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Thieves strike vehicles parked at Westport Y
Windows of parked vehicles smashed as thieves drove through the lot Tuesday, stealing laptops, credit cards and other possessions left behind.
‘Banned books’ debate dominates Board of Ed open forum
School board hears clashing views over whether some books in Westport schools are “pornographic” and “inappropriate” for students.
ARB: Rx for Burr Road nursing home conversion faulted
Design plans to turn the building at Burr and Post roads into a memory care facility fail to win support from Architectural Review Board.
Staples boys basketball rebounds to winning ways
Wreckers, after narrow loss to Stamford High last Friday, back in the win column Tuesday with 60-41 victory over Westhill of Stamford.
School redistricting: Not ‘if,’ but ‘when’ is the issue
Board of Education members disagree on when is the best time to draw new boundaries for Westport’s schools, while superintendent urges waiting until 2025.
Property transfers January 2-6
During the week of January 2-6, five properties changed hands, including properties on Baker Avenue, Hideaway Lane, Highland Road, Hillspoint Road (shown), Ivy Terrace and Jonathan Lane.
Lamont wants tighter controls on guns in state
With two more mass shootings nationally Monday and persistent violence in Connecticut cities, the governor is proposing a ban on open carry of firearms and limiting gun purchases.
Westport Woman’s Club awards $41K in community grants
Nonprofits in range of service categories benefit from the club’s annual philanthropy.
Obituary: Winthrop Sargent Headley, 1949-2023
Raised in Westport, he was a star athlete at Staples High School and later coached sports at the college and high school levels. He also had a career in business as a financial advisor for institutional investments.
School board grapples with budget ‘tradeoffs and hard decisions’
Deadline looms for final Board of Education decision on proposed $136.4 million budget with 5.3 percent increase for 2023-24.
Wreckers hockey squad suffers two setbacks
Staples boys hope to rebound after losing to Newington and Masuk.
Musician and painter Richard Butler to give library arts lecture
The rock performer, also known for his expressionistic paintings, will be featured at the Westport Library’s first “Malloy Lecture in the Arts” for 2023.
Police: Man damaged housing authority landscaping
Suspect charged with criminal mischief after causing “significant damage” by driving across grassy areas, police said.
Thomas wants 10 ‘early voting’ days before Election Day
New secretary of the state proposes the change to state’s election law take effect in time for November balloting.
Obituary: Lois Ann Crawford, 90
She had been a teacher in several school districts across the nation; was active in the United Methodist Church of Westport and Weston, and enjoyed playing tennis, golf and bridge.
Special events on tap at Westport Book Shop
Downtown nonprofit to celebrate second anniversary with volunteer recognition and a video contest, and later will host poetry reading by former Westporter.
Property transfers December 26-30
During the week of December 26-30, one property changed hands for $1.2 million, generating $3K in conveyance tax.
Apartments, retail OK’d for Westport Ave/Renzulli Road
NORWALK — The Norwalk Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved plans for a mixed-use development, featuring 136 apartment units, more than 6,800 square feet of retail space, and amenities for residents at Westport Avenue and Renzulli Road, near the Westport border.
No easy answers for Deadman Brook flooding woes
WESTPORT — The people living along Deadman Brook heard on Thursday night what they’ve heard before — there is no easy answer to its flooding problems.
Property transfers December 19-23
During the week of December 19-23, twelve properties changed hands, including properties on Darbrook Road, Gault Avenue, Hogan Trail, Lansdowne, Long Lots Road, Maple Avenue S, Mayflower Parkway, Newtown Turnpike, Old Road, Post Road W, Terra Nova Circle and Willow Walk Road.
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