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RIDOT shuts down Washington Bridge westbound from East Providence, East Bay
PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Department of Transportation announced late Monday afternoon, Dec. 11, the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge due to the finding of a critical … more
The River House is designed in five of what the architect calls “pavilions,” with three shown here. To the right is the master suite pavilion, with bedroom, bathroom and office nook. At center is the main living pavilion, home to the kitchen and main living space. At left, which is really the center of the house, is the library, which is just off the front foyer. Two more bedroom / bathroom pavilions are to the left, not shown.
Architectural marvel is a beacon of light
Jonathan Levi lives within his life’s work. His home, nestled along the east branch of the Westport River, is unlike any other. Besides being home to Levi and his wife, it is a physical … more
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Zoning enforcement officer Ralph Souza said Wednesday evening that he did not determine that a plan for 435 Old Harbor Road is allowed by right. He was speaking in general terms, he said.
Westport zoners dismiss Old Harbor appeal
It’s rare when the dismissal of an aggrieved party’s appeal to a public board could be seen as a victory for the person who filed it. Still, that is how Wednesday evening’s zoning … more
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Westport Point homeowner says he'll comply with town
While he said he’s done nothing wrong, followed the letter of the law and isn’t trying to get away with anything, the owner of a Westport Point home called out by the historical … more
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Westport man charged in home invasion
A Westport man faces multiple charges for allegedly breaking into a River Road home early Friday morning, and brandishing a hammer when the home’s sole occupant woke up. Police were called … more
A view of the main driveway into the 435 Old Harbor Road property.
Residents organize over Old Harbor Road plan
More than 100 residents who live near a proposed live-in rehabilitation facility for teens with substance abuse disorders have signed an open letter to the Town of Westport, imploring planning … more
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Eric Whipple of Whipple Tree Experts guides Ray Elias’s large spruce tree off a trailer and onto the front lawn of the Westport Land Conservation Trust’s Kirby House on Adamsville Road.
Spruced up one last time in Westport
Every Christmas season, year in and out, Ray Elias climbed the large spruce in the front yard of his Holly Lane home, decorated it and otherwise made it look perfect for the holiday season, much to … more
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Westport gets closer to regulating Air BnBs
Once a lengthy document that contained a dizzying array of rules, steps, fees, inspections and prohibitions, an updated version of the town’s proposed Bed and Breakfast and Short Term Rental … more
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Westport fires back at Point owner
The owners of a $3.6 million home at Westport Point have been ordered before the historical commission Monday evening to explain how they will correct what the commission’s chairman and … more
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Land Trust secures rare gift for Westport
While skyrocketing land prices threaten open farmland across the South Coast, the Westport Land Conservation Trust recently received a valuable and generous gift — a donated conservation … more
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Westport deputy police chief calls it a career
There are more personnel changes coming at the Westport Police Department, following the selection last week of Detective Sgt. Christopher Dunn as the department’s next chief. Several days … more
Westport patrolmen Jarrod Levesque (left) and Michael Chicca received the lifesaving award at the station on Thursday. 
Westport officers honored for saving a life
Friday was a big day for two Westport officers who just weeks earlier saved a man’s life while responding to a call. At noon Friday, Nov. 17, officers Michael Chicca and Jarrod Levesque … more
Beach pass fees rise in Westport
They’re still the best views anywhere, but it will cost a bit more to park at town beaches starting next season. The Board of Selectmen Monday evening approved a beach commission request … more
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Police drive a big win for Westport Food Pantry
Coffers are overflowing at the Westport Food Bank, after police dropped off hundreds of pounds of donated food Thursday morning (above, Sgt. Robert Rebello and Detective Michelle Donovan load up an … more
The MIAA Division V state soccer champion Westport Wildcats pose for a photo following their victory Saturday afternoon.
Westport wins first-ever state championship
The state champion Westport Wildcats — doesn’t that sound good! — received a hero’s welcome Saturday night when they returned home after knocking off Douglas on the road to … more
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The Westport soccer team is headed to the championship after blanking Boston International 2-0 during the D-5 semifinals on Tuesday night. In photo, Will Quinlan (left), Nazaiah Pacheco celebrate with Zachary Lopes after he assisted on Tommy Bernard's second half goal.
Westport to face Douglas in championship on Saturday
Marcos Dutra Africano and Tommy Bernard scored as the gritty Westport soccer team shut out Boston International 2-0 in the Division 5 state semifinal game at Scituate High School on Tuesday night. … more
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The assessment for this home at 1985F Main Road increased from $1.54 million to $1.75 million in the town's recent re-assessment. Overall, residential properties rose 10 percent on average.
Property assessments up across the board in Westport
Property assessments are rising across town as Westport finishes up its first full revaluation in three years — but if yours went up, you may not see a tax increase, as the tax rate will be … more
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An artist's rendering of the new playground planned for the Central Village, at the Town Hall Annex.
A whale of a playground coming to Westport
After years of waiting for the right time, members of the Westport Recreation Department are nearly ready to install a new playground at the Town Hall Annex, replacing one that provided endless fun … more
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This large retaining wall at 2015 Main Road was not reviewed by the Westport Historical Commission. Building inspector Ralph Souza ordered work on the structure to stop last Friday.
Westport Point homeowners ordered to stop work
Westport building official Ralph Souza has ordered the owners of a $3.65 million Westport Point home to stop construction on what appears to be a large infinity pool retaining wall, as the project … more
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Members of the Westport Police Department color guard stand at attention.
Veterans' Day Westport: 'Ask what you can do'
One cold January day nearly 62 years ago, a young President John F. Kennedy told his fellow Americans to “ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your … more
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The property at 435 Old Harbor Road would house up to 12 teenage students at a time.
Old Harbor residents: Teen plan is no school
Though they seldom comment on projects before the planning board, members of the Westport Select Board are making an exception in the case of a proposed live-in school facility that has generated a … more
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half. Bernard crossed the ball into the box as Quinlan went airborne to head it into the net for his second goal of the game.
Westport heads to the final four, again
The Westport soccer team is heading to the final four after stunning one-seeded Sutton 3-2 in triple overtime during a Division 5 Elite 8 game at Sutton on Saturday afternoon. The eighth-seeded … more
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Incoming police chief Christopher Dunn (center) talks with select board chairman Richard Brewer and board member Shana Shufelt following Monday’s vote.
Dunn named Westport police chief
A career police officer with a quarter century of service to the Town of Westport will be the town’s next police chief, following his appointmentby the select board Monday evening. … more
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The victim was a back-seat passenger in the Subaru at right, which was struck from behind while parked along the side of the highway.
Man pleads guilty in 2020 crash that killed Westport girl, 10
A Fall River man has pleaded guilty for causing an accident that killed a 10-year-old Westport girl, and left her sister seriously injured, three years ago. Just before his trial was set to … more
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Police chief candidates Christopher Dunn (left) and Robert Rebello.
Westport close to hiring new police chief
Two of Westport’s finest — a career police officer and a colleague who joined the force later in life — are the top two candidates for the Westport Police Chief position, and … more
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