Westport

Westport News: Jobs Coach Returns

#Westport CT--Elaine Daignault, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall.  On Thursday, September 14, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft PowerPoint 2013 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2013 from 1 – 3 p.m.  The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area.  The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is accessible to people with disabilities.   Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human…

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Westport Car Seat Safety Day

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Westport Citizen Police Academny

#Westport CT--The Westport Police Department is proud to announce that we will be offering a Citizens’ Police Academy starting on September 29th. Participants will gain a better understanding of the role of the police department in the community. The academy can accommodate up to twenty-four community members who will participate in classes designed to take them through the various aspects of law enforcement. They will learn about the different divisions and specialized units of the department as well as how the department operates. Participants will observe demonstrations and get hands on experience with some of the equipment we use every day. Academy instructors consist of highly trained and experienced Westport Police Officers. In addition to the classes, participants will have…

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Westport News: Back To School Tips

(Westport, CT) - With the Westport Public Schools beginning on August 31 st , 2017 the Westport Police Department will be out in force targeting traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Westport Officers will be targeting drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones, near bus stops and those that disregard school bus signals in town. The Westport Police Department is committing to protecting children from motorists who disregard the law, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. We urge commuters to allow for extra time as they will be sharing the roads with school buses making frequent stops, as well as children who will be…

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Westport News : Community Service Corps

#WESTPORT CT- - Human Services Director Elaine Daignault has announced that applications for the fall 2017 session of the Community Service Corps are now available The Community Service Corps is an after-school program available to Westport students in sixth, seventh and eighth grade. Student volunteers work one afternoon each week, Monday through Thursday from 3 to 5 p.m.  At the end of the 10-week program, there is a wrap-up event at Toquet Hall where student volunteers are able to reflect on and discuss their experiences. Registration forms are available in the Town of Westport website at (http://www.westportct.gov/index.aspx?page=90) and Toquet Hall website as well be available at the Department of Human Services office in Town Hall Room 200. A copy of the student's medical…

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Westport News: Drug Arrest

Westport CT--  On 07/30/2017 at approximately 5:00pm, Officer Lames Loomer observed a female sitting in the passenger side of a black Nissan Altima in Saugatuck train station Lot 1. There appeared to be vomit on the pavement next to where the female was sitting, so the Officer approached the vehicle to check on her welfare. As Officer Loomer approached, the female got extremely nervous and was evasive answering simple questions. The female, now identified as Diana Balkun, ultimately admitted to having needles and heroin in the vehicle. Officer Loomer then deployed his Service Dog (PSD Koda) to conduct a search of the vehicle. PSD Koda indicated on the vehicle in the area of the trunk compartment for the odor of narcotics.…

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