Storm Update
Girls basketball wins yet another lopsided decision
The Staples girls basketball team continues its dominant start to the season, moving to 6-0 after a 70-23 trouncing of host Norwalk. Now, the Wreckers face their first true tests with back-to-back games against 7-0 Torrington and 8-0 Stamford.
Board OK’s doubling train station parking fines, $2.2M fire truck and more
Westport Board of Selectmen approved doubling the illegal train station parking fine to $50 at Saugatuck and Greens Farms, bought a new fire truck, and accepted two donated ambulances.
“Floral Exhibitions” opening at Greenwich Arts Council’s Bendheim Gallery
Art lovers are invited to escape from winter’s chilly temperatures and revisit the warmth and vibrancy of flowers through a new exhibition opening this week.
Gina Gershon joins VersoFest
Actress Gina Gershon will take the stage at The Westport Library on March 28, discussing her recent memoir, AlphaPussy, with Alisyn Camerota.
Norwalk Hospital center offers emergency medical care for kids
Norwalk Hospital has opened the Cohen Pediatric Emergency Center, a new, kid-oriented facility offering specialized emergency and observational care.
P&Z OKs Aquarion app, continues hearing on historic property Text Amendment
The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission continued a public hearing on TA 859 to preserve historic structures and passed the North Ave. application from Aquarion.
Staples sets record with 69 musicians in festival
Sixty-nine Staples High School musicians were chosen to perform at the CMEA Western Region Music Festival, a new record for Westport students.
Obituary: Wayne J. Uccellini
Wayne J. Uccellini, 80, lifelong Westport resident and beloved mentor, passed away. He owned Allen’s Clam and Lobster House for 40 years.
Two longtime arts organizations honored by new signage at Norwalk City Hall
Two organizations that have been supporting orchestral music performances and education in the community for decades have been honored with new signage at the Norwalk City Hall.
New unit formally connects Police and Human Services Depts
The Westport Police Department is starting a new program called the Community Care Unit, linking the Police Department with Human Services.
Explaining the drivers behind the school budget increase
Board members and a parent questioned School Superintendent Thomas Scarice on staffing, special education costs, and a $95,000 uniform pitch.
Watching “The Testament of Ann Lee” with Susan Granger
Filmmaker Mona Fastvold chronicles the rise and fall of 18th-century religious leader Ann Lee, founder of the Shaker sect.
Discussion with Ani DiFranco to kick off Westport Library’s VersoFest
A conversation with Ani DiFranco, a Grammy Award-winning folk rock musician, will mark the start of festivities at the Westport Library’s four-day VersoFest 2026 event.
RTM approves $124,000 for new Levitt Pavilion stage
Westport’s Representative Town Meeting approved $124,000 to replace the ripped vinyl stage covering at the Levitt Pavilion due to safety concerns.
Jim Lomuscio, journalist, educator and author, dies at 71
Jim Lomuscio, a longtime journalist, educator, and author for several Westport news outlets, died peacefully in his Weston, Connecticut, home on Jan. 8, 2026.
Wrecker girls steal one on the road
Addie Talbott, pictured heading up court in a game this season, recorded 10 of the Wreckers’ 24 steals in a win at McMahon on Friday – Photo Andy Hutchison
Wrecking crew: Staples boys pile up 81 points in latest victory
Staples Boys Basketball, led by Sam Clachko and Mason Tobias, demolishes Visiting Brien McMahon with an 81-41 victory to improve to 5-0.
Westport real estate sales Dec. 22-26
During the week of Dec. 22-26, seven properties sold for a total of $13.1 million, including properties on Edgewater Commons Lane, Franklin St., Old Hill Road (shown), Regents Park, Richmondville Ave., Sherwood Drive and Wilton Road.
Free parent workshop on developmental concerns
A free workshop presented by Abilis in Stamford offers practical guidance and trusted information for parents navigating developmental concerns and new diagnoses.
Westport Journal to host “Libations and Legislation”
On Feb. 3, Westport Journal hosts a panel discussion, ‘Libations And Legislation,’ with State Senator Ceci Maher and Representatives Steinberg and Johnson.
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