May 2, 2025 | Community, Government |
Most restaurants can’t avail of this because they were built so many years ago and don’t always have the wide pavements etc to do this
I fully expect the hamlet plans on making sure every restaurant in its 30% will have a purposeful patio area in order to take advantage of this “regulation”
I think that property owners at Stoney Point have the most to gain here with this catastrophic development as it stands
If low income housing takes over Saugatuck
Imagine 15 new restaurants within walking distance of their already multi million dollar mansions
They already have private docks on their property
so they cam refi millions more against their homes and sail off in their yachts without even seeing a Westport traffic jam
The Westport they want or the Westport we want
I vote for letting the low income housing take over Saugatuck because regular people bring real culture
Stoney Point investors bring fake hamlet sell out culture
I will always respect people who make money but the playground needs to be fair… legal…spot zoning is not legal
If a giant low income housing project goes up in Westport everyone’s property values plummet
“Give poor people a shot at Westport”
if you want Westport to turn into Bridgeport
individuals are largely responsible for their successes
save your money and better your own situation
Don’t ask others to give you a shot at anything you weren’t willing to work for
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WESTPORT — The final round of finalist interviews for the next superintendent of Westport Community Schools resulted in Dr
currently a professor at Stonehill College
The interviews and selection occurred at the April 30 School Committee meeting
where Roy shared some insight about herself and what she hopes to bring to Westport schools
"When I look at the alignment between what I value and the work I was trying to do and the work that you've begun around those core tenants
I saw an opportunity here," Roy said of her pursuit of the Westport job
"I would hope to be able to continue to contribute to that work
to expand on that work and in essence what that work needs to be in service of real outcomes for kids and families."
While School Committee members expressed being impressed with the other finalist to be interviewed that evening, Maine Indian Educational District Superintendent Dr
Catch up: Westport school superintendent search down to 2 finalists, as Aubin readies to retire
"I think they both bring a wide range of experience which is good and I really like not only Mr
Nameen's story but some of the challenges that he's had to deal with and overcome," said School Committee member Jason Pacheco during brief discussion leading up to the vote
Roy assuming the superintendent role is now contingent upon successful contract negotiations
Roy's experienceRoy's 30 years in education
began as a secondary math teacher in multiple states including Massachusetts
After completing a degree in curriculum and instruction with a specialization in math education
Roy then worked at University of Rhode Island
where she said she "very quickly realized how much I missed public schools." From there Roy went on to become assistant superintendent and chief academic officer for Fall River Public Schools
"which was very special to me given that I'm a Fall River kid
Roy's next career move was her appointment by the Mass. Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) to be the on-site state receiver of Parker Elementary School in New Bedford
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"I was still an administrator but I was grounded in the schools and I have to say I learned a tremendous amount by being grounded in the schools for the past seven years," she said
Her current job is as a professor of practice in education and field experience coordinator at Stonehill College in Easton
Westport, CT
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has announced three internal promotions in the Westport Police Department. Effective May 23, 2025, Captain David Wolf will be promoted to Deputy Chief, joining Deputy Chief Ryan Paulsson in that role. Lieutenant Eric Woods and Lieutenant Jillian Cabana will be promoted to Captain.
First Selectwoman Tooker stated, “With the appointment of Dave Farrell as the Police Chief, it was a natural progression for the command staff to be promoted to these positions. As with Chief Farrell, I am honored to make these appointments. Each of them has an excellent reputation in the community. They are dedicated and experienced law enforcement professionals who will work as a team to make the department, and most importantly, the residents and visitors of Westport their priority.”
She continued, “These promotions reflect the extraordinary talent we are fortunate to have within our Police Department, and I am excited about the future of public safety leadership in Westport. Please join me in offering heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to these outstanding individuals as they embark on this next chapter of professional growth within the Westport Police Department.”
Throughout his distinguished career, Deputy Chief Wolf has been awarded the Chief’s Commendation along with many unit citations. He has consistently maintained a positive, professional approach to law enforcement, and will continue to do so with pride as he takes on the additional responsibility with this new role in the Westport Police Department.
Deputy Chief Wolf graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Franklin and Marshall College and received his Juris Doctor from UCONN Law. He is married and has five children, as well as a one-year-old granddaughter.
Eric Woods began his career with the Westport Police Department in 2001.
In 2009, after demonstrating exemplary leadership and tactical skills, Captain Woods was promoted to the rank of Sergeant. In this role, he supervised patrol operations and played a role in mentoring younger officers and maintaining operational readiness. His continued growth and strong performance led to his promotion to Lieutenant in 2013.
In 2017, Captain Woods was assigned to the Detective Bureau, where he oversaw complex investigations and worked with local, state, and federal partners. His work in this capacity earned him a reputation for thoroughness, strategic thinking, and a steadfast commitment to justice.
In 2022, he was appointed Administrative Lieutenant, where he took on the responsibility for the internal operations of the department. In this role, he managed departmental logistics, advanced the digital footprint of Westport Police Department records requests, and oversaw critical administrative functions.
Over the past two decades, Captain Woods has remained a dedicated public servant, known for his professionalism, leadership, and connection to the Westport community. He has served the department and Westport with unwavering dedication, professionalism, and a strong commitment to public safety.
Captain Woods graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S. in Criminal Justice. He lives in Milford with his wife, Sarah, and their three children.
Jillian Cabana is a 19-year veteran of the department, joining in 2006. Captain Cabana was promoted to detective in August 2009, to sergeant in January 2013, and to lieutenant in 2014. Since her promotion to lieutenant, she has served in several key roles, including Administrative Lieutenant, Patrol Shift Commander, and most recently, Commander of the Detective Bureau. Captain Cabana also served as an executive board member of the Westport PBA and Westport Police Union.
