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Say “Goodbye” to 1 Birchwood Lane
1970 split-level set for demolition
Public Works yard to get some overdue TLC
After 25 years of paving town roads, DPW yard to be resurfaced, and there will be shiny new vehicles to park there.
Obituary: Theresa Ann Palazzo, 68
The longtime Westport resident worked at Mario’s in Westport as well as several Norwalk restaurants, loved to travel, relax on a beach and visit her grandchildren.
Cooling centers open as hot temps, bad air take hold
Officials urge Westporters to take precautions as unhealthy weather conditions prevail for next several days.
Harding on Parker Harding: ‘We’re right back where we began’
Marilyn Harding, daughter of downtown parking lot designer Evan Harding, thinks the current debate over the facility’s future is missing a long-range perspective.
‘Fair rent’ in Westport? State mandates local commission
State says town should be watchdog against “unconscionable” rent hikes, and other issues tenants face.
Mother Nature’s fireworks: Storms threaten flooding … bad air on tap
Capping a Fourth of July punctuated by periodic storms and scattered power outages, a coastal flood warning is in effect for Westport through Wednesday morning.
As feds’ COVID aid expires, state finances still booming
Connecticut’s new budget projected to roll up another surplus topping $1 billion.
No ‘alligators:’ Plan for second medical office sign gets better diagnosis
After being harshly criticized earlier this year for installing a large sign without permission, Connecticut Children’s rep wins easy approval for another sign during its first round of review.
Murder they wrote: Mystery writers ‘confess’ at playhouse
Three mystery writers will discuss the genre of whodunits during a July 9 program at the Westport Country Playhouse.
‘A dangerous step on a path toward fascism’
Westport Pride joins coalition denouncing U.S. Supreme Court decision upholding a Christian website designer’s right to turn away same-sex customers because she said it violates her beliefs.
Neighbors weigh in on Post Road East golf center plan
Residential neighbors have concerns, commercial neighbors express support.
Bluegrass at the Levitt for July 4 concert
Jacob Jolliff Band will headline the holiday presentation, as the performing arts venue continues to plan a slate of coming attractions.
Police: Woman cashed check stolen from victim’s car
Suspect is one of two Pennsylvania women charged in Westport and other area communities with similar crimes.
Colleges in state call affirmative action ruling a negative
Yale, UConn, Wesleyan and others, in wake of Supreme Court ruling, pledge to use other criteria to ensure diversity of student bodies.
‘Point-to-Point’ swim makes a splash July 16 at Compo
The 44th annual open water race, hosted by the Westport Weston Family YMCA, for the first time will use a chip-based system to record swimmers’ times.
Property Transfers June 12–16
WESTPORT–During the week of June 12-16, seven properties sold for $15.3 million, including properties on Burnham Hill (shown), Burr School Road, Clinton Avenue, Drumlin Road, Half Mile Common, Maple Avenue N and Norwalk Avenue.
Facing opposition, Tooker ‘pauses’ redesign of Parker Harding lot
Another option will be considered to revamp the downtown parking lot after the plan proposed by the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee sparked blowback.
Obituary: Robert Perliss, 96
His career in space exploration included work as a senior engineer for NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope, for which he was honored by the Goddard Space Flight Center. He also was a longtime member of Temple Israel, and supporter of the Westport and Norwalk libraries.
Bombs bursting in air as Westport salutes the 4th
Resplendent fireworks lit up the skies over Compo Beach on Thursday night, capping a celebratory gathering that attracted a big crowd and benefited Westport Police Athletic League.
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