Westport Journal

Obituary: Michael J. Hoherchak

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…

Police launch crackdown on distracted driving Westport joins stepped-up enforcement campaign during April’s “National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.”

Police launch crackdown on distracted driving

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

Patti Smith celebrated at Westport Library, denounced outside Appearance by the singer, writer and artist, who was featured guest at VersoFest opener Thursday, protested by group saying she made antisemitic comments.

Patti Smith celebrated at Westport Library, denounced outside

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 pens letter opposing school cellphone ban 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.

Staples PTA Board pens letter opposing school cellphone ban

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.

TEAM Westport scrutinizes antisemitism as VersoFest protest looms 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.

TEAM Westport scrutinizes antisemitism as VersoFest protest looms

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.

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Broadway and Netflix: Susan Granger reviews “The Picture of Dorian Gray” and “Apple Cider Vinegar.” Read her reviews here.

https://westportjournal.com/arts/visual/susan-granger-04032025/

Souper stars: Seven restaurants named Westport’s favorite soup makers Winners announced in “Great Westport Soup Contest,” sponsored by Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce.

Souper stars: Seven restaurants named Westport’s favorite soup makers

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

Programs on alcohol, drug abuse problems set next week “National Public Health Week” community events designed to inform adults about how to counter substance abuse, addiction issues.

Programs on alcohol, drug abuse problems set next week

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

Finance board OKs money for Longshore maintenance study After sometimes heated debate, $238,000 approved to look for site for new parks maintenance facilities.

Finance board OKs money for Longshore maintenance study

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

Obituary: Richard Ernest Radez 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.”

Obituary: Richard Ernest Radez

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…

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Westport real estate news: a 69-year-old split-level on Ellery Lane has been approved for demolition. Read the details here.

https://westportjournal.com/realestate/goodbye/westport-ct-house-demolition-24-ellery-lane/

Replacement of Saugatuck water main starts Monday Aquarion project, along Riverside Avenue and Charles Street, expected to take several months.

Replacement of Saugatuck water main starts Monday

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

New store’s yellow storefront triggers boards’ caution  One of two new yoga clothes retailers coming to Main Street told to tone down bright design proposed for store facade.

New store’s yellow storefront triggers boards’ caution 

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

Palmer’s Pen: Town officials need to be transparent with the public The devil is in the details, and although public meeting notices may technically meet legal requirements, they may not serve the public well.

Palmer’s Pen: Town officials need to be transparent with the public

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

Patti Smith’s VersoFest appearance triggers antisemitism allegations 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.

Patti Smith’s VersoFest appearance triggers antisemitism allegations

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.

Join the Westport Journal: We’re looking for writers and photographers Talented freelance writers and photographers sought to help us cover the news and events in town.

Join the Westport Journal: We’re looking for writers and photographers

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

Obituary: Ronald F. Malone, former Westport police chief 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.”

Obituary: Ronald F. Malone, former Westport police chief

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…

P&Z skips Hamlet hearing, seeks revisions to Baron’s housing plan 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.

P&Z skips Hamlet hearing, seeks revisions to Baron’s housing plan

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.

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

Compo Beach, fire pits now a match

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

Palmer’s Pen: The ‘Hamlet’ feels like we’re turning Saugatuck into SoNo 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.

Palmer’s Pen: The ‘Hamlet’ feels like we’re turning Saugatuck into SoNo

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…

The Parker Harding dumpster mystery is solved, for now J. Crew granted a temporary agreement to allow a dumpster to be placed in Parker Harding lot during Main Street store construction.

The Parker Harding dumpster mystery is solved, for now

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

Field trip cancelled to site for proposed public safety complex Visit to Sherwood Island Connector location for consolidated facilities will be rescheduled, officials said.

Field trip cancelled to site for proposed public safety complex

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

Police: Man stole checks from resident’s mailbox Suspect allegedly swiped the mail before it was picked up by Postal Service, police said.

Police: Man stole checks from resident’s mailbox

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

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WESTPORT — During the week of March 10-14, seven properties traded hands for a total of $11.4 million, including properties on Harvest Commons, Maple Avenue S, Oak Street, Post Road E, Rayfield Road, Richmondville…

https://westportjournal.com/property/westport-ct-house-sales-march-10-14-2025/

Scarice: Staples community to help make the call on cellphone ban Superintendent sets timeline for Staples students, parents and faculty to weigh in on proposal to prohibit phones at the high school.

Scarice: Staples community to help make the call on cellphone ban

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

‘Agnes of God’ to be staged by Westport Community Theatre Drama exploring issues of faith, trauma and truth will be performed for the next three weekends.

‘Agnes of God’ to be staged by Westport Community Theatre

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

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WESTPORT real estate news: a 69-year-old split-level on Fillow Street has been permitted for demolition by the Building Department.

https://westportjournal.com/realestate/goodbye/house-demolition-on-fillow-street/

Greens Farms RR lot to close for waste collection Depot’s Lot No. 1 will be off limits for parking the evening before April 5 household hazardous waste collection.

Greens Farms RR lot to close for waste collection

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

Selectwomen save Treadwell Avenue stone wall treading on town property

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

Injuries reported as trucks collide, careen off I-95 Westport, Fairfield fire crews dispatched to scene where tractor-trailer, pickup crashed at towns’ border Thursday.

Injuries reported as trucks collide, careen off I-95

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