Conservation Commission Approves Route 177 Roundabout Wetlands Filing 5-1
Westport Conservation Commission approves wetlands filing for $5 million Route 177 roundabout over residents' safety objections.
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Westport CPC Approves FY27 Warrant Articles, Clears Procurement Rules for Private Projects
Westport's Community Preservation Committee approved FY27 town meeting funding and cleared new procurement rules at its February 12 remote meeting. Chair Betty Slade announced she will resign at the committee's July reorganization, when two new members are also expected to join.
Westport Library Trustees Flag Safety Gaps, Discuss Memorial Grant Fund
Westport Library Trustees accepted routine reports and received word of a new memorial grant fund at their February 9 meeting.
Westport Schools Request $24.96 Million for FY27, Rely on $480,000 in Free Cash
Westport's Finance Committee scrutinized a $24,960,332 school budget request for FY27 that leans on $480,000 in free cash to close a funding gap. New Superintendent Dr.
Westport Board of Health Clears Variance-Heavy Septic Repair on Tight Cabins Neck Lot
Westport Board of Health unanimously approved a variance-heavy septic repair on a cramped 5,500-square-foot Cabins Neck Road lot and endorsed four additional director-approved plans at its February 2 meeting.
Finance Committee flags $157,300 truck request, school budget growth for further review
Westport Finance Committee reviewed a strained Highway Department budget and a 5 percent school budget increase at its January 27 meeting.
Westport Housing Authority Approves Finances, Debates Snow Removal at Greenwood Terrace
Westport Housing Authority approves $14,465 warrant and hears reserve is near 60 percent of target.
Westport Finance Committee Hears Four FY27 Budgets, No Votes Taken
Westport Finance Committee reviews four FY27 budgets, with fire staffing and a broken elevator leading debate.
Westport Conservation Approves Landscape Yard, Challenges Beach Road Widening Plan
Westport Conservation Commission approves Main Road landscape storage yard and challenges proposed Horseneck Beach road widening.
Westport Finance Committee Advances FY27 Budget Review Across Three Departments
Westport Finance Committee hears police, clerk, and treasurer budgets with unresolved Diamond debt looming over FY27 planning.