Storm Update
Controversial Greens Farms cell tower approved by state
Town won’t appeal state’s decision to allow cell tower between Greens Farms Road and I-95, which sparked opposition over the last decade.
‘VFW Jam’ rocks Clinton Post 399 on Tuesday
Tin Sandwich featured in new music series.
Obituary: Joseph Edward Arciola, 52
A longtime employee of the Westport Parks and Recreation Department, he was an avid sailor, hiker and camper who loved Cockenoe Island.
Police: Man stole tools from worker’s van
Suspect was stopped fleeing the scene a short time later by Fairfield police, according to the report.
Obituary: Phyllis Makovsky, 80
A former teacher, she was a Temple Israel board member and, after a second diagnosis with breast cancer, became a longtime volunteer in Norwalk Hospital’s chemo-infusion center.
Higher fees teed up for Longshore golfing
Parks and Recreation panel also backs fee increases for summer camp and adult tennis programs.
‘Mauritius’ set for play-reading at Westport Country Playhouse
Drama will be the March 13 presentation in the theater’s “Script in Hand” series.
Westport Writers’ Workshop to use grant for outreach
CT Humanities award will support free writing programs for groups facing challenges.
Property transfers January 30 – February 3
During the week of January 30 to February 3, nine properties changed hands, including properties on Bayberry Lane, Garden Lane, High Gate Road, James Lane, Ledge Meadow Lane, Main Street (two properties), Timber Lane and Weston Road.
Benefit for African food programs set March 31
“Evening of Africa: Cocktails & Conversation” will support nonprofit that helps small farms in Tanzania.
Staples hockey team blanks Wilton
Goaltender Aaron Kail stopped 29 shots in Wreckers’ 5-0 win over Warriors.
Artists Collective of Westport to open members’ show
Reception set Feb. 18 for exhibit that runs through March 19 at Gordon Fine Arts.
Letter: They helped ‘make Westport, Westport.’ Now they need your help
Writer urges residents to reach out to family, with deep roots in the Westport community, who suffered tragic loss in Redding house fire.
Fate of early Saugatuck Shores house delayed
Decision on whether one of the oldest houses on Saugatuck Shores can be replaced delayed after contentious hearing.
Lamont: $600M on track for housing, but are towns aboard?
Transportation-oriented developments are a key element of governor’s initiative. Westport commissioned a study on ways to develop the area near Saugatuck Railroad Station — including affordable housing — but it has sat on the shelf for five years.
Watching with Susan Granger February 16
Westporter Susan Granger reviews the streaming feature “Triangle of Sadness,” the cinema-only “Living” and the TV show “La Brea.”
Say “Goodbye” to 17 Vineyard Lane
1962 Colonial gets demolition permit.
Resident vs. Out-of-Towner: At what cost a day at the beach?
Parks and Recreation Commission backs a cut in Westport’s lofty non-resident beach fee, as state legislators renew push to provide greater access to all municipal beaches.
Info session on flood-mitigation programs set Feb. 22
Regional agency to lead Westport meeting on services and projects available to help homeowners cope with flooding problems.
Officials dip their toes into budget season
A sneak peek at Westport’s 2023-24 budget, with overall projected spending of about $235 million, is under way.
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