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Westport Board of Finance Approves ARPA Funds to “Jumpstart” Affordable Housing Project

Westport Board of Finance Approves ARPA Funds to “Jumpstart” Affordable Housing Project

The Westport Board of Finance voted unanimously to use $150,000 of American Rescue Plan Act [https://www.coastalconnecticuttimes.com/exploring-westports-arpa-funds/] funds to help jumpstart a potential affordable housing development at 900 Post Road East. The funds will go toward “predevelopment work,” such as drainage and environmental studies and surveys

Darien Board of Education Approves Budget Without Major Cuts

Darien Board of Education Approves Budget Without Major Cuts

Proposals to cut funding for department chairs, an athletic director, and the district’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives from the final Board of Education budget were rejected this week. The Board unanimously voted to approve a $110 million budget, a 3.74% increase over last year. None of the

East Avenue, Under the Train Bridge, Will be Fully Closed for About a Week

East Avenue, Under the Train Bridge, Will be Fully Closed for About a Week

Some time in the next few weeks, East Avenue will be fully shut down on either side of the train bridge to install a special temporary earth retaining system, including large steel beams, that will be used to keep the bridge in place while utility work is done. This work

Norwalk Gets First Look At Proposed Budget

Norwalk Gets First Look At Proposed Budget

Mayor Harry Rilling and chief financial officer Henry Dachowitz presented their proposed $412.5 million operating budget to the Board of Estimate and Taxation and the Common Council this week. The proposed budget calls for a 3.75% increase on the school’s side, bringing their budget to $216.3

The "What": This Week in Southwest Connecticut

The "What": This Week in Southwest Connecticut

A look at what's happening around southwest Connecticut for the week of February 7.

Westport: Two ARPA Projects Move Forward

Westport: Two ARPA Projects Move Forward

Two projects on the town’s plan for American Rescue Plan Act funds [https://www.coastalconnecticuttimes.com/exploring-westports-arpa-funds/] —$200,000 for grants to nonprofit arts organizations in town and $1.3 million to replace the Burying Hill Beach groin (or jetty)—were officially approved by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

Darien: No to Open Choice; Budget Questions Remain

Darien: No to Open Choice; Budget Questions Remain

The Darien Board of Education voted to reject participating in the Open Choice program, citing concerns about the pandemic’s impacts, financial questions, class sizes, and more. Superintendent Alan Addley voiced support for the program, but the board voted it down 5-4. Many members of public who spoke about the