In contentious hearing, P&Z holds off again on subdivision app
Oct 7, 2025 | Government, Real Estate | 0 Comments
The Westport Planning & Zoning Commission again postponed a decision on a controversial four-lot subdivision on Old Road after a contentious public hearing.
Endorsement of Michele Paquette
Oct 6, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0 Comments
Ron Corwin wholeheartedly endorses Michele Paquette for P&Z, citing her open-mindedness, fact-gathering, courtesy, and collegial nature. She knows Westport.
Library to Host ‘AI & Us: A Civic Symposium’
Oct 6, 2025 | Business, Community | 0 Comments
The Westport Library will host ‘AI & Us: A Civic Symposium’ on October 11, exploring AI’s implications across law, business, healthcare, education, technology, and civic life.
I support Abby Tolan for Board of Education
Oct 6, 2025 | Education, Election '25, Opinion, Politics | 0 Comments
Abby Tolan significantly improved reading instruction in Westport by advocating for the Orton-Gillingham approach, benefiting K-2 students and leading to higher literacy rates.
WCP honors Lane and Keefe
Oct 6, 2025 | Arts, Community, Performing | 0 Comments
Nathan Lane and Anne Keefe were honored by patrons and attendees of the Westport Country Playhouse gala event on Saturday, October 4.
Earthplace raises funds for childhood education
Oct 6, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
Hundreds of nature lovers gathered at Earthplace for the annual Woodside Bash, raising thousands to make the preserve accessible for all, especially schoolchildren.
Staples senior encourages builders to deconstruct rather than demolish
Oct 6, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
Staples senior Oliver Vynerib started HomeCycle CT to encourage builders to deconstruct homes, salvaging reusable materials and offering tax breaks.
Westoberfest: kids, beer, fun
Oct 5, 2025 | Community | 0 Comments
The 8th annual Westoberfest took over a chunk of downtown Westport on Saturday afternoon. Under unseasonably warm skies, hundreds enjoyed the event.
Staples football demolishes Darien 31-6
Oct 5, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Staples football secured a dominant 31-6 victory over the Darien Blue Wave, extending their undefeated streak to 4-0 with a strong offensive performance.
Big win for red-hot field hockey squad
Oct 5, 2025 | Sports | 1 Comment
Staples field hockey team, the Wreckers, defeated the Wilton Warriors 2-1, maintaining an unbeaten record and extending their winning streak to 26 games.
Introducing the Southern Connecticut Social Calendar
Oct 5, 2025 | Arts, Community, Fine, Performing, Visual | 0 Comments
Westport Journal announces the Southern Connecticut Social Calendar, a new platform for cultural event listings in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.
Wreckers wing Falcons and Eagles
Oct 5, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Staples girls soccer team extends its winning streak to five games after defeating Trumbull 3-1 and Fairfield Ludlowe 2-0. Reily Gullans scored twice against Trumbull.
Progress and pushback: Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute
Oct 5, 2025 | Community, Real Estate | 0 Comments
Connecticut’s 8-30g affordable housing statute has spurred development but faces pushback for undermining local planning and benefiting developers more than families.
Staples boys topple Trumbull
Oct 4, 2025 | Sports | 0 Comments
Staples boys soccer defeated Trumbull 3-0 on Senior Day with goals from Adrian Rodriguez, Noah Rossoni, and Greyson Downes, raising their record to 10-2-0.
Westoberfest is here! Drive safely
Oct 4, 2025 | Community, Police & Fire | 0 Comments
Downtown Westport traffic will be affected today by the Westoberfest Craft Beer and Fall Festival. Portions of downtown will be closed from noon to 6:00 p.m.
Westport property sales Sept. 15-19
Oct 4, 2025 | Property Transfers, Real Estate | 0 Comments
During the week of September 15-19, twelve properties sold for a total of $37.52 million, including properties on Bauer Place, Compo Road N, Harding Lane, Hunt Club Lane, Kings Highway S, Long Lots Road, Morningside Drive S, Park Lane, Pleasant Valley Lane, Rayfield Road, Richmondville Ave. and Twin Circle Drive (shown).
Victorian Mourning Customs at Wilton Historical
Oct 3, 2025 | Arts, Performing | 0 Comments
Historian Jess Bolduc will lecture on Victorian mourning customs at the Wilton Historical Society, covering dress, etiquette, and memorial practices.
Norwalk Art Space: “goin’ all out” to honor Melissa Newman
Oct 3, 2025 | Arts, Fine | 0 Comments
Westport’s Melissa Newman, an artist and arts advocate, will be honored at the Norwalk Art Space’s annual Arts Bash ’25 celebration and fundraiser on Oct. 9.
Endorsement of Don O’Day / Andrea Moore
Oct 3, 2025 | Election '25, Opinion | 7 Comments
Brian Gaines endorses Don O’Day and Andrea Moore for Westport First and Second Selectman, emphasizing their proven leadership, experience, and accomplishments.
“Meet” the candidates running for RTM District 9
Oct 3, 2025 | Election '25, Politics | 10 Comments
Get to know the candidates for Westport’s RTM District 9: Sal Liccione, Kristin Schneeman, Rachel Precious, Nancy Kail, Jennifer Johnson and Addison Moore.


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