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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…

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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…

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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/

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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…

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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…

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Westport News: Day Time/Early Evening Motor Vehicle Burglaries

(Westport, CT 6/27/2022) This past Saturday (6/25/22), the Westport Police Departmentinvestigated several motor vehicle burglaries, which occurred during the late afternoon andearly evening hours. In all cases of vehicles being entered, which resulted in thefts, the doorswere unlocked. Traditionally, this type of crime was committed during the overnight hours.However, Westport and other communities are now seeing this activity at varying times of theday. The car burglaries that occurred on Saturday are being investigated by the department’sdetective bureau. Furthermore, additional patrols will be deployed as a preventative measure.The Westport Police Department would like to take this opportunity to once again remindeveryone to lock your car(s) and bring your keys/fobs inside. It is also important to rememberto take valuables out of your…

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Westport News: Traffic Advisory – Yankee Doodle Fair June 16 th -19th

The Westport Women’s Club will be holding its annual Yankee Doodle Fairbeginning on Thursday, June 16th. The hours of the event are 6:00pm – 10:00pmThursday and Friday, 1:00pm – 10:00pm Saturday and 1:00pm – 5:00pm onSunday, June 19th. The event takes place at the Westport Women’s Club, 44Imperial Avenue, and in the Westport Municipal parking lot located on ImperialAvenue.Attendees are advised there is no parking on Thomas Road during the YankeeDoodle Fair. With a downtown outdoor shopping event also being held thatSaturday, residents and motorists can expect traffic congestion and temporarydelays. Motorists are asked to exercise caution while driving through the area dueto increased pedestrian traffic, and to allow extra time to arrive at their destinationsor seek alternate routes around…

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