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Westport remembers Mary Agnes 'Swede' Tushaus Shaughnessy, who passed away peacefully at 95. A beloved mother of six, de...
07/22/2025

Westport remembers Mary Agnes 'Swede' Tushaus Shaughnessy, who passed away peacefully at 95. A beloved mother of six, dedicated teacher, and active community member, her legacy of love, strength, and faith will live on. A Memorial Mass will be held Aug. 9 at Assumption Church.

https://westportjournal.com/obits/obituary-mary-shaughnessy/

Westport’s P&Z signaled Monday it will deny the 11‑building Hamlet at Saugatuck mixed‑use plan—despite staff saying it c...
07/22/2025

Westport’s P&Z signaled Monday it will deny the 11‑building Hamlet at Saugatuck mixed‑use plan—despite staff saying it complies with town regs. Commissioners cited height/scale, coastal design, parking & traffic, and waterfront access shortfalls. Final vote set for July 28, 2025. What should happen next in Saugatuck? Tell us in the comments & read the full story.

https://westportjournal.com/government/pz-commission-set-to-deny-hamlet-at-saugatuck/

Westport schools dodge major federal cuts, losing just $85K — but Bridgeport and other CT districts face millions in los...
07/21/2025

Westport schools dodge major federal cuts, losing just $85K — but Bridgeport and other CT districts face millions in losses from the $50M freeze. See which programs are hit the hardest.

Meta: Westport schools lose just $85K from a $7B federal education freeze, while Bridgeport and other CT districts face millions in cuts.

https://westportjournal.com/government/fed-cuts-wont-impact-westport-schools/

Dahlia season is here!Westport’s own Paul Rossi, a UConn master gardener, shares his love for dahlias — from the beauty ...
07/20/2025

Dahlia season is here!

Westport’s own Paul Rossi, a UConn master gardener, shares his love for dahlias — from the beauty of Café Au Lait blooms to tips on digging and storing tubers for next year. Learn how his lifelong passion turned into a community effort at Wakeman Town Farm, where these vibrant flowers bring joy and color to the town.

👉 Discover Paul’s story and why dahlias might just become your new favorite flower!

https://westportjournal.com/living/cultivating-with-kerri-dahlias-paul-rossi-wakeman-town-farm/

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