![During the months of April through November, Church Lane will be closed to public traffic allowing only pedestrians on the road.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Screen-Shot-2024-03-29-at-11.40.37-AM.png)
Downtown Westport announces seasonal entertainment starting early April
Danisha Nasution, Staff Writer
• March 29, 2024
![Parking limits begin in the spring, restricting cars from remaining downtown for more than three hours during 6 a.m. - 8 p.m.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Beige-Simple-5-Ws-of-a-Story-Poster-800x1200.png)
Westport to start enforcing new downtown parking limits
Matthew Stashower ’25, Paper Sports Editor
• March 15, 2024
![The Patagonia located in downtown Westport is set to close on Dec. 24. (Contributed by Patagonia.com)](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Screenshot-2023-12-18-at-11.51.06-AM-1200x1010.png)
Westport Patagonia, last location in Connecticut, set to close on Christmas Eve
Storey Ahl ’25, Staff Writer
• December 18, 2023
![Emmy Squared is placed in a popular dining spot in downtown Westport near well-known restaurants Spotted Horse and Pink Sumo.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-10-at-10.55.06-AM.png)
Emmy Squared debuts in Westport
Poppy Harrington ’25 and Ella Harrington '25
• October 10, 2023
![The outside of the building touches the view of pedestrians from the street, the design embracing the buildings residential and medical uses.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Screenshot-2023-10-06-at-1.27.44-PM.png)
Southern Connecticut Women’s Health expands reach with a new location
Audrey Curtis '25, Web Photostory Editor
• October 8, 2023
![Photo by Rylie Cordella ’25.
Bus two seats overflow with students on their way home or to various areas in town.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Screenshot-2023-05-12-at-2.41.01-PM.png)
Multipurpose bus two proves overcrowded, in need of solution
Rylie Cordella ’25, Assistant Business Manager
• May 12, 2023
![Manna Toast provides a variety of plant-based foods in their cafe. Their menu is available for dining-in, takeout and delivery.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/unnamed-3-900x702.jpg)
Manna Toast Westport set to close by the end of the month
Rylie Cordella ’25, Staff Writer
• December 24, 2022
![Firefighters work to extinguish the blaze, which originated under the roof’s sheathing, on top of the National Hall building in Westport. Westport and Norwalk departments collaborated on this effort.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-17-at-9.54.48-AM-1.png)
Fire erupts at National Hall; multiple departments respond
Giselle Oldani ’22, Web Managing Editor
• February 17, 2022
![With a robust menu and ideal location, The Whale Tea’s Westport location is attracting many customers. The menu features numerous add-ons and customizations to cater to a wide variety of tastes.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-02-15-at-1.27.47-PM.png)
The Whale Tea arrives in Westport, satisfies bubble tea cravings
Mishael Gill ’23, Paper Managing Editor
• February 16, 2022
![Rita and Chris Marcocci, the founders of the local market, are ready for business and excited to support the community.](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-04-at-11.17.52-AM.png)
New Local to Market shop in Westport brings community together
Talia Varsano ’24, Staff Writer
• October 2, 2021
![Though the old Barnes & Noble carried many memories, the new one is vibrant and invites Westporters to make new ones downtown. This young reader certainly is!](https://www.inklingsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Screen-Shot-2021-02-26-at-3.27.16-PM-676x900.png)
New Barnes & Noble brightens up Westport
Lilly Weisz ’23, Assistant Creative Director
• February 26, 2021
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