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Welcome our new Town Manager, Erica Robertson. After 20 years working in Farmington Town Hall, most recently as Assistant Town Manager, Robertson was offered and accepted this important leadership position and started work here on Sept. 20.

The town recently opened six new pickleball courts, bringing the total to eight in...

The communications, along with public relations person, for one of the youth...

Westport updates historical markers, makes them more inclusive FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 The text of the new historical marker at 22 1/2 Main St. in Westport.Contributed/Westport Town HallShow MoreShow Less WESTPORT — Ramin Ganeshram knew that most people walked by the historical marker outside Westport Town Hall without giving it any thought. After all, she said, historical markers largely exist to be ignored. “Frankly the old plaque, I don’t know if anyone read it,” said Ganeshram, ex...

As the reporter for East Lyme, Old Lyme and Lyme, I cover the routine and the extraordinary aspects of small-town Connecticut life with the same level of care and attention to detail. This commitment is guided by the belief that the local level is where an informed citizenry can have the biggest impact. I enjoy telling the stories that make this area unique and asking the questions you need answered. Elizabeth Regan As the reporter for East Lyme, Old Lyme and Lyme, I cover the routine and the e...

Jayme Stevenson has served in the position for a decade, enjoying sustained popularity...

News From The Sustainable Essex Committee - Essex-Chester-Deep River, CT - The Sustainable Essex Committee has a number of goals and initiatives that it is currently working on and making headway on achieving.

SafeWise announced the release of its annual 100 Safest Cities in America report for 2021 and Connecticut boasted four cities in the top 100. Ridgefield ranked the highest at No. 6, followed by Newtown at No. 11, Simsbury at No. 41, and finally Westport at No. 68. SafeWise is the leading online resource for all things safety and security. The 2021 report was calculated by analyzing FBI crime report statistics and population data, the most recent...

Selectman Dunn joined the Ethan and Lou Show to talk about penalties for blight properties in town.

Traditionally, the Yankee Doodle Fair marks the opening of summer and the closing of the school year. However, this year the event will be changing from its usual June timeslot to Sept. 23-26. The organizers of the event, the Westport Women’s Club, believed it would be safer due to the pandemic.  Following the announcement, students...