A public kick-off meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 17 at 7 p.m. in the Town Hall auditorium. The plan is designed to promote a future for Saugatuck Center which is vital, livable, safer for pedestrians, offers diverse entertainment, dining, recreational, residential and business opportunities
04/11/2017
The Westport Veterans Council has announced that the theme for the 2017 Memorial Day float contest will be “HONORING VETERANS NOW AND FOREVER.”
04/10/2017
The Teen Awareness Group of Staples High School is seeking individuals with personal stories of how they have been impacted by impaired driving to be interviewed for its annual documentary.
04/10/2017
When the members of the Town of Westport’s committee on diversity decided the topic for the group’s annual essay contest, they hoped to spark a vigorous discussion among the Connecticut community’s high schoolers. Instead, the topic “white privilege” elicited both positive and negative responses from around the country and the world, resulting in the largest number of submissions ever received in the history of the four-year contest.
04/06/2017
The Planning & Zoning Commission reviewed two amendments at its public hearing on April 6. The first is a Text Amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations; the second is a Map Amendment to the Westport Official Building Zone Map.
04/06/2017
On Thursday, April 13 the Coach will offer a class in Social Networking for Job Search from 10 a.m. – noon, and from 1 – 3 p.m. This course will focus on the increasing necessity for an online presence to be a credible employment candidate in the current hiring environment.
04/04/2017 8:30 AM
The Westport Board of Education’s Strategic Planning Committee, which has been tasked with the development of a multi-year comprehensive strategic plan for the district, has begun gathering feedback from the entire Westport community. See Survey link in story.
04/04/2017
The anticipated opening date for the Longshore Golf Course is April 10, weather permitting. Golf Professional Jon Janik and Golf Course Superintendent Todd Salamone have been working hard to make sure the pro shop, staff, and course are ready for this new season.
03/31/2017
Effective April 1, animals will not be permitted at Compo, Old Mill, and Burying Hill Beaches. Animals in or out of vehicles will not be allowed on any beach property.
03/30/2017
The Director of Human Services Sarah Heath has resigned and the First Selectman has named Assistant Director Elaine Daignault to the position of Director of Human Services upon Ms. Heath’s effective date of departure. Ms. Heath has accepted a position in another town effective April 4.
03/27/2017
"A March to Defend Democracy" will be taking place this Sunday, March 26 at approximately 12 p.m. The march will begin at Jesup Green (Post Road East at Jesup Road) and continue east on the Post Road before turning left onto Myrtle Avenue and ending at Veteran’s Green.
03/24/2017
The Westport Youth Commission is seeking nominations for the annual James S. Bacharach Service to the Community Award. All qualified high school seniors from Westport are eligible for this award.
03/23/2017
Fourth quarter real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and sanitary sewer use and assessment charges are due April 1, 2017. Taxpayers have until May 1, 2017 to pay taxes without penalty.
03/23/2017
The town is currently accepting applications for the 2017 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program sponsored by the CT Dept. of Revenue Services (DRS).
03/16/2017
The Westport Youth Commission is currently seeking rising 9th - 12th grade students and adult members for the 2017-2018 school year. The Youth Commission serves as advocates for youth issues in Westport and encourages programs and resources for addressing those needs.
03/09/2017
Jon Janik will be the new Head Golf Professional and Todd Salamone will be the new Golf Course Superintendent for Longshore Golf Course.
03/06/2017
Toquet Hall Teen Center has announced an after school class in video game puppetry to be held March 27 through March 31.
02/28/2017
Westporters and other users have an opportunity for feedback on the current website and suggestions for the future by completing a brief online survey of seven questions at www.westportct.gov/websurvey
02/27/2017
On Thursday, March 9, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in recently upgraded Word 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Word 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m.
02/24/2017
Information presented at Town Hall Meeting on February 13, 2017 regarding coyote management.
02/17/2017
