#Westport, CT – The Registrars of Voters reminded residents today that those who will be 18 years old by November 3, 2020 can register and vote in both the April 28, 2020 Presidential Preference Primary and the August 11, 2020 Primary.
What do you need to do?
1) REGISTER TO VOTE
If you have a valid CT Dept. of Motor Vehicles ID (license or non-driver) you can register online at https://voterregistration.ct.gov
Those who choose to be affiliated with the Democratic or Republican Parties will be able to vote in the parties’ respective primaries.
If you have already registered, but did not select affiliation with the Democratic or Republican Party, you may change your affiliation at https://voterregistration.ct.gov
#Westport, CT– During the overnight/early morning hours of Monday February 10, 2020, several Westport neighborhoods were again visited by what is presumed to be a group of suspects traveling by car seeking to burglarize unlocked vehicles. As of this writing, reports of this nature were received from locations off of Greens Farms Road on both the east and west sides of town, as well as additional reports from the Old Mill Beach area. Also reported in the overnight hours was the theft of a vehicle from the Compo Beach area. This stolen vehicle had been left unlocked with the keys inside of it. As is typically the case, it is anticipated that more of these types of reports will be received as the day progresses, and/or that many of these incidents in which nothing was taken will go unreported to police.
We ask that you please let these incidents serve as a reminder that vehicle break-ins and vehicle thefts continue to occur in ours and neighboring communities at great frequency; especially in the overnight hours. In the majority of Westport cases of vehicles being entered which resulted in thefts of goods from within, the doors were left unlocked. In almost all Westport cases of vehicles being stolen, keys were left inside of an unlocked vehicle. The vast majority of these suspects do not wish to take the time to attempt to force entry into a vehicle. This is especially true in the overnight hours, when doing so could create a significant amount of noise that would draw the unwanted attention of otherwise sleeping neighborhoods. When encountering locked vehicles, these suspects almost always simply move on to the next possible target. We therefore strongly implore our residents not to fall victim to these types of crimes.
Preventative measures taken by the community coupled with the vigilance of our officers is the key to safeguarding our neighborhoods from being victimized. With that, we ask that you please always lock your car and bring your keys inside. Please remember to take valuables out of your car for the night, such as purses, wallets and electronics and to never leave these items out in plain view within; even if the vehicle is locked. It is also good practice to keep outside lights on and motion lights activated. Lock your residence and arm the security system if your home is equipped with one. Again, the sum of all these preventative measures have a great deterrent effect on the occurrence of these types of crimes. We also ask that you please notify the police department if it appears that your vehicle was entered or if you should observe anything suspicious in your neighborhood. No one knows your neighborhood better than you do, and the information you provide is always vital to our crime prevention efforts.
Anyone with additional information relative to this investigation is asked to contact the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau at (203) 341-6080.
Westport, CT – Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced that the first phase of work on the Kings Highway Bridge over Willow Brook will be commencing on or about February 24. This first phase will involve the installation of a 36-inch diameter sleeve underneath the existing bridge to accommodate a 24-inch waterline. This is an important first step in the effort to replace the existing bridge later on in 2020.
In order to facilitate the work, it will be necessary to close Kings Highway at the actual bridge location. All residents and businesses that are adjacent to the bridge on either side will be able to access their properties during construction, but the bridge itself will be closed. It is anticipated that the first phase of the work will take up to two months. The actual bridge replacement work is expected to begin in early June of 2020.
The Kings Highway Bridge was originally constructed in the early 1900s. In August of 2016, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CT DOT) conducted a bridge inspection and found it to be in critical condition. The CT DOT de-rated the allowable load for crossing the bridge to 4 tons, and directed the Town to prepare a replacement design. The bridge is eligible for State funding under the State Local Bridge program, which provides 50% reimbursement of costs.
2020-02-03@4:30pm–#Westport CT–#cttraffic– There is a rollover accident on the Merritt Parkway near 41 and 42 with unknown injuries for your commuting pleasure.
