Storm Update
In split vote, zoners recommend 0.5 percent affordable housing fee
RTM will take up the issue next year and make a rate official.
Staples hockey team dealt 3-2 loss
Wreckers edged Friday by Newtown-New Fairfield.
Say “Goodbye” to 66 Kings Highway N
65-year-old cape set for demolition
Board backs school officials amid antisemitic bullying furor
School board, with one abstention, endorsed statement on incident that made national headlines, saying, it is “clear that the matter was handled with care and sensitivity to all the children and families involved.”
With a bit of trimming, revised PAL clubhouse design OK’d
Proposal to replace nearly 90-year-old building at P.J. Romano Field backed by Architectural Review Board in second outing.
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Police: Woman convicted of helping boyfriend kill his parents faces new charge
Suspect, released after imprisonment for her role in the 2015 murder of J&J Refuse’s owners, failed to register with state’s Deadly Weapon Offender Registry, police said.
Watching with Susan Granger: December 21
Westporter Susan Granger reviews the new Roald Dahl adaptation “Wonka” and the dystopian “Leave the World Behind” on Netflix.
Historic house now home to adults with special needs
Selectwomen seal the deal designating units at Riverside Avenue building as “affordable,” under agreement with developers of pricey Richmondville mill condos.
Letter: Children must be priority in plans for ‘deteriorating’ Long Lots
Writers representing “Parents for a New LLS” call on P&Z to approve 8-24 report, focusing on “a timely and fiscally responsible plan so the new school build proceeds safely, on schedule and without a single avoidable delay.”
Staples hockey team skates by Barlow, 3-1
Wreckers’ goalie Mason Mountain makes 26 saves in Wednesday victory.
Police: Smoke shop was illegally selling pot products
The Savvy Smoker, raided by police and state agents who said they found a “significant” supply of marijuana and related merchandise, is not licensed to sell cannabis products — which also would violate a local zoning ban.
Letter: Long Lots planners sidestepping mandated process
Writer says the “RFP” for elementary school project has yet to be carried out as required by state statutes despite project’s “urgency.”
Youth poetry contest sponsored by Westport Garden Club
Entries invited from local students, from kindergartners to ninth graders, on the theme, “Celebrating Our Green World.”
Temple Israel forum addresses antisemitism
Recent widely publicized Westport school bullying case not directly addressed.
Caleb Smith honored as MaxPreps’ CT Football Player of Year
Staples’ record-setting quarterback, who helped lead the team to a state championship this fall — with a separated shoulder — one of 50 players named nationally.
Online survey of Westport students’ substance abuse questioned
Several Board of Education members express concerns about intrusive nature of some questions as well as the online format.
Thinking of switching political parties? Jan. 2 is the deadline
Voters changing their affiliation must do so by Jan. 2 to be eligible to cast a ballot in their new party’s April presidential primary.
YMCA’s Bedford Fund awards $315K to community groups
Carrying forward Ruth Bedford’s philanthropic legacy, the Westport Weston Family YMCA presented 31 grants to organizations reflecting her philosophy that “you have a responsibility to give back.”
Zoners grill Long Lots committee on ballfield, gardens, neighbors
P&Z members appear unhappy with treatment of gardeners and landowners abutting the Hyde Lane property.
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