During her career, Captain Cabana has received several awards, including the Meritorious Service Award, Honorable Police Service, Investigator’s Award, Community Service Award, and multiple Unit Citations. She has also been recognized with awards from the DEA, U.S. Attorney’s Office, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and the Domestic Violence Crisis Center, where she served on the Board of Directors.
Captain Cabana has displayed leadership, compassion, and integrity throughout her law enforcement career. She is a committed law enforcement professional, continually demonstrating steadfast dedication and caring for the public she is entrusted to protect.
Captain Cabana is a graduate of the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice. She holds a master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Justice Studies, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration. She resides in Trumbull with her two children.
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May 5, 2025 | Opinion, Palmer's Pen |
my Mom reached out from Florida to let me know that it’s “my sister and me
I stand corrected and apologies to my readers
The way to test the sentence is to take the other person out and see if it sounds correct
It would not be correct to say “and give I that beauty”
I must say I did not hear much support for the Hamlet ( at least not in its current iteration) at the Town Hall
It seems that those few who may lean toward it are worried about the alternative option of affordable/ low income housing
Why the citizens are being forced to accept such a choice is the real question here
Hartford now gets to tell every town in CT
It is not enough for the laws to protect people from unfair discrimination ( which is
now you may not discriminate based on ability to pay the market rates
the restaurants should have to feed anyone who wants to eat and the clothing stores should have to give you “affordable” designer clothes
I am still waiting for my waterfront mansion to provided
I do not agree that the needle is moving in favor of the development as proposed
I believe there were far more who spoke against the project AS PROPOSED
and many elected officials expressed many varied and significant concerns
I did hear nearly universal agreement to redevelop— but to do so differently
In my own comments I spoke favorably to the idea and intention of remediating this brownfield site and redeveloping
too complicated for an area that is contaminated
and serves as the main transit hub for the town
Anyone who hopes to develop this area will have to remediate the contamination
and is likely to get significant pass-through state funding to do so
Our town does not need to be coerced by the threat of 8-30g development to get this right
And were the area not to be developed why is it ok to have contaminated soil beneath what is presently there
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WESTPORT – Deputy Police Chief David Farrell has been elevated to police chief following the resignation of Police Chief Foti Koskinas
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced April 30 the appointment of Deputy Chief David Farrell as Chief of the Westport Police Department
who is stepping down after 29 years of service
“Dave Farrell is the clear and natural choice to lead our Police Department forward,” Tooker said
and deep understanding of this community make him an extraordinary leader
and I am genuinely excited about what’s ahead under his leadership
This is a promising time for our Police Department
and Dave is the right person to guide us into the future.”
I’m thankful for the chance to serve as Chief and excited to work with our officers and the Westport community,” Farrell said
“This town is something special — we’re all about community
and that’s the kind of spirit I’ll bring to everything we do at the police department.”
the Town of Westport has been served and protected by a truly amazing human
Foti has stood at the forefront of a myriad of changes in law enforcement
civil unrest and increased public engagement
He has met these challenges with true leadership
and an insight into community policing that is unsurpassed.”
Farrell began his career with the Westport Police Department as a patrol officer in 2001
He was promoted to sergeant in 2009 and to lieutenant in 2012
he was appointed administrative lieutenant and served as the department’s public information officer
during which time he commanded the Patrol Division
and Professional Standards and Training Divisions
Chief Farrell was promoted to deputy chief
overseeing the budgets for the Police Department
He worked closely with the RTM and First Selectwoman’s Office on the Civilian Review Panel
which is now the Civilian Public Safety Departments Review Board
Chief Farrell also serves as the director of Emergency Medical Services and the Director of Railroad Operations
Chief Farrell is a certified Emergency Medical Technician and has served as a crisis/hostage negotiator with the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team
a member of the Crisis Intervention Team and was a proud member of the Westport Police Department Honor Guard
Chief Farrell holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Connecticut
Tooker announced three internal promotions in the Westport Police Department effective May 23
David Wolf will be promoted to deputy chief
joining Deputy Chief Ryan Paulsson in that role
Jillian Cabana will be promoted to captain
“With the appointment of Dave Farrell as the police chief
it was a natural progression for the command staff to be promoted to these positions,” she said
Each of them has an excellent reputation in the community
They are dedicated and experienced law enforcement professionals who will work as a team to make the department
the residents and visitors of Westport their priority.”
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CT - The Westport Library has officially launched a community survey to gauge public sentiment about the Library itself as well as its programs
The anonymous survey is open to both Westport residents and non-residents as well as Library patrons and those who have never before visited our space.
The survey, open now and available through May 31, takes about 10 minutes to complete and is available atgo.westportlibrary.org/survey or through a computer kiosk set up in the Hub on the Library’s main level
“We’re very excited to hear back from Westporters and Library users to learn more about what they think about the Library,” said Westport Library Executive Director Bill Harmer
“We’re always diligent in listening to and responding to community feedback
This survey provides us with invaluable information to aid in that endeavor
It also enables us to make the kind of data-driven decisions that we believe will maintain The Westport Library’s place as a true asset to the town and as one of the very best libraries in the country.”
the results of the survey will inform the Library’s emerging strategic plan
which will guide the Library’s mission and work for years to come
with the plan set to be unveiled to the public later this year
“The 2025 community survey is a month-long opportunity to participate in shaping the future of The Westport Library,” said Westport Library Chief Impact Officer Tory Donahue
“As part of our strategic planning process
the Library is committed to engaging the entire community in gathering feedback and ideas that will inform our plan.”
Those who opt to participate in the survey will be eligible to win one of a handful of prizes offered to respondents
Available prizes include two sets of Apple AirPods; free drinks at the Library café; Amazon gift cards; and for teens
a delivery of 10 pizzas to the Library during AP exam study times
For more information on the survey and prizes, please visit The Westport Library website or read our FAQs below
It is available at go.westportlibrary.org/survey
You can also fill out the survey on the computer kiosk set up in the Hub on the Library’s main level
The survey takes less than 10 minutes.
