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Old Road/Wakeman Lane Bridge Replacement Project

Mar 24, 2025 Alex

Traffic Detours April 1 through November 30 Westport, CT - Town Engineer Keith Wilberg has announced that the project to replace the Old Road Bridge over Sasco Creek at the Westport/Fairfield Town Line begins soon. The road is Wakeman Lane in Fairfield. The scheduled closing date of the roadway is on or about Tuesday, April 1, and is expected to continue through November 30. Local traffic will be directed through the designated detour route – Old Road to Bulkley Avenue North to Post Road East to Hulls Highway to Wakeman Lane, or the reverse, as necessary. Proper road signage will be in place prior to the road closure date. Local residents on Old Road and Grist Mill Lane will have…

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Household Hazardous Waste Day and Neonics Insecticides

Mar 23, 2025 Alex

Westport, CT - In 2018, the State of Connecticut became one of the first states in the nation to restrict the use of insecticides called Neonicotinoids or “Neonics” for short. This class of chemicals has been proven to be especially harmful to the world’s pollinators. All are encouraged to help protect pollinators and products containing Neonics to Hazardous Waste Day. The Public Works Department encourages residents to take advantage of Household Hazardous Waste Day and safely dispose of any neonicotinoid containing insecticides. Products that contain one of the following chemicals on the label may be disposed of at the April 5 Hazardous Waste Day Collection: Imidacloprid Clothianidin Thiamethoxam Acetamiprid Dinotefuran Date: Saturday, April 5th, 2025 Where: Greens Farms RR…

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Fire Marshal Terry Dunn is urging homeowners to take extra precautions as they begin spring cleaning and home renovations.

Mar 17, 2025 Alex

"With the change in seasons, we often see an increase in home improvement projects and decluttering efforts," said Fire Marshal Dunn. "However, improper storage of flammable materials, overloaded electrical outlets, and spontaneous combustion of oily rags can all lead to devastating fires." The recent structure fires have been linked to common hazards, including improperly discarded chemicals, electrical malfunctions, and combustible materials being stored too close to heat sources. Fortunately, no serious injuries have been reported, but the fires have caused significant property damage. Fire Prevention Tips The Westport Fire Department urges residents to follow these safety measures to prevent garage and structure fires: Store flammable liquids properly: Keep gasoline, paint thinners, and other combustibles in approved containers, away from heat…

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Westport Downtown Association & Youth Commission Partner to Launch New Student Discount Program

Mar 7, 2025 Alex

Westport, CT – The Westport Downtown Association (WDA) and Westport Youth Commission (WYC) have partnered to introduce a new student discount program, offering savings to students and educators at 25 local businesses, including Rhone, Original Pancake House, Vineyard Vines, Pizza Lyfe, Theory, Glowbar, Joe’s Pizza, Basso, The Bridge, and many others. Full details are available at http://www.westportdowntown.com/student-discount-program. WDA President Maxx Crowley said, “The Downtown Association is excited to launch another program to attract shoppers to Westport and we couldn’t be prouder to partner with the Youth Commission in targeting students and educators with a program that highlights great values from our great merchants.” WYC member Jake Shufro (SHS ’26) approached the WDA with a novel collaborative solution to revive the…

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2025 WESTPORT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

Mar 3, 2025 Alex

Saturday, April 5, 2025 RAIN or SHINE 9am – 2pm Greens Farms Railroad Station, Parking Lot #1, New Creek Road, Westport CT (Located between I-95 and Metro-North Railroad tracks) Westport, CT –The Department of Public Works is holding its annual Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday, April 5 from 9 am to 2 pm at Greens Farms Railroad Station, Parking Lot #1, New Creek Road, Westport. Household Hazardous Waste Day is a NO CHARGE regional program for residents of Westport, Norwalk, New Canaan, Darien, Stamford, and Greenwich to safely dispose of their household hazardous wastes. Products such as cleaners, gasoline and pesticides can pollute the environment and jeopardize public health when they are disposed of improperly. Residents of participating towns may safely…

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I-95 Rollover

Feb 28, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Multiple reports of a rolled over box truck on I-95 northbound between exits 16 and 17. I got the photo before the state turned off the cameras so it must be serious. One person reported being trapped. If you are on I-95 northbound in Norwalk or further south I would definitely detour. 2025-02-28@6:50pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic

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Westport News: Fire, out on arrival

Feb 21, 2025 Alex

Firefighters arrived to Guilder Lane in Westport to an exterior fire out on arrival. They are currently checking for any possible extensions at this time.

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Westport Police to Hold “Super Bowl” Food Drive to Benefit Homes with Hope’s Gillespie Center & Westport Human Services

Feb 5, 2025 Alex

The Westport Police Department, Stop & Shop Store, and Westport Sunrise Rotary will be hosting a Food Drive. All donations will directly support Homes with Hope and Westport Human Services’ Food Pantries. Westport Human Services collaborates with Homes with Hope and the Westport Woman’s Club to offer support for residents dealing with food insecurity. The Gillespie Center provides food services to its resident clients, those at risk of homelessness, and those in need in the community. Westport-based Homes with Hope is a non-profit organization dedicated to preventing and ending homelessness in Fairfield County. The agency provides emergency shelter for men and women, supportive housing for individuals and families, a community kitchen and food pantry, youth development, and mentoring programs as…

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Multiple Highway Crashes!

Jan 29, 2025 Alex

Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95 Southbound by exit 18. (pictured below) Another crash is reported between Exit 33 and 34 Northbound.

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Car Stolen While Victim Pumped Gas in Westport, Police Investigating

Jan 21, 2025 Alex

Westport Police responded to the Exxon gas station at 485 Post Road East on January 20, 2025, at approximately 3:44 PM for a stolen vehicle report. The complainant was pumping gas on the passenger side of their black 2022 Mercedes-Benz GLS when a young Black male entered the driver’s seat of the vehicle. The suspect exited a car on Post Road East near the gas station before entering the victim’s vehicle without their knowledge. When the complainant tried to intervene by opening the driver’s door, the suspect drove off, causing the complainant to fall to the ground and sustain minor injuries. The suspect fled the scene in the stolen vehicle along with a second vehicle, both heading north on Compo…

Old Road/Wakeman Lane Bridge Replacement Project

Household Hazardous Waste Day and Neonics Insecticides

Fire Marshal Terry Dunn is urging homeowners to take extra precautions as they begin spring cleaning and home renovations.

Westport Downtown Association & Youth Commission Partner to Launch New Student Discount Program

2025 WESTPORT HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE DAY

I-95 Rollover

Westport News: Fire, out on arrival

Westport Police to Hold “Super Bowl” Food Drive to Benefit Homes with Hope’s Gillespie Center & Westport Human Services

Multiple Highway Crashes!

Car Stolen While Victim Pumped Gas in Westport, Police Investigating

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