The findings of a recently completed town-wide survey of attitudes about public transportation will be discussed at the next meeting of the Westport Transit District (“WTD”) on Monday, Dec. 12 at 7:30 p.m. in Room 201 at Westport Town Hall.
12/07/2016
The P&Z Commission is scheduled to review an amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations on Dec. 15. The amendment proposes to expand the authority of the P&Z to grant both Lot Area and Lot Shape incentives (relief to zoning standards) to enable the preservation of historic residential structures in certain cases.
12/07/2016
As we are enjoying the winter months, Assistant Fire Chief Kenneth Lombardi reminds readers of winter fire hazards from cooking and fireplaces. Remember that annually over 900 people die in winter home fires each year.
12/01/2016
On Thursday, December 8, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Word 2007 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Word 2007 from 1 – 3 p.m. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information.
11/28/2016
The Westport Board of Selectmen today approved the use of Main Street for a Downtown Merchants’ Association–sponsored valet service during the upcoming Holiday shopping season. Consumers arriving in the Downtown area will have the option of having their vehicles parked via the fully insured, professional valet service, Valet Park of America.
11/23/2016
First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced that he recently received the resignation letter of Town Operations Director Dewey Loselle, effective as of the end of business on Friday, Nov. 18. Mr. Loselle was appointed to his position in June, 2014.
11/21/2016
The Pequot Road Runners of Fairfield are hosting their 39th Annual Thanksgiving Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning. Westport residents in the Greens Farms section of Westport can expect road closures and delays on Thanksgiving morning from approximately 7:30 a.m.-10 a.m.
11/21/2016
The Department of Human Services will again sponsor its annual Holiday Giving Program for Westport residents. The Human Services Department serves as a facilitator, allowing Westport residents who wish to give to do so, while protecting the confidentiality of both the donor and receiver.
11/18/2016
Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe delivered his annual Thanksgiving message today and addressed current community concerns.
11/17/2016
First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced the establishment of the Saugatuck Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan Steering Committee (the “Saugatuck Steering Committee” or “SSC”). The mission of the Committee shall be to provide input, guidance and direction to professional planning consultants chosen to develop a transit-oriented master plan for the Saugatuck area.
11/15/2016
The Westport Police Department has received two Public Safety Grants for child safety seats and seatbelt enforcement.
11/14/2016
The Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Friday, Nov. 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited.
11/10/2016
The BL Companies of Meriden, CT will be commencing its comprehensive analysis of Dead Man’s Brook and its tributaries on or about Nov. 11, 2016. The purpose of the study will be to analyze streamflow, culverts, flooding, and to make recommendations for long term improvements.
11/10/2016
The town-owned Baron’s South property, located between Compo Road South and Imperial Avenue, will be closed to the public for tree maintenance starting Nov. 28, 2016.
11/10/2016
To improve its understanding of evolving transportation preferences and citizen attitudes about public transportation, the WTD has commissioned a town-wide survey.
11/07/2016
Now that we're back on Eastern Standard Time, the Westport Fire Department reminds residents to make another change that could save their lives — the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors
11/07/2016
The town has approved the closure of Church Lane from its intersection at Elm Street to Post Road East from 7 a.m. on Nov. 2 until 5 p.m. on Nov. 3 for road grading and paving.
10/31/2016
First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced that he has accepted the resignation of Planning and Zoning Director Steven Palmer and that he has named Deputy Director Mary Young to the position of Director of Planning and Zoning.
10/29/2016
The Parks and Recreation Department, along with the Downtown Merchants Association and the Westport PAL, have cancelled today’s Halloween parade due to the inclement weather, but treats and entertainment will be available in Town Hall beginning at 3:30 p.m.
10/27/2016
The Westport Police Department would like to inform citizens that three social media accounts have been created to help spread knowledge quickly. Residents are invited to like and follow the department on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
10/24/2016
