Storm Update
Property transfers February 6-10
During the week of February 6-10, five properties changed hands, including properties on Bradley Lane, Franklin Street, Kings Highway N (shown), Norport Drive and Rockyfield Road.
Little-known transit ‘study group’ upends budget discussion
Group assembled by First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, unknown to the public before transit budget session, triggers questions over transparency and Freedom of Information law.
‘Pete the Cat’ show coming to Westport Country Playhouse
The children’s book character featured in “Pete’s Big Hollywood Adventure” at the theater Feb. 26.
Wreckers 4th seed in FCIAC boys basketball tournament
Staples squad aims to avenge heart-breaking loss to Wilton earlier in the season as action gets underway Saturday.
‘Chameleon’ choral program to be performed Saturday
Based on a Truman Capote story, the presentation will take place at Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport.
It’s raining lead: State warns paint chips are falling off bridges
Wide swings in temperatures blamed by state officials for triggering “a sudden, unexpected release of lead-based paint chips” from bridges around Connecticut.
Wreckers lose twice on ice
Staples hockey team suffers two close losses over the last week.
Police update: Missing Westport woman found in Orange
Kathreen Brandt, reported missing Thursday after failing to return home from a Norwalk medical appointment, was found later in the New Haven County town.
Westport-Weston Family Y plans a year of centennial celebrations
Programs planned throughout the year to mark the Y’s legacy and current role in the community.
WVEMS names new donor relations director
Ken Roffe, with decades of business experience in senior management, takes on new role for volunteer medical corps.
Watching with Susan Granger February 23
Westporter Susan Granger reviews the streaming Oscar candidate “Empire of Light,” the cinema-only Oscar candidate “Women Talking,” and the TV series “Alaska Daily.”
Railroad parking rates to rise, no free ride for EV charging
New budget for rail station parking calls for higher fees, mostly to compensate for COVID-driven losses.
‘Signs’ of remedy for school traffic tangle on Post Road West
Town officials ask state to approve signs to help curb hazards caused by drivers dropping off and picking up students at Kings Highway Elementary School.
Staples boys basketball turns tide against Blue Wave
Wreckers cap regular season with 55-39 victory over Darien.
‘Giving Day’ marathon Thursday boosts Westport, region’s nonprofits
Day-long, online fundraiser organized by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation will benefit range of causes.
Why Weston? Fee charged neighbors for beach access questioned
At issue is affluent town’s “privileged” beach emblem fee, compared to higher rate charged other non-residents for Westport beaches.
Tricky terrain in Saugatuck leads to parking lot ask
Parking sought for a house perched above busy Saugatuck Avenue that never really had any.
Rent cap? Another front in battle over affordable housing
As Westport’s moratorium to state’s affordable housing law expires, heated debate erupts in General Assembly over limiting annual increases charged to Connecticut renters — a plan opponents say would restrict the overall supply of rental housing.
Obituary: Dr. Arthur Brovender, 92
During a long career in medicine, the former Westport resident was a private practitioner in Norwalk, chief of orthopaedics at Norwalk Hospital and a captain in the Army Reserves medical corps. He also was president of Temple Shalom in Norwalk.
Staples boys basketball team beats St. Joe’s in blowout
Wreckers clobber Cadets, 72-35, bolstering record to 14-5 for the season.
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