in Westport
Jul 7, 2024 | Business | 0 Comments
“Brand Nu” clothing by fitness instructor and DJ Marcello DeAguero set for July 13 pop-up launch.
Astronomical Society lease up for renewal
Jul 7, 2024 | Community, Government | 2 Comments
Planning and Zoning Commission asked to sign off on new five-year lease.
Property Transfers June 17-21
Jul 6, 2024 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — During the week of June 17-21, 15 properties traded hands for a total of $30.0 million, including properties on Bauer Place, Bauer Place Ext, Compo Road S, Covlee Drive, Greens Farms Road (shown), Highwood Lane, Keller Lane, Pan Handle Lane, Red Coat Road, Richmondville Avenue, Riverside Avenue, Saint George Place, Side Hill Road, Sniffen Road and Westway Road.
Staples students use 3D tech to ‘print’ prosthetics
Jul 6, 2024 | Community, Education, Health | 0 Comments
The school’s e-Nable Club members, with a mission to be digital humanitarians, lend a hand to people in need.


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