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Westport News: Petitions for RTM Candidates Available Beginning July 23

Jul 22, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – Town Clerk Patty Strauss announced today that residents interested in running for the Representative Town Meeting can pick up a petition at the Town Clerk’s office beginning Tuesday, July 23. Petitioners must gather 25 signatures from residents in their district in order to be on the ballot November 5. The completed petitions must be returned to the town clerk by September 10. “My staff will review the instructions with the petitioner,” Ms. Strauss said. “A district map and a list of district voters will be supplied to aid each petitioner in gathering the required signatures.” Members of the 36-member RTM are elected on a nonpartisan basis, with four delegates from each of the town’s nine voting districts. …

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Wesptport News: Undocumented Document

Jul 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On Saturday July 6, 2019 officers responded to Webster Bank located at 244 Post Road East on a complaint of a female at that location attempting to cash what staff recognized as a fraudulent check. Upon arrival bank employees pointed out the customer in question to the responding officers. Staff explained that they had been alerted to recent fraudulent activity associated with this account by another bank branch and recognized the check being presented by the customer as a fake. Bank staff pointed out to officers that one of the digits listed on the account number of the check did not match the number assigned to their actual customer’s account, thereby confirming that the check was not authentic. The…

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Westport News: Dog/Owner Rescued – Trapped In Mud

Jul 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-07-16 @ 5:32pm--Tuesday-- #Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a person stuck in the mud in the Saugatuck River. The initial dispatch was for Engine 2 and Rescue 3. Truck 1 and Car 3 were added to the assignment after clearing from a previous emergency call. Rescue 3 arrived on scene and reported one person and their pet dog were stuck in approximately 1’-2’ of mud. Using an inflatable Rapid Deployment Craft (RDC) firefighters entered the mud to reach the victim. Additionally, Fire and Police Marine units were dispatched to the scene. The victim and their dog were freed from the mud and brought to safety by firefighters and police officers on shore. Westport EMS…

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Fast Moving Storms

Jun 29, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- A fast moving thunderstorm created multiple storm related calls for the Westport Fire Department. The storm was reported to produce heavy rain, winds, and hail. In a timespan of approximately 45 minutes, the fire department responded to 18 calls for service. These calls ranged from power lines burning, trees resting on power lines, carbon monoxide calls, and a large tree that had fallen on a house. There were no storm related injuries reported and at this time, there are areas with no power. Eversource was notified of the outages and downed power lines that the fire department was made aware. All residents should take care and remain observant of down power lines. Even lines that appear to…

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Westport to Host UN Guests on June 29

Jun 28, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - The Town of Westport, the UN Hospitality Committee and the United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut will host over 300 guests from the United Nations community in New York for the annual jUNe Day celebration on Saturday, June 29 in Westport. The public is invited to attend the opening ceremonies and welcome our international guests at Saugatuck Elementary School on Riverside Avenue at 10:30 a.m. Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe and The United Nations Association of Southwestern Connecticut (UNASWCT) President Alex Anvari will welcome the guests, and jUNe Day Chairperson Michaela Maccoll will outline the Day’s activities. This year’s United Nations guest of honor is Ms. Catherine Pollard, UN Under-Secretary-General for General Assembly and Conference Management, who…

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Westport Looks To Make Town More Accesible

Jun 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - Elaine Daignault, Director of Human Services and Jen Fava, Director of Parks and Recreation announced today that they will partner with Westport’s Commission on People with Disabilities to host a celebration of Westport’s efforts to improve ADA accessibility around town. “July marks the 29th anniversary of the signing of the American’s with Disabilities Act, a momentous event in US history which brought unparalleled progress to protect and secure equal rights for people of all abilities” said Daignault. The Compo Beach celebration is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26 from 5:30-6:30 pm at the two central barbecue stations nearest the new restrooms (rain location is Ned Dimes Marina). The party is made possible by a grant from the…

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Westport Astronomical Society To Ham It Up

Jun 20, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Westport Astronomical Society’s Ham Radio Club, will be participating in the North American Amateur Radio “Field Day” exercise, June 22 – 23, 2019, at 182 Bayberry Lane in Westport, CT. This event is open to the public and all are encouraged to attend from 2 PM until 9 PM on Saturday, June 22nd and from 9 A.M. to 12 P.M. on Sunday June 23rd. Every year tens of thousands of Amateur Radio operators (also called “hams”) all over the U.S. and Canada participate in Field Day. Field Day is a combination national emergency drill, contest and public demonstration. Members will be available to answer questions, explain what is happening and perform demonstrations. Field Day demonstrates ham radio’s ability…

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Westport News: Four Pulled From The Water

Jun 18, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-06-18 @ 2:30PM--#Westport CT--The Westport Marine Unit responded to a call of four people in the water near Peck’s Ledge Lighthouse. An oyster boat reported the incident to the Norwalk Police Department who in turn, alerted Westport officers. The Westport Police Department Marine Unit responded and located a small aluminum boat taking on water. The boat was clearly over loaded and partially submerged with four occupants clinging to it. The men were shivering, were not properly dressed for conditions and two did not have personal floatation devices. Westport Detective Marc Heinmiller, Corporal Brendan Fearon and Officer Taylor Field rescued all four men from the water and warmed them with blankets onboard Westport Marine 1. The men were then transferred to…

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Westport News: $2,875 Handbag Stolen

Jun 15, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On 05/21/2019, Westport officers were dispatched to a local retailer on a report of a stolen handbag valued at approximately $2,875.00. Store surveillance video captured the female suspect concealing the bag under her coat before exiting the store. Staff recognized the suspect as a regular customer, Deborah Bunch. An arrest warrant application was submitted by the investigating officer and later approved. On 06/09/2019, Bunch turned herself in at headquarters on the outstanding warrant. She was charged with 53a-124 Larceny 3 rd and released after posting $10,000 bond. Bunch is scheduled to appear in Norwalk Superior Court on 06/19/2019. This press release was made possible by: Noticias de Westport: $2,875 Bolso fue robado #Westport CT–El 05/21/2019, Los oficiales…

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Westport News: 1st Quarter Taxes Due Even If You Didn’t Receive A Bill

Jun 11, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

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, 2019. Taxpayers have until August 1, 2019 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 https://www.westportct.gov/ and choosing “Pay Taxes Online” from the homepage. Checks should be made…

Westport News: Petitions for RTM Candidates Available Beginning July 23

Wesptport News: Undocumented Document

Westport News: Dog/Owner Rescued – Trapped In Mud

Fast Moving Storms

Westport to Host UN Guests on June 29

Westport Looks To Make Town More Accesible

Westport Astronomical Society To Ham It Up

Westport News: Four Pulled From The Water

Westport News: $2,875 Handbag Stolen

Westport News: 1st Quarter Taxes Due Even If You Didn’t Receive A Bill

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