Category: Westport

(Westport, CT) – The Westport Fire Department unveiled a “pink” fire engine in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The fire engine has been wrapped through private donations and Fleet Auto Supply of West Haven. The department would like to extend our sincerest thanks to Fleet Auto Supply and the community for their generosity.

 

The pink engine will be highly visible throughout the town for the month of October as it moves to each fire station to show support for the national campaign to raise breast cancer awareness. Westport Firefighters will be wearing “pink ribbon” t-shirts, which are available for sale at events and through ASF Online store . Money raised from this year’s fundraiser will support Young Survival Coalition, https://www.youngsurvival.org/ .

 

Chief Robert Yost stated, “We can all make a difference and the Westport Fire Department will continue to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month as it touches many of us. I want to thank Westport Firefighter Robert Lenois for spearheading this important project. His wife is a breast cancer survivor and in honor of all the women battling breast cancer, she will be participating in YSC Tour de Pink , a three-day, 200 mile bike ride for breast cancer.” Firefighter Lenois added, “I am married to a breast cancer survivor who was diagnosed with Stage 2 cancer at 32 years old. This organization has been a life changer for our family. No woman should ever face breast cancer alone.”

 

National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to raise awareness about the importance of prevention and early detection. According for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, breast cancer is the most common cancer in women, no matter your race or ethnicity (not counting some kinds of skin cancer). While one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, it is treatable if detected early. Ask someone you love to get a mammogram and encourage your family, friends, community and local organizations to spread the word.

 

Follow the pink engine this month as it travels in support of breast cancer awareness: Westport Fire’s Facebook or WUFCF Facebook Shirts can be purchase using the below link: https://www.shopasf.com/index/page/category/category_id/649/category_chain/2,649/name/Westport+ Fire+Pink/

 

#Westport CT–As a result of a water main break, there will be alternating one-lane traffic in the area of Charles Street and Franklin Street. Repairs are underway, but will take some time. Be advised this will affect morning commuter traffic in this area. Motorists are asked to be patient, and leave extra time to get to the train station, work and/or school.

 

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Westport, CT – The Westport Department of Human Services Commission for Senior Services can offer you a list of middle and high school students willing to help with outdoor chores.    Seniors are asked to pay a suggested fee of $10.00 per hour for work done.

Students interested in helping a senior in need and earning extra money, please contact the Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050 or via email @ humansrv@westportct.gov. Written permission from a parent or guardian is necessary.

Seniors needing assistance, please contact the Westport Department of Human Services at 203-341-1050.

 

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2019-09-30@4:25pm–#Westport CT– Firefighters dispatched to Heather Hill Road residence for a 14 year old dog possibly trapped in heating duct.

 

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2019-09-19@7:55pm–#Bridgeport CT– Police are investigating an armed robbery in the 200 block of Clinton Avenue.

 

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2019-09-19@7:50pm–#Westport Ct– #cttraffic— A one car crash hitting a light pole right before exit 18 southbound.  Expect delays.

 

Westport, CT –On Saturday, September 21, 2019, the Westport Public Works Department will hold its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day from 9am – 2pm at the Westport/Weston Health District, located at 180 Bayberry Lane in Westport.  This will take place RAIN OR SHINE.

Westport’s Annual Household Hazardous Waste Day is a NO CHARGE regional program for residents of Westport, Weston, Wilton, Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford & Greenwich, designed to provide a safe option to keep Hazardous Wastes out of the waste stream and protect our land and water from potential contamination.

Westport residents are reminded to recycle paint at the Transfer Station BEFORE coming to Household Hazardous Waste Day on September 21 – NO PAINT can be accepted from Westport residents at Household Hazardous Waste Day. Westport residents can bring their latex and oil-based paints, primer, stain, sealer, varnish and shellac to the Westport Transfer station, located at 300 Sherwood Island Connector, Monday – Friday from 7 am to 2:30 pm and Saturday from 7 am to 12:00 pm for collection.

