The Soles4Souls Campaign is officially underway in Westport. Through the month of August, in-kind donations of serviceable shoes may be placed in the boxes located in the lobbies of Town Hall and the Center for Senior Activities.
08/03/2015
Several Eastern White Pines within the town right-of-way on Cross Highway were discovered to be infested with the Southern Pine Bark Beetle. The trees were immediately removed. The recently discovered beetles found in Westport are significant because they are the first confirmed case of SPB attacking Eastern White Pine in Connecticut
07/30/2015
Toquet Hall, Westport’s Teen Center, is now accepting applications for new members on their middle school and high school governing boards for the 2015-2016 school year. The governing boards meet monthly throughout the school year to help plan programs and steer the look and feel of the substance-free teen center.
07/30/2015
07/30/2015
The town has approved overnight construction work (concrete pouring) at Bedford Square on Tuesday, July 28 through Wednesday, July 29.
07/27/2015
First Selectman Jim Marpe has issued a astatement recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
07/27/2015
This morning the Westport Police Department received two separate reports of a Black Bear in the Charcoal Hill Road and Easton Road sections of town. In both sightings the bear was moving through the area.
07/24/2015
Residents interested in running for the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) can pick up a petition at the Town Clerk’s office. Petitioners must gather 25 signatures from residents in their district to qualify to place their name on the ballot November 3. The completed petitions must be returned to the Town Clerk by Sept 8.
07/23/2015
The town’s 2015 “Back to School Program” will run from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7. This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations.
07/16/2015
The Town of Westport is seeking rising sophomores and adult volunteers to join its Youth Commission for 2015-2016. The Youth Commission is responsible for promoting the positive development of all youth in their families, schools, community, and among their peers.
07/13/2015
Based on a recent survey and following a renewed emphasis on the condition of the town-owned facility, the Longshore Golf Course is experiencing a resurgence in interest and play in 2015.
07/09/2015
On July 16 the P&Z Commission is scheduled to review four proposed text amendments (Amendment #694, #695, #696 and #698) to the Westport Zoning Regulations.
07/09/2015
The Downtown Steering Committee (DSC) will be presenting the Final Report of the Downtown Westport Master Plan to the Board of Selectmen for their consideration and implementation at a special meeting on Wednesday, July 15 at 7 p.m.
07/07/2015
The Westport Housing Authority has announced that it is now accepting applications for Hidden Brook (Affordable Rental Housing) located at 1655 Post Road East, Westport. Applications will be accepted for one, two or three bedroom apartments.
07/06/2015
The Nature Conservancy, a national non-profit environmental organization is interested in local opinions on water quality issues in this region and in Long Island Sound.
07/06/2015
Beginning June 1 dog licenses for 2015-2016 may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office or downloaded from the website. All dogs over six months must be licensed.
07/01/2015
The annual PAL Independence Day Fireworks Celebration will be held Friday, July 3 at Compo Beach.Rain Date is Monday, July 6.
06/29/2015
The Greens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday June 28. Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to New Creek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport.
06/25/2015
Westport Police received two separate reports from residents whose properties border the Merritt Parkway of two separate sightings of Black Bears. In both instances the bear was observed moving through the properties and did not act in an aggressive manner.
06/25/2015
The Interfaith Clergy Association of Westport and Weston and TEAM Westport will hold an Interfaith Vigil for Charleston on Monday, June 22 at 7 p.m. on the lawn of Saugatuck Church.
06/22/2015
