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Municipal Improvement and Coastal Site Plan Applications for Renovations to the Inn at Longshore to be reviewed at April 8 P&Z Public Meeting

Apr 1, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT – Planning and Zoning Director Mary Young has announced that on April 8, 2024 at 7:00 PM, the Planning and Zoning Commission will be reviewing requests for a Positive Report for a Municipal Improvement and Approval of a Coastal Site Plan for substantial improvements to the Inn at Longshore located within the Town-owned property known as Longshore Club Park at 260 Compo Rd. S. A project narrative prepared by LANDTECH on behalf of Longshore Hospitality, LLC, states: “The interior renovations include but not limited to a new HVAC system throughout, replacement of the windows and doors, an increased number of guest rooms along with the renovation of the current rooms, updated ballroom and drawing rooms, updated lobby, completely…

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Westport News: Fall From Elevation

Mar 29, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-03-29@10:02pm--#Westport CT-- A woman in her fifties reportedly fell through the attic onto the next floor on Spicer Court.

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Renters’ Rebate for Elderly and/or Disabled

Mar 27, 2024 Alex

Program Begins Accepting Applications on April 1 Westport, CT - Human Services Director Elaine Daignault reminds qualifying residents that the 2024 State of Connecticut's Renters' Rebate Program begins accepting applications on April 1, 2024. Westport residents must contact the Westport Human Services Department on or after April 1, 2024, to make an appointment to complete the application. The State of CT Renters' Rebate Program provides income-based reimbursement for seniors aged 65+ and/or individuals with disabilities who collect Social Security income. The renters' rebate amount is based on qualifying income and the amount of rent and utility payments (excluding telephone) made in the previous calendar year (2023). The maximum income for a single person to qualify is $43,800 or $53,400 for a married…

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Westport Police Arrest Three in Overnight Car Burglary

Mar 27, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) On March 26, 2024 at approximately 12:42 am, Westport Police responded to a residence near Compo Beach on a report from a homeowner that their vehicle was being burglarized. The complainant reported that their Ring doorbell camera activated when a suspect entered a vehicle parked in the driveway. The complainant reported that a dark colored vehicle was waiting in the street for the suspect. Westport Police were on scene almost immediately and set up a perimeter in the area of Hills Point Road, Greens Farms Road, and Compo Road South. One of the responding officers located a suspicious vehicle exiting Mimi Lane and initiated a traffic stop. The vehicle did not stop for the officer and fled the…

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Westport News: 29 Rowers Rescued

Mar 21, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

Westport Police, Westport Fire, and Westport EMS responded to Compo Beach on a report that there were numerous people in the water after a boat they were operating capsized. Responding units found a chaotic scene of youths swimming to shore, arriving by boat, and some still in the water near Cockenoe Island. First Responders immediately began providing care to those individuals who were on shore and coordinating the recovery of people in the water. While accounting for and locating all the people involved, medical care was provided, and two individuals were transported to a local hospital for treatment. At this time the initial investigation indicates that three (3) rowing sculls and one (1) chase boat launched from Saugatuck Rowing Club.…

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Rough seas overwhelm the Saugatuck Rowing Club

Mar 20, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-03-20 5:15pm--#Westport CT-- Rough seas overwhelm the Saugatuck Rowing Club in Westport. Frank Recchia just arrived at the rowing club to get further details. Unconfirmed reports say over 20 were pulled from the water, 2 are being treated for hypothermia. https://youtu.be/ogLGwtC0XNc

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I-95 Crash

Mar 10, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

2024-03-10@10:39pm--#Westport CT-- A crash on I-95 northbound near exit 19 with injuries.

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Brooklyn Man Arrested for Stealing Israel Flag Signs in Westport

Feb 29, 2024 Alex

On February 27, 2024, William Banks, a 27-year-old resident of Brooklyn, NY, was arrested by the Westport Police on charges of Larceny 6th. The arrest stemmed from a larceny investigation initiated by the Westport Police on December 30, 2023. The investigation was prompted by a complaint regarding the theft of Israel Flag yard signs in the Colony Road neighborhood. During the investigation, the officer in charge witnessed William Banks, who was driving a white vehicle, stealing another yard sign and fleeing the area while speaking with the complainant. Subsequent inquiries revealed that a total of five (5) Israel Flag yard signs were stolen. With the assistance of law enforcement sharing, the suspect was identified as William Banks, leading to the…

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Westport Adopts Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Inclusionary Zoning Fee

Feb 21, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT – The Town of Westport has announced that the collection of the Inclusionary Zoning Fee for the Town’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) account will begin on February 23, 2024. Per the ordinance adopting the Affordable Housing Plan and establishing the AHTF, a formal Town committee to oversee the fund will be appointed over the next few months. The adoption of the Affordable Housing Plan by the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) in July, 2023 called for the establishment of the AHTF and the method by which funds would be raised. At its December 2023 meeting, the Planning and Zoning Commission, under the leadership of Chair Paul Lebowitz, adopted a Text Amendment to establish an Inclusionary Zoning Fee and recommended to…

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Westport News: Structure Fire at Burr Farms Road

Feb 16, 2024 Alex

At 7:47pm the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a homeowner on Burr Farms Road reporting a fire in their house. The Westport Fire Department responded with 4 fire engines, 1 ladder truck, and the Shift Commander. First arriving fire companies found heavy smoke coming from the garage. Entry was made to the garage where firefighters located and quickly extinguished the fire.All occupants safely evacuated the house and there were no injuries. The Westport Fire Department would like to remind everyone to have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in their homes. The homeowners were alerted to fire by a properly working smoke detector.Westport EMS and Westport Police assisted on scene. The fire remains under investigation from…

Municipal Improvement and Coastal Site Plan Applications for Renovations to the Inn at Longshore to be reviewed at April 8 P&Z Public Meeting

Westport News: Fall From Elevation

Renters’ Rebate for Elderly and/or Disabled

Westport Police Arrest Three in Overnight Car Burglary

Westport News: 29 Rowers Rescued

Rough seas overwhelm the Saugatuck Rowing Club

I-95 Crash

Brooklyn Man Arrested for Stealing Israel Flag Signs in Westport

Westport Adopts Affordable Housing Trust Fund, Inclusionary Zoning Fee

Westport News: Structure Fire at Burr Farms Road

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