Storm Update
ZBA meeting scuttled by town website internet issues
Mar 27, 2024 | Community, Government | 4 Comments
Some have had problems accessing town’s website since Monday.
129 Westport voters made (early) voting history Tuesday
Mar 26, 2024 | Government, Politics | 1 Comment
Although outcome of the 2024 presidential nomination process is already determined, 105 Democrats and 24 Republicans cast primary ballots locally on the first early-voting day in Connecticut’s history.
‘Taste of Westport,’ a culinary celebration for a cause, set May 22
Mar 26, 2024 | Community, Food | 0 Comments
Event features fare from 24 restaurants, a mix of libations, and a silent auction benefiting CLASP programs for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Police: Three nabbed in cat-and-mouse chase after burglary attempt
Mar 26, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Spotted by homeowner’s doorbell camera, vehicle break-in suspects were caught after several foiled attempts to elude police dragnet early Tuesday.
Letter: Avoid ‘irreversible mistake,’ reject Jesup parking plan
Mar 26, 2024 | Opinion | 2 Comments
Writer suggests adhering to plans previously envisioned for downtown green and considering options like a parking structure in Baldwin lot.
Parker Harding, Jesup parking plans hit P&Z pothole
Mar 26, 2024 | Government, Transportation | 1 Comment
Some taken aback by idea of paving upper part of Jesup Green for parking to compensate for spaces lost at Parker Harding.
Multi-car crash closes lanes on Post Road just over town line
Mar 25, 2024 | Police & Fire, Transportation | 0 Comments
Traffic tangled, at least one person taken to hospital.
Class of ’24 valedictorian, salutatorian named at Staples
Mar 25, 2024 | Community, Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Leigh Foran, the valedictorian, and Andrew Berkowitz, salutatorian, have excelled in academics and athletics — and a wide range of other pursuits.
App to book Wheels2U rides to be updated overnight Monday
Mar 25, 2024 | Community, Transportation | 0 Comments
Riders advised about steps for logging in Tuesday morning.
Schools’ capital project list balloons to $12M
Mar 25, 2024 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
Latest five-year forecast of repair and replacement projects reflects a nearly 30 percent rise in costs since the last comprehensive survey.
Canal Road couple tries again to keep house above rising tides
Mar 25, 2024 | Environment, Government, Real Estate | 1 Comment
As flooding worsens, plan scaled back from what was previously submitted to ZBA.
Opinion: Jesup parking plan + Parker Harding project = bad idea for both
Mar 25, 2024 | Opinion | 7 Comments
Writer urges Planning and Zoning Commission to reject the revised designs for downtown parking.
A first: Early voting for presidential primaries starts Tuesday
Mar 24, 2024 | Government, Politics | 0 Comments
The state’s first-ever balloting in advance of a scheduled election gets underway with four days of voting before the April 2 primaries.
Music of Americana at Voices Café on April 6
Mar 24, 2024 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Deep River Ramblers to perform repertoire ranging from Muddy Waters to Levon Helm.
YMCA hoopsters get pro tips at Knicks basketball clinic
Mar 24, 2024 | Community, Sports | 0 Comments
NBA All-Star John Starks gave advice — and autographs — at Jr. Knicks program in Westport.
Long steady rains flood local roadways
Mar 23, 2024 | Environment, Transportation | 0 Comments
Rain finally ends as stream flooding becomes troublesome.
A vending machine with a higher calling
Mar 23, 2024 | Community | 0 Comments
Temple Israel’s new “Jewish vending machine” heralded as “a one-stop shop for living a Jewish life.”
Judy Collins to perform April 12 at Westport Country Playhouse
Mar 23, 2024 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
The singer-songwriter is known for recordings of “Both Sides Now,” “Send in the Clowns” and “Amazing Grace” over a career spanning more than five decades.
Parents press for tougher school policy on bias, hate offenses
Mar 23, 2024 | Community, Education | 1 Comment
For third meeting in a row, Board of Education hears pleas to adopt tougher Code of Conduct and disciplinary policies for harassment, bullying.
Property Transfers March 4-8
Mar 23, 2024 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT — During the week of March 4-8, 13 properties traded hands for a total of $29.7 million, including properties on Burr School Road, Covlee Drive, Duck Pond Road, Hillandale Road (shown), Mary Jane Lane, Post Road W, Richmondville Avenue, Riverside, Avenue, Timber Lane and Willowbrook Drive.


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