Grace Farms hosting film festival on humanity in architecture
A series of films on architecture’s impact on people and communities will be shown this weekend at Grace Farms.
DUI charge follows trail of damage for Westport man
A Westport man faces DUI and evading responsibility charges after damaging a mailbox, sign, shrubbery, and a utility pole on Kings Highway North.
Board OKs contracts to tend golf course, design sidewalk improvements
Westport Board of Selectmen approved Longshore maintenance contract and Easton Road sidewalk design. Pesticide use debated.
Cops: employee defrauded Brooks Brothers for $20,000
An employee of Brooks Brothers’ Westport store was arrested January 21 for allegedly stealing $20,000 through fraudulent no-receipt returns.
The Big Weave-In invites people to join in a communal art project
Visitors are invited to join in a communal art-making event this week as the Norwalk Art Space hosts The Big Weave-In.
VersoFest lineup shapes up with musicians and more
The Westport Library prepares for VersoFest 2026, an annual festival of music and creativity, with appearances by Wyclef Jean and Ani DiFranco.
Watching “The Rip” with Susan Granger
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck produce this predictable Netflix heist thriller. Dialogue is profanity-laden and loses all effectiveness.
Parks and Rec proposes new cart, summer camp fees and more
The Westport Parks and Recreation Commission has approved proposals for new golf cart and summer camp fees, and more fire pits at Compo Beach.
Roger Lockshier to discuss top secret missions during Vietnam War in author talk
A local author will discuss his unusual combat experiences involving top secret missions during the Vietnam War at the Connecticut Air & Space Center this week.
P&Z continues hearing on offsite affordable housing
The Westport P&Z Commission continues debate on a complicated affordable housing plan for 785 Post Road East that includes special needs units with Abilis.
Thank you, Monica Chusid
Reverend Nellie Mann and Rebecca Chernet of the Heart 2 Heart Foundation honor Westporter Monica Chusid for her two decades of support for children in need.
Camerota joins “Libations and Legislation” as moderator
Emmy-winning journalist Alisyn Camerota moderates Westport Journal’s Libations and Legislation event with local representatives.
Peter Shapiro, Susanna Hoffs join guests at Westport Library’s VersoFest
A celebrated music promoter and the co-founder of an iconic pop band have joined the lineup at the Westport Library’s upcoming VersoFest.
Board of Ed: Uniforms? Maybe. Pay-to-play? No.
School Board Chair Lee Goldstein backs sports uniforms and new staff but firmly rejects a pay-for-play proposal for the 2026-27 budget.
Brian’s turn: Westport finance 101, expenses: salaries and pensions
Ex-Board of Finance Chairman Brian Stern breaks down the Town of Westport’s annual budget, focusing on personnel costs, including salaries and pension liabilities.
Sunday storm closes town, schools, library Monday, Saugatuck photos
Photographer Pamela Einarsen captured scenes from her Saugatuck neighborhood after the Sunday Storm, which caused the Westport Library to close Monday.
Nasty storm produces beautiful images
Photo essay by Mike Goss. WESTPORT–The single-digit temperatures, high winds and intense precipitation are creating beautiful images of Westport in the winter. But acquiring the photos is not a pleasant task. With wind chills making it feel...
P&Z to hear alternate plan for offsite affordable
Richard Redniss puts forth a new Text Amendment and proposal for affordable housing onsite and offsite at 785 Post Road East in Westport.
Storm arrives
A much-heralded winter storm has arrived in Westport, prompting First Selectman Kevin Christie to sign a Local Civil Preparedness Emergency declaration.
Staples boys remain perfect
The Staples boys basketball team remains unbeaten at 10-0 (6-0 in FCIAC) after a dominant 66-39 victory over visiting Greenwich. Sam Clachko led the Wreckers.
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