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Westport principal, rapper partner up for snow day announcement
Greens Farms Academy Head of School Bob Whelan enlisted the help of rapper Lil Tecca to get a snow day message out to students and parents. → Read More
Westport student praised for raising school racism concerns
Staples High junior Niah Michel wrote a letter that was published online last week about her experiences with alleged racism in school and around town. → Read More
Westport student: ‘We are reminded every day that we are not white’
The Staples High principal says the school's culture needs to change after a student wrote a letter that was published online alleging racial bias. → Read More
Westport swimmer sets two Guinness World Records
Elizabeth Fry's official titles are oldest person to swim the Ocean Seven (female) and oldest person to swim the Oceans Seven (overall), the organization announced Thursday. → Read More
Downed trees, wires after storm in Westport
WESTPORT - High winds and rain brought road closures across the state, including several in Westport. Police sent out an alert early Thursday morning advising drivers that Bayberry Lane remains closed at Dorchester Drive due to low-hanging wires. Bus and commercial traffic should avoid the area. Around 8 a.m., police also advised residents to avoid Colony Road at Pumpkin Hills Road due to a tree… → Read More
Sales tax permit suspended for Matsu Sushi
A notice issued Oct. 4 in front of the Japanese restaurant on Jesup Road reads its sales and use tax permit has been suspended, meaning no sales can be made at the location. → Read More
Westport police: Man arrested after fight with juvenile
WESTPORT - A Westport man is facing charges after allegedly getting into an altercation with a juvenile over the weekend. On Oct. 12 around 11 a.m., officers responded to a local residence on complaint of a disturbance involving physical violenc. Upon arrival, it was alleged Gerald Seitz, 71, had been involved in a physical altercation with a juvenile. During the investigation, it was also… → Read More
Longshore tennis court argument leads to arrest
WESTPORT - An argument over showing identification at the Longshore tennis courts resulted in the arrest of a Westport man. On Aug. 26 around 6 p.m., officers were called to the courts on report of a disturbance. Through investigation, it was determined a patron of the courts, 44-year-old Rahul Anand, had allegedly not followed protocol by not signing in when arriving, despite having a… → Read More
Police: Man used fake $100 bill, forged credit cards
WESTPORT - Police arrested a New Jersey man following claims he attempted to use a fake $100 bill at a local store. On Oct. 9 at around 7 p.m., officers responded to the West Elm store on Main Street on report of a customer attempting to make an $8 purchase with what was suspected to be a counterfeit $100 bill. According to staff, when the customer was told the bill did not look real, he… → Read More
Power outage closes Railroad Place until further notice
WESTPORT - Railroad Place will be closed until further notice after power issues left businesses on the road without electricity. Eversource will be working for an extended period of time underground to restore power, which could take them 24 hours, according to Westport Public Information Officer Lt. Anthony Prezioso. It appears the only buildings and businesses affected are those on Railroad… → Read More
Two arrested after allegedly trying to start fight
WESTPORT - Two women are facing charges after threatening and attempting to fight a Westport woman, police said. On Aug. 15 around 8 p.m., officers responded to the Sasco Creek Village housing complex on report of a disturbance outside one of the residences. The victim reported several women she knew had come to her residence in an effort to engage her in a fight, and that one of the women may… → Read More
Newman’s Own Foundation CEO fired amid harassment claims
WESTPORT - The head of Westport-based Newman's Own Foundation charity has been fired amid harassment allegations, according to the New York Post . Bob Forrester, who has led the organization since founder Paul Newman's death in 2008, was removed from his role as president and CEO after complaints from former employees. A female staff member had accused Forrester of inapppropriate behavior within… → Read More
Matsu Sushi reopens after temporary close
WESTPORT - The downtown Japanese restaurant which temporarily closed for renovations amid labor abuse charges has reopened. Matsu Sushi temporarily closed for renovations in April and opened once more in late May, according to one of the owners who declined to identify himself. He said some of the renovations in the store included adding lights and repainting the interior. Matsu will continue to… → Read More
David Abbey named interim schools chief
WESTPORT - David Abbey is returning to Westport Public Schools as the interim superintendent. At a meeting Monday night, the Board of Education unanimously voted to appoint the former coordinator of a regional special education program to the role, effective May 8. Abbey replaces Acting Superintendent Anthony Buono, who took over following former schools Superintendent Colleen Palmer's abrupt… → Read More
Tolls a solution to state infrastructure woes, state reps say
WESTPORT - Against the backdrop of one of Connecticut's structurally deficient bridges, Westport's delegation pushed tolls as the best solution to the state's infrastructure woes. "Not only is this an opportunity to rebuild Connecticut's economy, to make sure that our drivers are safe as they travel to and from work, but its also an opportunity to tap into the our-of-state revenue that passes… → Read More
Bag fee faces backlash from Weston community
WESTON - While towns across the state embrace a plastic bag ban, one aspect of Weston's ordinance - a mandatory 10-cent fee on recyclable paper bags - is not sitting well with some residents. "People were up in arms about it. ... People were yelling at the cashiers," Peter's Weston Market owner Jim Magee said in an interview Tuesday, recalling an incident that occurred shortly after the law took… → Read More
See where your town stands on a plastic bag ban
The fate of single-use plastic bags is a hot topic for this year's legislative session - should they be banned? Should they be taxed? How would a ban affect businesses? Legislators need look no further for guidance than the recent wave of Connecticut towns latching onto the growing national trend of banning the product. While it's unclear if state lawmakers will successfully pass a ban after… → Read More
Matsu Sushi restaurant ‘closed for a renovation’
WESTPORT - A sign on the door of Matsu Sushi on Monday said the restaurant is closed for renovations, though some patrons reported last night to news blog 06880 they were told the business would be shut for good. "Matsu Sushi is currently closed for a renovation. Sorry for any inconvenience it may cause. Thanks for your loyalty patron and years support," the notice from management read. The… → Read More
$2 million Weston home catches fire
WESTON - A $2 million home at 103 Good Hill Road caught fire Sunday night. The Weston Volunteer Fire Department responded to a structure fire at the residence. Neighbors and residents were warned around 9:30 p.m. through social media to avoid the area while firefighters worked to extinguished the flames. Upon arrival, firefighters found the blaze had extended to the attic near the garage of the… → Read More
First Night 2019 festivities canceled
WESTPORT - For the first time in 25 years, Westport's annual New Year's Eve celebration has been canceled. "I'm sorry we're disappointing everyone," said Barbara Pearson-Rac, president of the First Night board, citing lack of funds and last year's weather conditions as reasons behind the cancellation. The townwide tradition is one of only two remaining First Nights in the entire state, the other… → Read More