Storm Update
Obituary: Samuel Frank Bell, Sr., 94
He was a residential and commercial builder/developer in the Westport area and later in Florida, known for constructing more than 200 homes in the region identified by the real estate community as “Bell Colonials.”
Update: Where Staples teams stand in state tournament action
Wreckers boys basketball team takes the court March 7, while hockey squad sees action Monday, but girls basketball has been eliminated.
Westporter’s new documentary explores Armenian culture, history
“Armenia, My Home,” by filmmaker Andrew Goldberg, will be shown by Connecticut Public Television next week.
Taking on the challenges faced by diverse entrepreneurs
Forum examines overcoming obstacles to business and innovation opportunities for minorities.
Sooo close: Wreckers edged for FCIAC basketball title
Staples boys fall to Trumbull in OT heartbreaker, 70-67, in championship game Thursday night.
Seed exchange takes root March 7 at Westport Farmers Market
Annual event promotes use of heirloom and organic varieties by local gardeners.
Yard waste facility hours return to normal schedule
Bayberry Lane facility, which operates on limited schedule in January and February, resumes standard hours starting Monday.
Watching with Susan Granger February 29th
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two streamers: the cinematic talker “Freud’s Last Session” and the series “Death and Other Details.”
High winds take down trees, power lines overnight
Local power outages linger and traffic detours enforced Thursday morning while crews carry out emergency repairs.
Police: Neighbors victims in stolen check scheme
Suspect allegedly tried to cash stolen, fraudulently altered checks using her driver’s license as identification, police said.
Felder: ‘We’re not done yet’ in campaign against racism
After helping organize a protest against racist bullying in Westport schools, parent vows “there’s more to come” in the effort to eradicate hate-based incidents.
Fresenius Road subdivision seeks to smooth steep terrain
Subdivision in the works almost a decade appears in final stages.
Police: NY man swiped yard signs supporting Israel
Suspect, in one case, stole a sign while a police detective was nearby interviewing a resident about an earlier incident, according to the report.
Long Lots planners agree to allow broader public access
The school committee, formed in 2022, will start recording its proceedings as other town boards and commissions do, and promises to post regular public updates about the $100 million project.
Wreckers upset Ridgefield, advancing to FCIAC championship
Staples boys basketball rolls over unbeaten rival, 73-57, in Tuesday tournament semifinal.
Traffic heads up: E. Norwalk station work gets more complicated
In addition to train station closure, a stretch of East Avenue also will be closed.
Update: ‘9-1-1’ emergency system disruptions resolved
Police say no problems reported with Westport 9-1-1 calls, but scattered issues with calls statewide earlier Tuesday reportedly repaired by evening.
New fees, rules for town EV charging stations roll out March 11
Westport’s policy applies to 35 electric-vehicle chargers at town lots and railroad stations.
‘Playful Pastimes’ at history museum takes long view of leisure
Interactive exhibit, opening with a March 8 reception, “celebrates the joy and creativity found in the leisure pursuits of yesteryear.”
Update: Staples girls basketball tourney debut rescheduled
First game, postponed because of death in a player’s family, now set for Wednesday.
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