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‘Liquor stickers’ help seal the deal against underage drinking
Jul 15, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0 Comments
Westport Prevention Coalition’s campaign combats underage drinking by distributing stickers to seal bottles and curb teens’ access.
Property transfers June 26-30
Jul 15, 2023 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT–During the week of June 26-30, 12 properties sold for $24.7 million, including properties on Birchwood Lane, Bulkley Avenue N, Gault Park Drive, Guyer Road, Hillspoint Road (shown), Meeker Road, Melwood Lane, Pritchard Lane, Rices Lane, Tanglewood Lane, Tulip Lane and Vani Court.
Police: Man vandalized cars at RR station
Jul 15, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect damaged cars parked at the Saugatuck depot, apparently trying to gain entry, police said.
Letter to the editor: Remote-only P&Z meetings fail to serve public
Jul 14, 2023 | Government, Opinion | 4 Comments
Carolanne Currry says not having in-person meetings of the P&Z fails to serve the public.
Say “Goodbye” to 23 Bulkley Avenue N
Jul 14, 2023 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
1946 cape set for demolition.
Bayberry Lane closed to traffic for water main repairs
Jul 14, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Water service disrupted to about 20 households in the neighborhood by water main break Friday morning.
Blight board triples down on Old Mill blue house fines
Jul 14, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Local blight board seeks state backup for additional fines.
Laura Linney: Intersection of arts and community is vital
Jul 14, 2023 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
At Westport Library’s “Booked for the Evening” event, the award-winning actress tells record crowd, “Time in the arts is never wasted time.”
Saugatuck gunfire update: Bullet casings found on Sunrise Road
Jul 13, 2023 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Audio of what appears to be 10 gun shots provided to police investigating Tuesday reports of gunfire from a car traveling through Saugatuck area.
Police: NY woman faces serial shoplifting charge at Ulta Beauty
Jul 13, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect accused of “organized retail theft” at Westport store frequently targeted by thieves.
Watching with Susan Granger: July 13
Jul 13, 2023 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews “Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant” and Wes Anderson’s “Asteroid City.”
Smoking/vaping officially snuffed at town beaches, rec areas
Jul 13, 2023 | Community, Government, Health | 0 Comments
Board of Selectwomen gives final approval to a policy that bans tobacco and marijuana use at designated recreational facilities.
RTM, after much debate, passes fair rent ordinance
Jul 13, 2023 | Community, Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Debate shows some friction between branches of local government.
No more jam with that cup of Joe? Starbucks brews new plan
Jul 12, 2023 | Business, Government | 0 Comments
Popular coffee shop on Post Road East wins OK to widen driveway in bid to ease customer congestion that often backs up onto the road.
RTM green-lights town-wide traffic safety study using federal grant
Jul 12, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Project could lead to traffic easing and pedestrian safely improvements.
Police probe reports of gun shots fired from vehicle in Saugatuck
Jul 12, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Investigation launched after “911” callers report multiple shots fired from white vehicle Tuesday night.
Plan adopted to enhance preservation of Westport’s history
Jul 12, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Historic District Commission approves plan designed to support efforts to preserve the town’s history and character.
Emmy Squared + Bedford Square = a new kind of pizza downtown
Jul 11, 2023 | Business, Food | 0 Comments
The much-anticipated Brooklyn-based pizza and burger chain set to open at 1 Church Lane.
Scarice in line for $10K bonus, along with 3% raise
Jul 11, 2023 | Education | 0 Comments
Newly released details of the school superintendent’s contract show that in addition to $312,292 salary and $5,000 annuity, he will receive a bonus next year.
Letter to the editor: Decide Transit District’s future before choosing co-director
Jul 10, 2023 | Community, Government, Transportation | 6 Comments
Jennifer Johnson, a former RTM member and Transit District director, urges RTM to decide district’s future before choosing a co-director.


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