Westport, CT|News|
Westport Placed In Coronavirus 'Red Zone': Town Officials
A rise in cases of the virus in town has placed Westport in the "substantial transmission" or "red" zone, according to town officials.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Connecticut: Finding Our Way Forward
The coronavirus shutdown brought civic life and commerce to a standstill for months. These stories of revival show how communities, businesses, schools and essential institutions in Connecticut are finding ways to reopen, recover and move forward.
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Norwalk, CT|News|
Halloween Drive Through Opens At Stews Leonard's In Norwalk
The "World's Largest Dairy Store" has brought back its family-friendly Halloween Drive Through display, located outside the Norwalk store.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
New Italian Steakhouse To Open in Westport
Restaurateur Danny Gabriele's new upscale casual steakhouse will offer an extensive menu featuring signature cuts of prime dry-aged beef.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Jewelers Celebrate 70 Years In Business
Mayor Harry Rilling issued a special proclamation honoring Pellegrini Jewelers on their 70th anniversary of business in South Norwalk.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Huge Turnout For 2021 Norwalk Oyster Festival: Event Officials
Chairman Mike Reilly said the 43rd annual event, following last year's cancelation, likely saw record-breaking attendance numbers.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Coffee Shop Opens New Location In Town
Steam Coffee and Tea has opened a new shop near the Westport train station, offering fresh hot coffee and delicious donuts and pastries.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Students Return To School In Westport
Superintendent ​Thomas Scarice said students' return to school in Westport led to a "very successful" first day.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
First Day Runs Smoothly As Students Return To School In Darien
​Superintendent Alan Addley said the first day "is always a special day on the school calendar" and Darien teachers were passionately ready.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Students 'Happy To Be Back' On First Day Of School
Other than some minor transportation issues, district officials and police said the first day of school in Norwalk ran smoothly.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Students 'Excited To Be Back' For First Day Of School
Superintendent Bryan Luizzi said school buildings in New Canaan were "very vibrant and alive" as students returned to public schools Monday.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Residents Urged To Wear Masks In Westport's Indoor Public Spaces
First Selectman Jim Marpe said residents are strongly encouraged to wear a mask in indoor public spaces in Westport.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Mayor Harry Rilling Issues Mask Mandate For Norwalk
Masks will be required in all city establishments, including bars, restaurants and stores, regardless of coronavirus vaccination status.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Students Expected To Wear Masks In School Buildings
Superintendent Bryan Luizzi has provided an update regarding masks and other coronavirus-related topics ahead of the start of school.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
New Mask Guidance Issued For Westport Town Hall, Library Visitors
Visitors to Town Hall, the Westport Library and other town buildings are now required to wear a mask regardless of their vaccination status.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Face Masks Required At Darien Town Hall
Town officials said employees and visitors to Town Hall will be required to wear a mask, regardless of their coronavirus vaccination status.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Modern French Bistro To Open New Location In Norwalk
Appétit Bistro, a modern French eatery based in Port Chester, N.Y., will open a second location in South Norwalk this summer.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien 2021 Fireworks Display Postponed
Darien's fireworks display scheduled to take place this week has been postponed due to the weather.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Outdoor Summer Concert Series Begins Next Week
New Canaan plans to host nearly a dozen free open-air music concerts on the lawn and patio behind Waveny House this summer.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
New Seafood Boil, Bar Opens In South Norwalk
A new restaurant offering Cajun-inspired seafood boils and new American flavors opened this week in the South Norwalk area of the city.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Board Of Education To Resume In-Person Meetings
Board members, as well as anyone joining a meeting in-person, must still wear a mask and maintain three feet of social distancing.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien's Long-Delayed Bicentennial Bash To Take Place Saturday
The celebratory in-person event was originally planned to take place last year but was held virtually in light of the coronavirus crisis.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan Town Hall Fully Reopens
Public in-person meetings for all town boards, commissions and committees are also expected to resume this summer.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Glowbar Opens First Connecticut Spa In Westport
Glowbar, a unique facial spa with two locations in New York City, has opened its first Connecticut spa in Westport.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk 2021 Memorial Day Parade Marches On
The city's annual Memorial Day parade made its return this weekend after being canceled last year due to the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Historical Society Museum To Open For Self-Guided Tours
This week, the Norwalk Historical Society Museum is opening its doors for the first time since March 2020.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
Local Businesses Begin Road To Normalcy As Restrictions Ease
As the state lifts various mask and social distancing protocols, establishments in Darien, New Canaan and Westport are making changes.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk Businesses Begin Road To Normalcy As Restrictions Ease
As the state lifts various mask and social distancing protocols this week, eateries and other establishments in Norwalk are making changes.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
New Principal Named For Westport Elementary School
Tracey Carbone has been named principal of Kings Highway Elementary School in Westport after working at the school for over two decades.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Popular Westport Drive-In Concert Series Comes To A Close
The Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce will hold the final performances of its popular drive-in concert series this weekend.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
New Canaan To Hold 2021 Memorial Day Parade
The traditional parade route will change this year due to construction activity on lower Main Street, according to town officials.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
Darien Library To Resume Normal Hours This Month
The library has also announced a number of other changes set to begin this month.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
2021 Memorial Day Parade Gets Green Light In Darien
Town officials have announced they will proceed with planning and hosting a traditional Memorial Day Parade in Darien this year.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
New Canaan, CT|News|
How New Canaan Compares To CT For Coronavirus Vaccinations
Here is how New Canaan stacks up in the vaccine race.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
How Norwalk Compares To CT For Coronavirus Vaccinations
Here is how Norwalk stacks up in the vaccine race.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|News|
How Orange Compares To CT For Coronavirus Vaccinations
Here is how Orange stacks up in the vaccine race.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|News|
How Darien Compares To CT For Coronavirus Vaccinations
Here is how Darien stacks up in the vaccine race.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Westport, CT|News|
Westport Decides Not To Hold 2021 Fourth Of July Fireworks
Town officials have decided not to hold the annual Compo Beach Independence Day fireworks in Westport this year.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|News|
Norwalk City Hall To No Longer Require Appointments
City Hall has been open to the public by appointment only since September, but visitors will no longer need an appointment later this month.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Walk-Ins Welcome At Coronavirus Vaccination Clinic In Greenwich
Walk-ins will be accepted at the Yale New Haven Health coronavirus vaccination clinic at the Brunswick School in Greenwich this weekend.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|News|
Greenwich Prepares To Hold 2021 Memorial Day Parade
As coronavirus vaccines continue to roll out in town and restrictions ease a bit, the town is currently planning to hold this year's parade.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
