Storm Update
Westport’s Grand List for 2023 registers 1.38% rise
Modest increase to $11.47 billion valuation of all taxable properties marks third consecutive year the rate of growth has declined from preceding year.
Obituary: Robert E. McGrath, 93
He established an executive search firm, Robert E. McGrath and Associates, and was a member of the Westport YMCA and the Y’s Men.
Traffic-cam scam seeks to collect ‘fines’ for fake violations
Westport police — who do not use surveillance cameras for motor vehicle enforcement — issue warning about fraudulent citations sent by text messages.
Police: Another check forged after theft from mail
New Jersey women latest suspect who allegedly stole a check and changed the amount before depositing it in her bank account, police said.
State of the Town: Downtown parking redo, Long Lots and other big-ticket items loom
A swirl of issues, from downtown parking to community gardens, remain in play.
Letter: RTM again asked to right LLSBC wrongs
Writer supports view that RTM abdicated its charter-prescribed role in establishing building committee for new elementary school.
Schools, community highlight efforts to combat antisemitism
Schools plan to upgrade website to provide resources on anti-bias programs, and help organize Feb. 13 town forum on bullying.
Scarice and schools’ CFO again top list of top wage earners
School district releases 2023 compensation list, Town Hall numbers still awaited …
New member officially joins Board of Education
Abby Gordon-Tolan appointed to seat previously held by Christina Torres, who resigned in January.
At Earthplace, city youngsters gain insight into nature and art
Westport nature center, in collaboration with Silvermine Arts Center, provides unique learning opportunities for urban students.
‘Lombardi’ play-reading staged at Westport Country Playhouse
Presentation about legendary football coach will take place Feb. 5.
Property Transfers January 15-19
WESTPORT–During the week of January 15-19, 10 properties traded hands for a total of $17.4 million, including properties on Cranbury Road, Crescent Park Road, Hillspoint Road, Hogan Trail, Murvon Court, Saugatuck Avenue, Spring Hill Road, Sylvan Road N (shown), Terra Nova Circle and Washington Avenue.
Money matters: LLSBC formalizes $6.8M request to design new Long Lots
Building committee, advised to publicly disclose allocation rather than act in closed-door session, forwards funding request to Board of Finance.
Funds drying up to help at-risk Westporters pay heating bills
Higher energy costs, lower federal subsidies mean growing local need for assistance may outstrip resources, warns town human services official.
School board deadlocks on hiring assistant elementary principals
Proposal to add two positions fails as $147.3 million education budget for 2024-25 wins backing and moves on for review by town officials.
Wreckers roll over Central, 67-40
Staples boys basketball team notches fourth win in a row Thursday.
CAVA: Fare with healthy Mediterranean flair
New restaurant offers Mediterranean-inspired selection of bowls, grains, greens and pitas in a “fast-casual” format.
Hometown singer brings ‘Songs for Lovers’ to MoCA
Singer/actress Michelle Pauker, a Staples High School graduate, returns with Valentine’s Day-themed concert Feb. 9.
Watching with Susan Granger February 1st
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two Oscar hopefuls: “American Fiction” (theaters) and “Society of the Snow” (Netflix).
State to Scarice: Criticism of new reading program a ‘myth’
State education officials push back against misinformation they say local school administrators like Westport’s superintendent promoted about new “Right to Read” program.
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