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The Westport Fire Department is a combination department that currently consists of 21 full-time firefighter/paramedics (line staff) and nine on-call firefighters. In addition, the Chief, Deputy, and … more
We understand that paying taxes is no one’s favorite activity, and we are all wary of any proposition that seems like it might take more money out of our pockets. However, the proposed FY24 … more
As a lifelong resident of Westport, a graduate of Westport High School, and a mother of two children currently in the school system, I do my best to understand the decisions made by the schools and … more
Elliot Whipple wrote last week, commenting on my letter of the previous week, and, contrary to my recommendation, advising the residents of Westport to “Vote NO on the Proposition 2.5 override … more
The letter in the July 6 Shorelines from former Westport Select board member Brian Valcourt contains little in the way of new information for voters to consider in the upcoming override vote. There … more
The committee advocating to pass the $3 million override in Westport will hold an open public forum on July 11, 2023, from 7-9 pm at the Westport Middle-High School, 400 Old County Road. The public … more
I have lived here since 1968, graduated from WHS, and raised my family here for good reason. The people are hard-working, amazing humans with a great sense of community spirit. There is a small … more
Constance Gee has raised the alarm concerning marine mammal deaths that appear to be linked to high-resolution geophysical mapping in preparation for the pile-driving of the Vineyard and Southfork … more
A positive vote on July 25 to allow Westport to adopt a budget override will restore balance to the town’s fiscal affairs. The Westport Fiscal Stability Group’s report (posted on the … more
This letter is in response to Constance Gee’s letter in last week’s The Portsmouth Times, “ Too much ignorance on wind farms’ impacts .” To the editor: Thank … more
The Westport town government and schools provide a wide range of services to the people of Westport, many of which are hardly noticed. Over the past two decades, provision of these services has been … more
I am a senior citizen and am proud to call Westport home. I want to invest in the improvements needed to help my community sustain and to grow. I support educating our children and the work of our … more
Unfortunately for the United States, it seems more than likely that the 2024 presidential election will feature Biden versus Trump, as all competitors will have been eliminated. With so much … more
I write in response to Rick Russo’s letter “Be factual not emotional about wind energy.” While I appreciate that Mr. Russo is “not a fan of wind,” his beef with … more
A positive vote on July 25 to allow Westport to adopt a budget override will restore balance to the town’s fiscal affairs. The Westport Fiscal Stability Group’s report (posted on the … more
The crown jewel of citizen science for biological nature observations is “iNaturalist,” a social network with more than 2.6 million participants. Using … more
To the editor: Several Portsmouth residents, who had previously requested to speak with the Town Council about the SouthCoast Wind (SCW) project, finally got their chance to voice their … more
To the editor: The public is being told how today's kids are dealing with mental health issues due to the pandemic. Here is some perspective: If you were born in 1900 most Americans lived in rural … more
I just received my May 18 Shorelines. The one where selectboard says a "strong marketing campaign" is necessary for override vote to pass. Isn't that the same as propaganda when politicians push an … more
Some dear friends have a new granddaughter who is a healthy, happy, good baby. Yet they report that a recent overnight stay was harder than they expected or recalled. Babies often get fussy when … more
A year ago, no one could have imagined that the Barrington School Committee would quickly become the model for openness in government. For much of the past five years, that board was mired in … more
Editor’s note: The writer submitted this letter to the Portsmouth Town Council in advance of its May 25 workshop on SouthCoast Wind, which he was unable to attend. more
As I relaxed on my La-Z-Boy Saturday evening following our 2023 Westport High School's Commencement exercises , I could not help but feel optimistic about the future of our Westport Community … more
To the editor: Regarding the SouthCoast Wind proposal, it never ceases to amaze me how much misinformation and disinformation gets thrown around on this subject. But, when you examine the … more
Apropos of your recent correspondence I would like to contribute some facts regarding wind power, and in general the transition away from carbon dioxide emission, which will fairly soon render much … more
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