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All new posts, comments and contentParks and Recreation Facilities Closed September 26
The Westport Parks and Recreation Department closed all facilities including athletic fields, parks, beaches, and racquet facilities on Satu...
Long Lots Elementary School Construction Underway
The Long Lots Elementary School Building Committee continues construction on the new Long Lots Elementary School and Stepping Stones Prescho...
Jesup Road Bridge Replacement Project
Following severe flash flooding on September 13, 2026, the Jesup Road bridge was damaged and closed. The bridge, built in 1950 with a 12-foo...
Compo Road Sidewalk Improvements
The town was approved for two major sidewalk improvement projects on Compo Road. The Compo Road South project will fill in missing sidewalk...
School Capital Projects Total Nearly $19 Million
The Westport school board is reviewing 24 capital projects totaling nearly $19 million across district facilities. Most projects involve mec...
RTM Committees Recommend Against Connecticut Municipal Development Agency
Two committees of the Representative Town Meeting voted to oppose Westport joining the Connecticut Municipal Development Agency (CMDA), a qu...
Board of Finance to Review Jesup Road Bridge Appropriation October 7
The Westport Board of Finance will meet on October 7, 2026 (7:30 p.m., Town Hall auditorium) to consider two major appropriation requests. T...
Board of Education Approves 2026-27 School Calendar
The Westport school board voted 6-0 on a 2026-27 calendar starting classes for students on Tuesday, August 25, with an end date no later tha...
Back to School Nights Scheduled for Early September
Elementary grades K-2 back to school night is scheduled for Tuesday, September 8, 2026, 6:00-7:30 PM. Elementary grades 3-5 back to school n...
Westport PAL Track Cross Country Fall 2026
Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) offers Track & Fitness and Cross Country programs for grades K-8, running August 16 through November 1...
Fall Programs Registration Now Open
Westport Parks & Recreation announced that fall programs are now available for viewing and registration. Winter program registration opened...
Route 57 Milling and Resurfacing Project
The Connecticut Department of Transportation will mill and resurface Route 57 (Weston Road) from Easton Road (Route 136) to just south of th...
Connecticut DOT Traffic Signal Replacement District 3
The Connecticut Department of Transportation is implementing a $16 million traffic signal replacement project focused on District 3 towns, i...
September 13 Flash Flood and Storm Recovery
Westport experienced severe flash flooding on Sunday, September 13, 2026, when heavy rain and intense thunderstorms dropped 5 to 6 inches of...
Connecticut Energy Assistance Program Applications Open
Beginning October 1, income-eligible Westport residents can apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Those who previously qualif...
Westport Police Warn of After-Hours Youth Gatherings at Compo Beach
The Westport Police Department issued a warning regarding large after-hours youth gatherings at Compo Beach, noting public safety concerns a...
The Whelk Restaurant
The Whelk is the locus of Westport's thriving dining scene, representing one of the state's most-creative seafood menus. Chef and owner Bill...
Emmy Squared Pizza
Emmy Squared Pizza offers Connecticut's best Detroit-style pizza alongside craveable bites and a full bar featuring specialty cocktails. The...
Yuzu Japanese Restaurant
Yuzu is a premier Japanese restaurant in downtown Westport offering a sophisticated fusion of traditional techniques and modern culinary art...
The Onion Tree Indian Restaurant
The Onion Tree is a sophisticated yet down-to-earth restaurant created and operated by husband-and-wife chef team Jay and Raquel Jadeja. The...