2020-01-30@12:18pm–#Westport CT– #ctfire- Firefighters were called to Crooked Mile Road for a chimney fire but was upgraded to a structure fire once flames broke through the roof. Fairfield Fire is providing mutual aid.
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Westport, CT – The Registrars of Voters announced the following :
Connecticut is one of a small number of states that requires voters to join a political party prior to the day of a primary election or caucus for nominating candidates. As a result, voters often discover they are ineligible to participate in a primary until they arrive at their polling place.
It is unknown at this time which parties will hold primaries in 2020. However, it is advisable to be proactive and check your voter registration status prior to any anticipated primary.
In 2020, party primaries are scheduled for:
April 28: Presidential Primaries
4/23: Deadline for new/unaffiliated voters to register or change parties (online or postmarked mail)
4/27 @ noon: Deadline for new/unaffiliated voters to register or change parties (in person at Town Hall)
August 11: State/Federal Primaries
5/11: Last day for voters currently in a party to change parties
8/6: Deadline for new/unaffiliated voters to register or change parties (online or postmarked mail)
8/10, noon: Deadline for new/unaffiliated voters to register or change parties (in person at Town Hall)
Note that anyone who turns 18 by 11/3/2020 may register and vote in these primaries.
#Westport, CT At approximately 4:30pm on the afternoon of Sunday January 26, 2020, the Westport Police Department’s emergency dispatch center was contacted by staff of the T-Mobile wireless store, located at 1799 Post Road East, reporting a larceny. The initial report was that three suspects had entered the store wearing masks and had immediately begun to steal a number of wireless phones from the displays within. It was explained that these suspects allegedly began forcibly removing displayed demonstration cell phones by ripping them from the various cases that they were affixed to. After a short period inside the store gathering merchandise, the suspects quickly then left the area in a waiting vehicle reportedly driven by a fourth suspect. The total value of the stolen items is initially estimated at $6758.92.
Through this investigation, it was additionally learned that similar incidents of this type had occurred in at least three other Connecticut jurisdictions on this same date. A description of the suspects in the Westport incident and their vehicle was provided to responding officers by employees who had witnessed the crime. Through information sharing between the Westport Police Department and other surrounding agencies, as well as those that experienced similar incidents on this date, officers began monitoring these stores within their local jurisdictions. Information was also shared internally between wireless stores belonging to the same chain, thereby alerting their staff to the occurrence of these incidents. Shortly after leaving Westport, these same suspects allegedly attempted a similar crime at a wireless retail store in the city of Stamford. This attempt was unsuccessful due to the advanced preparation of both the store’s staff and police, and a total of four parties were ultimately taken into custody by the Stamford Police Department. These four suspects were subsequently turned over to this agency for criminal charging in connection with the above-detailed incident.
At the time of this writing, officers are still actively investigating this case and working to positively identify all four individuals; at least two of which have preliminarily been identified as juveniles. Once identified, these suspects will likely be charged with a combination of larceny, conspiracy and criminal mischief related offenses relative to this incident. An update to this release containing the identities of the adult suspects and their associated charges is expected to be disseminated on Monday January 27, 2020. UPDATE AS OF 1/27/2020: The adult arrestees in this incident have been positively identified as follows: The first adult suspect in this incident is identified as Raymond Enriquez, age 32, of Bronx, New York. Enriquez is charged with 53a-48(53a-103) Conspiracy at Burglary 3 rd Degree, 53a-48(53-117) Conspiracy at Criminal Mischief 3 rd Degree, and 53a-48(53a-124) Conspiracy at Larceny 3 rd Degree. Bond was set at $5,000.00 which Enriquez was able to post and was released. He is scheduled to be arraigned at 9:30am at Norwalk Superior Court on Friday February 7, 2020. The second adult suspect is identified as Javon Roberts, age 19, of Bronx, New York. Roberts is charged with 53a-103 Burglary 3 rd Degree, 53a-117 Criminal Mischief 3 rd Degree, 53a-124 Larceny 3 rd Degree, 53a-48(53a-103) Conspiracy at Burglary 3 rd Degree, 53a-48(53-117) Conspiracy at Criminal Mischief 3 rd Degree, and 53a-48(53a-124) Conspiracy at Larceny 3 rd Degree. Bond was set at $10,000.00 which Roberts was unable to post. He is therefore scheduled to be arraigned on the morning of Monday January 27, 2020 at Norwalk Superior Court.
