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Letter: Forum needed on Westport transit consolidation plans
Jul 20, 2023 | Opinion, Transportation | 1 Comment
Town should start exploring options on mandated merger to ensure local voices are heard on the future of public transportation.
Cops, coffee & conversation brewed July 26
Jul 20, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Opportunity to chat informally with Westport police officers hosted by Kneads Bakery Café Mill.
Time for Westport to amp up public art?
Jul 20, 2023 | Arts, Government | 0 Comments
Westport Arts Advisory Committee promotes plan to frame more artwork in public places.
Staples assistant principal tapped to lead Coleytown Middle School
Jul 19, 2023 | Education | 0 Comments
Penny Proskinitopoulos, an administrator at the high school the last two years, was appointed Wednesday as Coleytown Middle’s new principal, succeeding Kris Szabo.
Lightning strikes highlight T-storm dangers
Jul 19, 2023 | Environment, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Towering oak on Longshore Golf Course suffers large gash during Tuesday’s storm, causing debris to shatter halfway concession window.
Westport Democrats finalize 2023 slate … mostly
Jul 19, 2023 | Community, Election '23, Government | 0 Comments
Dems’ local slate shapes up, GOP meets Thursday for their picks.
Police: Post Road East stop leads to multiple charges
Jul 19, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
‘Argumentative’ suspect who interfered with Westport officer was wanted on warrant issued by New Haven, according to report.
School supplies collected for victims of domestic violence
Jul 18, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments
Supplies for new school year collected through Sunday for children in area safe houses operated by the Domestic Violence Crisis Center.
Wake-up call: Greens Farms Road cell tower going up
Jul 18, 2023 | Community, Environment, Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Tower, fought by town and several residents, will rise 124 feet on private property along I-95.
John Bolton reups for two more years on P&Z
Jul 18, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Republican alternate gains unanimous approval from colleagues.
Alert: Bayberry Lane closed for ‘emergency’ work Tuesday
Jul 18, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Problem apparently related to water main break that forced the road’s closure Friday.
P&Z eyes the terrain of golf rec center on Post Road East
Jul 18, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 1 Comment
Neighbor issues remain, but P&Z members appear receptive.
Board of Finance losing two members
Jul 18, 2023 | Government, Politics | 0 Comments
Nancie Dupier and Jay DesMarteau both stepping down before their terms end.
No swimming at Westport’s beaches Monday
Jul 17, 2023 | Community, Environment, Government, Health | 0 Comments
While the town’s beaches are open, as temperatures soar, the water is off limits because of health risks posed by runoff from heavy rain Sunday.
Police: Man charged with assault in domestic violence incident
Jul 17, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect arrested after victim provided surveillance camera evidence of the altercation, police said.
Community gardeners: Don’t uproot us for new Long Lots
Jul 17, 2023 | Community, Education, Environment, Government | 1 Comment
Green belt enveloping Westport Community Gardens and Long Lots Preserve threatened by plans to renovate or rebuild Long Lots Elementary School.
Roofed pavilion sought at Kings Highway Elementary
Jul 17, 2023 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
Open-air space would be used for recess transitions, outdoor learning and more.
Alert: Westport under ‘tornado watch,’ flood advisories Sunday
Jul 16, 2023 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
A wild weather day could be in store, according to the National Weather Service.
‘191’ still an unlucky number for medical office building signs
Jul 16, 2023 | Government | 0 Comments
Seven-month-old saga of efforts to win approval for “Connecticut Children’s” signs suffer another setback.
Rubik’s Cube contest: Puzzlers flock to Westport to unlock the block
Jul 16, 2023 | Community | 0 Comments
Fans of the ’70s-era 3-D puzzle competed Saturday in event sponsored by the World Cubing Association at the Westport Library.


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