The survey can be completed entirely anonymously
You have the option to add your email both to enter the sweepstakes for prizes or to be contacted for follow-up focus groups
but this information will not be associated with your responses
The survey is looking for information about how to focus the Library’s efforts on what is most needed
and most likely to engage our community in a way that is welcoming
the survey asks questions about how you are using the Library (or not)
Because of our commitment to lifelong learning
the survey also asks your opinions about our role in the community relative to schools
it asks questions about you and your relationship with and to the Library
All of the data will be examined collectively and not on the basis of individual responses
Westport Library Chief Impact Officer Tory Donohue will analyze the data and share the results with a strategic planning committee made up of staff and trustees
The strategic plan that emerges from this will be shared with the community
All of our work is done with respect to our Privacy Policy and our Data Collection and Usage statement
enter your email when asked if you want to be eligible for a prize
This will be how you are contacted if your name is randomly chosen for a prize
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An 18-year-old Ballard High School student is dead after crashing his motorcycle on Westport Road April 30
Eighth Division officers responded to the single-vehicle crash at the intersection of Westport and Rollington roads
Bradley said officers determined the rider
later identified by the Jefferson County Coroner's Office as Xander Rothrock
was ejected from the motorcycle after leaving the roadway for reasons that remain unknown
A section of Westport Road was closed after the crash
Louisville Metro Police spokesperson John Bradley said in a statement
Rothrock was taken by first responders to the University of Louisville Hospital
Ballard Principal Jason Neuss said Rothrock was a positive influence on the student body
"In the time Xander Rothrock was part of our Ballard community
he made a profound and positive impact on others in our building," Neuss stated
"Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time
We thank them for allowing us to share in his life."
School counselors and other mental health professionals would be at Ballard during the school day May 1 to communicate with students in mourning
concerns and questions for our entire school
especially among our students," Neuss wrote
"Our goal is to assist our school family in understanding what has happened and provide helpful suggestions for coping."
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With the announced retirement of long time Westport PD Chief Foti Koskinas
the Westport PD will have an new Command Staff structure
Koskinas has served Westport for 29 years in a variety of roles
He will be succeeded by the current Deputy Chief David Farrell
Also being promoted are are Captain David Wolf to rank of Deputy Chief
joining current Deputy Chief Ryan Paulsson
Lieutenants Eric Woods and Jillian Cabana will become Captain Eric Woods and Captain Jillian Cabana
Chief David Farrell began his career with the Westport Police Department as a patrol officer in 2001
He was promoted to Sergeant in 2009 and to Lieutenant in 2012
he was appointed Administrative Lieutenant and served as the department’s Public Information Officer
Chief Farrell was promoted to Deputy Chief
and Animal Control. He worked closely with the RTM and First Selectwoman’s Office on the Civilian Review Panel which is now the Civilian Public Safety Departments Review Board
Chief Farrell currently serves as the Director of Emergency Medical Services and the Director of Railroad Operations
Chief Farrell is a certified Emergency Medical Technician
He has served as a Crisis/Hostage Negotiator with the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team
He has also held leadership roles within the department’s labor organizations
serving as Vice President of both the Westport Police Union and the Westport Police Benevolent Association
Chief Farrell volunteered with the Special Olympics
organizing multiple charity fundraisers and the annual Torch Run
he has received numerous departmental awards
He was also recognized with a service ribbon for his contributions to the Town of Newtown
and a leadership pin for his role during the COVID-19 pandemic
I’m thankful for the chance to serve as Chief and excited to work with our officers and the Westport community
This town is something special — we’re all about community
David Wolf joined the Westport Police Department in 2001
Deputy Chief Wolf is a law enforcement instructor and has taught classes in search and seizure
He was one of the department’s first crisis intervention officers and in that position helped improve the police response to those struggling with mental health issues
Deputy Chief Wolf was a crisis/hostage negotiator and a team leader with the Southwest Regional Emergency Response Team
Deputy Chief Wolf spent many years on the Union’s executive board holding the positions of secretary
Deputy Chief Wolf was promoted to the rank of Sergeant and worked in the Patrol Division
he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant and served as a shift commander until 2021
Deputy Chief Wolf then moved to the position of Administrative Lieutenant
he served as the department’s Public Information Officer
overseeing the Professional Standards Division
His primary responsibility in that position was to conduct internal affairs investigations
where he worked closely with Westport’s Civilian Public Safety Departments Review Board
Deputy Chief Wolf has been awarded the Chief’s Commendation along with many unit citations
and will continue to do so with pride as he takes on the additional responsibility with this new role in the Westport Police Department.
Deputy Chief Wolf graduated with a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Franklin and Marshall College and received his Juris Doctor from UCONN Law
Eric Woods began his career with the Westport Police Department in 2001
after demonstrating exemplary leadership and tactical skills
Captain Woods was promoted to the rank of Sergeant
he supervised patrol operations and played a role in mentoring younger officers and maintaining operational readiness
His continued growth and strong performance led to his promotion to Lieutenant in 2013
Captain Woods was assigned to the Detective Bureau
where he oversaw complex investigations and worked with local
His work in this capacity earned him a reputation for thoroughness
he was appointed Administrative Lieutenant
where he took on the responsibility for the internal operations of the department
advanced the digital footprint of Westport Police Department records requests
and oversaw critical administrative functions
Captain Woods has remained a dedicated public servant
He has served the department and Westport with unwavering dedication
Captain Woods graduated from the University of South Carolina with a B.S
in Criminal Justice. He lives in Milford with his wife
Jillian Cabana is a 19-year veteran of the department
Captain Cabana was promoted to detective in August 2009
Captain Cabana also served as an executive board member of the Westport PBA and Westport Police Union
Captain Cabana has received several awards
She has also been recognized with awards from the DEA
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence
where she served on the Board of Directors
and integrity throughout her law enforcement career
She is a committed law enforcement professional
continually demonstrating steadfast dedication and caring for the public she is entrusted to protect
Captain Cabana is a graduate of the University of New Haven with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice
She holds a master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in Justice Studies
as well as a Graduate Certificate in Public Administration
She resides in Trumbull with her two children
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By Quenton Robertson, Derek Brightwell and Julia HuffmanPublished: Apr
2025 at 12:40 PM EDTEmail This LinkShare on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInLOUISVILLE
(WAVE) -An 18-year-old who was killed in a motorcycle crash has been identified as a Ballard High School student
a motorcyclist left the road and was thrown from the bike
He was later identified as Xander Rothrock
Rothrock was taken to the University of Louisville Hospital in critical condition
Police said he died from his injuries just hours later
Investigators are unsure what led Rothrock to drive off the road
Ballard High School sent a letter to families and students
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of one of our beloved students,” the letter read
“In the time Xander Rothrock was part of our Ballard community
he made a profound and positive impact on others in our building
Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time
We thank them for allowing us to share in his life.”