Also charged in connection with this investigation were two 17 year old male juveniles from the state of New York. Both are charged with 53a-103 Burglary 3 rd Degree, 53a-117 Criminal Mischief 3 rd Degree, 53a-124 Larceny 3 rd Degree, 53a- 15:16 3 48(53a-103) Conspiracy at Burglary 3 rd Degree, 53a-48(53-117) Conspiracy at Criminal Mischief 3 rd Degree, and 53a-48(53a-124) Conspiracy at Larceny 3 rd Degree. Both were ultimately released to the custody of parents.
2020-01-26@4:38pm–#Westport CT– Three males in black hoodies, one with a mask went in to the T-Mobile store at 17999 Post Road East and stole phones from the display cases. The fled in a white Chevy.
2020-01-25@9:11pm–#Westport CT–#Fairfield CT–#cttraffic– There are two accident scenes on I-95 southbound between exits 19 and 18. On scene is on the left shoulder and the other in the right shoulder. A total of 7 cars involved, all reported to minor crashes with no reported injuries.
#Westport, CT – Department of Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that the no-cost, full-service AARP/IRS Volunteer Tax Assistance Program, with special attention to seniors and low to moderate-income households, will be available to the community again this year. Tax preparation and electronic filing of state and federal taxes will be offered at two Westport locations from Jan 27 through Apr. 15 as follows:
CALL 203-341-5099
For Appointments at the CENTER FOR SENIOR ACTIVITIES
On Wednesdays Jan 29 through April 15 between 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
or Thursdays Jan 30 through April 9 between 1:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
CALL 203-341-1050 (Mon-Thurs 12:30-4:30pm only)
For Appointments at TOWN HALL
On Mondays* Jan 27 through April 13 between 1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
*except for Monday, Feb. 17– Town Hall Closed for Presidents Day Holiday
Ms. Daignault noted that this program is the nation’s largest, free, volunteer-run tax assistance and preparation service and is available to all individual filers regardless of income or age. She further indicated that the tax assistance program started in 1968 and, since 1980, has operated under a cooperative agreement with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Across the nation, more than 35,000 IRS-certified volunteers provide this service at nearly 5,000 sites. Last year 2.6 million taxpayer returns were prepared and filed via this service throughout the country. In Connecticut some 23,000 federal returns were processed, in addition to an equal number of state returns and many amended filings from last and prior years; over 748 of these were prepared and filed in Westport.
If married, both husband and wife should be present at the appointment. Certain forms and personal and financial documents are required. Taxpayers must bring:
Copy of last year’s Federal and State tax return(s)-IMPORTANT
Identity Documentation:
Government Issued Photo ID.
Social Security or ITIN numbers for all taxpayers and dependents.
Bank account/routing numbers (blank check preferable), if expecting a refund.
All 2019 income report forms received:
SSA1099 if you were paid Social Security benefits.
W-2(s) from your employer(s).
W-2G from gambling winnings.
1099G from unemployment compensation payments.
1099s: Bank interest, stock dividends, retirement distributions, broker statements.
Other Important Documents
Receipts for deductible expenses including real estate and vehicle taxes paid.
Verification of the original purchase price of sold assets (home, stocks, etc.).
Receipts/canceled checks if itemizing deductions (e.g., charity contributions).
Form 1095-A if Health Insurance was from the Access Health Connecticut Marketplace.
Ms. Daignault stated, “IRS-Certified volunteers are available to local residents of all ages and income levels at no charge; and that Westport Department of Human Services is pleased to partner with AARP to offer this valuable service to the community.”
More information can be obtained by calling the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050.
