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Police: Man misused ‘911’ to report debunked allegations
Suspect charged after making an emergency call despite being warned not to by officers already on the scene, police said.
Shonda Rhimes to share exclusive insights about ‘Black Barbie’
Mega-producer and Westport resident to appear at Westport Library’s screening of new documentary exploring creation of the first Black doll to be christened Barbie.
Staples ’24 classmates revisit schools where it all began
New “Senior Walk” tradition saw members of the high school’s graduating class stop by elementary schools they attended.
MoCA drops ‘Westport’ from name
Museum, which has a legacy of more than five decades dating to the Westport Arts Center, says it has statewide aspirations under new “MoCA CT” brand.
Going up: School lunch prices, staff pay and out-of-town tuition
Board of Education approves a range of fee and salary increases.
Outdoor oven fire extinguished at Owenoke Park home
Firefighters quickly doused the blaze Sunday night.
RTM green lights big changes for Cross Highway
First phase of traffic and pedestrian safety upgrades for perilous stretch of road to be funded by $990,000, with $500,000 state reimbursement.
Isaac Mizrahi slated for Westport Country Playhouse show
The versatile performer and “Project Runway: All Stars” judge will appear June 15.
‘Equity:’ Is the word hindering school district’s DEI initiative?
Board of Education debates whether the word “equity” itself has complicated efforts to make all students feel they belong at Westport’s schools.
ZBA OKs new house near Compo Beach
New house will be FEMA-compliant and reduce zoning nonconformities.
Staples falls to Amity in state baseball championship game
Wreckers’ strong season ends with 9-1 loss to Spartans in title tilt Saturday.
Property Transfers May 20-24
WESTPORT — During the week of May 20-24, four properties traded hands for a total of $9.0 million, including properties on Covlee Drive (shown), Danbury Avenue, Imperial Avenue and Quentin Road.
Driver extricated from car entangled with I-95 guardrail
Victim hospitalized after being freed from heavily damaged vehicle Friday by Westport firefighters.
Westport cop cams, Sherwood Island allocated state funds
Money approved Friday by the State Bond Commission.
Time’s up, Fido: Dog licenses must be renewed
New licenses required for all dogs, six months old and over, by the end of June.
Westporters honored by Circle of Friends
Falkensteins and local teen volunteers among those cited by group that supports people with autism and disabilities.
Scarice: Ban cellphones at all schools
Superintendent advocates for completely “phone-free” environment, pending consensus from Board of Education and the public.
With no members, Civilian Review Board can’t act on complaint
Recently filed grievance against an emergency-services employee will be handled by Civilian Review Panel, the body the CRB is to replace.
Fire Department seeks money to remove dangerous firefighting foam
AFFF contains ‘forever chemicals’ dangerous to humans and can’t be used anymore.
Obituary: Sheryl Lynn (Gillis) Jagerson
Devoted to environmental causes, she was an entrepreneur in the sailing field, an ocean-sailing crew mate when that was rare for women, and among her community activities, helped create the Mill Pond Preserve, led a pioneering Ban-the-Bag initiative, co-founded the Habitat for Humanity ReStore and helped found the Westbridge Coalition.
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