Nanopress — Westport, MAhttps://nanopress.net/westport-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Westport, MA.en-usState awards over $500,000 for conservationhttps://nanopress.net/westport-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/westport-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The state announced more than $500,000 for two projects to conserve 60 acres in Westport. The Westport Land Conservation Trust will receive $285,000 toward a planned conservation restriction at former Peaceful Acres Farm; if completed, the project would preserve Kirby Brook and surrounding wetlands and forests, with a closing planned for December.Transfer station closes Oct. 12–14 for holidayhttps://nanopress.net/westport-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/westport-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Town offices will close Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Transfer Station will be closed Oct. 12–14 and resume normal hours Thursday, Oct. 15.New $3.2M grants back regional overdose responsehttps://nanopress.net/westport-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/westport-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Nearly $3.2 million in federal grants over four years will support a regional partnership that includes Westport and Berkley police and EMS, hospitals and SSTAR. The funding is intended to support outreach and services addressing substance use, overdoses and homelessness, including the High Risk HUB.