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Haskell Won’t Run for Re-election to State Senate Seat
Jan 3, 2022 | Government, Politics | 0 Comments
Democrat says instead of seeking a third term he plans to attend law school.
UPDATE: Westport’s Supply of COVID Test Kits Entirely Distributed
Jan 3, 2022 | Government, Health, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Long lines of disappointed residents still waiting when the test kit distribution site was shut down.
Lines Already Long for COVID Test Kit Pickups Today
Jan 3, 2022 | Community, Government, Health | 0 Comments
Greens Farms Train Station busy at 1 pm., but distribution of kits not scheduled to start until 3 p.m.
COVID At-Home Test Kits to be Distributed in Westport TODAY
Jan 3, 2022 | Government, Health | 0 Comments
Distribution of test kits Monday afternoon at Greens Farms Railroad Station announced earlier in the day.
Recycle Christmas Trees Thursday at Westport Farmers Market
Jan 3, 2022 | Community | 0 Comments
Trees can be brought to the farmers market winter quarters at Gilbertie’s Herbs and Garden Center on Sylvan Lane.
From The Editor’s Desk: A Year in Review & Reclamation
Jan 3, 2022 | Community, Living, Opinion, Visual | 1 Comment
By Jarret Liotta
UPDATE: Appointments Fully Booked for Schools’ COVID Testing Clinic Monday
Jan 2, 2022 | Education, Health | 0 Comments
Appointments claimed quickly for COVID PCR tests to be administered at Staples fieldhouse, but walk-ins will not be allowed.
Westporter’s Blog Helps Men Connect Via ‘Dad’s Survival Guide’
Jan 2, 2022 | Community | 15 Comments
David Smith wants to help dads talk things out when father does not know what’s best.
More School COVID Updates: Testing Clinic Possible Monday, Masks for Teachers at All Times
Jan 1, 2022 | Education, Government | 0 Comments
More than 300 Westport students and staff have COVID as of Saturday as new protocols are announced.
Obituary: Akiko Ikeda, 95
Jan 1, 2022 | Obituaries | 0 Comments
Formerly a Westport resident more than 50 years, she was devoted to causes for the elderly, women and youth, and served on the town’s Commission for Senior Services.
School Winter Break Extended for Students
Dec 31, 2021 | Community, Education | 0 Comments
COVID numbers prompt staff meeting on Monday, Jan. 3, to consider options.
Skating Away … 2021
Dec 31, 2021 | Business, Community, Sports | 0 Comments
The Westport P.A.L. Rink at Longshore drew a big crowd Thursday afternoon. (Photos by Dawn Shmaruk)
O, Christmas Tree! Boy Scout Troop 39 Will Dispose of Thee
Dec 31, 2021 | Community | 0 Comments
Scouts eco-friendly tree pickups set for Saturday, Jan. 8.
State’s Deal for COVID At-Home Tests Collapses
Dec 31, 2021 | Government, Health | 3 Comments
Westport, like many other state communities, forced to cancel distribution of test kits Thursday as state’s plan encountered problems.
Susan Granger’s 10 Best Of 2021
Dec 30, 2021 | Arts, Visual | 0 Comments
In alphabetical order
Yost to Retire as Westport Fire Chief, Kronick to Take Command
Dec 30, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 4 Comments
Robert Yost leaving Westport Fire Department after 34 years; Michael Kronick has been deputy chief since 2017.
Westport’s Distribution of COVID Test Kits Delayed by Shipment Snag
Dec 30, 2021 | Government, Health | 0 Comments
Westport officials had planned to distribute more than 3,400 at-home testing kits today, but governor says shipment is stuck on West Coast.
Revised Ordinance for Civilian Police Review Board Heads to RTM
Dec 30, 2021 | Government, Police & Fire | 8 Comments
Earlier version of controversial proposal was overwhelmingly rejected by RTM in October.
With COVID Cases Surging, Senior Center Suspends All In-Person Programs
Dec 29, 2021 | Community, Government, Health | 0 Comments
Weekday lunches will be available for pick up, and some programs will continue via Zoom.
Say “Goodbye” to 11 Pine Street
Dec 29, 2021 | Goodbye, Real Estate | 0 Comments
1960 ranch set for demolition


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