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Police: Teens Seriously Hurt Delivery Driver While Stealing Her Car
Mar 6, 2022 | Police & Fire | 2 Comments
Theft of 64-year-old’s car outside Westport pizzeria triggered chase into Bridgeport. A gofundme page, set up to benefit the victim, had raised more than $25,000 by midday Monday.
$4.5M for New Sewer Lines Backed by Finance Board
Mar 6, 2022 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
The two projects would connect 161 homes to Westport’s sewer system.
Supporters Stand with Ukraine
Mar 5, 2022 | Community, Government | 0 Comments
Friends, family and political leaders gather at Jesup Green Saturday morning in show of solidarity. (Photos by Jarret Liotta)
Property Transfers Feb. 14-18
Mar 5, 2022 | Property Transfers | 0 Comments
Thirteen properties changed hands, including properties on Compo Road S, Cross Street, Evergreen Parkway, Hiawatha Lane, Highland Road (shown), Hitchcock Road, Kings Hwy N, Mills Street, Regents Park, Richmondville Avenue, Scherer Court, Turtleback Lane and Woodcock Lane.
Firefighters Make Rescue at Crestwood Construction Site
Mar 5, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Westport EMS and police personnel join in response to help person injured below grade.
Aid-in-Dying Bill Wins Legislative Backing from Steinberg-Led Panel
Mar 5, 2022 | Government, Health | 5 Comments
“Raw emotions” arise in debate over state legislative proposal that would allow terminally ill people to end their lives.
Westport Supporters Ready for Historic Visit
Mar 5, 2022 | Community | 0 Comments
Author & Professor Anita Hill keynote speaker at Fund for Women & Girls annual luncheon.
Unitarian Party Kicks Off Stewardship Drive
Mar 4, 2022 | Community | 1 Comment
Unitarian Church of Westport celebrates start to “Rising Up!” pledge drive. (Photos by Jarret Liotta)
Abstract Art Exhibited in March at Westport Book Shop
Mar 4, 2022 | Arts, Business, Visual | 0 Comments
Westport artist Michael Brennecke selected as artist of the month at nonprofit store.
Leadership of Democratic Town Committee Contested
Mar 4, 2022 | Politics | 0 Comments
At least two candidates campaigning to be chairman of Westport Democratic Party.
P&Z Likes Taqueria’s ‘Recipe’ to Open at Former AJ’s Site
Mar 4, 2022 | Business, Government | 0 Comments
Tacombi restaurant’s origins are in a VW microbus on Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula.
Obituary: Elizabeth Izzo Petretta, 85
Mar 4, 2022 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
She helped open Rocco’s Restaurant in Westport in 1975, and worked there many years.
Cops: Person in Conservatorship Victim of Credit Card Scheme
Mar 3, 2022 | Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Weston man faces multiple charges after stealing Westport victim’s personal information, police said.
Watching with Susan Granger: March 3
Mar 3, 2022 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
Susan reviews “Yellowstone,” its origin story “1883,” “The hand of God” and “Free Guy”
P&Z Revises Baron’s South Regulations to Allow Broader Uses
Mar 3, 2022 | Community, Government | 1 Comment
“Passive and/or organized recreation” permitted on the town-owned open space under revised text amendment.
Board of Finance to Tackle $224M in Overall ’23 Spending Requests
Mar 3, 2022 | Education, Government | 1 Comment
Tooker unveils $78 million in proposed town spending, added to $130 million request sought by Board of Education, with more funding for the library, debt service, etc.
Cell Tower Test Launched, But Project Goes Over Like A Lead Balloon
Mar 2, 2022 | Business, Community, Government | 5 Comments
Greens Farms residents protest 124-foot-tall tower as Wednesday balloon test showed how high in the neighborhood sky the proposed cellular antennae would rise.
Former RTM Member, Lawyer Appointed to Civilian Review Panel
Mar 2, 2022 | Government | 1 Comment
Michael Guthman and Teresa Fabi selected by RTM for panel reviewing the public’s complaints against police.
RTM Stands With Ukraine, Voting to Condemn Russian Invasion
Mar 2, 2022 | Community, Government | 2 Comments
Legislative body unanimously approves motion censuring war launched by Russia.
Letter to the Editor …
Mar 2, 2022 | Community, Government, Opinion, Real Estate | 2 Comments
Former BOS candidate opines on affordable housing in Westport.


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