Storm Update
Obituary: Stephen Michael Lamando, 59
The former Westport resident was an entrepreneur in the financial, real estate and boating industries, and enjoyed vintage boats, history and being near and on the water.
Marsan named acting fire chief as Kronick moves on
A Westport firefighter since 2007, Marsan also will be the town’s emergency management director, while his predecessor becomes fire control officer with the state DEEP.
Officials plan update on state, local affordable housing initiatives
A forum on the topic, organized by Representative Town Meeting members, will take place May 17 online only.
Plant sale blossoms Saturday on Jesup Green
The annual plant sale organized by the Westport Garden Club will feature more than 1,000 perennial plants from club members’ gardens … and more.
Obituary: Audrey Magida, 93
The longtime Westport resident had a long career as a real estate broker, and was an honorary life member and official of Temple Israel.
Mediterranean eatery CAVA coming to Westport
The fast-casual chain will open a restaurant next to Westport Hardware in a renovated Post Road East complex.
YMCA at 100: A changing face, a continuing commitment
Evolving over a century with new facilities and programs, the Westport Weston Family YMCA has remained a community anchor.
Wreckers polish off rivals in series of gems on the diamond
Staples baseball team yields just one run in three victories over the last week.
An echo of Laurel Canyon sounds at Voices Café
Bar Car Band to showcase music of legendary California performers at May 13 concert.
Jewish Broadway music and lore showcased at playhouse
Ari Axelrod to perform “A Place for Us: A Celebration of Jewish Broadway” on May 15.
Overtime out-of-state setback suffered by Staples boys lacrosse
Tyler Clark nets nine points in Wreckers’ loss.
Police: NY man forged $18.5K check from local business
The suspect was ID’d by bank surveillance footage depositing the fraudulent check, police said.
‘Top salesman’ Lamont talks CT budget, taxes and spending
The governor, in wide-ranging CT Mirror interview, wants to keep state’s budget “guardrails,” which produced record surpluses and set the stage for tax cuts.
Fine Arts Festival celebrates golden anniversary May 27-28
In its 50th year, the downtown event will feature displays of art in a wide range of media, music, food and a special installation, “The Hive,” at Elm and Main streets.
Program to highlight work by artist who warned of WWII
Art by Arthur Szyk, a Polish-Jewish cartoonist whose work highlighted horrors of war in Europe, the topic of May 21 Westport presentation.
Staples boys tennis doubles up on 7-0 triumphs
The Wreckers made it four in a row with this week’s victories.
Property transfers April 17-21
WESTPORT–During the week of April 17-21, ten properties changed hands for $15.6 million, including properties on Daniel Court (shown), Canal Street, Coach Lane, Dogwood Lane, Fresenius Road, Newtown Turnpike, Oak Street, Saugatuck Avenue, West Parish Road and Richmondville Avenue.
Police: Man swiped mail after threatening neighbor
Suspect, known for “numerous interactions” with local officers, was recorded by surveillance camera, according to the report.
State on track to enact 14 days of early voting
With overwhelming House approval and Senate’s OK expected, the change will end Connecticut’s outlier status as one of four states not allowing voters to cast ballots ahead of Election Day.
‘Love notes’ to Westport displayed in photo exhibit
Photographs by Rowene Weems showcased during May at the Westport Book Shop.
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