Westport Journal

12/24/2025

Work from the Haitian Artist Guild now on view in Stamford

Work from several Haitian artists is on display in a gallery at the Stamford Governor's Center, with a reception planned for the new year....

Work from several Haitian artists is on display in a gallery at the Stamford Governor's Center, with a reception planned for the new year.

12/24/2025

Staples Boys Basketball Defeats Ramapo High to start season 3-0. Mason Tobias and Sam Clachko lead the Wreckers.

https://westportjournal.com/sports/tri-state-trifecta-boys-basketball-team-3-0-to-start-the-season/

12/24/2025

Staples High School students and teachers presented positive feedback on three new courses—Advanced Forensics, Spanish Films Studies, and Integrated Algebra and Geometry—to the Board of Education.



https://westportjournal.com/education/new-courses-getting-a-lot-of-student-buy-in/

12/23/2025

Susan Granger reviews the new Josh Safdie film, “Marty Supreme.” Timothee Chalamet stars as Marty Ma**er, a self-confident ping-pong prodigy and con man. The film is a freely fictional character study of real-life table-tennis champion Marty Reisman.

https://westportjournal.com/arts/visual/watching-marty-supreme-with-susan-granger/

12/23/2025

Westport Police are on the lookout for distracted drivers this Holiday season, urging caution with the increase in traffic. Officials remind travelers that road safety is a shared responsibility.


https://westportjournal.com/police-fire/tis-the-season-to-pay-attention-on-the-road/

12/23/2025

Larissa Bates to debut first solo museum show at Aldrich

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will welcome artist Larissa Bates for her first solo museum exhibition next month....

The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum will welcome artist Larissa Bates for her first solo museum exhibition next month.

12/23/2025

Staples High School's Orphenians spread holiday cheer at 14 Saugatuck restaurants in the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce's annual Caroling Crawl.


https://westportjournal.com/arts/performing/staples-choir-singers-bring-holiday-cheer-to-saugatuck-restaurants/

12/22/2025

The deadline to schedule an informal review of new property assessments in Westport has been extended to Friday, Dec. 26. Assessments rose sharply, but a higher assessment does not always mean a higher tax bill. Town Assessor Paul Friia advises property owners to check the new deadline.



https://westportjournal.com/government/reval-respite-deadline-for-new-assessment-reviews-extended/

12/22/2025

Give the gift of a Houseplant or Amaryllis bulb this Holiday season. Kerri Williams shares tips from Cathy Gilbertie on easy, non-toxic options. 'sGardenCenter

https://westportjournal.com/community/cultivating-with-kerri-need-a-last-minute-gift-try-a-plant/

12/22/2025

Wyclef Jean announced as headliner of Westport Library’s VersoFest

Wyclef Jean, a Grammy Award-winning musician, will visit Westport this spring as the main act in VersoFest '26....

Wyclef Jean, a Grammy Award-winning musician, will visit Westport this spring as the main act in VersoFest '26.

12/22/2025

Staples Girls Track flexes versatility and power at the FCIAC Indoor season opener. Manar Abis, Taylor Black, and Julia Mannino lead the charge.

https://westportjournal.com/sports/girls-track-flexes-versatility-in-performance/

12/22/2025

Westport residents and visitors: Enjoy a special holiday gift from Wheels2U. Get free rides on the Wheels2U shared shuttle service from December 26 through December 31. Travel around town for shopping, visiting family, or meeting friends.

https://westportjournal.com/government/transportation/wheels2us-holiday-gift-free-rides-between-christmas-and-new-years-day/