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Petition demands RTM hearing on downtown parking plans
Apr 11, 2024 | Business, Community, Government | 1 Comment
New citizen petition has already collected more than 20 signatures that advocates say is enough to qualify for RTM agenda, but will the effort be thwarted like a similar petition last year?
Staples baseball ‘walks’ away with 10-0 victory
Apr 11, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers work 10 walks in Wednesday blowout over Norwalk.
Westport Woman’s Club to host annual art show May 3-5
Apr 11, 2024 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Event will showcase more than 200 art works in a range of different media.
Letter: Join petition opposing downtown parking plan
Apr 11, 2024 | Opinion | 13 Comments
Writer calls for petition asking officials to consider alternatives to current Parker Harding/Jesup proposal, such as a parking structure in Baldwin lot.
Selectwomen agree to ban outsiders from school grounds during classes
Apr 11, 2024 | Education, Government | 6 Comments
Wakeman Park suggested for exemption, Community Gardens not.
ZBA signs off on tweaks to blue house plan
Apr 11, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Court will still need to sign off on aesthetic changes requested by new owners.
Obituary: Christian ‘Chris’ Le Brun, 56
Apr 10, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
He was “that unusual thing — a lawyer that loved being a lawyer,” according to his family, and had a life-long passion for tennis.
‘Toast to the Trees,’ a seasonal salute on tap at Earthplace
Apr 10, 2024 | Community, Environment, Food | 0 Comments
Nature, family activities, food and craft beer featured at Arbor Day festival on April 27.
Letter: P&Z ‘snubbed’ better parking options than Jesup plan
Apr 10, 2024 | Opinion | 1 Comment
Writer says commission’s decision to approve 8-24 application for downtown parking imperils future appeal of area’s shopping, dining and business services.
Police: Suspects in violent Aston Martin carjacking face new charges
Apr 10, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Waterbury men stole an unlocked BMW on Church Lane and used it to commit home invasion and carjacking on Bayberry Lane the next day, police said.
Preserving historic homes can mean tax savings
Apr 10, 2024 | Community, Government, Real Estate | 1 Comment
Historic District Commission hears details of state tax-credit program available for homeowners who preserve or rehabilitate historic dwellings.
RTM delays Jesup redesign funding debate to May 8
Apr 10, 2024 | Government, Transportation | 1 Comment
Move comes after marathon P&Z meeting the night before on downtown parking redesign.
Obituary: George Knight Erickson, 1937-2024
Apr 9, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
The former Marine, after working for Glendinning, founded a direct-mail business, and had a passion for restoring antique homes, sailing, sports and playing tenor sax.
Chef Lidia Bastianich to headline WYWL benefit luncheon
Apr 9, 2024 | Community, Food | 0 Comments
The “elegant rustic lunch in Tuscany, Westport-style” will raise money April 29 for Westport Young Woman’s League community grants program.
Planners of Compo playground redesign to detail proposal
Apr 9, 2024 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Volunteer group to make presentation Thursday to Parks and Recreation Commission.
Search underway for new Westport poet laureate
Apr 9, 2024 | Arts, Community | 1 Comment
Applications accepted for the honorary post, whose role is to help elevate awareness of poetry locally as well as to celebrate the town’s literary history.
After long, tense night, P&Z passes Parker Harding/Jesup plan in a squeaker
Apr 9, 2024 | Business, Community, Environment, Government | 9 Comments
Chairman breaks with board’s Democrats, pushing controversial plan over the top.
For Westporters, solar eclipse was a stellar event
Apr 9, 2024 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
The rare celestial phenomenon attracted the skyward gaze of many locals Monday afternoon.
Staples High names ‘Students of the Month’ for March
Apr 8, 2024 | Education | 0 Comments
Six students selected for “positive attitude they bring to school every day.”
Eyes on the sky: Excitement foreshadows solar eclipse over Westport
Apr 8, 2024 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Live watch party hosted by Westport Astronomical Society for prime viewing of the celestial event of a generation Monday afternoon.


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