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Applicants sought for vacant District 3 seat on RTM
Oct 5, 2022 | Government | 0 Comments
Registered voters from the legislative body’s district are eligible to apply, regardless of political affiliation.
Birchwood wins approval for pickleball courts
Oct 5, 2022 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Birchwood Country Club, after altering its plan, gets P&Z green light for pickleball courts that sparked neighbors’ opposition.
Field hockey team nets a pair of lopsided triumphs
Oct 5, 2022 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers run up 19 points while shutting out opponents in last two matches.
Words from the wise: Financiers advised on projects by ex-officials
Oct 4, 2022 | Government | 0 Comments
Board of Finance gets pointers on looming construction projects from former officials who’ve been there, done that.
New town operations director hired by Tooker
Oct 4, 2022 | Government | 0 Comments
Thomas D. Kiely, who has more than two decades experience in law enforcement with Connecticut State Police, takes over job left vacant for more than a year.
Trees ’n’ treats on tap for ‘Oaktober’
Oct 4, 2022 | Community | 0 Comments
Halloween activities and oak sapling giveaway featured at Saturday event on Jesup Green.
‘Recovery Celebration’ planned Sunday at Westport Library
Oct 4, 2022 | Community, Health | 0 Comments
The annual event is organized by Liberation Programs to support people in recovery from substance abuse.
Hallo’windows: Holiday window painting contest set Oct. 22
Oct 4, 2022 | Business, Community | 0 Comments
Young artists invited to participate in annual event sponsored by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.
School board bans public review of ‘Banned Books’ display
Oct 4, 2022 | Education | 0 Comments
After receiving complaints about sexual nature of “Banned Books Week” display at Staples High School, Board of Education declines to discuss the matter publicly and refers issue to internal review process.
Zoners give mixed reviews for Hamlet’s five-story heights
Oct 4, 2022 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
The Planning and Zoning Commission zeroed in on possible height of buildings in the Hamlet at Saugatuck plan.
Shell artwork showcased at Westport Book Shop
Oct 4, 2022 | Arts, Business | 0 Comments
Display of two-dimensional art will be on view through October at the downtown store.
Police: Man cashed fraudulent checks worth nearly $10K
Oct 3, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Larceny and forgery charges lodged over checks cashed late last year.
Police deploy new unit to crack down on traffic problems
Oct 3, 2022 | Government, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Two officers assigned to step up enforcement of traffic laws, targeting Westport’s aggressive and distracted drivers.
12 Staples seniors qualify as semifinal National Merit scholars
Oct 3, 2022 | Education | 0 Comments
The Westport students, among the top 1 percent who took the test nationwide, will compete for 7,250 scholarships worth more than $28 million.
Should P&Z return to in-person meetings?
Oct 3, 2022 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Many major Westport agencies have resumed meeting in person, but not the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Powered by barrage of goals, Staples girls soccer whips Warde
Oct 3, 2022 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers break Fairfield team’s string of three consecutive shutout victories, chalking up a 5-4 win.
Ian fizzles, fall fun sizzles at Earthplace
Oct 2, 2022 | Community | 0 Comments
“Fall Festival” draws crowds to environmental center, despite blustery conditions Sunday.
Wakeman Town Farm barn built by Earth Animal campaign
Oct 2, 2022 | Business, Community | 0 Comments
Funds to pay for new animal barn collected through fundraising promotion and matching grant from Post Road East business.
‘From the Mississippi Delta’ staged at Westport Playhouse
Oct 2, 2022 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
The drama is based on the author’s life, from childhood in Mississippi cotton fields to the civil-rights movement.
Staples football team intercepts Trumbull’s comeback bid
Oct 1, 2022 | Education, Sports | 0 Comments
Wreckers outscore Eagles 36-29 for road win


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