The school says mental health professionals along with the district crisis team will be available to offer support and resources for those who need it
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The Westport Garden Club plant sale at Jesup Green
Paula’s spider plant with its “babies.” The larger plant is 60 years old
A homemade herb container for Mother’s Day
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we would like to take the opportunity to clarify and respond to a few points
it bears repeating that the Staples PTA Executive Board unequivocally supports a cell phone ban on personal use during instructional time in classrooms
What we want most is to avoid a ban with no plan
to answer Ashley Zwick’s question about why the PTA didn’t survey parents directly–the PTA is unable to “survey” the parent (and/or teacher) population
That is a violation of usage of the district communications tool
We are not permitted as PTA representatives to create surveys
or the other formats she or others are able to utilize as private citizens
Ashley Zwick’s claim that the PTA ignored her is completely false
She responded on 4/24 asking us to link the Superintendent’s letter on his proposed cell phone ban
One major responsibility of any PTA is communication: events
It is a PTA’s job and obligation to share information concerning major policy and curriculum changes with its parents
A proposed cell phone ban–especially inside a school that relies on personal devices for curriculum with no alternatives or solutions–exactly meets this criteria
We have shared in the SHS PTA newsletter for months
a few neutral lines on what’s happening and how to get in touch with the BOE–language that was approved by the Westport PTA Council Presidents
for the same reason we can’t use the district communications tool for a poll
we were also prevented from sharing our Exec Board’s letter to the BOE that the Journal published on 4/4
the SHS PTA Executive Board has never estimated what Yondr Bags would cost at Staples
relayed what they cost at Wilton High School
That is public record and also the responsible thing to do
given that in virtually every conversation we’ve ever had with the Administration about its proposed ban
Yondr Bags have been part of the discussion
we all want what is best for our students but we just might have different ideas of how to get there–hence why we advocated for the creation of a committee
The SHS PTA Executive Board believes that Staples students deserve a thorough and thoughtful analysis of the implications of a cell phone ban at Staples–using Staples-specific data points
It is why we reiterated our request at the BOE meeting last week
We feel strongly that a committee of administrators
parents and students be formed in order to devote the proper time and focus that this important decision warrants
we continue to be open and willing to dialogue with anyone who would like to chat with us
We also continue to encourage every stakeholder to get informed on this issue and use their voice however they see fit
We have never tried to silence any voices on any side of this debate; our newsletters instead aim to encourage everyone to participate
We hope everyone can keep this important debate civil and above all else–truthful
I don’t think the PTA board should be taking a position against the initiative to ban phones from bell to bell. This seems to go against the purpose of the PTA as found in the SHS PTA bylaws found here (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x-Nr2wqmh_WlG2DOx47zbOuyx3T8p3EE94U_58dTcSc)
I really don’t think the PTA platform should be used to provide personal views of the board members
especially in a matter that does not have a unanimous convergence by the parents
The PTA should be taking a neutral role in this case and focus its effort in improving the discussion
I really appreciated the email from the superintendent that includes a link to a video of the Wilton BOE meeting on 5/1 discussing the impact of the phone ban at Wilton High
or the student inklings coverage of their visit to Wilton High
Jodi: I’ve asked for a correction to the article
I went back to your last all-parent email and I know see that the word “ban” included a hyperlink
but I hope we can put an end to any name calling and assigning ill and personal intent where there wasn’t any
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WESTPORT — When Countryside Market closed this past September
owners teased that the Route 177 shop wouldn't remain empty for long
Exciting plans for its next chapter were already in the works
and roughly seven months later they finally came to fruition
April 10 marked the dawn of a new day at 549 American Legion Highway, as Til Dusk Cafe and Bakery officially opened its doors at the popular Westport spot
has returned to her usual spot behind the counter — this time at the helm of operations
"It's something I've always been interested in," said the 23-year-old Westport resident
So when the opportunity came about last fall to share that passion through her own venture
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and deli that seems to following in the same vein as its predecessor as a go-to for breakfast
lunch or dinner offerings and treats — "all made fresh in house."
each day will be a new beginning at Til Dusk in terms of the menu
"I'm doing more of a moving menu," Miranda said
Early morning offerings include breakfast sandwiches made to order and fresh-baked bagels and bread
they'll offer build-your-own sandwich option as well as their own featured sandwiches each day
Opening day highlights included caçoila (Portuguese marinated pork)
which Miranda described as "homage" to the former market's Countryside Club — made with turkey
They'll also be serving up different soups on rotation
but her lineup will also include tomato basil
Cold brew coffee — in flavors such as cinnamon bun — and other caffeinated brews await all those in need of a pick-me-up
in addition to a dessert case stuffed with tempting treats
Til Dusk's first customers were greeted with a spread of sweets that included Dirt Pie
fresh baked cookies individually wrapped and ready to go
and cupcakes in an array of flavors — from classic chocolate and vanilla to cinnamon roll
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The new business got a boost from Countryside Market's still active Facebook account
calling on the community to show Til Dusk their support on opening day
"Today is the day… Please stop in and check out the tasty offerings
Katie has been working hard to bring her new business to life
Let’s give her a warm welcome and support her New Small Business."
as Miranda tended to a busy crowds Thursday and at their soft opening Wednesday
"I wasn't expecting to be as busy as we have been
customer favorites have been the Godfather sandwich
a hit from the get-go that sold out for first two days
as well as her specialty cupcakes and trifles
Miranda said she plans to expand the menu as things get rolling
Til Dusk Cafe and Bakery is located at 549 American Legion Highway
For more information or to get a look at some of their offerings, visit their Facebook page.
