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Big changes possible at Westport Town Meeting

Residents will have a few decisions to make when they meet to decide Westport's business for the year at next week's Town Meeting, set for Tuesday, May 7, at the high school. Apart from a …
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Wildcats lose to Diman 9-4
Outfielder Bella Babb hit an inside the park home run in the third inning of their first game played on the new field behind the high … Read More
Westport beach residents return to a fragile paradise
Scarred and  scoured by one of the toughest winters in recent memory, East Beach welcomed its latest yearly migration of summer … Read More
Westport police logs: Animal complaints, no arrests
Monday, April 15 A 911 caller from John Reed Road lodged an animal complaint at 3:10 p.m. A 911 caller reported a … Read More
Westport has 23 new Hall of Famers
It’s been four years since they were able to honor their sports heroes. But members of the Westport Athletic Hall of Fame made … Read More
Westport IOC thinks small following Route 6 vote's failure
pic: route 6 Following its failure at the polls, the town board that developed the Route 6 project is planning the next step for … Read More
Westport board slams ‘misinformation’ spread by Facebook page
A Facebook page criticized by members of a town board for allegedly spreading misinformation, and using Westport’s official crest as … Read More
Obituaries
Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, Little Compton Joseph F. Stankiewicz, 73, of Little Compton, unexpectedly passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022. He was the husband of Susan (Fish) Stankiewicz. Mr. Stankiewicz was born in Fall River, …
John E. Bettencourt, Sr., 99, Dartmouth John Eugene Bettencourt, 99, of Dartmouth, passed away late on Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022. He was predeceased by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy K. (Rose) Bettencourt. Born and raised in Dartmouth on the …
Lee Gardner, 88 Lee Gardner played his last chukka Oct. 22, 2022. He lived a full 88 years, leaving behind his wife, Polly, and four beautiful daughters. He was an animal lover, bird lover, a botanist, …
Nancy M. Dawson, Westport Nancy M. Dawson, 82, of Westport, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2022. She was the loving wife of Alec B. Dawson, OBE, and mother of Bruce S Dawson, David A. …

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