Westport

Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP)

Westport, CT –Human Services Director Elaine Daignault reminds income-eligible Westport residents to apply for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) starting October 1, 2025. Connecticut's federally funded Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps low-income households with winter heating bills. Connecticut's Department of Social Services administers the program with local Community Action Agencies and municipal social services departments. According to Daignault, "Westport residents that previously qualified for assistance through our office will receive application instructions in the mail. Residents wishing to apply for the first time may contact the Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050 or humansrv@westportct.gov to make an appointment.” To qualify, your household income must be at or below 60% of the State Median Income (SMI). The maximum income for households is as follows: Households…

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Westport Police Department Urges Residents and Visitors to Always Lock Cars

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department once again would like to remind our residents and visitors to always lock their cars and to secure their keys. Our community continues to be a target for car thieves and vehicle burglaries, with three stolen vehicle reports received between September 9th through the present, and a total of fifty-one stolen vehicle reports investigated by our agency year-to-date. These thefts have occurred from both parking lots as well as the driveways of private residences. It is a fact that the individuals perpetrating these crimes continue to prey on our town based on past successes in acquiring vehicles. Under no circumstances should a vehicle ever be left unattended and running, unlocked with the keys inside…

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Temporary Free-Standing Portable Signage in all Non-Residential Districts

Westport, CT - Planning & Zoning Director Michelle Perillie announced that all merchants in non-residential districts are permitted a Temporary Free Standing Portable Sign with an annual Zoning Permit required.  One Free Standing Portable Sign per tenant shall be permitted onsite in all non-residence districts subject to the following: ·         Signs cannot be permanently installed in the ground. ·         Signs must be self-supporting/portable or hung on the façade of the tenant’s building.  Signs cannot be attached to an immovable object such as a structure, light pole, a utility pole or a fence. ·         Signs shall be no larger than 24 inches wide by 40 inches high in size per side as measured from the ground including any borders or supports.  A sign that…

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Traffic Advisory – Slice of Saugatuck – September 6, 2025

The annual Slice of Saugatuck Festival is scheduled to take place from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Saturday, September 6, 2025. Railroad Place will be closed to vehicular traffic from Riverside Avenue to Franklin Street during the hours of 12:00pm to 6:00pm to allow for set up and break down of vendors’ booths and exhibitions. The east side of Riverside Avenue from Charles Street to Bridge Street will be a temporary No Parking zone during the event. All other roads will remain open to vehicles; however, motorists should expect heavy pedestrian traffic in the areas surrounding the Saugatuck Railroad Station including lower Riverside Avenue and Saugatuck Avenue. Those attending this event are reminded to utilize the marked crosswalks when crossing these…

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Bronx Man Charged in $12K Longshore Golf Club Burglary

Westport Police arrested Matthew Berman, 41, of the Bronx, NY in connection with a September 2024 burglary at Longshore Golf Club’s pro shop, where over $12,000 worth of golf clubs and bags were stolen. Berman, identified after a similar arrest in New York, turned himself in on August 21, 2025, and was charged with Burglary 3rd Degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd Degree, and Larceny 2nd Degree; he was held on a $100,000 bond and arraigned at Stamford Superior Court.

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Sherwood Mill Cove Tide Gate Replacement Project to Begin After Labor Day

Westport, CT – The Public Works and Parks and Recreation Departments announced today that the Sherwood Mill Cove Tide Gate Project is scheduled to begin shortly after Labor Day and will continue through Memorial Day 2026. The scheduled work includes the repair of two tide gates and a spillway, reconstruction of a wooden pier and four short sections of seawalls, as well as repair of the longer seawall sections. During construction, portions of two municipal parking lots will be used for staging equipment and materials. Residents and visitors should be aware of the following temporary impacts: Old Mill Parking Lot – 10 spaces will be unavailable. Soundview Parking Lot – 20 spaces will be unavailable. The Town of Westport appreciates…

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Westport Police Department Traffic Advisory

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department announces the upcoming closure of WakemanFarm Drive for paving operations. This closure will take place on Wednesday, September 3,2025, from approximately 7:00am to 1:00pm. It will extend from the stretch of roadway beginningat the intersection with Cross Highway and extending to the area of the baseball fields. Thiswork area will be completely inaccessible to all traffic and will be unavailable for parking.

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Municipal Improvement to be Reviewed at Upcoming Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting

Westport, CT – P&Z Department Planner Michael Tartaglia announced today that on Monday, September 8 at 6:00pm, the Planning and Zoning (P&Z) Commission will hold a public meeting to review an §8-24 Municipal Improvement. Westport Human Services Director Elaine Daignault is seeking a report from the P&Z Commission pursuant to C.G.S. §8-24, Municipal Improvement, related to displaying a public art sculpture in front of the Westport Center for Senior Activities (WCSA) located at 60 Compo Road South. The art will be a painted, welded steel sculpture by artist Carole Eisner entitled “Queen of Hearts.” It will measure 72” H x 487” W x 48” D, and will be displayed north of the WCSA, immediately to the right of the entrance.…

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WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT’S 2025 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY CAMPAIGN

(Westport, CT) – Today, Tuesday, August 26, 2025, marks the return to school for Westport students.The Westport Police Department has already begun and will continue to target traffic violators inschool zones with its annual “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Our officers willbe observing traffic for drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones as well asmonitoring bus stops and routes, citing those that disregard school bus signals.The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard thetraffic safety laws, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. We urgecommuters to allow for extra time, as they will be sharing the roads with school buses making frequentstops, as well as children…

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