Westport

Westport Parks and Recreation Department Update

#Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Fava is pleased to announce the following Parks and Recreation Department updates. Longshore Golf Course: As of June 27, 2020, two players may share a golf cart.  Both players must wear face-covering while in the cart and the same person must be the driver of the cart the entire time.  Exception: members of the same household will not be required to wear a face-covering while sharing a cart and valid drivers may alternate. Tennis Courts: The tennis courts at Longshore Club Park will be closed for maintenance on Friday, June 26, 2020, from 12:30 pm for the remainder of the day and will reopen at 8 am on Saturday, June 27, 2020. As…

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#Westport, CT– This afternoon, multiple black bear sightings were reported in the northern section of town. One bear cub and one large young male bear were observed. The bears were not acting in an aggressive manner and were observed to be acting normally. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Wildlife Division (DEEP) was notified.   Black bears are becoming increasingly common in Connecticut. In order to safely co-exist, residents are reminded to take precautions to prevent negative encounters with bears and nuisance behavior. Bears have an incredible sense of smell. To prevent luring them towards your property, secure your garbage in sturdy covered containers in a garage or outbuilding. Residents that compost are asked to do so responsibly.…

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Westport News: Elderly Woman Injured Driving Car Through Garage

2020-06-21@6:55pm--#Westport CT-- An elderly woman has a leg injury after driving her car through her garage on Webb Road.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_80764" align="aligncenter" width="1656"] Visit Jack's website at:http://johnrodicanhomes.com/[/caption]

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Merritt Rollover Crash

2020-06-21@3:50pm--#Westport CT--#cttraffic--A rollover accident on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 41 and 42.   This news report is made possible by:   [caption id="attachment_83971" align="aligncenter" width="1440"] Vist BDK Law Group at:http://www.bdklawgroup.com/[/caption]  

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Westport News: Parks and Recreation Department Update

#Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director, Jennifer Fava, is pleased to announce the following Parks and Recreation Department updates. Longshore Golf Course: As of June 18, 2020, the driving range and practice putting area will be open for use.  Driving range balls will be available through payment at the ball machine only.  The fee is $6 per basket.  The machine accepts singles and fives and exact change only is required.  Be sure to bring the cash with you. As of June 23, 2020, an additional half-hour of tee times will be available Mondays through Thursdays, which will start at 7:30am. Athletic Fields: Based upon changes in the Governor’s restrictions on gathering size and the Phase 2 Reopening Guidelines, athletic fields…

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Westport Recreation Upates

#Westport, CT – Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Fava, is pleased to announce the following Parks and Recreation Department updates. Tennis: As of June 13, 2020, doubles play will be allowed at Town of Westport tennis courts located at Longshore Club Park, Staples High School, Town Farm and Doubleday (located behind Saugatuck Elementary School). Dogs off Leash: As of June 13, 2020, dogs will no longer be required to be on leash while in the off leash area of Winslow Park or other Town property where dogs are allowed. Pickleball and Platform Tennis Courts: As of June 17, 2020, one pickleball court at Compo Beach will be open for singles play with restrictions.  Use will be first come-first serve. As of…

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I-95 Crash!

2020-06-14@1:40pm--#Westport CT-- First responder are on scene on I-95 southbound near exit 17 extricating someone from a crash.  

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Westport News: Tax Man Cometh…

Westport, CT -  Tax Collector Harry Whiteley reminded residents today that first quarter real estate taxes, personal property taxes, motor vehicle taxes and sanitary sewer use and assessment charges are due July 1, 2020.  Taxpayers have until August 3, 2020 to pay taxes without penalty.  Accounts will be subject to an 18 percent (1.5 percent/month) penalty charge if paid late.                         Minimum interest charge is $2.00.   Failure to receive a bill does not abate the charges or interest. Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, motor vehicle taxes and sanitary use and assessment bills may be paid by credit card, debit card, or direct withdrawal from a checking account on-line at www.westportct.gov.…

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Westport News: Moving Up Parade

#Westport CT--On Tuesday, June 9th, Bedford Middle School will be holding a Moving Up Parade for those students attending high school in the fall. Participating students will be chauffeured by their parents/guardians from Long Lots School and proceed in waves northbound on Hyde Lane, eastbound on Long Lots Road and northbound on North Avenue to Bedford Middle School. Vehicles will be exiting the Bedford Middle School Campus via Cross Highway.   On Thursday, June 11th, the Staples High School Senior Class of 2020 will be participating in a Graduation Parade. Participating seniors will stage in their vehicles at Long Lots Elementary School and proceed in five waves following the same route to Staples High School. Following the ceremony, vehicles will…

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Merritt Rollover

Westport Fire Department UPDATE: Westport Fire, EMS, and CT State Police were requested to respond to a reported motor vehicle crash with a report of a person trapped on the Merritt Parkway. The first arriving fire unit reported a single vehicle on its roof in the left lane just south of exit 42. Fire personnel checked the vehicle and confirmed that a single occupant was trapped in the vehicle. A second occupant was able to climb out of the vehicle prior to units arriving. Westport Fire deployed a protective hose line and began to setup for extrication. Fire units assessed the patient while access to the vehicle was made. Fire units used stabilization tools and a combination of spreaders and…

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