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The exit ramp at Hix Bridge Landing has been permanently closed, the town planner said this week.
Hix Bridge Landing impasse will affect $800,000 project
A months-long impasse between the town and Noquochoke Association will force the redesign of a town plan to rehabilitate and upgrade Hix Bridge Landing . The landing’s exit has been closed … more
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Annual 5k beach race benefits Mt. Hope High indoor track program
The Mt. Hope High School indoor track and field team's annual "I'd Rather Be Indoor" 5k run/walk steps off Sunday morning, Dec. 8, at Bristol Town Beach. The race starts at 10:30 a.m. Organizers … more
Representative-elect Steve Ouellette will stay on the select board until Spring 2025.
Ouellette looks ahead as swearing in looms
Fresh off his win in the polls early last month, incoming 8th Bristol District Representative Steven Ouellette is winding down some of his many board memberships as he prepares to take the Oath of … more
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The chairman of the Westport board of assessors said instituting a different tax rate for commercial and business properties would hurt mom and pops. Lee's Market, he said, is likely the town's largest employer.
Westport won’t split tax rate, among state’s lowest
Westport will stick with its single tax rate, among the state’s lowest, after the chairman of the board of assessors said this week that introducing a split rate for businesses, commercial and … more
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Historical society president Jenny O’Neill examines the Henry Smith journal Monday morning.
An unexpected treasure returns to Westport
There’s no telling how it ended up in New York, 151 years after the author who filled its 360 pages died here. But a journal owned by a mid-19th century sailor, ship’s agent and farmer … more
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SouthCoast Wind goes for sound variance on Dec. 9
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Town Council will hold a public hearing at 7 pm. on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, on SouthCoast Wind ’s request for a sound variance. more
Volunteers Kate McInnis (left) and Maggie Beers (middle) and others load food into a client's car. 
Giving reason to give thanks in Westport
If the line of cars stretching out from the Westport Grange Monday morning was any indication, hunger is growing in Westport and across the Southcoast. The cars started arriving at 931 Main Road … more
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Owner may call it quits on Lickety Splits
A Westport institution loved by a generation of kids and kids at heart is on the market. Mark Pietryzk has put his Lickety Splits Ice Cream up for sale, asking $475,000 for the 719 State Road … more
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Police officers (from left) at Monday’s select board meeting include Deputy Chief Rob Rebello, Lt. Christopher Mello, Sgt. Fernando Goncalves, and Chief Christopher Dunn.
Westport honors police officer, promotes two others
Members of the select board approved the promotion of two Westport Police Department officers, and joined with the chief in recognizing a third for his contributions to the community, Monday evening. … more
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Animals removed from Westport home, then returned
An untold number of animals were removed from the home of Westport’s town accountant earlier this month, but have since been returned. Members of the Westport Board of Health, Animal … more
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Child cruelty, cyberstalking charges top Portsmouth Police report
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Monday, Nov. 18 Monica Rodriguez-Ordonez, 31, of 36 Berroth Court, was charged with two counts … more
Police officers (from left) at Monday’s select board meeting include Deputy Chief Rob Rebello, Lt. Christopher Mello, Sgt. Fernando Goncalves, and Chief Christopher Dunn
Westport police officer honored, two others promoted
Members of the select board approved the promotion of two Westport Police Department officers, and joined with the chief in recognizing a third for his contributions to the community, Monday evening: … more
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8th Bristol Representative-elect Steve Ouellette, earlier this year.
Following Westport recount, Ouellette still tops in 8th Representative race
A recount Wednesday failed to change the outcome and Steven Ouellette is still the leading vote-getter in the 8th Bristol Representative race — all that’s left is for the state to certify … more
Nicole Pearsall, at Monday night's Select Board meeting.
Westport names Nicole Pearsall as town accountant
The Westport Select Board on Monday night unanimously approved the hiring of Nicole Pearsall as the town's new accountant, promoting the long time-assistant to the top position. The vote was 4-0, … more
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Westport man faces felonies following camper break-in
A Westport man faces multiple felony charges for allegedly breaking into a neighbor’s camper and destroying property last week. On Wednesday morning, Nov. 13, police were dispatched to … more
An old timer works on his boat in this photo, taken at Westport Point in the 1950s or ‘60s.
Westport lobstermen recall fishery's heyday
The days of huge hauls and oceans of money may be on the decline. But as he and three other long-time Westport lobstermen sat before a packed house at the Westport Grange one recent Saturday, Grant … more
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Maddie Melnyk, a freshman, led the Wildcats in scoring. The center forward scored 18 goals and had 9 assists this season. 
Wildcats field hockey team named MAC champs
The Westport field hockey team was named Mayflower Athletic Conference champs with an undefeated league record of 4-0 earlier this month. Wildcats’ forward Bella Babb was named MAC MVP and … more
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Christohpher Thrasher, left, speaks at a forum called for 8th Bristol District Representative candidates prior to the election. From left are Thrasher and fellow candidates Jesse St. Gelais, Laura Hadley, Manny Soares and Steve Ouellette.
Recount Wednesday morning in Westport 8th District race
The results of the 8th Bristol representative race could change this week, as election officials were expected to recount ballots from one of Westport’s five voting precincts Wednesday. As … more
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This map shows the location of the upcoming water main work in north Westport.
Route 6 water project starts soon in Westport
Contractors are expected to start soon on a $4 million-plus project to extend water mains in a loop around and along the Route 6 corridor, and will allow both residents and the town to tie the … more
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World War II veteran Clifford Brightman listens during the playing of the Armed Forces medley by Navy veteran and bagpiper Sam Manley. 
Westport veterans pause in thanks
The threat of rain in this otherwise dry autumn pushed them indoors. But a packed house of veterans and their loved ones crowded into the Town Hall Annex Monday morning to properly mark Veterans Day … more
Offshore wind is the subject of intense debate in Westport and surrounding coastal communities.
Westport offshore wind advisory group up and running
Though no offshore wind projects are currently up for review before any local board, the Westport Select Board has named nine residents to the town’s newly formed Offshore Wind Advisory … more
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Coach Chris Parker (left) looks on as senior teammates Travis Carvalho and Noah Amaral console each other after the loss. 
Westport soccer teams fall in round of 16
  Somber seniors wept and hugged teammates and coaches after the Wildcats lost to Brighton 1-0 in … more
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Westport firefighters have responded to more than their share of brush fires recently, including one near Route 6 last Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Westport bans outdoor fires as drought deepens
As drought conditions spread across Massachusetts and the wildfire risk continues to grow, Westport Fire Chief Dan Baldwin and municipal leaders are prohibiting any outdoor fires at least this coming … more
Roger Williams University Assistant Professor of Public Health P. Jacob Bueno de Mesquita with an example of one of the far-UVC devices that have been installed in a classroom as well as a health services exam room as part of a year-long study.
RWU testing technology to reduce airborne pathogens
As it turns out, it seems light can kill COVID — at least, that is what one Roger Williams University professor aims to confirm over the course of the next year. Assistant Professor of … more
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The survey vessel RV Jim Cole (top) will conduct shallow water geophysical surveys utilizing towed survey gear, while a spud barge (lower left) and crew boats operated by Diligent Marine (lower right) will conduct geotechnical boreholes.
SouthCoast Wind survey operations begin later this month
PORTSMOUTH — SouthCoast Wind will conduct localized geophysical and geotechnical survey operations in state waters of Rhode Island and Massachusetts starting around Tuesday, Nov. 19, and … more
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