Text Amendment #681 was submitted by the P&Z Commission as a technical correction to the excavation and fill regulations to allow an area of exemption around septic fields to be twenty five (25) feet instead of five (5) so that grading around septic fields will comply with the State Health Code.
11/04/2014
The weekend of November 1- 2, is the end of Daylight Savings Time. The Westport Fire Department strongly urges everyone to "Change your clock, change your batteries." The most tragic loss of life is the one that could have easily been prevented with the installation of a new battery.
10/31/2014
First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced that activities relating to Domestic Violence Awareness Month will take place this week, culminating in a Proclamation ceremony at Town Hall on Oct. 30 at 1 p.m. The public is invited.
10/27/2014
Due to a mix-up with the mailing house for the election post cards, they were sent to an INDIVIDUAL at each household rather than to the HOUSEHOLD. See the release for the link to check your registration status.
10/24/2014
The State of Connecticut has launched a website to keep residents informed regarding the Ebola virus. There will also be a hyperlink to the website on the homepages of all state agencies.
10/23/2014
Construction at Greens Farms Train Station is scheduled to begin Oct. 23. The work will entail removal of the wooden steps that lead up from New Creek Road to the platforms on both sides of the tracks.
10/21/2014
Make A Difference Day is on Saturday, Oct. 25. This is a national day of volunteerism where millions of people around the country come out to volunteer and give back. It is now in its nineteenth year.
10/20/2014
There will be a “Drunk Driving Simulation” at Staples High School on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 12-2 pm at the Staples High School Football Field. This is a one-day program presented by the Westport Police Department in collaboration with the Westport Police Youth Collaborative and the Teen Awareness Group.
10/20/2014
Absentee ballots for the State Election, to be held Nov 4, are available at the Town Clerk's office, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. They may also be downloaded.
10/20/2014
The BOS has unanimously accepted three “3 Feet Please” signs donated to the Town of Westport by the Sound Cyclists Bicycle Club. These signs publicize Connecticut’s three foot law, which requires that drivers allow at least three feet of separation when overtaking and passing cyclists.
10/16/2014
Greens Farms Road between Sherwood Island Connector and Hillspoint Road will be under construction from Oct. 21 through Nov. 26. There will be alternating one-way traffic during the daytime and raised structures in the road for the duration of construction.
10/16/2014
The Registrars of Voters office will be open Monday through Friday (except for holidays), from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for voter registration. The office will also be open on Saturday, Oct. 18 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Tuesday, Oct. 28, until 8 p.m. for special enrollment sessions.
10/09/2014
Westport residents are among the first to receive federal Superstorm Sandy Hazard Mitigation grants.
10/07/2014
The Tree Board has announced a special “Memorial Tree Program” for Veterans Green in downtown Westport. Trees may be purchased to honor veterans, both past and present, for their service and sacrifice to our country.
10/06/2014
The Westport/New Canaan Fire Department Combined Dispatch is now a reality. Westport officially began fire dispatching services for New Canaan at midnight Oct. 1 after spending several weeks testing and training the dispatch staff.
10/02/2014
Now in its nineteenth year, Westport’s Make A Difference Day is seeking volunteers to work on local projects. This is a national day of volunteerism where millions of people around the country come out to volunteer and give back.
10/02/2014
Dogs will be welcome back at Compo Beach from Oct. 1 through March 31, 2015. But they--and you--must follow the rules.
09/22/2014
First Selectman Jim Marpe has announced the creation of a temporary committee to review the impact of the FTA's recent ruling regarding the town's after- school program shuttle bus service provided by the Norwalk Transit District.
09/18/2014
First Selectman Jim Marpe will officially unveil the town’s newest Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Station in the parking lot at Town Hall on Sept. 18, 2014 at 7:30 a.m
09/15/2014
The Westport Library has premiered a new exhibit entitled “Thinking About Westport’s Future Downtown.” It is a visual representation in the form of panels filled with quotes and “Word Clouds."
09/09/2014
