Find out about "tree bags" attached to the bottom of newly planted trees.
07/17/2014
Compo Beach and Burying Hill Beach are closed for swimming today due to heavy rains last night. It is anticipated they will reopen on Wednesday.
07/15/2014
The CTWorks Career Coach at Westport Town Hall on Thursday, July 17. The Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by an intermediate class from 1 to 3 p.m.
07/10/2014
After two successful “Downtown Visioning” workshops in June, First Selectman Jim Marpe today announced the next step in the Downtown Master Plan process – the presentation of results from multiple surveys.
07/10/2014
The P&Z Commission is scheduled to review a text amendment (Amendment #678) to the Zoning Regulations. The proposed Amendment allows for increased building height for new structures located within the flood zone.
07/03/2014
Public Safety officials caution the general population against the dangers of fireworks. Each year nationwide, on average, there are 10,000 injuries, three deaths and 25,000 fires due to the use of illegal fireworks.
07/02/2014
Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe has released the following statement on the death of Westport resident Bill Meyer:
06/30/2014
First Selectman Jim Marpe this week formally appointed Westport resident Melissa Kane to serve as the new Chairman of the Downtown Steering Committee. She has been serving as Chair of the Outreach and Communications Sub-Committee.
06/27/2014
Shorebirds are protective of their offspring. They must constantly be watchful of predators and are subject to stress from even the most well-intentioned observers and their canine companions.
06/25/2014
The Planning & Zoning Commission to reviewed two text amendments (Amendment #676 and Amendment #677) to the Westport Zoning Regulations on June 19. The Amendments may be downloaded from this news release.
06/19/2014
The Police Department has placed a Drug Drop Container in their lobby to allow residents to dispose of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs in a safe and environmentally responsible way.
06/18/2014
A second Downtown Visioning Workshop will be held on Monday, June 30 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the McManus Room at the Westport Library. The workshop is a critical part of the development of the Downtown Westport Master Plan.
06/17/2014
First Selectman Jim Marpe has appointed Dewey J. Loselle, III Operations Director for the Town of Westport.
06/10/2014
The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop senior housing on the Baron’s South property at a special meeting held on June 9, 2014.
06/09/2014
As part of the YOUR DOWNTOWN campaign, a Downtown Visioning Workshop will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Bedford Middle School. The workshop is a critical part of the development of the Downtown Westport Master Plan.
06/02/2014
The Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Westport Parks and Recreation Department will be holding the annual Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Thursday, July 3 at Compo Beach.
06/02/2014
Westport residents and businesses are reminded that the 2014 Atlantic Hurricane Season is upon us. The season begins this Sunday, June 1st and runs through November 30th.
05/30/2014
The First Selectman's office has been notified of a planned “balloon float” test at the proposed cell tower site at 92 Greens Farms Road, Westport. The test is scheduled for June 3, weather permitting, or on June 4 or 5, if necessary.
05/29/2014
Dog licenses may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office begining June 1. All dogs over six months must be licensed. Licenses will also be available at the Rabies Vaccination Clinic to be held Saturday, May 31 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Weston Westport Health District.
05/29/2014
Westport’s Board of Finance has voted unanimously to reduce the mill rate from 18.07 to 17.94 for the coming fiscal year 2014-2015.
05/22/2014
