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School board seeks $630K for enhanced security at Staples
Apr 4, 2023 | Education, Government, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Money would be used to bolster the emergency communications system at the high school.
Haiku exalts Wheels2U bus as a ‘temptress of travel’
Apr 4, 2023 | Arts, Community, Transportation | 0 Comments
The winning entry in the Westport Transit District’s promotional poetry contest adopts a reverential tone in hailing the Wheels2U Westport shuttle bus service.
Playhouse seeks volunteers to usher in its new season
Apr 4, 2023 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Volunteer ushers at the Westport Country Playhouse get to watch performances at no charge when they are scheduled to work. The theater kicks off its 93rd season April 11.
Burr Road memory care facility OK’d by P&Z
Apr 4, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
After other plans for the property failed over the years, zoners on Monday approved a proposal for the former nursing home to become a memory care center.
Books backed: Panel wants challenged books to remain in Staples library
Apr 4, 2023 | Community, Education | 1 Comment
Review panel recommends that superintendent reject a parent’s call to remove three books from high school’s library that she considers inappropriate and pornographic.
Say “Goodbye” to 330 Compo Road S
Apr 3, 2023 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
The Building Department last week issued a demolition permit for the circa-1944 cape at 330 Compo Road S.
Update: Body of man missing since December found in Westport pond
Apr 3, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
The body of Stamford resident Errol Whyte, whose SUV was abandoned on a Westport stretch of Interstate 95, was found Monday floating in a pond at a Greens Farms Road office complex.
Police: Drive distracted, wallet impacted
Apr 3, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Westport police ramp up enforcement of distracted-driving laws as part of “U Drive. U Text. U Pay.” campaign this month.
Different strokes: Longshore plan prioritizes pickleball over golf
Apr 3, 2023 | Community, Government, Sports | 0 Comments
In approving the conceptual plan for Longshore capital improvements, Parks and Recreation Commission scheduled pickleball/platform tennis projects ahead of a new golf clubhouse.
Tribute to chef fatally injured crossing Riverside Avenue
Apr 3, 2023 | Government, Transportation | 0 Comments
Statewide group raises awareness about vulnerabilities of pedestrians, cyclists and public transportation riders.
Survey: Is Westport history worth preserving? If so, at what cost?
Apr 2, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
To help prepare a Historic Preservation Plan, the Historic District Commission seeks Westport residents’ opinions on what is worth saving and whether historical-preservation efforts are effective.
Led by experience, buoyed by youth, Staples girls tennis set for season
Apr 2, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers will lean on newcomers as the new season gets underway next week.
Wreckers’ laxmen win in first step defending title run
Apr 2, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Staples Wreckers boys lacrosse, defending state Class L champions, are hungry for more success.
Highway cameras will be ‘unblinking eye’ on lookout for speeders
Apr 2, 2023 | Government, Police & Fire, Transportation | 0 Comments
Construction zones on state roadways will be monitored by new cameras to help nab speed-limit violators.
Butler, Frantz explore the creative worlds of music and art
Apr 2, 2023 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Rock musicians discuss the spark that led to careers spanning decades at Saturday’s Malloy Lecture in the Arts at the Westport Library.
Westport arts groups awarded state grants
Apr 1, 2023 | Arts, Government | 0 Comments
Eleven local organizations share $183,647 in funding announced by state Sen. Ceci Maher.
Program to highlight Westport writer’s new children’s book
Apr 1, 2023 | Arts, Community | 0 Comments
Margrit Strohmaier will talk about her newly published second book at an April 19 program in the Westport Library.
Say “Goodbye” to 64 Roseville Road
Apr 1, 2023 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
103-year-old cape permitted for demolition.
De Shields, an ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ original, coming to playhouse
Apr 1, 2023 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
A performer in the first production of the Fats Waller musical, actor André De Shields will discuss the show’s history and his career at an April 16 program at the Westport Country Playhouse.
Property transfers March 13-17
Apr 1, 2023 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
WESTPORT–During the week of March 13-17, seven properties changed hands for $10.2 million including properties on Bolton Lane, Bonnie Brook Road (shown), Cross Highway, Half Mile Commons, Main Street, Peaceful Lane and Rices Lane.


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