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Westport arts groups awarded state grants
Eleven local organizations share $183,647 in funding announced by state Sen. Ceci Maher.
Program to highlight Westport writer’s new children’s book
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
103-year-old cape permitted for demolition.
De Shields, an ‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ original, coming to playhouse
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
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.
VersoFest acts draw large crowds to Westport Library
The four-day event at the Westport Library continues Saturday and Sunday with a range of panel discussions, workshops and special programs.
What’s that doggone construction at Winslow Park?
A half-acre of one of the town’s most popular parks is a staging area for a major sewer line extension project.
‘Serious’ 2-car crash closes I-95 in Westport
State Police called the incident on I-95 north at Exit 18 “a serious-injury accident.”
A swapping success: Exchange Project gives clothes a second life
The Westport-based group aims to help people reduce their carbon footprint by exchanging clothing as a sustainable style of shopping.
Say “Goodbye” to 78 Sylvan Road N
The HDC recently approved the issuance of a permit to demolish the house at 78 Sylvan Road N.
Resident co-chairs fundraiser supporting people with special needs
Westporter Leslie Smith Clarke is a co-chairwoman of “Spring for Abilis” on April 29.
Westport Police Department adds three officers
The new officers have varied prior experience that ranges from 9-1-1 dispatcher to the Coast Guard and volunteer firefighter.
With open-government concerns swirling, officials attend training
Board and commission members, and town staff, attend Freedom of Information Act training in Town Hall.
In shadow of Nashville tragedy, tighter gun laws advance
After the nation’s latest school massacre, General Assembly moves forward legislation that state Rep. Jonathan Steinberg calls “common-sense public policy proposals aimed at preventing terrible tragedies.”
Watching with Susan Granger: March 30
Westporter Susan Granger reviews three streaming features–“Sharper,” “Knock at the Cabin” and “The Ark.”
‘Canna-business’ wants to add recreational pot sales in Westport
Bluepoint Wellness, which operates a medical marijuana dispensary on Post Road East, is seeking zoning officials’ feedback on the idea — even though “legal weed” sales are banned in town.
Occupants escape fiery car crash on Ford Road
Vehicle was consumed by flames after leaving the road near the Saugatuck River.
Nashville shooting on minds of parents at ed budget talk
After shooting at school that claimed six lives, Westport parents’ concerns about school safety dominate budget discussion.
Westporter nominated for Superior Court judgeship
Yamini Menon, currently an assistant state’s attorney, nominated by governor.
Staples Class of 2023 has 21 high-honors grads
To earn that distinction, the students’ academic grade-point averages ranked in the top 4 percent of their class.
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