Westport News: Oil Slick
4:39pm--#Westport CT-- An oil strip is being followed by police from Lincoln Street onto Post Road into Norwalk. Public Works called to cover with sand. Be aware of the slickened roads! This news report is made possible by;
Westport News: Career Coach Returns
#Westport, CT - Director of Human Services Elaine Daignault announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, November 8, 2018 the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft Excel 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Excel 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human…
Westport News: Town Clerk’s Office Hours Extended
Westport, CT - Town Clerk Patricia Strauss announced today that the Town Clerk’s office will be open for absentee voting this Saturday, November 3rdfrom 9 a.m. to 12 noon. These special office hours are scheduled to accommodate voters applying for an ABSENTEE BALLOT to vote in the STATE ELECTION to be held November 6, 2018. Absentee ballots are available at the Town Clerk’s office daily, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. They will be available through Monday, November 5, until 4:30 p.m. Ballots must be returned to the Town Clerk’s office no later than 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 6, when the polls officially close. Registered electors may qualify to vote by absentee ballot for the following reasons:…
Merritt Crash
1:01pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A four-car crash with one injury on the Merritt Parkway northbound past exit 40. This press release is made possible by:
Westport News: Larceny, Car Theft
During the early morning hours of 12/30/2016, a Lexus was stolen from the driveway of a Compo Road South address. The vehicle had been unlocked with the keys left inside. On 02/26/2017, the vehicle was recovered in Waterbury, CT. A handgun and cell phone, both of which did not belong to the owner, were later recovered from the vehicle. Forensic evidence later linked Earnest Owens of Waterbury, CT to an empty iced tea can found in the vehicle. Further forensic testing linked Owens to the driver’s seat area of the stolen vehicle. Text messages contained in the found cell phone referred to the owner as “JR.” According to Owen’s driver’s license, his legal name was Earnest E. Owens, Jr. An…
Westport News: Community Presentations
Westport, CT - Department of Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that Positive Youth Development and collaborating partners, will host a free community presentation on October 24th at 7PM at Westport Town Hall Auditorium on parenting called “Delay Your Gray” by Liz Driscoll Jorgensen, CADC of Insight Counseling and Newport Academy. Liz Jorgensen will discuss parenting an adolescent with a focus on recognizing the difference between typical developmental stages and other behaviors of concern. Her presentation addresses timely topics for parents of all ages including: how to set effective limits with technology, socializing, sexuality, and much more! Participants may gain new skills in approaching day-to-day parenting challenges with a sense of humor and know when to “walk away” from your…
Westport News: Polling Location Change
Westport, CT - Registrars of Voters Marla Cowden and Kevin White announced today that the District 136-2 polling place location will be changed to Coleytown ELEMENTARY school, 65 EASTON ROAD, for the November 6, 2018 State Election. The change is due to the closing of Coleytown Middle School. This press release is made possible by:
Westport News: Student Hit In The Head
5:23pm--#Westport CT-- First responders on the way to Staples High School at 70 North Avenue in the theatre department for a student that was hit in the head. He is bleeding but conscious. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Registrars of Voters Announce Office Hours and Deadlines for Voter Registration
Westport, CT - Registrars of Voters Marla Cowden and Kevin White announced today that the Registrars of Voters Office in Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Room 107, will be open Monday through Friday (except holidays), from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM for voter registration. October 30, 2018 is the deadline for the following registrations for the November 6, 2018 State Election: Mail-in registration (postmarked by) New Voters Online registrations (available at: https://voterregistration.ct.gov) November 5, 2018 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM in TOWN HALL is the deadline for IN-PERSON registration for residents who meet the following criteria: Between October 30, 2018 and November 6th 2018: Achieved the age of 18 Moved to Westport Achieved citizenship Are a member/family member of the Armed Services.…
Westport News: Nixle Public Safety Alerts Replaces Code Red
The Westport Fire and Police Departments have partnered with Nixle to implement its “Community Notification System”. This will alert residents in real-time for localized emergency situations and relevant community advisories. This system will improve the safety of all our residents. The Westport Police Department has been using Nixle to provide traffic advisories for the past four years and it has proven to be reliable and easy-to-use. Residents may also customize their alert settings by going to www.nixle.com and creating a User Profile. Nixle will be replacing the CodeRED emergency notification system Westport has used since 2009; residents and business owners should not assume their number is registered and should take the time to register. All Alerts will be targeted…