Westport, CT – The Public Works Department announced today that the Town’s Fall Paving Program will begin on Monday, October 7th. The program will continue through the end of October until the end of November, paving the following Town roadways, though not necessarily in this order:
Poplar Plain Rd
McMahon Ln
Riverfield Dr (N Section.)
Nutcracker Ln
St George Pl
Salem Rd
Salem Ln
Colony Rd
Burr Farms Rd
Long Lots Rd
Bauer Pl
Bauer Pl Ext
Church St S
Center St
Hills Point Rd
Fresenius Rd
The grand opening ceremony for the 122 Wilton Road Apartments in Westport was held on September 27, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the community’s efforts to provide affordable housing. This development features 19 units designed to accommodate families and individuals whose incomes fall at or below 60% of the area median income. The completion of this project represents a vital step towards increasing access to affordable living options in the region.
Supported by a generous $7.55 million grant from the Connecticut Department of Housing, the 122 Wilton Road Apartments aim to alleviate the pressing housing challenges faced by many residents. This financial backing underscores the commitment of state and local authorities to enhance affordable housing initiatives, reflecting a growing recognition of the importance of such developments in fostering diverse and inclusive communities.
During the ceremony, local officials, community leaders, and stakeholders gathered to celebrate the opening of the apartments and to acknowledge the collaborative efforts that made this project possible. Speakers emphasized the need for affordable housing in Westport, highlighting how the new apartments will serve as a crucial resource for families and individuals striving to find stable and secure living arrangements.
The development not only provides much-needed housing but also contributes to the overall vitality of the neighborhood. By increasing the availability of affordable units, the 122 Wilton Road Apartments are expected to attract a diverse group of residents, enriching the community fabric and fostering connections among neighbors.
Overall, the grand opening of the 122 Wilton Road Apartments is a significant achievement for Westport, reflecting a commitment to addressing housing disparities and supporting community growth. As residents begin to move in, the project will undoubtedly play a key role in enhancing the quality of life for those it serves, paving the way for a more equitable future in the region.
Westport firefighters were dispatched to a motor vehicle crash involving two trucks. One occupant was reported trapped inside a vehicle, and a truck had rolled over. The initial response included Engine 2, Rescue 3, and the Shift Commander, with Engine 6 added for extrication assistance.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a utility truck with heavy front-end damage and one occupant trapped inside. There was an active diesel leak, and a roll-off truck was heavily damaged and on its side. Firefighters deployed a protective hose line due to the diesel leak and stabilized the utility truck before using battery-operated rescue tools to extricate the trapped occupant in under 10 minutes. Simultaneously, other firefighters worked to stabilize the rolled-over truck.
A total of five occupants from both vehicles were evaluated by Westport Emergency Medical Services (WEMS), with three transported to the hospital for further treatment. CT DEEP was contacted to oversee cleanup efforts related to the diesel spill.
Westport Police remained on the scene to investigate and manage traffic control. Roseville Road was closed for approximately six hours during the incident and cleanup. Fire department units cleared the scene at 10:27 AM.
(Westport, CT) At approximately 3:19 pm, Westport Police responded to the area of 86 Old Hill
Road on the report of a serious motor vehicle accident. The Westport Police Accident Investigation
Team is conducting the investigation and have closed Old Hill Road between Partrick Road and
Broadview Road. Please avoid the area if possible. More information will be released as it becomes
available.
A viewer sent in this photo of a crash on I-95 southbound near exit 17. No word on injuries.
2024-09-10@10:30am #Westport CT– #cttraffic
On Sunday, September 8, 2024, the CT United Ride will travel through nine area towns, including Westport, to pay tribute to the victims and first responders of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States. The event is Connecticut’s largest annual 9/11 tribute as well as the largest motorcycle ride in the state.
The motorcade will follow the route established last year, beginning at Sherwood Island State Park in Westport at approximately 11:30 a.m. and continuing through Westport into Wilton, Redding, Bethel, Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, and Fairfield, before ending at Seaside Park in Bridgeport. The procession will travel from Sherwood Island State Park onto the Sherwood Island Connector, then take Interstate 95 southbound from Exit 18 to Exit 17.
From there, the procession will head north up Saugatuck Avenue (Route 136) from Exit 17, continue north on Riverside Avenue (Route 33) to Wilton Road, and cross the Wilton town line. The route is closed and continuous, meaning that with the assistance of a police escort, the participating motorcyclists will drive through traffic lights and not stop at stop signs.
Motorists should anticipate extended traffic delays along the procession’s route, which could potentially last 45 minutes or longer. Although delays are to be expected, please be mindful of those we lost over 20 years ago, as well as their families who are with us today, as it is a day for remembrance and reflection.
It is recommended that wherever possible, alternate routes should be sought to avoid these areas, as they will be rendered completely impassable until the entire procession clears.
On 08/28/2024 at approximately 11:39 AM, a Trooper assigned to Troop G in Bridgeport responded to I-95 Southbound in the area of Exit 17 in Westport for a disabled tractor trailer in a hazardous location in the median portion of the highway.
Prior to reaching the tractor trailer, the trooper was advised that the tractor trailer operator was observed leaving the scene on an electric scooter, crossed the three travel lanes of the highway, and was last seen driving the electric scooter southbound in the right shoulder.
Upon locating the tractor trailer operator, the Trooper activated their emergency lights and siren and the operator of the scooter complied and came to a stop in the right shoulder. Once stopped, the Trooper positively identified the male operator as James Wesley Aldridge, DOB 04/21/1989, of Washington, D.C..
