Storm Update
Staples girls tennis tandem takes state title
Kercher, Birns capture championship with “tour de force” performance.
Biden to speak at Connecticut summit on gun safety
President scheduled to attend gathering organized by gun-control activists.
Property Transfers May 22-26
WESTPORT–During the week of May 22-26, five properties changed hands for $12.9 million, including properties on Appletree Trail, Bushy Ridge Road, Carlisle Court, Harbor Road (shown) and Indian Point Lane.
Challenge to books in Staples library dropped
Parent who called three LGBTQ-themed books vulgar and lacking educational merit has withdrawn her appeal of the decision to keep the books on the library’s shelves.
Staples boys lacrosse to face Prep for state championship
Wreckers beat Wave, 9-8, on Friday to reach title game.
Nothing lost in translation for these Staples seniors
“Biliteracy” citations presented to 215 members of the Staples Class of 2023 who achieved proficiency in languages other than English — from 126 in Spanish to one in Thai.
Obituary: Frances Hyman, 90
Previously a longtime Westport resident, she volunteered for causes like Save the Children Foundation, and said one of her proudest moments was participating in the 1987 “Freedom Sunday for Soviet Jews” rally in Washington, D.C.
Watching with Susan Granger: June 9
Westporter Susan Granger reviews the final season of Prime Videos’ “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and Disney’s “The Little Mermaid.”
Fresh as fresh gets: Wakeman Farmstand opens Saturday
The community farm’s stand will be open weekly on Saturdays through October, offering produce and flowers harvested from its fields, as well as goods from other vendors.
DHS seeks donations for end-of-school-year needs
Contributions benefit programs helping income-eligible families meet the costs of summer camps and activities, as well as expenses for graduations and proms.
Parker Harding redesign’s critics unload on planning group
Plan to redesign downtown parking lot defended as necessary to address safety and disrepair issues, but critics contend the proposal would make area traffic congestion worse, posing new safety risks.
Bright ideas? Zoners explore more lights for athletic fields
Officials review ways to install lighting at more of the town’s playing fields to expand use for the much-in-demand facilities.
Hillspoint Road sidewalk rebuild gains final funding
No good time for construction on one of the town’s most-walked areas, officials say.
State OKs rolling out cameras to enforce traffic rules
Towns given the option to issue tickets for speed-limit and traffic-light violations recorded by cameras.
Westport air quality still rated unhealthy Thursday
Latest updates show smoke from Canadian wildfires expected to continue causing health concerns across northern U.S. through Friday. CIAC tournament schedule revised again.
Back home: The Flat returns to Westport at Sconset Square
New retail shop offers eclectic mix of new and vintage furniture, antiques, art, lighting and design in a range of styles.
Zoners pave way for CAVA, mattress store at 606 Post Road East
Fast-casual Mediterranean eatery CAVA gets green light from zoners for renovated commercial complex.
Final state housing bill cuts controversial zoning initiatives
While “Fair Share” and “Work, Live, Ride” proposals fell short of General Assembly approval this year, skeptics contend the legislation may pave the way for mandates in the future.
It’s Staples vs. Warde for state baseball crown
Wreckers aim to avenge FCIAC tourney loss to Fairfield rival in Class LL State Tournament championship game Saturday.
Lincoln Center ‘emerging artist’ to sing at MoCA Westport
Vanisha Gould featured in a night of jazz at the museum Saturday.
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