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WESTPORT — Horseneck Beach goers craving tasty eats without having to leave the beach — or lug a basket of provisions — are in for a treat this summer
they can follow their nose to the giant pink food truck parked at Bathhouse 2 — a much-welcome sight at the Westport seaside spot that's been without a food concession for years
The Food Court at Horseneck Beach will be bringing hungry visitors convenience and "a variety of beach-friendly menu options."
The family-run concession stand will be operated by brother-and-sister duo Brent and Brooke Forman
who are eager to share their menu of freshly prepared meals — with favorites such as walking tacos to BBQ sandwiches and steamed hot dogs — on the SouthCoast
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"We’re excited to be here and provide a service that’s really needed at Horseneck Beach," Brent Forman said in an announcement about the Westport venture
"We’ve seen how much of a difference it makes for visitors to have access to quality food without having to leave the beach."
From the Cape to the SouthCoastThe Westport Food Court will be the second location for the Formans
The siblings have created a buzz on the Cape over the past two years since opening The Cone at Scusset Beach
located near the Cape Cod Canal in Sandwich
It's become known for its viral fried dough cones
And now the Formans are ramping up the excitement ahead of their Westport launch with TikTok videos teasing the new site
The Food Court will also offer their signature fresh-squeezed lemonade and custom-made snow cones
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The Formans are also planning to organize various events this summer — including a live music series
and other family-friendly activities — in an effort "to create a vibrant
"Horseneck Beach has been such a popular destination for so many years
and we’re thrilled to enhance that experience with our new location," Brooke Forman said
"Our goal is to make it easier for people to enjoy their time here without having to worry about bringing food."
The Food Court will be located right on Horseneck Beach at Bathhouse 2 near the lifeguard house
and will be open every day starting Memorial Day weekend
For a sneak peek at what to expect, follow the Food Court on TikTok at @horseneckbeach or on Instagram #horseneckbeach
Deputy Police Chief David Farrell as Chief of Police
CT — First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker has announced the appointment of Deputy Chief David Farrell as Chief of the Westport Police Department
who is stepping down after 29 years of distinguished service
“Dave Farrell is the clear and natural choice to lead our Police Department forward,” said First Selectwoman Tooker
Chief David Farrell began his career with the Westport Police Department as a patrol officer in 2001. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2009 and to Lieutenant in 2012. In 2015, he was appointed Administrative Lieutenant and served as the department’s Public Information Officer. He was promoted to Captain in 2017, during which time he commanded the Patrol Division, Detective Bureau, Professional Standards Division, and Training Division.
As the department prepares for this leadership transition
additional organizational announcements will follow shortly — signaling a new chapter for the Westport Police Department
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May 2, 2025 | Government, Police & Fire |
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If I told you that marshmallow goes on hot dogs
A few days ago, while casually doom-scrolling through Facebook, I stumbled across a post that stopped me dead in my tracks. It was a customer's post on the Lexi’s Road Dogs page
a local hot dog haven on Route 6 in Westport
and it featured something… unconventional
who just so happens to be the proud dad of Lexi Williams
“Went to Lexi's Road Dogs and got the Easter dog special
READ MORE: Gazelle Takes "The Chubby Bunny" Peeps Challenge
Attached was a photo of a hot dog cozied up between two neon-yellow Peeps
Who in their right mind puts mustard on marshmallows
There is no “Easter Dog Special” on Lexi’s board (yet)
I had to know: could this sweet and savory Frankenstein frank actually work
I strolled into Lexi’s and kindly asked if she could help bring this madness to life
slicing the sugary chicks down the middle and nestling one of her signature dogs right in between
It was a beautiful marriage of two unlikely lovers
like Romeo and Juliet if they met at a backyard BBQ
The sugar danced on my tongue like a jazz ensemble in a candy store
and before you could say “Happy Easter,” that thing was history
I’m giving it a solid 9.1 out of 10
Points were deducted only because it’s a bit of a mess – but what great love story isn’t
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A few days ago, while casually doom-scrolling through Facebook, I stumbled across a post that stopped me dead in my tracks. It was a customer's post on the Lexi’s Road Dogs page
READ MORE: Gazelle Takes "The Chubby Bunny" Peeps Challenge
See for yourself and then if you try it, send us your photos and videos on our app
May 3, 2025 | Community, Education |
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May 1, 2025 | Government |
Proponents of this development have been asked to disclose any special or financial interest
I appreciated the several proponents who recently disclosed their financial interests in the project at a recent PZC hearing.
It is natural for them to want it to proceed and they have every right to say so
Westport Journal has quoted Mr. Guimond extensively here and he has spoken publicly several times. I believe Mr. Guimond has an additional undisclosed interest in supporting The Hamlet development. His property at 471 Riverside appears to be listed as a “Waterfront Development Opportunity” with 200 feet of waterfront. Good for him. Just be honest about the reasons for advocacy. https://www.471riverside.com/
This lady has a lot to say about transparency
This Hamlet project continues to morph into a Fellini movie
The initial architectural palette presented for our small New England town was “Southeast Asia Resort”
The current round of renderings have morphed into a 19th century
“NYC Meatpacking District” replica with what appears to be a faux cast iron ground floor base
a brick facade body and arched windows identifying the top floor terminating with a cornice
Henry-Russell Hitchcock must be rolling in his grave with laughter
In a nod to the former NY Mets manager Casey Stengel’s famous quote during their painful debut season in 1962; “Can’t anybody here design an authentic building?”