During their interactions, Aldridge became hostile and uncooperative toward the Trooper, throwing his scooter to the ground and advancing toward the Trooper in an aggressive manner. The Trooper issued multiple directives for Aldridge to sit down, but Aldridge ignored the Troopers instructions.
In response, the Trooper prepared to deploy their State Police canine partner, K-9 Gatti, for possible apprehension. Aldridge again failed to comply with verbal directives, retrieved his scooter and began to drive away. At this time, the Trooper released K-9 Gatti to apprehend Aldridge, however Aldridge accelerated at such a high rate of speed that K-9 Gatti was unable to catch up.
The Trooper and K9 returned to their cruiser and attempted to locate Aldridge. Utilizing DOT highway cameras in the area, Troop G dispatch personnel observed Aldridge exiting the highway at the Exit 17 off-ramp. Two additional responding Troopers posted at the end of the Exit 17 off-ramp and intercepted Aldridge shortly thereafter.
Aldridge began to actively fight with Troopers and physically resisted Troopers’ efforts to secure him in handcuffs. The initial responding Trooper arrived on scene and observed Aldridge actively fighting the other Troopers.
The Trooper again issued multiple verbal directives to Aldridge, who did not comply. In response, the Trooper deployed K-9 Gatti to conduct a controlled apprehension, resulting in Aldridge sustaining a bite to his right thigh.
Aldridge then attempted to assault and choke K9 Gatti, but was unsuccessful as Troopers quickly freed K-9 Gatti from Aldridge’s hold.
With the assistance of Westport Officers, Troopers were able to gain control of Aldridge. After being secured in handcuffs, EMS was requested. Aldridge continued to display aggressive and combative behavior, to include spitting at investigators, and was subsequently transported to an area hospital for evaluation.
Troopers at the scene reported minor injuries as a result of their efforts to secure Aldridge; K-9 Gatti did not sustain injuries.
During the course of the investigation, it was learned that Aldridge was the subject of an active extraditable arrest warrant, held by the Grain Valley Police Department in Grain Valley, Missouri, in connection with a felony charge of Harassment in the First Degree. Additionally, it was learned that the active arrest warrant was approved for nationwide extradition.
Based upon this information detailed above, Aldridge was taken into state police custody.
After being evaluated and released from the hospital, Aldridge was transported to the Bridgeport Correctional Center, where he was processed and charged with the following violations, under two separate incidents:
C.G.S. 54-170 – Fugitive from Justice Without a Warrant
For the above charge, Aldridge was held on a $250,000 bond and scheduled for arraignment at Stamford Superior Court, on 08/29/2024.
State Police additionally charged Aldridge with the following violations:
C.G.S. 53a-167c – Assault on a Public Safety Officer (six counts)
C.G.S. 53-247 – Cruelty to Animals (two counts)
C.G.S. 53a-167a – Interfering with an Officer
C.G.S. 53-182 – Reckless Use of a Highway by a Pedestrian
C.G.S. 14-251 – Improper Parking
C.G.S. 14-12(a)* – Operating/Parking an Unregistered Motor Vehicle
Aldridge was held on a $100,000 bond in connection with these charges and is scheduled for arraignment at Stamford Superior Court, on 08/29/2024.
Eighteen-year-old Keon Webster of Waterbury, CT, was arrested on charges including evading responsibility (hit and run), second-degree burglary, larceny of a motor vehicle, and conspiracy to commit larceny of a motor vehicle. His bond was set at $75,000. The arrest stems from an incident on July 14, 2024, when Westport Police responded to a report of a stolen motor vehicle. An investigation, aided by surveillance cameras, revealed that around 3:50 AM, unknown individuals arrived in a gray BMW and stole a white 2019 Mercedes-Benz from an unlocked, open garage. Both vehicles then fled the scene. Through law enforcement collaboration and electronic surveillance, Keon Webster was identified as a suspect in the incident, leading to a warrant for his arrest.
On August 25, 2024, Webster was involved in another incident on the Merritt Parkway, where he was in a stolen vehicle that crashed, after which he fled the scene. He was apprehended and transported to Norwalk Hospital for injuries sustained in the crash. Webster was subsequently charged with the aforementioned crimes and released after posting bond. He is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on September 18, 2024.
The Westport Police Department, Board of Education, and Parks and Recreation want to remind residents and visitors about the new guidelines enacted to enhance school security. From 7:30 AM to 4:15 PM on school days, only students, staff, and those conducting school-related business are permitted on school properties. This includes Wakeman Park at Bedford Middle School, the Community Gardens at Long Lots Elementary School, and all athletic fields located on school grounds. Visitors conducting business at Wakeman Town Farm may use the designated parking area at Wakeman Town Park. School Security Officers and School Security Guards will be monitoring these areas to ensure compliance.
(Westport, CT, August 25, 2024) – At approximately 1:50 p.m. today, the Connecticut State Police contacted the Westport Police Department regarding an accident on the Merritt Parkway near the Clinton Avenue overpass. According to the State Police, three individuals fled from one of the involved vehicles, which was later confirmed to be stolen from another jurisdiction.
A coordinated response from Westport and Norwalk police, along with state troopers, resulted in a large police presence on local streets near the accident site. One suspect was quickly apprehended, sustaining injuries from the collision and subsequently transported to Norwalk Hospital. The remaining two suspects evaded capture despite a search involving K-9 units and drones.
Authorities believe the two outstanding individuals have left the area, but residents are urged to report any suspicious activity to the police. For further details regarding the apprehended individual and pending charges, inquiries should be directed to the State Police.
