TEAM member Philip Gallo resigns after divisive meeting
Philip Gallo has resigned from TEAM Westport after a heated meeting where he argued the time for championing DEI is over.
Watching “Wake Up Dead Man” with Susan Granger
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Rian Johnson’s third Benoit Blanc murder mystery – Wake Up Dead Man – is a dud despite a star-studded cast.
For the birds: Holiday Market to support Connecticut Audubon Society
The Connecticut Audubon Society is hosting a special holiday event this weekend, inviting the community to find unique gifts and support the organization.
WWC accepting applications for community service grants
Non-profit organizations in Fairfield County are invited to apply for the annual Community Service Grants from the Westport Woman’s Club.
BoE, BoF, RTM confab begins school budget planning
Westport’s Boards of Education, Finance, and RTM kick off the annual school budget planning process. Discussions focus on effectiveness and public/private partnerships for capital projects.
P&Z asks for more specifics on offsite affordable
Westport Planning And Zoning Commissioners voted to continue discussion on text amendment 855, allowing developers to build required affordable units offsite.
Obituary: Steven Scher
Dr Steven Scher, a beloved figure and talented orthodontist in Westport, CT, passed away at 82. He will be dearly missed by his family and the Fairfield County community.
Holiday-themed open house at Lockwood-Mathews Mansion to feature ballet, Santa
A special ballet performance and a visit from Santa Claus are among the attractions greeting visitors at a special open house this weekend at the Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum.
Startup Westport Pitch winners plan continued success
WheelPrice founders Kyle Mayers and Wally Namane won $20,000 at the first Startup Westport Pitch Competition, planning their next steps.
Westport braves the cold to celebrate WTF tree-lighting
The community enjoyed festive music from student musicians and hot treats as Bill Constantino and Kevin Christie lit the Wakeman tree.
Text amendment for “offsite affordable” back on P&Z agenda
A Text Amendment allowing developers to build affordable housing off site is before the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission again, drawing pushback from residents who call it a loophole.
Update with former Chief Alfred R. Fiore funeral information
Former Westport Police Chief Alfred R. Fiore has passed. Visitation is Thursday, Dec. 11, and the funeral mass is Friday, Dec. 12, followed by a police motorcade.
Property owners: your new assessments are in the mail
Westport property owners will receive updated assessments from the 2025 Revaluation next week. The average residential assessment is up 61%. That does not mean tax bills will rise by that amount.
Property Transfers Nov. 17-21
During the week of Nov. 17-21, 22 properties sold for a total of $88.1 million, including properties on Beachside Ave. (shown), Brookside Drive, Buena Vista Drive, Drumlin Road, Easton Road, Harvest Commons, Lansdowne, Maple Ave. S, Northside Lane, Pin Oak Court, Post Road E, Roshab Lane, Sasco Creek Road, Saugatuck Ave., Washington Ave. and Wilton Road.
BoF raises flag over gender equity in Staples sports facilities
Westport’s Board Of Finance discusses the “disgraceful” lack of gender equity between boys’ and girls’ locker rooms at Staples High School.
Westport activates severe cold weather protocol through Dec. 9
Fire Chief Nicholas L. Marsan activated the severe cold weather protocol to protect vulnerable Westport residents from the effects of an arctic outbreak.
Pequot Library expands Books for Teachers program directly to the classroom
The Books for Teachers program at Pequot Library has grown to directly bring books into the classroom, this year directly donating to local schools for the first time.
Obituary: Julie Ann Parillo
Julie Ann Parillo, 65, a kind and gentle soul who loved her family and dogs, passed away in her sleep on December 4, 2025.
Nömade restaurant partners plan to open a third Main St. eatery
Nömade restaurant partners Patrick Jean, Ciara Webster, and Chef Zoli Kovacs plan to open Luya, a third Main Street Westport eatery.
Board of Ed reaffirms management roles
The Board of Education voted 6-0 to keep Lee Goldstein as Chair, Dorie Hordon as Vice Chair, and Neil Phillips as Secretary of the seven-member panel.
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