The Westport Police Department is partnering with the Connecticut Highway Safety Office as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month to crack down on drivers who choose to ignore Connecticut’s mobile phone laws
04/04/2016
Text Amendment #711 proposes expanding the list of incentives offered in support of historic preservation to include Lot Area and Lot Shape for non-conforming lots located in the Res AAA (2-acre) zoning district provided the property meets specific criteria outlined in the amendment.
03/30/2016
The Westport Youth Commission is seeking nominations for the annual James S. Bacharach Service to the Community Award. All qualified high school seniors from Westport are eligible for this award. This honor, given to one or more high school seniors from Westport, recognizes their significant community service contributions.
03/28/2016
Effective April 1, animals will not be permitted at Compo, Old Mill, and Burying Hill Beaches. Animals in or out of vehicles will not be allowed on any beach property which includes all grass, sand, and parking areas, except Soundview parking lot at Compo Beach, as well as the roads within the beach area.
03/24/2016
The town has approved the early morning construction activity and the closure of Church Lane from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 22. Church Lane will be closed from its intersection at Elm Street to Post Road East for the delivery of construction material.
03/21/2016
The town is currently accepting applications for the 2016 Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program sponsored by the CT Department of Revenue Services (DRS).
03/17/2016
Children will hunt for the eggs in age groups through age ten. Children finding special marked eggs will receive Easter baskets. The Easter bunny will be there to meet and greet the children.
03/17/2016
The Westport Office of Emergency Management has teamed up with the National Weather Service to raise awareness to the hazards of flooding.
03/15/2016
Now that we've changed our clocks to daylight savings, 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.
03/14/2016
The Bedford Square construction site crane will be dismantled beginning Monday, March 14. During this time, Elm Street wll be restricted to one lane but will remain open for access to businesses.
03/14/2016
First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that Steven Palmer has been appointed the Planning & Zoning Director for the Town of Westport. Mr. Palmer will assume his duties effective April 1.
03/10/2016
"It was with profound sadness that I learned of Howard Munce’s death this past weekend. I am very grateful that we had the opportunity last year to celebrate Howard’s 100th birthday and honor his legacy in a most appropriate manner....."
03/09/2016
The town has approved the closure of Church Lane from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 7 through Friday, March 11. Church Lane will be closed from its intersection at Elm Street to Post Road East. General vehicular traffic will be detoured via Elm Street.
03/07/2016
Online spring and summer Parks and Recreation program registration will begin Monday, March 14, at 9 a.m. Walk in, fax and mailed registration, as well as continuing online registration, will begin on Monday, March 21.
03/07/2016
The Town of Westport has posted a bidding opportunity to provide Gasoline for the two town-owned Marinas. For further information, see www.westportct.gov/bids
03/07/2016
The Career Coach will be at Westport Town Hall on Thursday, March 10. 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.
03/03/2016
First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced that he has accepted the retirement letter of Chief of Police Dale Call effective April 1, 2016. After his official retirement date, Chief Call will remain with the Police Department in an advisory capacity until June 30, 2016.
03/01/2016
Church Lane will be closed from its intersection at Elm Street to Post Road East. General vehicular traffic will be detoured via Elm Street.
03/01/2016
Text Amendment #705 to the Westport Zoning Regulations proposes to allow multiple single-family dwellings, each not to exceed 3,200 SF in size, on one building lot in the Res A zoning district, provided the property meets specific criteria outlined in the amendment.
02/24/2016
Applications for fuel assistance are still being accepted at the DHS office in Town Hall, Room 200, 110 Myrtle Avenue. Eligible Westport residents are encouraged to apply now.
02/11/2016
