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Revised downtown parking plans shift into gear
Feb 9, 2024 | Business, Environment, Government, Transportation | 1 Comment
DPIC approves design money for Jesup/Imperial lots — after the plan already was forwarded to Board of Finance without a formal vote.
Food drive Saturday benefits local pantries
Feb 8, 2024 | Community, Food | 0 Comments
Police, community volunteers will accept donations to benefit Westport programs fighting food insecurity.
Watching with Susan Granger February 8th
Feb 8, 2024 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews Oscar-nominated cinema release “The Zone of Interest” and season two of streamer “The Gilded Age.”
Police: Driver assaulted girlfriend over ‘suspicious’ text messages
Feb 8, 2024 | Police & Fire | 1 Comment
Suspect allegedly tried to strangle woman, restrained her from leaving his car after becoming angry over text messages on her phone, police said.
Finance board approves design funds for Long Lots
Feb 8, 2024 | Education, Government | 1 Comment
Money will hire architects, engineers and other professionals for new elementary school.
State of the State: Lamont plots a steady course
Feb 8, 2024 | Government | 0 Comments
Despite pressure to lift “fiscal guardrails” on budget surpluses, governor says limited spending growth and paying down debt “resulted in six years of consistent increases in our key social programs.”
Applicants sought for open RTM seat in District 3
Feb 7, 2024 | Government | 1 Comment
Registered voters who live in the legislative body’s District 3 invited to apply for vacancy by Feb. 21.
Landscape paintings exhibited at Westport Book Shop
Feb 7, 2024 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Herm Freeman’s paintings inspired by European scenes are on view through February.
Rapper Chuck D to headline VersoFest opening night
Feb 7, 2024 | Arts, Community, Performing | 21 Comments
The Public Enemy co-founder will appear April 3, the inaugural program of Westport Library’s five-day showcase of music, media and panel discussions.
RTM gets dicey after call for new look at Long Lots building panel
Feb 7, 2024 | Education, Government | 54 Comments
Go-along-get-along culture upended over controversial plans for new school.
Wreckers corral Mustangs, 57-43
Feb 7, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Staples boys basketball chalks up season’s 10th win with Tuesday victory over Fairfield Warde.
Staples girls basketball comeback shot down by Warde
Feb 7, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers’ momentum stalls in fourth quarter in 46-39 loss to Fairfielders on Tuesday.
Longshore Sailing School granted one-year lease extension
Feb 7, 2024 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Selectwomen OK contract for the coming season after controversy swamped earlier proposal for 10-year deal.
Westport Police K9 Unit seeks public support for fundraiser
Feb 6, 2024 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Donations will help purchase two specially outfitted vehicles, and to acquire and train a new dog to replace K9 Atlas after retirement.
Wreckers rely on Sam Clachko in the clutch for basketball success
Feb 6, 2024 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Leading the Staples boys team in points scored, the sophomore already is “a captain who represents our core values,” coach says.
Opinion: ‘RFQs’ for new Long Lots at odds with P&Z recommendations
Feb 6, 2024 | Education, Environment, Government, Opinion | 2 Comments
Writer has questions about newly issued bids for architectural design and construction services for elementary school project.
‘Phased’ approach to downtown parking lot upgrades rolling out
Feb 6, 2024 | Business, Community, Environment, Government | 2 Comments
Plan to redesign Parker Harding Plaza, withdrawn last October, to be re-introduced as part of broader initiative for parking improvements in central business district.
Deteriorating border bridge to be replaced
Feb 6, 2024 | Real Estate | 0 Comments
“Insufficient, obsolete” structure spans Sasco Brook.
Letter: RTM needs to forge a real ‘compromise’ on Long Lots project
Feb 6, 2024 | Education, Government, Opinion | 1 Comment
Writer suggests that, given hefty pricetag for new elementary school, town’s legislative body should “step up and assert its proper legislative role.”
Westport’s Grand List for 2023 registers 1.38% rise
Feb 5, 2024 | Business, Government | 0 Comments
Modest increase to $11.47 billion valuation of all taxable properties marks third consecutive year the rate of growth has declined from preceding year.


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