Storm Update
Warning: Heavy rain, possible T-storms, trigger flood watch
Heavy rain and blustery winds, forecast to inundate the Westport region from Sunday into Monday, prompt “hazardous weather outlook” from National Weather Service.
Finance board to discuss next Long Lots phase Monday
New school will be town’s largest expenditure ever.
Champs! Wreckers overcome West Haven
Caleb Smith rushes for trio of touchdowns, Max Maurillo makes clutch tackle.
‘Music of Midwinter’ concert set at Voices Café
Dec. 16 performance by Windborne will showcase traditional and folk songs for the season.
Property Transfers November 20-24
WESTPORT–During the week of November 20-24, three properties traded for a total of $6.0 million, including properties on Evergreen Parkway, Bonnie Brook Road and Lyons Plains Road.
Hoop hopes: Wreckers aim to repeat last season’s success
Staples boys basketball team, which went all the way to state title game, back in action Dec. 18.
Staples girls basketball building a foundation for the future
Wreckers to start new season with four sophomores.
Eight ‘Students of the Month’ cited for December at Staples
Award recipients given high marks for being “all-around good citizens” of the high school.
Police: Man assaulted person in car on Sherwood Island Connector
Suspect, who allegedly had a gun and drugs in his possession, tried to flee the scene via “Door Dash” driver, police said.
Fire marshal appears alarmed about Post Road drive-through
Traffic from eatery with drive-through and a narrow street could hamper access by emergency vehicles.
Sunrise Rotary to host Diane Farrell, former first selectwoman
Club’s Dec. 15 meeting, open to the public, to feature remarks by former Westport leader who has since held federal commerce and business posts.
‘Short Cuts Film Festival’ to showcase documentaries
Dec. 14 program at Westport Library will feature screenings of four documentaries from Tribeca Film Festival.
Watching with Susan Granger: December 7
Westporter Susan Granger reviews Ridley Scott’s sprawling “Napoleon” and Marvel’s “The Marvels,” both in theaters.
Menorah lightings to brighten Festival of Lights
Two public events scheduled Monday in observance of Hanukkah.
AYR barns shop brings British-inspired aesthetics home
Home accessories and design services showcased by new store in Post Road East barn.
Finance board keeps Caney and Keller in top roles
A board with major changes in membership has a smooth first meeting.
At Westport Library, learn how ragtime led to all that jazz
“Ragtime Roots of Jazz and Swing” program, featuring performances and discussion, set for Saturday.
Mark Yurkiw’s art displayed at Westport Book Shop
“Illuminated” pieces using film transparencies will be on display during the month of December.
State denies Westport schools a waiver of ‘Right to Read’ mandate
Supt. of Schools Thomas Scarice said required changes would be costly and replace local schools’ custom model with a cookie-cutter program.
Obituary: Robert Bernstein, 94
Redding Elementary School’s principal for 25 years, he was routinely “approached by former students, parents and teachers excitedly sharing memories and thanking him for the difference he made in their lives.” He also was a longtime member of the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston and Temple Israel.
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