Storm Update
Whaaat? $6.2 million in teardowns for new beach-area house
Plan to make way for large house at Owenoke Park wins P&Z approval.
Donations boost schools’ art collections, singers’ Hawaii trip
Thirty-seven artworks expand Westport Public Arts Collection’s mini galleries for schools, and $33,000 gift underwrites Orphenians’ travel plans.
Kindergarten registration starts for 2023-24 school year
To sign up for the next academic year, a child must be 5 years old by next Jan. 1.
Diversity ‘dialogue challenge’ is topic of TEAM’s teen essay contest
The annual contest sponsored by the town’s multicultural advocacy committee asks high school essayists to tackle how to “effectively engage” on issues concerning race, ethnicity, religion and LGBTQIA+.
Police: NY man charged in another ‘check-washing’ incident
Suspect arrested after investigation into a local woman’s complaint that several checks she mailed were stolen.
Delamar Westport seeks to up number of rooms
The new owner of the former Westport Inn wants to add more rooms in the same footprint proposed for the Post Road East property.
State of the town, schools assessed by Tooker, Goldstein
At the annual “State of the Town” program, the leaders tackled projects, problems and priorities for 2023.
Westport groups share in state humanities grants
Local organizations get share of more than $1.2 million in grants to groups in the arts, history and cultural fields in the 26th state Senate District.
Westport FD joins mass response to two Weston blazes
Firefighters from 10 area communities battled fires that heavily damaged two Weston homes Saturday afternoon.
State holds millions in residents’ unclaimed property. Try and get it.
Even though returns rose to nearly $71 million last year, the state took in property valued at $183 million, adding to a pot of more than $1.4 billion.
Legislative forum on soaring energy rates Monday
Local legislators will tackle topic after state’s largest power companies impose doubled service charges on customers.
Westport Weston Family YMCA seeking junior directors
Rising high school juniors can apply for a two-year term on the Y’s board of directors.
Artwork by Kat Evans exhibited at Westport Book Shop
February guest artist display features works exploring interplay of color and texture.
Undefeated: The ’72 Miami Dolphins on film at the library
As a prelude to Super Bowl LVII, the Westport Library will screen “The Perfect Machine,” a documentary about the only team to cap an undefeated season by winning the national championship.
Westporters lose power in grip of Arctic blast
Saturday’s frigid temperatures, with wind chill values as low as minus-20 degrees, expected to thaw by Sunday.
Property transfers Jan. 16-20
During the week of Jan. 16-20, eight properties changed hands, including properties on Clinton Avenue, Cross Highway, Hillspoint Road, Pine Tree Drive, Post Road E, Shadbush Lane, Whitney Glen Drive and Woodcock Lane.
Lamont: Cancel state residents’ medical debt
Governor advocating plan that ultimately could lead to retirement of $2 billion in healthcare costs owed by Connecticut residents.
Wreckers boys basketball team drops two FCIAC battles
Road setbacks suffered by Staples against Wilton and McMahon.
‘Woof Woof the Shadow Pup’ at Westport Country Playhouse
Shadow theater musical to be staged Feb. 12, part of theater’s Family Festivities series.
Stoppard play-reading offered by ‘Play With Your Food’
Patricia Kalember and Daniel Gerroll featured in scene from award-winning “The Real Thing” this month.
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