Many of the items used around the house are considered household hazardous wastes, because they may contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients. Check the list below for some of the typical hazardous wastes that may be found in your home.

Garage:  gasoline, kerosene, mineral spirits, spray paint, paint strippers, paint thinners, solvents, stains, turpentine, varnishes, wood preservatives, degreasers, etc.  Please remember that all paints, stains, motor oil, antifreeze, batteries and lightbulbs must be recycled at the Transfer Station.

Garden shed:  fertilizers, fungicides, herbicides, insecticides, pesticides, etc.

General household:  bleach, charcoal lighter, cleaning chemicals, drain cleaners, flammable liquids, mercury thermometers, moth balls, pet flea shampoos, rug shampoos, spot removers, art supplies & paints, etc.

The following items are NOT ACCEPTABLE at Household Hazardous Waste Day:  AMMUNITION, FLARES, and COMMERCIAL HAZARDOUS WASTE.

Before bringing hazardous household items to the collection site:

• Make sure items are clearly labeled and NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.  Incompatible products may react, ignite or explode, and mixed waste may become not be recyclable.
• Keep products in original labeled container.
• Place leaky containers in clear plastic bags.
• Tighten lids of all containers and pack items in sturdy cardboard boxes lined with newspaper.
• Put boxes in the trunk or in the back of the vehicle away from passengers.
• Leave pets and children home when bringing hazardous materials for collection.
• Keep your windows open and drive directly to the collection site.
• Do not smoke or eat while handling hazardous materials.

If you have any questions, contact the Westport Public Works Department at 203-341-1793.

 

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#Westport CT-On Wednesday April 24, 2019 at approximately 10:49am, a member of the detective bureau was contacted by an officer from the New Canaan Police Department who was reporting a possible fraudulent transaction that had occurred in Westport on the previous day. The New Canaan officer explained that his agency had arrested an individual for fraudulently attempting to obtain an iPhone at a local business on Tuesday April 23, 2019. This arrestee, identified as Thomas Welborn, had allegedly presented a forged New Jersey operator’s license in the victim’s name and attempted to purchase a high-end model iPhone using that victim’s cellular account. New Canaan police reported that through their investigation they had learned that Welborn also successfully obtained two iPhones from the Westport Verizon Wireless Zone store, located at 385 Post Road East, earlier that same day. These Westport transactions were also made using the identity of the same victim as in the New Canaan incident and resulted in the suspect successfully obtaining, through fraud, two iPhones valued at $2020.00. The local Verizon store did lodge a formal complaint and wished for prosecution of the suspect in this incident. Through review of video surveillance from the store, detectives were able to positively identify the Westport suspect as the same individual that had been arrested by the New Canaan Police Department; Thomas Welborn. An arrest warrant was subsequently sought and granted for Welborn in connection with this incident.

 

On Wednesday August 21, 2019 this department was contacted by court marshals at Norwalk Superior Court reporting that Welborn had come to court for a scheduled appearance on an unrelated case. He was subsequently taken into custody at court by this agency and was charged with violations of 53a-129d Identity Theft Third Degree and 53a-124 Larceny Third Degree. Bond for these offenses was court set at $50,000.00 which he was unable to post. Welborn was transported to Norwalk Superior Court on the morning of Thursday August 22, 2019 for arraignment.

(Westport Police Press Release)

 

#Westport, CT: August 14, 2019 – Members of the Kings Highway Elementary School presented the town of Westport with an AED (automated external defibrillator) to be located in the newly constructed restrooms at Compo Beach South.

The AED was donated by Wallingford-based organization, In a Heartbeat, which received more than $3,000 in donations from Kings Highway School’s annual Variety Show recently held in June.

In a Heartbeat’s mission is to prevent death from hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) and sudden cardiac arrest by raising awareness, enabling research, and donating automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to places that need them.  For more information about In a Heartbeat, visit www.inaheartbeat.org

 

2019-08-15 @ 7:33pm–#Westport CT– Today’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 northbound near exit 19.