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Westport schools accused of failure to address antisemitic bullying
Dec 15, 2023 | Community, Education, Government | 1 Comment
Using a national news platform, filmmaker Andrew Goldberg says school administrators tried to buy his silence over concerns that harassment of his son was not adequately addressed.
Goldstein, Hordon and Phillips to lead school board
Dec 15, 2023 | Education, Government | 1 Comment
As Board of Education elected officers Thursday, Christina Torres announced her resignation from the panel.
Letter: Long Lots panel off base on playing field recommendation
Dec 14, 2023 | Education, Environment, Government, Opinion | 7 Comments
Writer says plan for a multi-purpose athletic field for the new Long Lots Elementary School is not within the building committee’s purview.
Nonprofits invited to apply for Westport Woman’s Club grants
Dec 14, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments
Application deadline for Community Service Grants program is Jan. 31.
Say “Goodbye” to 6 Old Orchard Road
Dec 14, 2023 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT real estate news: a 72-year-old ranch on Old Orchard Road has been permitted for demolition by the Building Department.
Watching with Susan Granger: December 14
Dec 14, 2023 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two streamers: “Lessons in Chemistry” on Apple TV+ and “May – December.” on Netflix.
Mandell proposes check to RTM moderator’s denial of petitions
Dec 14, 2023 | Community, Government | 6 Comments
Debate over electorate’s right to petition RTM doesn’t appear to be over.
A charge for charging: Fees set for powering up EVs at town lots
Dec 14, 2023 | Business, Community, Government, Transportation | 1 Comment
Selectwomen adopt policy imposing fees and time limits on electric vehicle charging stations in town parking lots.
Wreckers ice overtime season opener over Masuk
Dec 13, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Staples boys hockey tallies 5-4 triumph Wednesday night.
Phones ‘connected to nothing but love’ donated to Westport Library
Dec 13, 2023 | Community, Health | 0 Comments
“Wind phones,” given to library by woman planning to end her life on her own terms, are tools to help grieving people process the loss of a loved one.
Hearing on unnamed eatery with drive-through delayed
Dec 13, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Applicant seeks fire marshal’s support after his critical assessment of plan.
36 Riverside gets ZBA OK to go residential
Dec 13, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Owners obtain last approval needed before work can begin.
Letter: Reclaim Westport citizens’ right to unfettered petitions
Dec 12, 2023 | Government, Opinion | 4 Comments
Writer calls on RTM Rules Committee to rescind restrictions on Westporters’ historic ability to have their petitions reviewed by the legislative body.
Letter: Questions arise after very Lonnng Lots meeting
Dec 12, 2023 | Community, Education, Environment, Opinion | 9 Comments
Writer says 6-hour-long Board of Finance meeting on Long Lots Elementary School project highlights need for competitive “Request for Proposal” process.
Finance board wants more info from Long Lots Building Committee
Dec 12, 2023 | Education, Government | 2 Comments
Members question if similar school construction comparisons should all come from new school’s likely builder.
A time ‘when we can use a few more miracles’
Dec 12, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments
Hanukkah menorah-lighting ceremonies Monday, celebrating a centuries-old miracle, underscore support in a time of darkness for Jewish community.
Carolers will season Saugatuck dining Saturday
Dec 11, 2023 | Arts, Business, Community | 0 Comments
Songs of the holiday season to be performed by strolling singers at 14 Saugatuck area restaurants.
Westport power outages linger after drenching
Dec 11, 2023 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Weather service warns coastal flooding still a local threat Monday morning.
Interested in public service? Here’s your chance
Dec 11, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker issues call for volunteers to serve as members of Westport’s new Fair Rent Commission and other town boards.
Wakeman Town Farm cultivates new life for old barn
Dec 11, 2023 | Community, Environment, Government | 0 Comments
“Barn-raising” project at community farm will restore 1800s structure for variety of programs and activities.


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