Storm Update
Plan for small house on Riverside Avenue withdrawn, temporarily
Feb 21, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 5 Comments
Retaining wall near river a likely no-go, state says. Plan being adjusted.
Staples ‘We The People’ team heads to national competition
Feb 21, 2024 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
Westport students will join perennial powerhouse Trumbull High representing the state in event testing knowledge of American democracy and the Constitution.
Letter: RTM ‘fear & intimidation’ stifles debate, differing views
Feb 20, 2024 | Government, Opinion | 20 Comments
Writer says atmosphere at legislative body’s Feb. 13 meeting was “distressing to watch” as a member was fearful to express concerns about the Long Lots Elementary School project.
Wreckers beat the clock in clutch win over Cadets
Feb 20, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Staples boys basketball, scoring with seconds to spare, prevails 71-69 over St. Joseph High of Trumbull on Monday.
Newest Hiawatha 8-30g project withdrawn, for now
Feb 20, 2024 | Government, Real Estate | 8 Comments
Neighborhood expects to meet with applicants and give input on potential new design for apartment development.
Restoration of Town Hall facade wins award
Feb 20, 2024 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Historic District Commission plans to cite the recent facelift the 107-year-old structure underwent with one of its 2024 Historic Preservation Awards.
Report: Mental health program helping more students, saving money
Feb 20, 2024 | Education, Health | 0 Comments
Now available in Westport’s middle schools, program offers therapeutic interventions that keep more students in the district, a net budget savings.
Traffic safety zones designated for three private schools
Feb 19, 2024 | Education, Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 1 Comment
Selectwomen also approve stop sign for “dangerous” intersection of Edge Hill Lane and King’s Highway North.
Eversource seeks 19% rate hike
Feb 19, 2024 | Business, Environment, Government | 3 Comments
State policy on utilities’ cost recovery for using power generated by Millstone nuclear plant means, “We’ve got to pay the piper,” according to state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, D-Westport.
Salad chain Sweetgreen coming to Compo Acres
Feb 18, 2024 | Business, Food, Government | 0 Comments
Another healthy alternative coming for diners.
Police: Man abandoned car in road after snowstorm crash
Feb 18, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Driver allegedly struck telephone pole and left the Easton Road scene, police said.
Say “Goodbye” to 32 Hale Street
Feb 17, 2024 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Small ranch set for demolition.
Snow glow
Feb 17, 2024 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Light snowfall across Westport early Saturday brightened the winter landscape, with sunny skies forecast for the President’s Day holiday Monday.
Person hospitalized, others evacuated by fire at Saugatuck apartments
Feb 17, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Small stove fire in one apartment spread to cabinets and walls, triggering precautionary response by all on-duty fire units Friday.
Tooker: ‘No place for any form of hate in Westport’
Feb 17, 2024 | Community, Education, Government | 15 Comments
First selectwoman issues statement in reaction to parents’ pleas to Board of Education to address racist bullying by students in Westport’s schools.
Property Transfers January 29-Feb 2
Feb 17, 2024 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Westport–During the week of January 29 to February 2, eleven properties traded hands, for a total of $21.7 million, including properties on Beltas Farm Lane, Compo Road S, Crossland Place, Evergreen Avenue, Fairport Road, Hidden Hill (shown), Hillspoint Road, Strathmore Lane, Tierney Lane, and Woodhill Road.
Wreckers rout Bassick, 84-42
Feb 17, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Boys basketball team doubles up visiting Bridgeporters on Friday.
Stern resigns finance seat, citing changes ‘for the worse’ in public service
Feb 16, 2024 | Community, Government | 2 Comments
The “collegial management and governance culture” in town government has been eroded, the veteran Board of Finance member said, by “finger pointing, personal animosities, habitual complaining, data replaced by anecdote and decisions by crowd noise.”
Police: Scam callers try to bilk people into paying fake ‘fines’
Feb 16, 2024 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Westport police emphasize they never collect payment of fines via phone calls, after resident got a call from a “police captain” demanding $5,000 for warrant violation.
Staples hockey ices 3-2 win over Trumbull in OT thriller
Feb 16, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Derek Wolgast tied it for the Wreckers late in third period and netted the winner in overtime, as goalie Mason Mountain made a spectacular penalty shot save forcing the extra time.


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