The construction phase of the Bunker Improvement project at Longshore Golf Course will begin Tuesday, Sept. 12. The project consists of the redesign, elimination and addition of bunkers for improved playability and maintenance, installation of bunker liners, and the installation of new sand.
09/07/2017
The Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service has been awarded a $35,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist, Paul Newman. Newman’s Own Foundation made the award to celebrate 35 years since Paul Newman began the food company bearing his name. Westport Volunteer EMS is one of the original recipients of Newman’s generosity.
09/07/2017
The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider adoption of the 2017 Plan of Conservation and Development (“POCD” or “Plan”) on Thursday, Sept. 14.
09/07/2017
On Thursday, Sept. 14, the Career Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m.
09/05/2017
Effective immediately, PaintCare, a no fee, Paint Recycling Program will be available to town residents at the Westport Transfer Station.
Westport residents may take advantage of this program by bringing latex paint, oil-based paint, primer, stain, sealer, varnish and shellac (NO SPRAY PAINT) to the Westport Transfer station.
09/05/2017
First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced that he has appointed Deputy Tax Collector Harry Whiteley, Jr. to the position of Tax Collector effective immediately. Mr. Whitely assumes the role previously held by Peggy Klein, who retired on Sept. 1 after 30 years of service.
09/05/2017
First Selectman Jim Marpe announced that Westport has joined four other area municipalities that are seeking to promote Lower Fairfield County’s commercial and residential appeal.
08/31/2017
Corey Thomas has been hired as the new Director of the town owned Wakeman Town Farm, located at 134 Cross Highway. Mr. Thomas holds a BS in Animal Science and an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Connecticut.
08/25/2017
The Board of Selectmen voted unanimously at its August 23 meeting to revoke a permit for Aquarion installation project on Myrtle Avenue, which was scheduled to begin on August 28.
08/24/2017
Effective immediately and through Sept. 4, there will be no lifeguards on duty at Burying Hill Beach from Monday through Friday each week. Lifeguards will be on duty from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays only and on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 4.
08/17/2017
Elaine Daignault, Director of the Department of Human Services, is asking the community for assistance with food or grocery gift card donations for the Westport Woman’s Club Food Pantry.
08/16/2017
First Selectman Jim Marpe has received a written proposal from the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) that details a new approach to repairing and rehabilitating State owned Bridge No. 01349, a/k/a William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge in Westport.
08/15/2017
The Department of Public Works has scheduled the annual Roadway Crack Seal Program to commence on Wednesday, August 16. The work will occur daily for one week and perform maintenance on approximately seven to nine miles of various roadways throughout town.
08/15/2017
First Selectman Jim Marpe, Selectman Avi Kaner and Selectwoman Helen Garten have signed the ADL (Anti-Defamation League) petition imploring the President to publicly and unequivocally disavow white supremacy.
08/15/2017
The plan would appear to create a new rail corridor and right-of-way between New Rochelle, NY and Green’s Farms, CT, including a rail route through the Saugatuck area that connects with the existing Metro North right-of-way west of the Green’s Farms Station.
08/01/2017
The Town of Westport’s annual Back to School Program is currently seeking donations of new backpacks, gift cards (Staples Office Supply, Walmart, and/or Target) and/or cash donations which will be used to benefit income-eligible Westport families.
07/31/2017
On Thursday, August 10 the Coach will offer a class in Social Networking for Job Search from 10 a.m. – noon, and from 1 – 3 p.m. This course will focus on the increasing necessity for an online presence to be a credible employment candidate in the current hiring environment.
07/31/2017
The Westport Domestic Violence Task Force is looking for local salons willing to donate gift certificates for a haircut and color. These gift certificates would benefit the two local Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) shelters in the local area.
07/27/2017
Historic District Commission Chair Francis Henkels has announced the recent achievement of two important local preservation goals: the establishment of the Westport Center National Register District and the Planning and Zoning Commission’s unanimous approval of the Westport Center Village District.
07/25/2017
The Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA) presented First Selectman Jim Marpe and BOE Director of Operations Elio Longo with checks totaling $92,432 as the prorated share of CIRMA's $5.0 Million Member's Equity Distribution for 2017.
07/25/2017
