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Selectwomen: Wall on town land in front of mansion has to go
May 23, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 3 Comments
Board denies waiver to allow seven-foot-tall wall, built in town’s right-of way, to remain standing in front of property once — and perhaps still — owned by broadcasters Craig Melvin and Lindsay Czarniak.
Traffic alert: The ‘art’ of navigating downtown this weekend
May 22, 2024 | Arts, Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Street closures, parking bans posted for Westport Fine Arts Festival.
Old Mill liquor plan gets cautious reception
May 22, 2024 | Business, Government, Real Estate | 7 Comments
Easy choice or rabbit hole of zoning consequences and missing permits?
Richard Robinson, state’s first Black chief justice, to retire
May 22, 2024 | Government | 0 Comments
Governor will make fourth appointment to the high court to fill the vacancy.
Staples baseball ousted from FCIAC tourney by Trumbull
May 21, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers, after 3-0 loss to Eagles, now focusing on state tournament play after Memorial Day.
‘Trap,’ real-life mystery tackled by Staples Players
May 21, 2024 | Arts, Education | 0 Comments
In season’s final production, the troupe will stage a drama inspired by actual events May 23-25 in the high school’s Black Box Theatre.
Police: Woman charged again after domestic incident
May 21, 2024 | Police & Fire | 1 Comment
New assault charge filed in connection with disturbance that violated a protective order, police said.
Compo playground gets enthusiastic slide down P&Z review
May 21, 2024 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
More reviews to come, but support appears promising.
Marsan named Westport’s next fire chief
May 20, 2024 | Government, Police & Fire | 1 Comment
A Westport firefighter since 2007 and deputy chief since 2022, he will assume the top fire command post in July.
Kudos for advanced student researchers at Staples
May 20, 2024 | Education | 0 Comments
College-level scientific research projects by high schoolers impress Board of Education members.
Obituary: Mary Ann Batsell
May 20, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
The longtime Westport resident is remembered by family and friends for “her love of the beach, her gardens, her tireless energy and her wit.”
Puppy love: Canines celebrated at ‘Westport Dog Festival’
May 20, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
More than 1,000 dogs, and their humans, turn out for Sunday event at Winslow Park.
Police: Resident targeted by Californian’s fraud scheme
May 20, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect allegedly deposited forged checks into Westporter’s account and then tried to withdraw those funds, police said.
Opinion: ‘Access’ latest ploy to destroy community gardens
May 20, 2024 | Opinion | 33 Comments
Writer says end the vitriol and focus on collaboration and brainstorming to solve controversy entangling Westport Community Gardens, a new Long Lots Elementary School and the security of students.
‘Westport Fine Arts Festival,’ a downtown showcase May 25-26
May 19, 2024 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
More than 140 artists and craftspeople will exhibit their work over two days of the Memorial Day holiday weekend during the 51st annual event.
Tough call: Tighter limits on student phones at school reviewed
May 19, 2024 | Community, Education | 1 Comment
Board of Education considers updating policies on personal tech devices, as questions arise about imposing new restrictions during class hours.
A page from history: George Washington’s inauguration Bible comes to Westport
May 19, 2024 | Community, Religion | 1 Comment
Historic Bible used to administer oath to nation’s first president displayed to mark 200th anniversary of Westport Masonic lodge.
‘Westport Pops Concert’ to be performed June 7
May 18, 2024 | Arts, Community, Education | 0 Comments
The annual event showcases Staples High School’s musicians and singers.
Free rides this week on Wheels2U Westport buses
May 18, 2024 | Community, Government, Transportation | 0 Comments
RR shuttle service to waive fares as thank-you to riders using updated booking app.
Old oyster boat’s demise: End of an era or good riddance?
May 18, 2024 | Community, Environment, Government | 1 Comment
Alan Sterling’s handmade vessel carved up and carted off from Gray’s Creek.


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