He worked as a mechanical engineer and project manager in the pollution-control field, was a member of St. Luke parish, the Masons and Ancient Order of the Scottish Rite, and is remembered for “his kindness, generosity, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends.”

Westport joins stepped-up enforcement campaign during April’s “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.”

Appearance by the singer, writer and artist, who was featured guest at VersoFest opener Thursday, protested by group saying she made antisemitic comments.

Staples PTA board was to present a letter protesting a proposed cell phone ban at the Board of Education meeting Thursday evening. The meeting was abruptly canceled earlier in the day without reason.

Concerns about the rising number of antisemitic incidents and hate speech discussed as protest looms over singer/artist Patti Smith’s appearance Thursday night at Westport Library’s VersoFest.

Winners announced in “Great Westport Soup Contest,” sponsored by Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.

“National Public Health Week” community events designed to inform adults about how to counter substance abuse, addiction issues.

After sometimes heated debate, $238,000 approved to look for site for new parks maintenance facilities.

The West Point graduate served with the Army in Vietnam and helped plan the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.; worked in the finance field, and is remembered as an “affectionate husband, father and grandfather … who valued his relationships with friends around the world.”

Aquarion project, along Riverside Avenue and Charles Street, expected to take several months.

One of two new yoga clothes retailers coming to Main Street told to tone down bright design proposed for store facade.

The devil is in the details, and although public meeting notices may technically meet legal requirements, they may not serve the public well.

Social-media posts by singer, writer and artist, scheduled to appear Thursday at event’s keynote program, called antisemitic and hate speech by Westport critics.

Talented freelance writers and photographers sought to help us cover the news and events in town.

He served as chief of the Police Department from 1984-90; helped develop policing strategies ahead of their time; was an RTM member 16 years; enjoyed photography and art, and is remembered as someone who “knew leadership wasn’t about authority, it was about relationships and trust.”

Despite official Monday agenda, P&Z pushes next hearing on Saugatuck project to April 7, while seeking changes to affordable housing initiative on Baron’s South open-space.

Regulations adopted by Parks and Recreation Commission for issuing permits to rent new fire pits at Compo’s South Beach this season.

By John H. Palmer I have a buddy who wants to do the same old thing every time I visit him in Westport: Go to the Black Duck to drink Bud Light and reminisce about the glory days when we were lifeguards together. Nothing against the duck. It’s a great place. But in addition to being a writer and editor, I’m also a bartender from the city and a bourbon guy, so I like to seek out trendy new places where I can check out a new cocktail, and having spent a good portion of the last decade in Boston, I’ve grown used to paying a couple extra bucks for a good drink.

J. Crew granted a temporary agreement to allow a dumpster to be placed in Parker Harding lot during Main Street store construction.

Visit to Sherwood Island Connector location for consolidated facilities will be rescheduled, officials said.

Suspect allegedly swiped the mail before it was picked up by Postal Service, police said.

Superintendent sets timeline for Staples students, parents and faculty to weigh in on proposal to prohibit phones at the high school.

Drama exploring issues of faith, trauma and truth will be performed for the next three weekends.

Depot’s Lot No. 1 will be off limits for parking the evening before April 5 household hazardous waste collection.

Town officials granted a rare waiver to keep a stone wall standing on a Treadwell Avenue property.

Westport, Fairfield fire crews dispatched to scene where tractor-trailer, pickup crashed at towns’ border Thursday.

An honored educator whose “teaching methods are the building blocks for language teaching programs today,” she also enjoyed painting and reading.

Westport mothers find community amid family and job responsibilities in aftermath of pandemic isolation.

Westport’s municipal 18-hole course opens for a new season Friday.

She had been a member of Westport Woman’s Club, Westport Weston Family YMCA, Westport Y’s Women and Congregation for Humanistic Judaism of Fairfield County, as well as a Westport Country Playhouse volunteer.

Both seniors, who will address the school’s 151st commencement, have a wide range of achievements in and out of the classroom.

Money for on-demand shuttle service to railroad stations, as well as for Earthplace, only cuts made as Board of Finance signs off on $87.2 million town-side ledger for 2025-26.

Board of Education signs off on issues ranging from booster club donations to hiring new climate survey vendor and calendars for next two academic years.

Westporters bring home citations from two recent academic conferences.

Free event will take place at Saugatuck Congregational Church.

Developers’ plans to use railroad station parking and eliminate on-street slots criticized.

Education spending proposal for 2025-26, with 4.7 percent hike, heads to Representative Town Meeting for final action.

Those honored are considered “all-around good citizens” of the high school.

Certified inspector on hand April 3 to check proper installation and use of seats.

JazzFC’s April 24 fundraising concert will support community programs.

Veteran journalist John Palmer appointed new editor of Westport Journal.

New flagship store for the Westport-based furniture and home décor business is the renovated Main Street site known as longtime home of the Remarkable Book Shop.

Traditional trophies awarded to Staples student athletes pared back to plaques in cost-cutting move.

Suspect allegedly took card from unattended handbag at local Panera five years ago.