Storm Update
FOI diagnosis: No agenda = no meeting
Aspetuck Health District forced to call off Monday meeting after failing to post a public agenda, but does the issue highlight a broader FOI compliance problem in Westport?
Post Road simulated sports bar put on hold
Request to discuss plan for sports bar and indoor recreation space withdrawn.
‘Banned Books’ at Staples face rare challenge hearing
Three books in the Staples High School library, denounced as inappropriate and dangerous after being featured in a “Banned Books” display last fall, will be reviewed under a seldom-used policy.
Wreckers’ magical basketball season set the standard for the future
Despite a disappointing loss in the state championship game, Staples boys team ends the season with pride — and a record 21 victories.
Staples High tutors available to help younger students
Westport Library hosts drop-in tutoring sessions for students in second through eighth grades until April 27.
Mulligan? Golf trumps housing on Post Road in Westport
Housing out, virtual golfing, in for old Men’s Wearhouse building. Simulated sports tech center would feature other offerings, including “zombie dodgeball.”
Staples stumbles on final step to state basketball championship
Wreckers lose to St. Bernard High, 63-50, in Division II tournament finale Sunday, but buoyed by a stellar season.
Reyle’s ‘Rainbow’ exhibition glows on opening night
The showcase of German contemporary artist’s work at MoCA Westport, which opened Saturday, runs through May 28.
Voices Café to host bluegrass band, Damn Tall Buildings
Trio, called “the Carter Family for the millennial generation,” will perform April 1.
Change in store on Westport’s upper Main Street?
A plan has been floated to the Planning and Zoning Commission for an indoor recreational facility on upper Main Street.
Teen volunteers to be honored for work with special-needs kids
At Westport fundraiser, Circle of Friends of Fairfield County will recognize more than 150 teenagers for helping special-needs youngsters in its programs.
Music, music, music at MoCA Westport
An eclectic showcase of wide-ranging musical styles and talents is slated for the “Music at MoCA” series.
Westport Country Playhouse adds events to ’23 season
New playreading, musical and family presentations will round out the theater’s season, after two major productions were dropped because of lingering challenges posed by the pandemic.
Obituary: Richard Glaser, 80
He held a PhD in chemistry, “was an avid crossword puzzler who regularly completed the NYT Sunday puzzle in pen and enjoyed a good martini.”
Property transfers February 27-March 3
During the week of February 27-March 3, nine properties changed hands, including properties on Birchwood Lane, Bridge Street, Danbury Avenue, Harvest Commons, Janson Court, Juniper Road, Long Lots Lane (shown), North Avenue, and Park Lane.
Effort takes root to save Sakura cherry trees
Decades-old cherry trees outside the popular Japanese restaurant Sakura slated to be axed for state road project.
TOPSoccer registration opens for season
Program is designed to help youngsters with physical and/or learning disabilities learn how to play soccer.
Tech upstart? ‘Startup Westport’ plants seed for technology growth
New initiative aims to make Westport the top spot for technology startups between New York and Boston.
School budget, overall town spending package OK’d by finance panel
Total town spending of $233.2 million for the 2023-24 fiscal year sent to RTM after quick Board of Finance approval Thursday.
Obituary: Alan Warner, 86
A CPA and entrepreneur, he spent “nights at the White House, attended presidential inaugurations, was the CPA for Willie Mays and met Muhammad Ali.”
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