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Forum highlights schools’ efforts to combat antisemitism, bias
Mar 14, 2024 | Community, Education | 0 Comments
Administrators unveil seven-step “Incident Response” protocols designed to address racist, antisemitic behavior reported among Westport students.
Westporter to perform ‘Cosmic Misfit’ show Saturday
Mar 14, 2024 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Atara Nova’s one-woman show features her original music in a “spiritual exploration.”
It’s not even spring, but Westport’s sowing seeds of summer fun
Mar 14, 2024 | Arts, Business, Community, Government | 0 Comments
Downtown street closures approved for outdoor dining and entertainment, and a series of special events.
PAL clubhouse could be torn down soon
Mar 14, 2024 | Community, Government, Sports | 0 Comments
Generations of athletes, their families and others have used the 88-year-old shack over the years.
‘Work Live Ride’ housing initiative, revised with Westport input, still draws questions
Mar 13, 2024 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
For a second year, a representative of group promoting the statewide transit-oriented housing legislation pitches the plan to local officials — with mixed results.
Letter: Newtown group offers support for anti-bias fight in Westport
Mar 13, 2024 | Opinion | 2 Comments
“We see you and hear you,” Newtown Allies For Change writes to Black and other minorities in Westport, urging local leaders “to step up to do the same.”
Staples Players to stage ‘James and the Giant Peach’
Mar 13, 2024 | Arts, Education, Performing | 0 Comments
Performances of the musical, with a score composed by Staples graduate Justin Paul, set March 21-24 at the high school.
History v. high water: Stone bridges study report launched
Mar 13, 2024 | Government | 1 Comment
Gentleman’s agreement or get it in writing, opinions vary on future of old bridges.
Three cars damaged by tree toppling onto Merritt Parkway
Mar 12, 2024 | Police & Fire, Transportation | 0 Comments
One driver sent to hospital with “minor injuries” after incident along highway’s Westport corridor near Exit 42 at Weston Road.
How Westporters can enjoy a healthier St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 12, 2024 | Food, Health, Living | 0 Comments
Give these St. Patrick’s Day health tips the green light so you can feel your best while celebrating!
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Registration session for new voters set Friday
Mar 12, 2024 | Government | 0 Comments
Registrars to host day-long enrollment event at Town Hall.
Lakeview Road homeowners seek larger FEMA-compliant house
Mar 12, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
New structure would be larger and higher.
UConn coach and players plan Westport visit
Mar 11, 2024 | Community, Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Westport–UConn Women’s basketball head coach Geno Auriemma, Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are expected in Westport on Wednesday.
State Police: Wrong-way driver on I-95 was DUI
Mar 11, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect, traveling north in southbound lanes of the highway in Westport, crashed in construction zone near Exit 17 at Saugatuck Avenue early Sunday.
Alert: Downed wires close part of Saugatuck Avenue to traffic
Mar 11, 2024 | Community, Environment, Transportation | 0 Comments
Uncertain if blustery winds caused Monday morning incident, affecting stretch of road from Interstate 95 to Treadwell Avenue — while minor power outages also were reported.
Police: Checks stolen from mailbox outside Post Office
Mar 11, 2024 | Police & Fire | 1 Comment
Suspect took two checks from Postal Service mailbox last October, police said.
Funding OK’d to study police, fire and EMS consolidation
Mar 11, 2024 | Government, Police & Fire | 2 Comments
Study will look at feasibility, costs, possible sites.
Buried in history: Marker sought for shrouded grave of Civil War general
Mar 10, 2024 | Community, Government | 8 Comments
Officials review request to install headstone for unmarked burial site of Henry Moses Judah in historic King’s Highway Cemetery.
Obituary: Stewart Reifler, 69
Mar 10, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
He was a partner in a New York City law firm, and locally was an EMT and officer with Westport Volunteer EMS; had served as a Westport Library trustee, and was an official with the Minuteman Yacht Club.
Obituary: Nancy A. O’Neill, 72
Mar 10, 2024 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
She was a devout Catholic and an avid reader who also loved music and film.


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