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Police moving access to records online
Selectwomen approve software contract to allow the public to obtain Westport police records and other information digitally.
Sakura signs can return to roadside
Zoning Board of Appeals says restaurant owner’s need for variance was no fault of their own.
Tooker, Koskinas to report on Ukraine visit
The officials will detail last month’s tour of Westport’s sister city, Lyman, at a July 6 program at the Westport Library.
Fireworks & 4th of July, not always a perfect union
Leave holiday pyrotechnics to professionals, Westport fire marshal urges in an advisory on the legality and safety of fireworks use by private individuals.
Watching with Susan Granger June 29
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two television productions: Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” and Netflix’s “Extraction 2.”
Forum on Parker Harding redesign petitioned onto RTM agenda
Petition, certified Wednesday, calls for review of the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee and its future plans for the parking lot.
Lowell Weicker, a maverick who broke the mold in state politics, dies at 92
As a senator, he triggered fellow Republicans’ anger for speaking out against Nixon during the Watergate scandal; as governor, he sparked fury for ushering in the state’s income tax — an outspoken career characterized by brash independence and few apologies.
Pride rainbow crosswalk to shine permanently downtown
Selectwomen unanimously endorse plan to replace temporary multi-colored crosswalk with permanent installation.
Obituary: Eugene Gans, 93
The PhD had worked in pharmaceutical research and development for Hoffman-LaRoche, Richardson-Vicks and Medicis.
Westporters at top of their game in youth tennis tourney
Katie Driscoll and Noah Richer both net second-place finishes, in their respective divisions, at New England Junior Tennis Championships.
New look for Post Road West apartments’ facade questioned
When developers of the 8-30g complex sought ARB’s feedback on proposed change to the building’s color scheme, members had more questions about other revisions to its appearance.
ZBA backs Gorham Avenue home expansion, despite opposition
Members OK plan to add second floor, with porch, to the small house with difficult topography.
Five schools tapped to ‘temporarily’ host school bus parking
School officials forced to allocate space at five schools to park buses after awarding contract to a new bus company last month.
The ‘R’ word: Redistricting for town schools is coming, sooner or later
Supt. of Schools Thomas Scarice calls for a “thoughtful” two-year process aiming for fall 2025, while Republican school board members press for tighter timeframe.
Schools ask town to help cover surging health insurance costs
School district, already facing a nearly $1 million shortfall in its new budget, wants town to cover half the red ink.
Obituary: Robert C. Sussman, 88
Formerly a longtime Westport resident, he was a lawyer specializing in contracts and later real estate management.
Parking, traffic advisory issued for fireworks at Compo
Guidelines posted for Thursday’s fireworks salute to the Fourth of July holiday at Compo Beach.
Sea lamprey, an ancient species, spawn in Saugatuck River
State expert says it’s a sign fish-passage structures at dams are being used by ancient species.
Fresh take on a classic: ‘Dial M for Murder’ set by playhouse
A new adaptation of the thriller, notably filmed by Alfred Hitchcock in 1954, will be staged July 11-29 at Westport Country Playhouse.
Legislator to take a bow, on the fiddle, at folk series
State Rep. Dominique Johnson to perform at July 2 “First Folk Sunday” concert.
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