Category: Westport

Westport, CT – Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich announced that the town will host its Annual Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on Saturday, September 22, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Westport/Weston Health District, 180 Bayberry Lane. Collection will occur RAIN OR SHINE.

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

 

Many of the items used around the house on a daily basis are considered to be household hazardous waste because they may contain corrosive, toxic, ignitable or reactive ingredients.  Products such as cleaners, gasoline and pesticides can pollute the environment and jeopardize public health when they are disposed of improperly and enter our groundwater or the solid waste stream.

 

Before bringing hazardous household items to the collection site:

• Make sure they are clearly labeled and NEVER MIX CHEMICALS.  Incompatible products may react, ignite or explode, and mixed waste may not be recyclable.
• Keep products in original labeled container, securely closed.
• 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 at 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.

 

Oil & Latex paints, primers, stains, sealers, varnishes and shellacs WILL NOT be accepted from Westport residents at Household Hazardous Waste Day. These items can now be recycled at the Westport Transfer Station & Recycling Center located at 300 Sherwood Island Connector, 6 days a week – Monday-Friday 7:00 am – 2:30 pm,

Saturday 7:00 am – 12:00 pm.  Antifreeze, motor oil, batteries of any type, fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs, smoke detectors and electronics may also be recycled at the Transfer and Recycling Center.

 

Public Works Department officials outlined areas of a household and the types of typical chemicals that may be found as follows:

 

Garage:  aerosol spray cans, auto & marine paints, mineral spirits, paint strippers, paint thinners, solvents, turpentine, wood preservatives, fiberglass resins, rubber cement, engine degreasers, brake & transmission fluids, carburetor cleaner, car wax, gasoline, kerosene, roof patch & repair, driveway sealer, creosote, swimming pool chemicals, charcoal lighter.

 

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

 

General household:  bleach, cleaning chemicals, toilet & drain cleaners, flammable liquids, floor & furniture polish, mercury thermometers, moth balls, pet flea shampoos, rug shampoos, spot removers, photo chemicals, art & hobby supplies, artists paints, etc.

 

The following items are NOT acceptable:  ammunition, flares, commercial hazardous waste, or propane tanks. 

 

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

 

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Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service(WVEMS) will be offering two open houses for the public during the month of September.The local non-profit, founded in 1979, is excited to welcome the public into their headquarterson Saturday, September 15th from 3:00PM – 6:00PM or on Sunday, September 23rd from 3:00PM – 6:00PM. Their headquarters is located at 50 Jesup Road, Westport (also Westport Police Headquarters). Attendees can access the Open House from the ambulance bays, located behind the building. The open houses will allow community members and families to “drop-in” and learn about the WVEMS tradition of saving lives, which has been funded by donations for nearly 40 years. EMS volunteers will give tours of their facility and show their life saving ambulances and vehicles, such as the brand-new Fly Car Unit 604. Additionally, guests can learn more about the upcoming EMT class and experience hands-on demonstrations of our newest technologies. If you have any questions or for more information, visit their website: www.westportems.org.

 

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#Westport CT– Recently the Westport Fire Department has received inquiries from several residents who were solicited by telephone for donations to the Westport Volunteer Fire Department. The caller identified themselves as representing the Fire Department Foundation. To our knowledge no such organization exists. The Westport Volunteer Fire Department & the Westport Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Foundation are two fundraising organizations within the Westport Fire Department. We are both registered with the IRS as nonprofit corporations and we do not contract with any third party to solicit donations by telephone. We only seek support from the members of the Westport community through an annual town-wide mailing, never through telephone solicitation. Any organization calling a resident or business in Westport claiming to represent either of our organizations is not acting in our interests. We caution all residents and businesses to be on the alert for suspected phone scams such as this. Even if the organization is, in fact, legitimate, we do not receive any financial assistance from any third party firefighter’s organization. Please call (203) 341-5003 if you have any questions or concerns.

 

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Westport, CT – The Westport Youth Commission and Westport Police Department will host a friendly game of Capture-the-Flag for Westport Middle School students on Sunday, September 16 at 3:30 pm on Jesup Green.

Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn stated, “Modeled after the popular Dodge-A-Cop each November at the high school, this game brings our local middle school students together with some of Westport’s finest to get to know one another and build positive relationships outside of an enforcement setting. So grab a friend and head on down to the Green to see who’s got the most elusive flag capturing moves.”

Students can register at: captureacopwestport.eventbrite.com. A suggested donation will go toward the ALS Therapy Development Institute.  Please contact Youth Services Program Director, Kevin Godburn at 203-341-1155 or kgodburn@westportct.gov with any questions.

About the Westport Youth Commission

The Westport Youth Commission, appointed by the First Selectman and staffed by the Department of Human Services, is comprised of 15 Westport high school students and an equal number of Westport adults.  It serves as a catalyst for programs and activities that promote the positive development of youth in their families, schools, community and among their peers.

 

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#Westport CT–On 06/06/18, investigators were contacted by an employee of Toyota of Westport. The vendor who launders employee uniforms turned in a wallet located in the pocket of a pair of pants that had been cleaned. The wallet belonged to ex-employee, Deshawn Sawyer, but was found to contain two checks belonging to a Toyota customer. The investigator learned Sawyer had stolen the checks while he was working as a valet at Toyota. He would then provide them to a friend, Daishaun Murphy, who would deposit them into his account. The victim was contacted and reported another check had been stolen from her and deposited at TD Bank. The check was written out to Daishaun Murphy with “landscaping” noted in the memo for over $750. The victim’s signature was forged on the check. Murphy was observed on bank surveillance making the bank transaction. Arrest warrant applications were submitted for both Murphy and Sawyer and later approved. On 08/28/18, Murphy was arrested at the Bridgeport Office of Probation. He was transported to Westport Police headquarters where he was charged with 53a-140 Forgery 3rd and 53a-139d Identity Theft 3 rd . Murphy was unable to post $15,000 bond and was transported to Norwalk Court for arraignment the following day. On 08/28/18, Sawyer turned himself in at police headquarters on the active arrest warrant. He was charged with 53a-129d Identity Theft 3 rd and released after posting $25,000 court set bond.

 

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#Westport CT–The Westport Police Department is requesting assistance in identifying the two pictured individuals in connection with a larceny investigation. On August 16 th , 2018 at approximately 1:30pm, a victim reported her wallet was stolen from her purse while shopping. A short time later, several of her credit cards were fraudulently used in an attempt to make purchases in neighboring towns.

 

Anyone with information to assist in identifying these men is asked to call the Westport Detective Bureau at (203) 341-6080.