Which architectural genre will be presented next; a Frank Gehry Bilbao Hamlet concept
I’m surprised you didn’t mention the gardens
it’s been for sale since 90s and I’ve floated development since early 2000
which isn’t a mystery as my goal is Survival
Not everybody is as privileged as you to have a property on 72nd and 2nd in Manhattan and a weekend home in Westport
work hard to maintain and try to survive in this community
Saugatuck proper is not just a parking lot
Most against this development live outside the “slice” which I find interesting
but have we resorted to smear campaigns on blogs (like you attempted here) or hiring attorneys to try to manipulate P+Z meetings and stack the speakers to block town folk from speaking early in the meeting like was done on Monday… no
lay the cards where they may and work towards a project that we all love
The work that was done for the up zone in 2022 was extensive and everyone in town had plenty opportunity to speak on it
P and Z held the developer to the fire to reduce the size of what they wanted to do
you might want something like Saugatuck center
I find it insulting that you and your anonymous alliance try to smear locals and buy ad space and spin social media to instill fear in the community by misrepresenting what’s the developers trying to do
all because you want to be able to cut through to go to Trader Joe’s or park your car close to the platform
If these properties were next to your home or on the island or on stony point
I wonder what the timeline to clean it up would be
To anyone late to the game I urge you to go on westportct.gov
look in P+Z archives on 11-21-22 at about 1 hour and 7 mins in and watch the short PowerPoint
I am transparent and honest about my advocacy for various public matters
is my primary residence and not my “second home.” My husband and I worked hard for 30 years or more before retiring some years ago
we are among your dreaded the “over 50” crowd and our challenges are more along the lines of staying healthy and keeping our property taxes paid
You’ll understand that better when you’ve get a few more years in
We live on a fixed income and our investments
and use a part of that to retain my NYC coop
but aging in place in Westport is not easy
My property taxes pay for the amenities we enjoy in Westport as well as the schools you send YOUR children to
Yes I am extremely fortunate to live in a place like Westport
Because we are older and in a different lifecycle place than you doesn’t make your needs more important than ours or anyone else’s
no other developers are bidding or competing
who have exerted influence on a previous formation of pnz panelists
in order to change the zoning laws for this one spot
for this normally illegal “spot zoning” was put forth as the only way to save Westport from unknown shady developers who would not be so nice about exploiting the state laws in support of housing for poor people
“We have to be able to go way overboard with this development and with obscene changes to regulations that are in place to protect Westporters
these regulations must be zapped” to paraphrase
What do Westport elites fear most– poor folk–
barely leaving a trace…hmmm…wonder wonder wonder
What is the biggest use-case connected to a transit hub and train station
A meatpacking district..no…3 fancy hotels…no…
Parking and traffic….obviously…the town has failed us in this regard
Everytime i head out to the station to catch a train
When i was a kid we had traffic cops keeping things moving
They got buildings that look like these propasals in south norwalk…
we need to have redlight district or the gangs are gonna take over…when does it end!
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By: Gabriel Clark-Clough 4:30 am on April 22
Building 1 is the larger of two apartment buildings included in the development, which once fully completed will also include 88 townhomes/rowhomes designed by KT Urban
The two apartment buildings are allocated for senior housing
with Building 1’s revised unit count including 136 senior residential units and 35 non-residential memory care units
the full site’s revised total number of units would equal 272
21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard Changes to Ground Floor Plan
images by Steinberg Hart and KT Urban sourced via Cupertino Planning
21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard Full Site Plan
The additional 13 units will come at the expense of 13,600 square feet of retail in the building
the revised site plan also eliminates 191 parking spaces originally allocated
The square footage previously occupied by the spaces will be converted to additional green space
The meeting is scheduled to start tonight, Tuesday, April 22nd, starting at 6:45 PM. For more information about how to attend and participate, visit the meeting agenda here.
21267 Stevens Creek Boulevard Westport Development Site
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that should have had more housing 30 years ago
In Google Maps it looks like the rest of the complex is already under construction or maybe even complete
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Instead, the senior forward in the final moments of regulation in Friday's Division 5 Round of 32 battle against No
fighting for loose balls and limping around the court after sustaining several cramps
With under 40 seconds to go and the Wildcats trailing by two points
Boudria eched his name into the record books with a putback basket off his own miss that tie the game at 64-64 and sent the contest into overtime
It was his 1,581st career point that broke the all-time scoring mark held by Mike Noonan in 2006
Boudria tallied seven more points in the extra frame as the No
11 Wildcats held on to beat the Panthers 74-72 in a playoff thriller before a large crowd at Westport High School
the record is nice but my goal was to win the whole time," Boudria said
"I don't care if we won and I did not get the record
Westport (15-6) moves on to the Sweet 16 and will face No
Boudria scored his first bucket with 2:23 remaining in the first quarter
He scored nine points in the second quarter and 17 more in the third quarter to draw within six points
"I looked at his face when time was running out in the game," said Wildcat head coach Scot Boudria
"I know what he was thinking because I've seen him in the backyard when he was a little kid
It was a tough loss to swallow for the Panthers
who gave Westport everything they can handle
Avon (14-8) roared out to a 19-4 lead in the first quarter and even went into the locker room with a 39-32 lead
"Mike Hayes and the Avon team did an exceptional job," Scot Boudria said
they battled well and they were super smart
They came into our house and punched us in the mouth and said we're not that team from two months ago
"That team played really well tonight and it starts with the head coach and his assistant coaches
The all-stars and the other players so kudos goes out to them."
