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Final RTM committee backs affordable housing fee
Inclusionary housing fee proposal now goes to full RTM.
Contest asks teens to define line between free speech vs. hate speech
Topic for TEAM Westport’s annual essay contest for high school students is the challenging issue of finding a balance between constitutionally protected speech and harmful hate speech.
Staples star QB Smith headed to UConn
He capped a standout record with the Wreckers by leading his team to the state football championship in December.
3 RTM committees back affordable housing fee
One more committee must act, then measure goes to full RTM.
Political realities likely to blunt state housing initiatives
With legislative elections this year, General Assembly leaders expect only incremental proposals will be considered to address affordable housing crisis.
Staples boys basketball rallies for comeback win over Wilton
Dialing it up from long distance, Wreckers drain 15 shots from 3-point range in 76-68 victory Tuesday.
NCL Westport seniors build a bridge to Bridgeport
As Class of 2024’s capstone project, local group worked on renovations at Caroline House, a nonprofit that supports immigrant mothers and their children through educational programs.
Info session set on safety upgrades for Cross Highway
Feb. 8 meeting to update public on traffic improvements designed for stretch of road often called the most dangerous in town.
General Assembly ’24 set to go: What you should know
New state legislative session gets underway Feb. 7.
Wreckers skate past Nor-Mac again
Cooper Paul nets hat-trick as Staples hockey team nets second victory of the season over Norwalk squad.
Maher, Johnson map re-election plans for legislature
Freshman senator and representative, both Democrats, launch campaigns for Nov. 5 election in General Assembly districts that include Westport.
‘Love Letters’ staged by Westport Community Theatre
Play chronicling a couple’s relationship over the years will be performed for three weekends starting Feb. 2.
Letter: RTM needs to reclaim rightful role in Long Lots project
Writer says planning for new elementary school has sidestepped proper procedures and usurped powers granted the legislative body.
Sherwood Drive house replacement concerns several neighbors
Neighbors say new plan out of character and scale of the area.
School budget dilemma: Board debates needs vs. wants
Panel poised to vote on recommended 2024-25 spending plans of $147.3 million, currently with 9 percent projected spike.
Bill Vornkahl, who championed local veterans for decades, dies at 93
Active in numerous community organizations, the Korean War veteran was noted in particular for organizing the town’s annual Memorial Day parade and Veterans Day ceremonies.
$10K donation is first deposit in town’s affordable housing fund
Anonymous donation precedes RTM action on proposed fee schedule, which would provide bulk of money for the new initiative.
‘People Love Dead Jews’ author to speak at Chabad
Dara Horn will talk about antisemitism at Feb. 28 “Critical Conversations” program.
Property Transfers January 8-12
WESTPORT–During the week of January 8-12, four properties changed hands, for a total of $7.1 million, including properties on Dexter Road, Greens Farms Road (shown), Merritt Lane and Rippling Brook Lane.
Small cottage at Old Mill to be razed for 2-story house
1930 cottage would make way for two-story contemporary house with rooftop deck.
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