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Dannehy tapped in Lamont’s second bid to fill high court seat
Sep 2, 2023 | Government | 0 Comments
Former prosecutor, who quit federal probe in the Trump-Russia investigation, is governor’s new choice to fill seat on state Supreme Court.
Learning curve: LWV forum to focus on how school board works
Sep 1, 2023 | Community, Education, Government | 0 Comments
“Know Your Town: The Board of Education” the topic of Sept. 6 program sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Westport.
Long Lots School future recommendation still weeks away
Sep 1, 2023 | Education, Government | 9 Comments
New building appears likely option, but committee still not ready to push the button as community gardens’ fate hangs in the balance.
‘Shorefest’ celebration of Sherwood Island set Sept. 8
Aug 31, 2023 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Annual fundraiser boosts the Friends of Sherwood Island State Park projects.
Applications accepted for state heating-assistance program
Aug 31, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0 Comments
Income-eligible Westporters can apply for help with winter fuel bills, via the town’s Department of Human Services, starting Sept. 5.
Watching with Susan Granger August 31
Aug 31, 2023 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two Apple TV+ productions, both in their second seasons: “Schmigadoon!” and “Invasion.”
Traffic alert: Truck’s hydraulic fuel leak causing PRE turmoil
Aug 31, 2023 | Environment, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0 Comments
A truck leaking hydraulic fluid Thursday has left a slick two-mile trail along Post Road East, causing three motor vehicle accidents and snarling traffic.
RTM committees green-light school security officers
Aug 31, 2023 | Education, Government, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Police presence would be added outside several schools.
Second Supermoon ushers out a celestial summer
Aug 31, 2023 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Moon looms large on the horizon second time in a month.
Homeward-bound school buses delayed by Wednesday crash
Aug 30, 2023 | Education, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0 Comments
School officials report motor vehicle accident near intersection of Cross Highway and Roseville causing “significant” delays in afternoon bus schedules.
‘Slice of Saugatuck’ = A heaping helping of food & fun
Aug 30, 2023 | Business, Community, Food | 0 Comments
Celebration of the community’s cuisine and commerce, organized by Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, set for Sept. 9.
Artists Collective plans ‘Pop-Up’ showcase
Aug 30, 2023 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Exhibit opens with Sept. 6 reception and will be on view Sept. 7-10.
Who gets to plot the fate of community gardens?
Aug 30, 2023 | Community, Environment, Government | 11 Comments
Questions arise over whether parks and recreation officials should have a role in deciding how the garden property is used for the Long Lots Elementary School project.
Hugs, high-fives and hearty hellos as new school year begins
Aug 29, 2023 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
More than 5,000 youngsters on Tuesday started a new academic year in Westport, which superintendent reports was “a great day.”
Fitzgerald, Rowling artifacts boost benefit auction
Aug 29, 2023 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Sept. 6 online auction benefiting Westport Book Sale Ventures will feature a letter written by F. Scott Fitzgerald and copy of the first Harry Potter book autographed by J.K. Rowling.
Medical series on brain health to be hosted at Westport Library
Aug 29, 2023 | Community, Health | 0 Comments
Three-part program, presented by Andrew Wilk, kicks off with Sept. 7 installment on strokes.
Miles of misery: Current-day pain, long-term gain
Aug 29, 2023 | Business, Government, Transportation | 1 Comment
Post Road ‘Easy,’ it’s not. Construction along Westport’s major east-west corridor, creating a summer of discontent for frustrated drivers, has been in the works for several decades and is designed to upgrade traffic flow and safety when complete in 2025.
Police: Speeding driver nabbed on outstanding warrants
Aug 28, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect, traveling at more than twice the Post Road West speed limit, was wanted by State and Norwalk police, according to the report.
20-year effort for synagogue on Ludlow Road hits another snag
Aug 28, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Playground installation appears to have gotten ahead of the permitting process.
50/50? Staples booster club donations raise parity questions
Aug 27, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Board of Education ponders whether gifts to pay coaches highlight an uneven playing field for the high school’s boys and girls athletic teams.


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