The Wildcats had a hard time containing Panthers junior captain Thomas Edwards and sophomore captain Nyisah Miranda all night long
Edward finished with a team-high 30 points
including five 3-pointers from beyond the arc
"We did everything we wanted to do out there and came out hot," Miranda said
"We're going to build off this for next year."
Hayes said his boys fought hard until the very end
"I always tell the guys that it is toughest thing to beat a team three times in a row," he said
"Anytime you go up against anybody in this level of competition and see them that much
there is going to be a change that third time around
"Thomas and Nyisah are our two star athletes
We did not get the 'W' but the boys played amazing
Kingston Cordeiro came off the bench and scored 10 points
Seniors Travis Guillaume and Jason McGuire each scored seven in their final high school game for Avon
Boudria's brother Cole talked about his brother's feat and the team moving forward
"It's crazy," Cole said about his brother Owen's record
Avon (72): Nyisah Miranda 8 5-6 21; Travis Guillaume 2 2-4 7; Ashad Bailey 0 0-0 0; Douglas Atekuw 1 3-8; Thomas Edwards 12 1-2 30; Jason McGuire 3 0-0 7; Ismael Libert 1 0-0 2
Westport (74): Cole Boudria 4 3-5 14; Will Quinlan 1 0-0 2; Alex Krynicki 0 3-6 3; Max Gallant 0 0-0 0; Owen Boudria 18 4-5 41; Wilfred DeJesus 2 0-0 4; Kingston Cordeiro 5 0-0 10
Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com. You can follow him on Twitter at @Chezsports.
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The phrase rings TRUE for Kennewick's Dillon Hutcheson. The angler took the lead, and WON Thursday's Westport Halibut Derby
The annual Largest Halibut of the Season prize is $1,500
According to the Westport Charterboat Association
the fishing derbies have been taking place for more than 50 years
there's a derby for every day of the season
The derby runs from March 9th through October 19th
Each season we award over $60,000 in prizes including the grand chinook prize in the Westport Charterboat Association derby
Don't miss out on your chance to WIN the $10,000 grand prize for the Largest Chinook (King) salmon of the season
To participate, anglers must fish aboard a vessel affiliated with the Westport Charterboat Association and purchase a derby ticket
One of the derby's most memorable catches was in 2011
where an angler brought in an unbelievable 133 lb halibut
They missed out on the prize by NOT having a derby ticket
Spectators can have a grand time by visiting the Derby Weigh Station from 2 pm to 5 pm
That's where the day's catches are weighed and the winners are announced
Dillon Hutcheson just landed a 71.80-pound halibut, making waves in the beloved Westport Halibut Derby. Will you be the next angler to shine?\nRead More
The phrase rings TRUE for Kennewick's Dillon Hutcheson. The angler took the lead, and WON Thursday's Westport Halibut Derby
According to the Westport Charterboat Association
To participate, anglers must fish aboard a vessel affiliated with the Westport Charterboat Association and purchase a derby ticket
To participate, anglers must fish aboard a vessel affiliated with the Westport Charterboat Association and purchase a derby ticket.
One of the derby's most memorable catches was in 2011, where an angler brought in an unbelievable 133 lb halibut. Wow! But, guess what? They missed out on the prize by NOT having a derby ticket.
Spectators can have a grand time by visiting the Derby Weigh Station from 2 pm to 5 pm. That's where the day's catches are weighed and the winners are announced.
MDIn addition to the array of clinical and assessment services offered through Yale Child Study Center (YCSC) Clinical Services in New Haven
behavioral health services are now being offered in the center’s new Westport office
Provided by three YCSC clinical faculty members
Westport services are available for families with children from birth through age 18
Services include the evaluation and treatment of anxiety
attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
with a focus on supporting parenting skills and providing evidence-based culturally responsive services to children and families
The clinicians providing services in Westport are Tamique Ridgard Peters
a psychologist whose areas of specialty include parenting skills training
a psychologist whose areas of specialization include ADHD
and executive functioning skills; and Ayotunde Ayobello
a child psychiatrist who provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
and psychological coaching for student athletes
All three providers offer school consultations
including the YCSC Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) model and Parent Management Training (PMT)
Services at the Westport office are offered on a fee-for-service basis—and families have the option of submitting statements to their insurance companies for reimbursement
YCSC Vice Chair of Ambulatory Services Michele Goyette-Ewing
“We are delighted to be able to offer the expertise of Child Study Center faculty closer to home for Fairfield County children and families
With compassionate guidance and specialized knowledge
our faculty are dedicated to empowering families to enhance their children’s development
While ongoing treatment is limited to families living within New Haven County at the YCSC’s New Haven location—where several insurance providers are accepted for both treatment and assessment services— treatment services at the Westport office can be accessed by families outside of the immediate geographical area
All psychological and specialty assessments offered by the YCSC continue to be open to families from across Connecticut and the United States
This includes assessment for Tourette syndrome
as well as neuropsychological and psychological evaluations
Questions and referrals for the new location may be sent via e-mail to the Westport practice or by phone at 203-785-7379
The practice is located at 125 Kings Highway North in Westport
May 1, 2025 | Arts, Visual |
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TAUNTON — It was there for the taking for No. 11 Westport boys basketball team
That's when Blue Raiders senior Patrick Madden came in and snatched away victory from Westport
acrobatic lay-in with 3.6 second remaining helped lift Hopedale to a thrilling 57-56 win over the Wildcats before a large gathering inside the Rabouin Field House on the campus of Taunton High School
"Patrick is a great player," said Westport head coach Scot Boudria
I was thinking there was a lot of time left and we had to play some good D
I knew they were going to go back to Patrick
he attacked and we had three guys over there
"We needed one more stop and we did not get it
It was disappointing at the end but the kids worked hard during practice and everyone in the game
there is only one team that goes home happy."
