Storm Update
Staples girls tennis team nets two more wins
The Wreckers on a roll with nine consecutive victories, including over Central and St. Joseph this week.
Probate judge receives community service award
“Liberty Bell Award” presented to Lisa Wexler by the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.
Staples laxmen win thriller over New Canaan
Udell scores decisive goal with two seconds left to play.
Preservation awards honor custodians of Westport history
Historic District Commission’s annual awards honor owners who have restored and preserved their properties’ legacy.
TEAM Westport tempers fray as new tapestry logo debuts
Tense discussion ensues when a committee member questions the town multi-cultural advocacy group’s transparency and compliance with open government rules.
Watching with Susan Granger: May 4
Westporter Susan Granger reviews the cinematic releases “Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret” and “Renfield” and the the now-streaming “Armageddon Time.”
High note: National citation for schools’ music programs
A “Best Communities for Music Education” 2023 designation awarded to Westport by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation.
Police: Man burglarized gas station over a year ago
Suspect charged in connection with Riverside Avenue break-in after 15-month investigation using DNA evidence.
Obituary: Barbara Reed, 88
Formerly a longtime Westport resident, she worked at Staples High School’s Guidance Department and loved Sunday breakfasts at Compo Beach.
School board pushed to tighten ‘DEI’ parameters
Efforts to implement diversity, equity and inclusion programming in Westport schools still raising questions.
Obituary: Christopher Edward Gordon Saxe, 67
The lifelong Westport resident was a Greens Farms Academy graduate, had an early career in the arts and later became an agent and executive in the real estate field, helping to found the Higgins Group in Westport.
Try to agree on ‘one thing’ in search for ‘Common Ground’
Former senator speaks to inaugural meeting of local initiative about the challenges — and benefits — of civility and bipartisanship in divisive times.
RTM passes $144 million education budget
RTM unanimously OK’s $144 million Board of Education spending plan for next fiscal year.
Crash injuries reported at perilous Cross Highway intersection
Two-vehicle collision Tuesday, at Cross Highway’s intersection with North Avenue, is latest incident along the corridor called the “most dangerous” in town.
Westport 10 aims to ‘eradicate racism with love’
The small, but growing group of Black men, aims to build the foundation for a more multi-cultural, inclusive community in Westport.
Police: Woman nabbed for two shoplifting incidents
Suspect faces larceny charges linked to shoplifting at the Sunglass Hut last month and Ulta Beauty in January.
Westport Woman’s Club hosts Art Show this weekend
The eighth annual event, May 5-7, will feature a variety of work by local artists.
RTM passes town-side budget, restores Wheels2U money
Commuter shuttle funding restored, $81.3M town-side budget passed by Representative Town Meeting.
School bus contract awarded to new firm
First Student wins $35.3M pact over five years, replacing longtime contractor, DATTCO.
Pizza with Brooklyn accent coming to Westport?
CTbites report: Emmy Squared looking for a slice of the local pizza market … and burgers too.
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