I-95 Crash
2022-0826@8:47pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- #Norwalk CT-- A three-car crash on I-95 southbound between exits 17 and 16 in the left lane with 3 injured according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2022 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN
(Westport, CT 8/24/2022) - With the start of Westport’s schools on Tuesday, August 30, the policedepartment will be increasing its traffic enforcement in school zones with a “Back to School”enforcement and education campaign. Officers will be looking out for drivers who are using cellphones, speeding, and disregarding school bus signals.The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregardConnecticut’s traffic safety laws, especially around school zones and bus stops where studentscongregate. We urge commuters to allow for extra time, as they will be sharing the roads with schoolbuses making frequent stops, as well as children who will be walking and/or biking to school. Pleaseremain vigilant around school zones, bus stops, and school buses. Obey the school bus…
Westport Cooling Centers
Governor Ned Lamont is directing Connecticut’s extreme hot weather protocol tobe activated beginning at 8:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, and remaining ineffect through 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 5, 2022. The purpose of the protocol is toensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the hotconditions. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies, municipalities, andother partners to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 to make sure that informationregarding cooling centers is available statewide, providing a location to get somerelief from the hot conditions. The following Westport locations have been designated as cooling centers,please note the hours of operation below: Center for Senior Activities : 21 Imperial Ave Mon- Fri 8:30am-4:30pm Westport Museum for History and Culture:…
Westport News: Merritt Parkway Shutdown In Both Directions
2022-07-26@34pm--The Merritt Parkway is Shutdown in exit 41 thru 43 areas in BOTH directions according to radio reports. Emergency vehicles are coming down the wrong way to get to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Structure Fire
Westport firefighters were dispatched to a report of a structure fire on Island Way. Theinitial dispatch was four Engines, one Rescue company, and the Shift Commander. Amutual aid Truck company from Norwalk also responded.Companies arrived and reported an exterior deck fire on the 2nd floor with an extension intothe wall and mechanical room of the house. A hose line was deployed from Engine 4 andthe fire was quickly extinguished. Arriving companies provided salvage, overhaul, andventilation. The fire was contained to the area of origin and is being investigated by the Westport FireMarshal’s office. Westport PD and EMS assisted on the scene along with Norwalk FD.Fairfield FD provided station coverage during the incident. The last fire department unitcleared the scene at…
Westport News: Identity Theft/Forgery and other charges
#Westport CT--On June 30, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to the TD Bank located at 185 Main Street on a report that a man was attempting to fraudulently obtain a debit card by impersonating the real account holder. The suspect was still in the bank when officers arrived. He said his name was Edward Tucker and presented a Pennsylvania driver's license with that name. The bank employee said that a Norwalk branch of TD Bank notified the Westport location that the suspect was supposedly trying to engage in the same fraudulent activity there and to be aware should he come to Westport. The Norwalk bank also advised that they reached out to the real account holder…
Westport News: Traffic Advisory – Great Duck Race
The Westport Sunrise Rotary will be holding their annual Great Duck Race eventon Saturday, July 9, 2022. This year’s Duck Race will feature a giant sluice on JesupGreen as well as food trucks and family-friendly activities in the Taylor Lot from10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Taylor Lot will be closed for the event from 6:00 AM toapproximately 6:00 PM.Motorists should expect increased pedestrian traffic as well as traffic delaysassociated with the event in the downtown area throughout the morning and afternoon.Attendees are reminded to use the marked crosswalks in the area. This press release is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/
GOVERNOR LAMONT REMINDS PUBLIC OF PARKCONNECT PROGRAM THAT OFFERS INCREASED BUS SERVICES TO STATE PARKS AND BEACHES THIS SUMMER
(WESTPORT, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is reminding Connecticut residents about the state’s ParkConneCT program, which is offering increased bus services to Connecticut state parks and beaches. A continuation of a pilot program launched last year, the program offers fare-free shuttles and enhanced existing transit service to various state parks and beaches this summer through Labor Day (Monday, September 5, 2022).The program, which is a collaboration of the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) and the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), aims to connect people to Connecticut state parks for the summer season, support seasonal employment, and promote recreational activity to improve physical and mental wellbeing.The governor, along with CTDOT and DEEP officials, today highlighted the program by…
I-95 Crash
2022-06-30@5:44pm--#Westport CT-- cttraffic-- A two car crash in the right lane I-95 northbound a mile before exit 18 has traffic backing up.
Westport News: 2022 Fireworks Traffic Advisory
#Westport CT--The annual PAL fireworks display is set for Thursday June 30, 2022, with a rain date of Friday July 1, 2022. 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 the beach closes at 4:00 PM. Only those vehicles with fireworks passes will be allowed to remain within the beach. We ask those with fireworks passes to be standing by their vehicles at that time so Parks and Recreation staff can collect their pass. The beach should reopen to ticket…