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Welcome to Westport, Connecticut!
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Incorporated in 1835, Westport is a charming coastal town in Fairfield County where enjoying life is easy, thanks to the town's unparalleled quality of life. Housing options range from luxury apartments to works of modern architectural art to 200-year-old farmhouses. Westport public schools are among the finest nationwide, while private schools in Westport and the vicinity offer an excellent alternative. It is impossible to be bored in Westport with its cornucopia of fun things to do. Golfing, horseback riding and biking. Boating and water-skiing in Long Island Sound. Kayaking and rowing in Saugatuck river. Sunning on Compo Beach in the summer. Skiing in the nearby Vermont in the winter. Day-trips to New York City or Mystic. Westport Country Theater plays, annual professional and amateur art exhibits, and antique shows. Fine cuisine from around the globe in Westport restaurants on the water and in the picturesque countryside settings. The list goes on and on! And, first and foremost, there are the people of Westport: new friends and great neighbors! Detailed Demographic Profile - the most current data on demographics, economics, education, government, housing, labor force, quality of life. History of Westport, Fairfield County [ top ] .......................................................... Moving to WestportConnecticut Department of Motor Vehicles - everything you need to know about getting a driver's license and registering your car. Electricity (Connecticut Light and Power) The largest electric utility company serves residential customers in Fairfield County. Phone (SBC SNETProviding local, long distance, digital satellite television, wireless and internet access services for your new home in Fairfield County. Cable TV (CableVision) offers high-speed Internet, digital cable TV and digital voice services in Fairfield County. Gas (Yankee Gas) is Connecticut’s largest natural gas distribution company, serving clients in Fairfield County. Railroad Schedules (Metro-North Railroad) - MTA schedules, ticket costs, monthly passes, etc. Railroad Parking - costs, application form, frequently asked questions. Westport Main Post Office, Saugatuck Station, Green Farms Station - business hours, contact information and a map. New Neighbors of Westport is a social, non-profit organization helping new residents assimilate into the community. With over 400 families as members from newlyweds to retirees, the Club offers a variety of activities to appeal to many tastes and schedules. [ top ] .......................................................... Westport SchoolsGreen Farms Academy is an independent, K-12, coeducational school, located in the Town of Westport at 35 Beachside Avenue. Private Schools within 20-mile radius of Westport - visit the list from Peterson's Private School Guide, with overview and/or programs and contact info. Nursery Schools & Preschools in Westport - visit this link for a list of schools and contact information. Public Schools in Westport - please visit this link for a list of Westport public schools (5 elementary, 3 middle and 1 high school). Each school has its own website covering most activities and programs. Westport Continuing Education - located in Staples High School, Westport Continuing Education provides a rich array of learning and enrichment opportunities to residents of Westport and all area towns. WCE offers an adult program as well as a program for kids of all ages (K through grade 12). Strategic School Profile for the Westport School District - According to the Connecticut law, each local and regional board of education annually submits a strategic school profile report for each school under its jurisdiction and for the school district as a whole. This profile report contains information on the following measures: student needs, school resources, school performance, and student performance. (To view and/or print out reports, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. If you do not already have the program, please download it here.) For more on education in Connecticut, visitConnecticut Department of Education [ top ] .......................................................... Westport MediaWestport News is a local newspaper, which serves the communities of Westport and Weston and is published on Wednesdays and Fridays. Westport Now is Westport's 24/7 news and information source, offering insights into Westport-related news and news of interest to Westport residents. Gordon Joseloff's weblog about doings in and about Westport, Conn. Westport Online is another community website with guides and offerings related to Westport, Connecticut, and the vicinity. Westport Magazine serves the variety of interests and highlight the activities of those who live, work and play in Fairfield, Weston, Westport and Wilton, Connecticut. It is published every month except August by Moffly Publications, Inc. [ top ] .......................................................... Westport Parks and BeachesCompo Beach - Compo Beach and Marina is a 29-acre park with something for everyone. The park features extensive beach areas, bath houses, and picnic areas. The park features a huge wooden playground for the kids, basketball courts, sand volleyball courts, open skate areas, and a softball field. Sherwood Island State Park - Connecticut's first state park is still one of its finest. Have a leisurely lunch in the shade of the picnic grove, swim in Long Island sound, or view marsh life from the observation platform at Sherwood Island. [ top ] .......................................................... Westport WeatherWestport Weather Now - current weather conditions and your forecast. Connecticut Climate - average daily temperature, rainfall, snowfall, etc. [ top ] .......................................................... Sports, Fitness and Recreation in WestportLongshore Sailing School offers classes for juniors and adults at the Longshore Marina. Reduced fees for Westport Residents. Longshore Golf Course - lined with maple trees and overlooking the Long Island Sound, Longshore Park Golf Course is a short 18-hole course with beautiful, well-manicured fairways. Golfers find a fair amount of challenge at Longshore on the small, well-bunkered greens. Health and Fitness Clubs and Studios - a list of fitness clubs yoga and pilates studios put in Westport and vicinity by Fairfield County Weekly [ top ] .......................................................... Westport TheatersArtistically, Joanne Woodward has been leading Westport Country Playhouse to its rightful place among the top rank of American regional theatres. New plays are being explored and America’s leading actors – Gene Wilder, Richard Dreyfuss, Jill Clayburgh, Paul Newman, and many others – have returned to their stage roots to challenge themselves in exciting roles. A new generation of directors, including Darko Tresnjak, Doug Hughes, Connie Grappo, Tazewell Thompson, and James Naughton are exploring new works and tackling classics with imagination. And, in 2002, Westport Country Playhouse had its name in lights on Broadway again when Thornton Wilder’s Our Town transferred to the Booth Theatre for a record-breaking run. Westport Community Theater has been a part of the community of Weston and Westport since 1956. Today we play to cheering, often sold-out audiences, from all around Fairfield County in the Theatre, located right in the heart of Westport. [ top ] |
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