Storm Update
Property Transfers April 29-May 3
WESTPORT — During the week of April 29-May 3, 13 properties traded hands for a total of $21.9 million, including properties on Bridge Street, Charcoal Hill Road (shown), Charles Street, Ivanhoe Lane, Lansdowne, Lyons Plains Road, Maple Avenue S, Marion Road, Pheasant Lane, Regents Park, Sprucewood Lane, Wake Robin Road and Woodside Avenue.
Wreckers’ homers hammer Greenwich in 15-0 tourney triumph
Staples opens FCIAC baseball playoffs with home-run barrage and Kai Nee’s one-hit pitching Friday.
Hear insider’s take on search for life in outer space
Westport Astronomical Society to host May 21 lecture by NASA scientist on the latest research into signs of life elsewhere in the universe.
Traffic advisory: Cyclists take to the streets Sunday
The annual “Bloomin’ Metric” bicycle tour, based at Sherwood Island State Park, will have a traffic impact on Westport streets, police advise.
‘Art in Bloom’ cultivates support for town’s art holdings
The June 6 event aims to raise $15,000 to help maintain nearly 2,000 works in the Westport Public Art Collections.
‘Mental fitness’ fundraiser to benefit Positive Directions
The May 30 event will feature a “Mind & Muscle” workshop organized by Rhone apparel.
Months in the making, new rules on student discipline, conduct OK’d
Board of Education adopts new Student Discipline Policy and Code of Conduct to crack down on offenses like racist and antisemitic bullying — but doesn’t address issue of anonymous reporting.
Letter: Washington Inaugural Bible ‘a sight to behold’
Writer says public should take advantage of Westport Masonic Lodge’s public display of Bible used for George Washington’s presidential oath of office.
Greens Farms Church playground, BB court a swoosh
Latest part of congregation’s plan to keep up with current needs gets unanimous approval.
Obituary: Frederick A. Freedman, 95, prominent jurist
He held senior positions in the state’s Superior Court and Appellate Court systems, received numerous legal profession awards and is remembered by family as “an honorable, impeccable man, honest, loyal, fair, with a sweet, tender, gentle disposition and a brilliant mind.”
Opinion: Petition on school property access delays ‘time-sensitive security issue’
Writer says community gardener’s request that RTM modify recent school security policy is a doomed effort that risks safety of students.
Westport salutes those who gave last full measure of devotion
Memorial Day parade line of march, Veterans Green ceremony set May 27.
‘Pollinator’ nonprofit networking hosted at Westport YMCA
The Y’s Bedford Family Social Responsibility Fund organizing June 4 event to promote collaboration among local community groups.
Watching with Susan Granger May 16
Westporter Susan Granger reviews the blockbuster “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” and the streaming Anne Hathaway vehicle “Eileen.”
Susan Granger documentary to premiere Saturday
A documentary about Westporter Susan Granger will premiere at the Ridgefield Independent Film Festival Saturday.
Parks & Rec panel clears path for Compo Beach playground redesign
Accessibility for all children to enjoy the new playscape a priority in proposal that moves on for Planning and Zoning Commission’s review.
Masonic Lodge to host Washington Inaugural Bible for bicentennial
Public invited Saturday to see historic Bible used to administer presidential oath to George Washington, as Westport Masonic Lodge, Temple No. 65, celebrates 200th anniversary.
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 15 Sunrise Road
A demolition permit has been issued for the 74-year-old ranch.
Driver trapped in wreck extricated by firefighters
Injured driver hospitalized after SUV hurtled off I-95 near the Westport/Fairfield border Tuesday.
Planner to explore steps for a more ‘Walkable Westport’
Sustainable Westport to host June 4 forum with design expert on how the town can become safer and more convenient for pedestrians and cyclists.
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