Storm Update
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.
Watching with Susan Granger Jan. 19
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two movies: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio,” streaming on Netflix, and “The Son,” in theatres.
Local styles hit the runway at ‘Fashionably Westport’
Event will showcase latest looks from Westport fashion and beauty merchants.
Class acts: New courses for Staples get high marks
College-level courses in psychology and writing approved by Board of Education.
Police: Man drinking fuel oil battled officers
One officer suffered a broken wrist during altercation that erupted after police were sent to help the 20-year-old acting erratically while consuming a fuel additive.
Tobacco, e-cig sellers pass spot checks on photo ID carding
State inspectors, police find compliance with law’s requirement that buyers show identification during unannounced visits Wednesday, unlike earlier survey for Westport Prevention Coalition.
Staples boys basketball suffers first loss against Danbury
After 7-0 start on the season, Wreckers beaten 63-54 by Hatters.
At the library: The Sandy Hook families’ case against Alex Jones
Josh Koskoff, a Westport lawyer who was part of the legal team that won record judgments against the “Infowars” conspiracy theorist, to speak Thursday.
Bucking public input, RTM upholds Saugatuck rezoning
Citizens’ petition to overturn zoning amendment, paving the way for “Hamlet at Saugatuck” project, overwhelmingly rejected.
State revenue boom fuels drive for tax cuts
As Connecticut’s budget appears headed for another near-record surplus this year, Gov. Ned Lamont is expected to propose cuts in income and business taxes.
Open school forum to tackle banned books, DEI
Board of Education sets Jan. 24 session for “open dialogue” with the public, and two controversial topics top the agenda.
Older than Lincoln, can a Saugatuck sycamore be saved?
Questions arise over whether a towering sycamore, more than 200 years old, would be spared if “Hamlet at Saugatuck” development moves forward.
Last words: Letter writers debate RTM vote on Saugatuck zoning
Legislative body taking up petition seeking to overturn Planning and Zoning Commission decision to rezone waterfront neighborhood, opening door for redevelopment plans.
In Saugatuck, taking a long view of change, good and bad
Longtime community members assess the prospect of another round of transformative change in the neighborhood.
Wreckers hockey wipes out New Yorkers, 8-2
Staples team strikes early and often in Monday win.
Letter: Three reasons to vote no on ‘Hamlet’ amendment
Writer urges RTM to overturn P&Z approval of text amendment that could allow sweeping redevelopment of Saugatuck, citing in particular an adverse impact on railroad facilities and parking.
MLK tribute: Petrus on becoming a ‘freedom fighter, change maker’
At keynote event of weekend-long tributes to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., writer and performance artist Junauda Petrus recounted her personal journey to becoming an advocate for social justice.
Taxed by filling out IRS forms? There’s help for that
Annual program of free tax-preparation assistance, a partnership between the town and volunteer counselors, starts next week.
Town inks pact to stem tide of flood insurance costs
Agreement with FEMA designed to reduce premiums in conjunction with local steps to reduce flooding threats.
Wreckers ice win over Norwalk-Brien McMahon
Staples boys hockey nets 3-1 victory Saturday over host “NorMac” squad.
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