The game marked the end of the career of Owen Boudria
The Wildcats senior did everything he could to keep the game close
His bucket late in the game gave Westport a 56-55 lead
"We don't score half our points without Owen tonight," Scot Boudria said
Boudria recently cemented his name into the Westport record books with a putback basket off his own miss that tied a playoff game against Avon and sent the contest into overtime
It was his 1,581st career point that broke the all-time scoring mark set by Mike Noonan in 2006
Owen has scored over 40 points against Division 2
He has also scored 39 points twice and had 9 games in a row of over 32 points
More: With Owen having an off night, Cole Boudria leads Westport boys basketball into Final 4
The contest featured runs and coaching strategies throughout the 32 minutes of heart-stopping action
"That was one of the best coaching games," Scot Boudria said
"He went through five different defenses and I went through six
He would do one thing and I would adjust to another
I'm happy to lose against someone who has dedicated his career to coach basketball
Cordani said his heart rate was through the roof
"The kids made plays when they needed to," Cordani said
"Madden's our senior captain and he makes great plays
I told the Westport coach that I thought we were playing chess
His trapping style is really difficult to play against
His kids played very hard and Scot does a great job
The Blue Raiders and the Wildcats battled to a 12-12 tie after one quarter
Hopedale took a 31-25 lead late in the second quarter
Owen knocked down a deep 3-pointer before the buzzer to get Westport to within one at halftime
Senior Brayden Lewis scored 10 of his team-high 15 points in the third quarter as the Blue Raiders took a 50-42 lead at the end of three
Senior Max Gallant and sophomore Dane Leary each ended with 8 points for the Wildcats
Sophomores Cole Boudria and Kingston Cordeiro each collected 6 points
Lewis finished with 15 points and Madden ended with 13
including his only bucket in the four quarter
"Nobody was thinking we were going to make it here
We were one game from the state championship game
Westport (56): Cole Boudria 2 0-0 6; Dane Leary 3 0-0 8; Alex Krynicki 0 1-2 1; Max Gallant 3 0-0 8; Owen Boudria 11 4-5 27; Wilfred DeJesus 0 0-0 0; Kingston Cordeiro 3 0-0 6
Hopedale (57): Patrick Madden 6 1-2 13; Keigan Murphy 1 0-0 3; Robbie Manning 1 1-2 4; Brayden Lewis 7 1-2 15; Danny Carroll 2 0-0 4; Nate Rutkowski 4 1-2 9; JJ Douglas 3 0-0 9
Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette sports editor Steven Sanchez can be reached at ssanchez@heraldnews.com
WESTPORT — Cole Boudria woke up unusally early on Saturday morning
The Westport basketball guard retired to bed early Friday and was the first one in the gym
shooting around after scoring just one point in the Wildcats' Sweet 16 win over John J
What transpired over the next 32 minutes was a brillant
offensive display by the Westport sophomore
including seven 3-pointers in the Wildcats' 59-46 win over No
"I wanted to get good rest before the game
I listened to my dad (head coach Scot Boudria) and he told me to do what I did in practice yesterday
11 Westport (17-6) advances to the Final Four for the first time since 2012
"Cole is just not a great shooter but he does the other little things on the court," said Scot Boudria
who will be making his sixth appearance in the Final Four
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As the teams lined up for the traditional handshake
the postgame celebration was marred by an altercation that was quickly diffused
One of the visiting Viking player shoved a Wildcat player into the scorer's table
One of the Westport players and athletic trainer were bruised and battered trying to de-escalate the situation
A Westport school resourse officer and a policeman quickly diffused the incident and cleared the floor
the Wildcats stormed back onto the court as a team to take pictures with the banner and hardware
"I am not going to talk about that," Scot Boudria said about the melee
"We will let the administrators take care of that
My job is to coach my kids and make sure they're safe
Cole's monster game helped bail out big brother Owen Boudria's worst shooting game of the season
who scored 30 or more points in the last nine games
was held to just 7 points on 2-of-15 shooting
"I knew these group of guys were going to go far," Owen said
I probably had the worse game of my life but these guys stepped up
They hit big shot after big shot and played good defense
Cole's 11 points in the first quarter enabled the Wildcats to take a 16-10 lead
He connected on three more 3-pointers in the second quarter as Westport took a 36-20 into the locker rooms
thanks to the 3-point shooting of junior forward Ansh Kataria (18 points)
But the Wildcats closed the quarter strong with a big 3-point basket late by Max Gallant
the Viking never got to within single digits as Westport closed it out
Gallant finished with 13 points while senior Will Quinlan and sophomore Dane Leary each ended with six points
Senior Josiah Whitley contributed 12 points for Rockport
The Wildcats knocked down 11 3-pointers on the night compared to the Vikings 7
"It feels really good to advance to the Final Four," Leary said
Rockport (46): Flynn Blanchard 1 0-0 2; Ansh Kataria 6 0-0 18; Patrick Reardon 0 0-0 0; Brandon Fleming 2 0-0 4; Josiah Whitley 3 5-6 12; Elliott Lyman 3 0-0 6; Aiden Christensen 2 0-0 4
Westport (59): Cole Boudria 7 2-2 23; Dane Leary 2 0-0 6; Alex Krynicki 1 0-0 2; Max Gallant 5 1-2 13; Owen Boudria 2 3-8 7; Will Quinlan 2 1-2 6; Wilfred DeJesus 1 0-0 2; Kingston Cordeiro 0 0-0 0
(WLNE) — The Westport Police Department said it arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a woman on April 7
David DeVeau was charged with indecent assault and battery on a person over 14-years-old and assault with intent to rape
Police said a female reported that she had gone to check on DeVeau
The victim said that the two had went for a walk in the woods behind his home when DeVeau allegedly “forced himself on her and assaulted her.”
He was then arrested without incident on April 9