Storm Update
Staples boys volleyball nails spot in state tourney
Making a big turnaround from last season, Wreckers continue winning ways with hard-fought victory over Fairfield Ludlowe.
Finalists named in TEAM’s diversity essay contest
Awards to be presented Monday to three Staples’ students whose essays tackled challenging topic of free speech rights vs. hate speech limits.
Police warn of recent rise in vehicle thefts, break-ins
Rash of auto-theft crimes again tied to failure by owners to lock their vehicles.
New initiative aims to link Westport students with jobs
Westport Student Job Bank, launched by town’s Youth Commission, provides platform for high school students seeking work and local businesses offering jobs.
New time limits on downtown parking official as of Wednesday
Three-hour parking limits for designated downtown streets and lots take effect May 1, but police giving public leeway to get used to new rules before strict enforcement begins.
‘Shocking’ boom in state revenues fuels debate over forced savings
Officials report state is unexpectedly poised for another overall budget surplus topping $1 billion, prompting calls to loosen spending “guardrails” to allot more funds for education and social programs.
Westport Farmers Market’s new season starts May 9
The weekly market this year will host only Connecticut-based farms and businesses, and will impose stricter limits on plastic use.
Greens Farms Academy seeks new athletic facility
Indoor health center would have 29,000-square-foot footprint.
Police: Driver tried to run from accident scene
Suspect, apprehended fleeing the scene on foot, also had no license at the time of the crash, police said.
Obituary: Edmund Thomas Duffy, Jr., 82
He was a Westport firefighter for more than three decades, and is remembered by his family as “a man of great character and dedication.”
A whirlwind week for Wreckers girls tennis
Staples chalked up victories in last two matches before heading into three more contests the rest of this week.
Fate of Jesup Green in their hands, RTM members take a close-up look
Sacred ground or a movable piece in parking plan?
Governor says he’s stumped about illegally axed trees at his home
Lamont takes responsibility for trees cut down behind his Greenwich mansion without permits, but says he was unaware the contractor needed town’s permission.
Police: Woman charged after ‘domestic violence’ incident
Suspect allegedly pushed victim in local home, causing facial injuries, police said.
Warning: Coyotes on the prowl attacking Westport pets
Series of recent attacks by the predators on local dogs prompts police alert for owners to take precautions.
Review of sweeping update to student discipline policies starts
In wake of complaints about racist and antisemitic bullying in Westport schools, Board of Education scrutinizes wide-ranging proposals to update Student Discipline Policy and Code of Conduct.
Feds to Westporter charged in Capitol riot: Take plea deal or stand trial July 8
Defense says mental health evaluation under way, seeks delay.
Teacher training time cutting into student learning time
As officials compile calendar for new school year, Board of Education scrutinizes how to set aside more time for staff development days.
Designs for Greens Farms Academy, Terrain facilities OK’d
Architectural Review Board signs off on plans for school’s new athletics center and the retailer’s repurposed use of old Dress Barn.
Letter: Stay up, speak up when RTM takes up downtown parking petition
Writer urges those who disagree with proposed plans to redesign Parker Harding/Jesup Green lots attend May 7 Representative Town Meeting.
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