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Buffalo Rose to perform Jan. 21 at Voices Café
Jan 14, 2023 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Band is known for “modern folk/Americana” sound.
Original Pancake House: A ‘fresh’ take on breakfast … and more
Jan 14, 2023 | Business, Community, Food | 0 Comments
New downtown restaurant, in addition to its namesake pancakes, offers a varied menu with waffles, crepes and meat-and-egg dishes.
Two new exhibitions open at MoCA Westport
Jan 13, 2023 | Arts, Community, Education | 0 Comments
“Rhythm and Unity” of Paul Camacho’s paintings showcased in one exhibit, high school artists’ interpretations of “Dreaming” displayed in the other.
Challenge to Saugatuck rezoning gains little traction with RTM panels
Jan 13, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 10 Comments
Petition to overturn text amendment that could bring dramatic changes to the neighborhood fails to win backing from two RTM committees.
Two sent to hospital after Riverside Avenue crash
Jan 13, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Firefighters extricated a driver trapped in one of the cars involved in the accident.
Say “Goodbye” to 51 Compo Beach Road
Jan 12, 2023 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Turn-of-last-century colonial set for demolition.
Police: Driver struck jogger on Greens Farms Road
Jan 12, 2023 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Suspect left the accident scene, where jogger suffered “minor” injuries, before officers arrived, police said.
Orphenians to perform at ‘Aloha Cabaret’ on Jan. 22
Jan 12, 2023 | Arts, Education | 0 Comments
The event will help raise money for the Staples High School vocal ensemble to travel to a choral festival in Hawaii this summer.
Watching with Susan Granger Jan. 12
Jan 12, 2023 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Westporter Susan Granger reviews two movies, the Golden Globe-winning “The Banshees of Inisherin” and “White Noise.”
Don’t throw your next cup o’ Joe, ‘Refill Not Landfill’ instead
Jan 12, 2023 | Community, Environment | 0 Comments
Sustainable Westport launches campaign encouraging people to use their own mugs, not throw-away cups, at local coffee shops.
Say “Goodbye” to 32 Woodside Avenue
Jan 12, 2023 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
172-year-old cape gets demolition permit.
Longshore Park upgrade priorities: pickleball vs. golf?
Jan 12, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Advocates for both sports press Parks and Recreation Commission to include enhanced facilities in the Longshore Park Capital Improvement Plan.
Property transfers December 12-16
Jan 12, 2023 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
During the week of December 12-16, nine properties changed hands, including properties on Bermuda Road, Crescent Road, Ellery Lane, Guyer Road, Marion Road, Meadowbrook Lane, Sprucewood Lane (shown), Strathmore Lane and Terra Nova Circle.
Sarullo hired as Staples athletic director, replacing Lisevick
Jan 12, 2023 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
The high school’s new AD, currently in the same post at Jonathan Law High School in Milford, has 17 years’ experience in the field.
From Westport to war zone, bond forged with Ukrainian city
Jan 11, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Official “sister city” ties proclaimed Wednesday between Westport and Lyman in Ukraine.
Revised rules on outdoor ‘pop-up’ dining now ‘fixe’
Jan 11, 2023 | Business, Food, Government | 0 Comments
Selectwomen approve a range of updated guidelines for post-pandemic outdoor dining surge in Westport.
School board struggles to make cuts in budget with 5.33% hike
Jan 11, 2023 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
Education budget request for the next fiscal year now stands at $136.4 million, nearly $7 million more than current spending.
Huge turnout for Saugatuck zoning review, but public has little say
Jan 11, 2023 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Despite a hearing lasting more than five hours Tuesday, public has limited chance to comment on sweeping plans to rezone waterfront neighborhood.
ZBA scolds children’s medical group, Chabad for flouting rules
Jan 11, 2023 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Applicant withdraws plan for sign installed at medical building without approval, while Chabad wins board’s reluctant agreement for dumpsters after months-long saga.
Ride Wheels2U, free coffee for you
Jan 11, 2023 | Business, Community, Transportation | 0 Comments
Promotion planned Jan. 13 and 17, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, by Westport Transit District and Steam Coffee Tea.


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