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Former Israeli minister to launch Chabad speaker series
Nov 16, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments
Ayelet Shaked, previously a minister of justice and the interior for Israel’s government, featured at Nov. 30 launch of “Critical Conversations” series.
Watching Susan Granger: November 16
Nov 16, 2023 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews potential best film nominee “The Holdovers” and the streaming “The Retirement Plan.”
Years in the making, RTM passes public safety review board
Nov 16, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire | 7 Comments
Oversight moves from first selectperson’s panel to permanent town body with unanimous support, in sharp contrast from earlier versions.
Bringing Westport’s history home
Nov 16, 2023 | Community, Government | 1 Comment
Owners of historic properties in town to be contacted about joining a historic district, as HDC presses ahead with preservation plan.
Deadline on phasing out gas-powered car sales fuels controversy
Nov 16, 2023 | Environment, Government, Transportation | 3 Comments
State considers adopting California standards that would end by 2035 the sale of new vehicles powered by fossil fuels in support of net-zero goals.
‘The Art Thief’ selected as 2024 WestportREADS centerpiece
Nov 15, 2023 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Michael Finkel’s chronicle of a man who stole $2 billion worth of art, not for gain but for beauty, will be the focus of Westport Library’s community reading project.
For Staples girls soccer, a season to be proud of
Nov 15, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Despite season-ending loss in Class LL State Tournament semifinal, the Wreckers’ departing seniors can look back on records of stellar achievements.
Calm after the storm? Board of Ed open forum a civil affair
Nov 15, 2023 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
No mention of removing books or grooming at first forum in wake of divisive school board election.
RTM gives first selectwoman a raise
Nov 15, 2023 | Government, Uncategorized | 11 Comments
Compensation, adjusted upward to $154,275 for inflation, sparks lively debate.
Don’t bank on town’s Affordable Housing Fund just yet
Nov 15, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 18 Comments
RTM approved fund to finance affordable housing initiatives in October, but officials learned P&Z can’t set fees to generate its revenue — so plan heads back to RTM with P&Z guidance.
Staples heads to state field hockey title game after Tuesday win
Nov 15, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers, after beating Glastonbury 2-0, will face top-seed Darien for crown Saturday.
Staples girls soccer falls to St. Joe’s in state tourney
Nov 15, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers’ season ends as Cadets prevail, 4-3, in Class LL State Tournament semifinals Tuesday.
Obituary: Brian Francis Gilmore, 1949-2023
Nov 14, 2023 | Obituaries | 1 Comment
A 1967 graduate of Staples High School, he worked for the Westport Post Office and later moved to Cape Cod, where he established a paper-shredding business.
Newly elected officials to be sworn in Nov. 20
Nov 14, 2023 | Election '23, Government, Politics | 0 Comments
Town Hall ceremony set to administer oath of office to those elected Nov. 7.
Bountiful holiday session set by Westport Farmers Market
Nov 14, 2023 | Community, Food | 0 Comments
Special market session Nov. 21 to feature 30 vendors with a range of culinary fare.
Zoners stamp out new smoke shops, ban bright signs
Nov 14, 2023 | Government, Health, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Four smoke shops is enough for Westport, majority of P&Z members agree.
State’s rosy budget outlook clouds a bit
Nov 14, 2023 | Government | 0 Comments
After several years of record-setting surpluses and a tax cut, new fiscal forecast shows Connecticut’s revenues slowing in the future.
Donations sought for ‘Share the Warmth’ winter clothing drive
Nov 13, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Firefighters organizing local collection of coats and other cold-weather clothes for donation to Bridgeport Rescue Mission.
Opinion: Secret agenda plotted for a bigger ballfield at Long Lots?
Nov 13, 2023 | Community, Education, Government, Opinion, Politics | 25 Comments
Writer says while officials failed to make public many FOI’d documents about the Long Lots Elementary School project, information released so far shows undisclosed early effort to uproot community gardens in favor of a large athletic field.
Police: Driver in Saugatuck Avenue collision was DUI
Nov 13, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect was also following too closely when the rear-end accident took place, police said.


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