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Police: Man stole blank checks from mail, cashed one for $24K
New Yorker charged in another incident of checks stolen from Westporters’ mail.
Watching with Susan Granger: September 8
Westporter Susan Granger reviews Prime’s “Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power,” “Three Thousand Years of Longing” and “The Invitation.”
‘Flower Power’ concert to benefit CLASP
Event showcasing music from 1960s and ’70s set Oct. 14 to support Westport nonprofit.
Thousands of motorcyclists to join ‘United Ride’ 9/11 tribute
Sherwood Island State Park in Westport is the starting point Sunday for the 21st annual commemoration of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Weston–a great place for living large
Westport’s real estate market has been hot, but over the last three years, the Weston market has been even hotter than Westport’s. Sponsored by KMS Team at Compass.
Cross Highway traffic study funded by RTM
The $313,500 survey, approved after lengthy discussion, will focus on a section of the road where many accidents have occurred.
UPDATE: Police ID suspects in seizure of fentanyl-laced drugs
Two men, one of whom tried to flee the scene, face a series of illegal drug offenses after a car was stopped Wednesday on the Sherwood Island Connector.
$1 million upgrade planned for Gillespie Center
Renovations designed to improve safety and functionality of downtown building that is the base for Homes with Hope programs.
Local hearing set on water company’s bid to hike rates
The state’s Public Utilities Regulatory Authority will host a hearing Thursday at Westport Town Hall on Aquarion’s proposal to increase rates over the next three years.
School officials see ‘positive energy’ in new year ‘reset’
Board of Education hears upbeat reviews for the start of the 2022-23 academic year, while closing the books on the last fiscal year with a budget surplus.
Long Lots School building committee OK’d by RTM
The Representative Town Meeting on Tuesday set up a building committee to oversee plans to either renovate or replace the elementary school.
Bedford science teacher named ‘Teacher of the Year’
Middle school teacher Liz Smith selected as Westport’s 2023 honoree.
Revolutionary-era barn lives another day
Application to disassemble historic Elmstead Lane barn, which likely suffered damage during British raid on Westport, is withdrawn after drawing fire from town boards.
Downed lines leave 156 households in the dark
Tree limbs took down power lines along Wilton Road on Tuesday night. The road was closed.
Staples football team set to make run at postseason
Football campaign to get underway for playoff-hopeful Wreckers.
Obituary: John James Hanley, 31
He grew up playing Pop Warner football, became an avid N.Y. Giants fan, and worked as a heavy equipment operator with Burns Construction. His family remembers him as a “charismatic guy and would give anyone the shirt off his back.”
Property Transfers August 15-19
WESTPORT–During the week of August 15-19, 18 properties changed hands for a total of $43.1 million, including properties on Authors Way, Bluewater Lane (shown), Bradley Lane, Cob Drive, Compo Road S, Green Acre Lane, Harvest Commons, Hills Lane, Hockanum Road, Janson Court, Kirock Place, Old Orchard Road, Overlook Road, Pebble Beach Lane, Roseville Road, Warnock Drive, Wild Rose Road and Winding Lane.
Wreckers boys soccer season set to begin
The Staples boys soccer program carries success and coaching continuity into its 2022 season.
Rain all day Tuesday poses ‘Flood Watch’ in Westport
With heavy rainfall expected periodically throughout the day, the runoff from drought-hardened ground could increase risks of flooding.
‘Not Threatened:’ TEAM Westport reacts to ‘Marxism’ allegations
Allegations on Steve Bannon’s “War Room” podcast and video of Greenwich school official spark discussion by members of the town’s multicultural advocacy committee.
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