Dathan challenges Nestor in Senate D26 primary
May 19, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 1 Comment
The Democratic convention defeat of Lucy Dathan prompts a primary challenge against Sam Nestor for the Senate D26 endorsement.
Girls lacrosse crushes two opponents in as many days
May 19, 2026 | Sports | 0 Comments
The Wreckers scored 29 goals in less than 24 hours to beat Amity and Danbury. Chloe Smith and Sadie Lowe led the offense.
Baseball team drops a pair as regular season heads toward finish
May 19, 2026 | Sports | 0 Comments
Staples baseball lost to St. Joseph and Westhill, but remains 11-3 and holds the tiebreaker in the race for the no. 2 FCIAC seed.
Sam Nestor wins Dem endorsement for State Senate District 26
May 19, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0 Comments
Sam Nestor, Weston’s First Selectwoman, decisively won the Democratic Party endorsement for State Senate District 26.
The Villages at Saugatuck to bring needed “missing middle” housing to Westport
May 19, 2026 | Business, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Former “Hiawatha” project, now The Villages at Saugatuck, combines affordable and “missing middle” housing.
Cop retirement plan sails through RTM committees
May 18, 2026 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
A revised retirement plan for Westport police raises the pension payout and lowers the retirees’ share of health care premium costs.
Quick Center begins screened National Theatre programming tonight
May 18, 2026 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
The Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts will begin a lineup of screened performances from the National Theatre in London tonight, with five shows on the schedule.
Obituary: John M. Prenderville Jr.
May 18, 2026 | Obituaries, Uncategorized | 0 Comments
John M. Prenderville Jr., 66, a beloved Westport resident who pursued passions from finance to coaching football, passed away on May 15, 2026.
L.A. Law Stars reunite at the Westport Country Playhouse
May 17, 2026 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
L.A. Law favorites Michael Tucker, Jimmy Smits, and Jill Eikenberry perform in a Script in Hand reading at the Westport Country Playhouse.
Additional water tests for beaches this summer–if needed
May 16, 2026 | Community, Health | 0 Comments
The new beach water testing season begins May 18 in Westport, featuring enhanced testing, efficient resampling, and faster turnaround times.
Westport real estate sales April 27-May 1
May 16, 2026 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
During the week of April 27-May 1, four properties sold for a total of $8.4 million, including properties on Compo Road S (shown), Main St., Oak St. and Terra Nova Circle.
Goldstein, Mandell vie for Democratic party nod in Town Hall forum
May 15, 2026 | Election '26, Politics | 0 Comments
Candidates Mandell and Goldstein discussed affordable housing, the Cribari Bridge, and shared opposition to the Trump Administration.
Hats off to Charlie: Fitch sets Staples record for fewest pitches in complete game
May 15, 2026 | Sports | 0 Comments
Pitcher Charlie Fitch was efficient and dominant, breaking the Staples program record for fewest pitches in a complete game.
Gas-powered leaf blowers prohibited through Oct. 15
May 14, 2026 | Community, Government, Living | 0 Comments
The Westport gas-powered leaf blower ban is active through October 15. Violations can be reported to the Conservation Department.
Watching “Snowpiercer” with Susan Granger
May 14, 2026 | Arts, Opinion, Visual | 0 Comments
The fan-favorite, post-apocalyptic Snowpiercer TV series is now on free platforms like Roku and Pluto TV for binge-watching.
Traffic alert: bike event Sunday
May 14, 2026 | Community, Environment, Government | 0 Comments
Westport Police Department advises motorists and pedestrians to allow extra travel time and remain alert when sharing the roadway.
Book lovers rejoice: The Westport Library’s Big Spring Book Sale is here
May 14, 2026 | Community | 0 Comments
If you’re looking to pick up some summer reading or add to your book collection, The Westport Library has you covered.
Cops: Woman gave cannabis gummy to juvenile relative at St. Vincent’s
May 14, 2026 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
A Manchester, Connecticut woman was arrested for risk of injury to a child after giving a THC-infused edible to a juvenile family member last year.
A reminder on proper recycling: “No Bags, No Food, No Foam”
May 14, 2026 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
The Department of Public Works asks residents to address recycling contamination in Westport. Remember the catchphrase: “No bags, no food, no foam.”
Running for more than a century, annual juried art exhibition opens at Bendheim Gallery today
May 14, 2026 | Arts, Fine | 0 Comments
The Greenwich Art Society’s annual spring juried art exhibition is opening today, returning for its 109th year.


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