#Westport CT– According to our viewer Paulina who sent this in: “2 stolen cars, splitting lanes on the highway and one flipped and the passengers in the flipped car jumped into the other stolen car and took off. Also, one other car involved in accident. Took out a lamp post on 95, northbound between 18 and 19″> 2024-07-08@9:58am
The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Tuesday July 2, 2024, with a rain
date of Wednesday July 3, 2024. This is the largest annual Westport event featuring
heavy vehicular and pedestrian traffic affecting all roads south of Greens Farms
Road between Compo Road South and Hillspoint Road. It is recommended that
spectators plan to arrive early as traffic delays are inevitable. Daytime Compo
Beach visitors are reminded that the beach closes at 4:00 PM. Only those vehicles
with fireworks passes hanging on their rearview mirrors will be allowed to remain
within the beach. All others will be ticketed or towed. The beach should reopen to
ticket holders by 5:00 PM, however this determination will be made by Westport
Parks and Recreation staff.
Pedestrians attending the fireworks are reminded not to walk on the roads and to
use sidewalks when going to and from Compo Beach. It is recommended that
pedestrians wear bright clothing and parents please always keep an eye on small
children!
For ticket holders:
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR POST-FIREWORKS TRAFFIC
Just prior to the conclusion of the fireworks display two-way traffic will be suspended on Compo Beach Road and South Compo Road to the intersection of Greens Farms Road. There will be two lanes of northbound traffic on these streets until the beach is cleared. Residents of this area will encounter delays in getting to their homes for approximately one hour or until traffic has cleared from the Compo Beach area and should plan accordingly. Residents who are planning on picking up family members in the beach area should also plan for delays. Motorists are reminded there will be a significant amount of vehicular and pedestrian traffic in the Compo Beach area prior to and after the event and are asked to please exercise extreme caution while traveling through this area.
The Westport Sunrise Rotary will be holding their annual Great Duck Race event on Saturday, June 29, 2024, from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The event’s footprint will encompass Jesup Green as well as the Taylor Municipal Parking Lot. To accommodate the set-up of the various activities associated with the event, please be advised that the municipal lot will be completely closed to the public beginning on the evening of Friday, June 28, and will re-open on the afternoon of Saturday, June 29.
The weekend will also feature two other events that will impact local traffic. The first is a sidewalk sale in the downtown area, scheduled to run from Friday, June 28, through Sunday, June 30. Many local merchants are expected to participate in this event. The second is the annual United Nations “jUNe Day” event. With the additional limitations on downtown parking caused by the Duck Race event’s use of the municipal lot, motorists should expect increased pedestrian traffic as well as traffic delays in the area throughout the day. Attendees are additionally reminded to use the marked crosswalks in the area when patronizing these events.
Mr. Rogers, inspired by his mother’s wisdom, often reminded us to “look for the helpers” during times of crisis. This timeless advice was exemplified by Bridgeport’s own Joe Gritts. Known for his work as a social media content producer, Joe was traveling back to town when he encountered a severe accident on I-95 in Westport. Despite his camera typically capturing his every move, Joe’s immediate response to the gravity of the situation was to offer assistance to those in need.
His actions underscore an important lesson: in the face of adversity, the presence of compassionate individuals—helpers—can make all the difference. Joe’s instinctual decision to help, prioritizing human compassion over his professional habit of documenting everything, reminds us all to look for and be inspired by the helpers when we witness serious events unfold.
Westport firefighters responded to a report of a car crash with injuries on I-95 Northbound between exits 17 and 18. The initial dispatch included Engine 4, Engine 5, Rescue 3, and the Shift Commander.
Engine 4 arrived first and found a heavily damaged vehicle pinned under the guard rail with one person still inside. The crew performed an initial assessment of the patient, set up a protective hose line, and helped stabilize the vehicle. Rescue 3 and Engine 5 then arrived and stabilized the vehicle further. They used hydraulic and battery-operated rescue tools, known as the “Jaws of Life,” to free the trapped driver.
The occupant was freed from the vehicle in 12 minutes, and Westport Emergency Medical Services (WEMS) took over patient care and transported the person to the hospital.
During the incident, Engine 2 was called in for extra manpower. The Connecticut State Police (CSP) were on the scene to investigate and manage traffic. The last fire unit left the scene at 9:50 PM.
2024-06-07@8:33pm–#Westport CT– #cttraffic– I-95 northbound is shutdown due to a crash at exit 17 that is requiring multiple extrications.
2024-06-03@11:43pm–#Westport CT– Firefighters on the scene of a fully engulfed gazebo fire on Burnham Hill. The gazebo was over ten feet from the home.
(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that the
Greens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday June 2,
2024 around 8:15 am – 10:15 am on Westport Roads on the Southeast side of town.
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.
Through traffic will be stopped or severely limited while runners make their way through town.
Motorists should anticipate heavy delays due to road closures along the race route. Race organizers
state runners will enter town at approximately 8:15 am and be off Westport streets by 10:15am.
The race route runs for three miles on Westport roads. Westport emergency personnel will be
stationed inside the route area to respond to any emergencies with minimal delays.
Please consider alternate routes if you must pass through the area. Residents along the route should
expect that it will be difficult to get in or out of driveways during times of heavy runner presence.
The Westport Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce that it has awarded scholarships to twenty-two students attending college in the fall semester. The WPBA Scholarship Foundation is forever indebted to the organization’s founders and principal donors, Joan Poster and the late Dennis Poster. Joan Poster’s continued support and generosity is the reason the Foundation continues to flourish. The Wilbur scholarship is awarded to Westport officer’s children.
The college applicants must complete community service and have an average grade point average of 3.0. All this year’s applicants successfully met the criteria. The Wilbur Scholarship was granted to the following students: Zoe Koskinas, Samuel and Jonathan Wolf, Madison Hayes and Gabrielle Hayes, Brandon Smith, Ava Wooldridge, Olivia and Grace Biagiotti, Sara Sabin, Samantha Sabin, and Joseph Sabin, Meghan Velky, Jaden Aliberti, Emma and Jacqueline Kelley, Alexis Broderick, April Nowinski and Edward Nowinski and Zachary Benson. In addition, the Foundation awards the Deputy Chief John Anastasia and the Chief Bill Stefan Scholarships to a Staples senior who is entering college in the fall with focused studies on law or a law enforcement related field. The scholarships acknowledge both community relations and athletic accomplishments. This year, Kervin Joseph, was awarded the Deputy Chief John Anastasia Scholarship and Juan Nieves, Jr., was awarded the Chief Bill Stefan Scholarship.
All recipients received a scholarship in the amount of $2,000.00. The Westport PBA Scholarship Foundation wishes to congratulate and commend these students for their dedication to community engagement and their academic accomplishments.
The 2024 Memorial Day Parade will be taking place this coming Monday, May 27, 2024. To ensure a
safe event for both participants and spectators, there will be several road closures from approximately
8:30am-11:00am.
The following roads will be affected by this road closure:
Riverside Ave between Treadwell and Post Rd
Post Rd between Sylvan Rd and Compo Rd N
Wilton Rd between Kings Hwy N and Post Rd
Myrtle Ave between Post Rd E and Myrtle Ave
Motorists should expect significant delays and should avoid the area during the time of the parade.
Once the roads are re-opened, motorists are reminded to use caution while traveling through downtown
Westport as there will be significant pedestrian traffic.
