Storm Update
Wreckers bounce back with big third quarter at Wilton
Staples girls basketball bounced back to defeat Wilton 56-31, fueled by a dominant 22-2 third quarter. They improved to 12-2 overall.
New exhibition at the Bruce Museum takes inspiration from nature and the cosmos
A new exhibition at the Bruce Museum features a collection of abstract sculptures that take inspiration from nature, including the wonders of the observable universe.
Staples boys earn big road win
Staples Boys Basketball passed a major test with a 53-51 win over Fairfield Ludlowe. They remain undefeated at 14-0 in FCIAC play.
P&Z holds ‘productive’ session, passing Bluepoint relo, a TA and a reconfigured parking lot
The Westport Planning & Zoning Commission held a productive meeting, voting on the Bluepoint Wellness move, parking at 136 Main Street, and Text Amendment 860.
Perspectives on Revolution lecture series kicks off this weekend
The Fairfield Museum and History Center will start its 2026 Spring Speaker Series this week, featuring a trio of historians discussing topics related to the American Revolution.
Mental health management program to move to elementary schools
The Effective School Solutions (ESS) program, which aids Students with complex mental health Issues, is expanding to Westport Elementary Schools.
Beyond the 9-to-5: Wheels2U launches mid-day service
Westport’s Wheels2U on-demand door-to-door van service has expanded to serve the town’s two train stations from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
P&Z passes text amendment for historic properties
The new Text Amendment 859, proposed by the Historic District Commission and Wendy Van Wie, helps save Westport’s historic structures.
Student artwork sales at Jazz and Java will benefit food pantry
Westport School District’s Jazz and Java concert features a sale of student artwork from the Bedford Middle School Art Collective benefiting the Homes with Hope Food Pantry.
Watching “Bugonia” with Susan Granger
Bike-riding, bee-keeping loners Teddy Gatz and his cousin Don kidnap Auxolith CEO Michelle Fuller, believing she is an alien from Andromeda.
Norwalk Symphony Orchestra presenting “Guys and Dolls” this weekend
A rollicking, high-rolling classic musical will take the stage for one night only this weekend in Norwalk.
Team room just the beginning
Design funding for a Staples Girls Team Room is just the start. Senior Kasey Feeley details the full scope of Title IX violations.
Scarice: winter may yet bring school closures, delays
Superintendent Scarice informs Westport families that Arctic weather and snow forecasts may necessitate school closures and delays well into March.
Ratkiewich to retire as Westport public works chief
First Selectman Kevin Christie announced that Peter Ratkiewich, director of Public Works since 2018, will retire at the end of August.
Obituary: Leon Paul Bernard
Services for Leon Paul Bernard are Friday, February 6, at Harding Funeral Home and Saturday, February 7, at St. Luke Church in Westport.
A Day of Care & Connection brings focus on wellness to Westport Farmers’ Market
Drop in on Feb. 5 for a day of care & connection at the Westport Farmers’ Market. The event will feature local wellness practitioners including Kiin Sauna and Abbey Chase Yoga.
David J, Cumbe Dance join VersoFest lineup
A prominent alternative rock artist and a Congolese dance and drum group have joined the schedule of events at the Westport Library’s upcoming VersoFest.
Christie, Tolan deliver State of the Town addresses
First Selectman Kevin Christie and Board of Education member Abby Tolan discussed town services, school capital plans, and budget season.
Board gets into the school budget weeds
The Westport School Board could use a health insurance reserve to reduce the 2026-27 budget increase to 4.9 percent, without facing a fiscal cliff in future budgets.
Say “No” to artificial turf
A letter to the editor details how PFAS, microplastics, and zinc runoff from artificial turf fields pose an irreversible risk to the Westport community and its economy.
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