EDITORIAL: Spread of COVID-19 displays both a unified, hostile Westport community
March 31, 2020
As the Westport community concludes its first few weeks grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic, we have witnessed both productive community efforts and difficulty following the social distancing and quarantine protocol. We would like to commend the efforts of much of the Westport community; many ha...
Closure sprouts questions over make-up days
Eddie Kiev '20, Web Managing Editor
March 11, 2020
The Westport Public School administration clarified scheduling plans in an email to parents on Wednesday March 11. This follows Westport Public Schools’ indefinite closure as concerns surge over the COVID-19 pandemic. “[I]f districts were to decide to close schools for up to two weeks, they would...
Health officials discover Coronavirus in Danbury
Lucy Arrow '21, Paper Features Editor
March 8, 2020
The first case of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Connecticut was discovered in Danbury on March 6, found in a nurse working at the Danbury Hospital and Norwalk Hospital. The nurse is a New York State resident and is self quarantined in her home. Although the nurse does not live in Connecticut, the hospital is...
BOE votes to push back start times
Lexie Moskovit, Web Sports Editor
February 11, 2020
The Board of Education (BOE) officially voted to push back school start times by 30 minutes starting in the 2020-2021 school year.
Woman stabbed in Westport parking lot
Remy Teltser '21, Paper Features Editor
January 7, 2020
A 33-year-old Greenwich woman was repeatedly stabbed with a knife outside of New Beauty Wellness in Westport on Jan. 6 by an 18-year-old male in a mask. At approximately 1:06 p.m., the Westport Police Department (WPD) was called to 1137 Post Road East where the woman sustained multiple s...
Chef’s Table Westport location announces its close
Lexie Moskovit ’21, Web Sports Editor
January 3, 2020
Chef’s Table, located on 161 Cross Highway in Westport, will be closing on Jan. 15, due to low business. Chef’s table opened in Westport on April 1, 2018. Most of the customers are students from Staples and Bedford along with construction workers, tradesmen and delivery men early in the morning....
Beach spot “Joey’s by the Shore” closes after 32 Years
Jack Dennison '21, Paper Sports Editor
November 21, 2019
Joey’s by the Shore will close promptly due to a loss of a rent agreement with the Westport Parks and Recreation department, according to a press release on the Westport government website. Joey’s had been serving Compo Beach and the Longshore Country Club with standard American fast food for ...
BOE names Stafford Thomas Jr. principal of Staples
Andreas Lolis '21, Paper News Editor
June 25, 2019
The Board of Education unanimously approved Stafford Thomas Jr. as Principal of Staples High School on June 20. The Principal seat was vacated by James D’Amico, who earlier this year announced his resignation effective at the end of June. While Thomas doesn’t have any specific potential pol...
Dr. David Abbey named interim superintendent of schools
Sophie Driscoll '19, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
Dr. David Abbey began as interim superintendent of schools on May 8. The Board of Education (BOE) appointed him to the role with a unanimous vote on May 6. Abbey will hold the position until the BOE finds a permanent superintendent. “It is gratifying to find someone of Dr. Abbey’s caliber to lead our schools th...
Stop And Shop employee strike ends
Rachel Suggs '21, Web News Editor
April 24, 2019
The strike of over 31,000 New England Stop and Shop employees ended on Sunday, April 21 after 11 days of striking. A tentative three-year agreement was reached which includes increased wages, greater health coverage and more pension benefits. The deal must still be ratified by the unions. “As of min...
Board of Education appoints Anthony Buono Acting Superintendent of Schools
Audrey Bernstein ’20 and Allie D’Angelo ’20
April 8, 2019
The Board of Education (BOE) voted unanimously (7-0) to appoint former Assistant Superintendent Anthony Buono as the Acting Superintendent of the Westport Public School District on April 8. Buono will begin on April 9. “I’m honored to accept the position until [the BOE] is able to find a suita...
Board of Education discusses Coleytown Middle School proposals, improvements
Jack Dennison '21
April 3, 2019
The Board of Education (BoE) met to discuss improvements for Coleytown Middle School and propose possible redistricting for the Westport school system on Monday, April 1. The Board of Education’s (BoE) goal is to achieve a balance of enrollment. According to BoE secretary Elaine Whitney equality of enrollme...
Matsu Sushi undergoes renovations
April 1, 2019
Matsu Sushi has announced that it is closing for renovation, though many thought it was closing for good, due to a customer’s post on blog 06880. Molly Alger, a frequent visitor to Matsu, wrote into Dan Woog’s blog to announce the resturant’s closing. Alger wrote that while dining at Matsu on March 31, ...
Loading ...Anna Diorio '23, Staff Writer
A decision must be made. Connecticut residents must choose whether they care more about the well-being of others or their own sense of personal freedoms. On Sept. 15, Governor Ned Lamont signed Executive Ord...
Coleytown Elementary closed after staff member tested positive for Coronavirus
September 14, 2020
High school football players protest in Hartford over season’s cancellation
September 11, 2020
School closures highlight economic inequality across Connecticut
June 22, 2020
Restaurants open socially distanced seating areas for Westporters
June 4, 2020
Reopening school in fall risky, should not be done
June 3, 2020
