Westport Selectmen To Consider $325K Wakeman Farm Contract, Land Use Planning Agreement

Additionally, the selectmen will review sewer infrastructure, Riverside Avenue traffic changes, and other matters next week.

Westport 2026 Election Voter Guide: Candidates, Voting Information

Here's everything you need to know concerning the Nov. 3 state and federal elections in Westport.

Westport RTM To Consider Funding For Jesup Road Bridge Replacement

Westport's RTM will consider appropriating funding for design and permitting work for flood-damaged bridge.

Absentee Ballots Available In Westport For Upcoming Election

Registered voters must fill out an application for an absentee ballot for the Nov. 3 election.

Westport Moves Ahead With Jesup Road Bridge Replacement After Flood Damage

Westport is seeking engineering services to replace the flood-damaged Jesup Road Bridge at Imperial Avenue.

Westport RTM To Consider $195K School Appropriation, $185K Planning Request

At next week's meeting, the Representative Town Meeting will consider school and planning appropriations totaling more than $380,000.

Westport Launches Storm Recovery Webpage Following Sept. 13 Flooding

Residents and businesses can find damage reporting, insurance, repair and assistance resources in one place.

Westport ZBA To Review Post Road Building, Accessory Dwelling Unit And Pool Proposals

Five variance applications are set for hearings next week.

Westport Continues Assessing Damage, Recovery Needs After Flash Flooding

The Jesup Road bridge at Imperial Avenue remains closed as while engineers assess the significant storm damage and required repairs.

Westport Marks 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 With 'Four Days Of Service And Remembrance'

Westport invites residents and groups to volunteer, donate and share tributes during a four-day observance marking Sept. 11.

Westport Zoning Board To Hear Steep Slope, Setback And Retaining Wall Requests

Five residential variance applications are scheduled for review next week, including roofline, home office and patio proposals.

Westport Finance Board To Consider School Fund Transfers, Town Carryovers

Next week's meeting includes education finances, fiscal year close out and $53,706.56 in departmental requests.

Westport Boards To Review Signage Proposals For Main Street, Post Road East

The Historic District Commission and Architectural Review Board are scheduled to meet next week to examine two downtown applications.

Westport P&Z To Review Roseville Road Sewer Extension, Dog Play Area Proposal

The commission is slated to consider municipal improvement and zoning text amendment applications.

Westport Selectmen To Consider Emergency Management Authorization, Sewer Connection

Officials also may review a Center Street encroachment waiver and authorize property tax overpayment refunds.

Westport RTM To Consider Firefighters Union Contract At Upcoming Special Meeting

The meeting will be held electronically and not in person.

Westport Historic District Commission To Review Multiple Demolition Permits

Commission will meet next week in an electronic session to consider historic preservation actions affecting several properties.

Westport Seeks Volunteers To Fill Vacancies On Several Boards, Commission & Committees

Registered voters can apply for a host of appointed positions, including the Flood & Erosion Control Board, which currently lacks a quorum.

Westport P&Z To Revisit Housing Rules, Traffic Overlay Districts

The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission is scheduled to meet next week.

Westport ZBA To Continue Duck Pond Road Pool Hearing, Review 4 New Variance Requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals is scheduled to meet next week.

Westport Selectmen To Consider Early Voting Grant, Ambulance Transfer

The Westport Board of Selectmen are scheduled to meet this week.

Westport P&Z Advances Saugatuck Marina Zoning review

The commission also heard a pre-application proposal for 165-unit Riverside Avenue development project.

Westport P&Z To Review Text Amendment On Historic Residential Structures

At a meeting next week, the Westport Planning and Zoning Commission will consider proposed changes to historic structure zoning rules.

Westport Registrars Of Voters To Conduct Voting Machine Memory Card & Tabulator Testing

The tests are being conducted before the Aug. 11 primary in Connecticut.

Voter Registration Session Announced In Westport

The session will allow people to register for the upcoming Connecticut Primary.

Registrars Reverse Course: Westport Will Keep Original Election Polling Sites

The town's Registrars of Voters had planned to consolidate polling sites from five to one, beginning with next month's Connecticut primary.

'Provide An Easier Voter Experience': Westport Registrar Discusses Move To 1 Polling Site

Beginning with the Aug. 11 primary, all election voting in Westport will be conducted at one polling site instead of five.

Westport P&Z To Review Proposed 165-Unit Riverside Avenue Development

Westport's Planning and Zoning Commission will preliminarily review the project during a remote meeting next week.

Westport Voters Have Three Options To Cast Ballots In Upcoming Primary

The Connecticut primary is scheduled for Aug. 11; only registered Democrats and Republicans may vote.

Westport To Host Public Presentation On Beach Resiliency Studies

Residents can review coastal planning findings, regulatory considerations, and project costs during an online public discussion.

Westport RTM Seeks Candidates To Fill Vacancy

The District 7 vacancy was created by the recent passing of Jack Klinge.

Westport RTM Cancels Upcoming Meeting: Update

Westport's legislative body had one item on the agenda. Update.

Westport Appoints New Director Of Public Works

He will replace Peter Ratkiewich, who is retiring this summer.

Westport Conservation Commission To Review 4-Lot Subdivision, New Home Proposal

The commission is scheduled to hold the public hearing this week.

Westport Finance Board To Review Multimillion-Dollar Purchase of Highway Dump Trucks

The Westport Department of Public Works is looking to buy several new dump trucks, according to officials.

Westport Affordable Housing Committee To Discuss Affordable Housing With P&Z Chair

When the committee meets next week, it is scheduled to discuss housing planning, unit counts and state housing law updates.

Sarelli Resigns RTC Executive Committee Post To Focus On State Senate Race

Westport Republican Alma Sarelli resigned from the Republican Town Committee Executive Committee to focus on her State Senate campaign.

Pavilion At Sherwood Island State Park In Westport Closed For 2026 Season: Report

The large pavilion is more than 60 years old.

Westport Transfer Station To Close Early 3 Days Next Week

The transfer station is located at 300 Sherwood Island Connector in Westport.

Westport's Human Resources Director Resigns

Candice Holley had served in the role for less than three years.

Public Safety and Enhancing Our Quality of Life

By State Senator Tony Hwang

Gaslighting and the Search for Truth in Our Political Discourse

As we approach final days of the Presidential, federal, and state elections, our political landscape is increasingly plagued by gaslighting

Power Surge: Senator Tony Hwang Tackling Skyrocketing Utilities Costs

Skyrocketing utility costs are placing an unbearable strain on Connecticut families, seniors, and small businesses.