Westport

Westport Fire Gets New Equipment

The Westport Fire Department thanks the organizers of the Fairfield Half Marathon for their generous donation towards the purchase of new firefighting equipment. The Westport Fire Department has recently started the phase in project of 1 ¾” fire attack hose and new nozzles for all fire apparatus. This larger hose replaces the older 1 ½’’ hose and nozzles currently in service. LT Jeff Gootman is in charge of the project. The new equipment will improve our water flow from attack lines and enhance firefighting ability. Firefighters have been conducting training in the use of the new equipment. With larger homes being built over the last ten years, increased water flow is required on the initial attack lines for firefighting and these new hose lines will enable us…

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GREENS FARMS VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY  ANNOUNCES EASTER EGG HUNT MARCH 26

#Westport CT--The Greens Farms Volunteer Fire Company will hold its 65th Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, March 26 on the grounds of Long Lots School, Hyde Lane, Westport at 2:00 PM.  Children will hunt for the eggs in age groups through age ten. Children finding special marked eggs will receive Easter baskets. The Easter bunny will be there to meet and greet the children.   This report is made possible by:

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On 03/04/16, at approximately 9:00pm, the victim and another male of this incident approached 2 officers in the area of 176 Post Road West stating they needed help and that Jose Correaattacked them. Correa was reportedly following the victim on Route 15, and continued to follow the victim off exit 41. When the victim’s vehicle came to as stop at a traffic light on Wilton Road, Correa exited his vehicle and jumped on the hood of the victim’s vehicle, smashing the windshield. Correa then fled the scene. Officers were able to contact Correa by cell phone and he met police on Post Road West where he was taken into custody. He was held on a $2,500.00 bond has a court date in Norwalk on 03/07/16. (Westport…

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Westport Park and Rec Registration for Spring and Summer

Online Parks and Recreation Program Registration to Begin on March 14 Parks and Recreation Director Jen Fava announced today that online spring and summer program registration will begin Monday, March 14, at 9 a.m. Walk in, fax and mailed registration, as well as continuing online registration, will begin on Monday, March 21 at the Parks and Recreation Sales Office at Longshore (260 Compo Road South) during regular business hours. Mmany programs will fill quickly and the fastest way to register will be online.  A login and password are necessary to access your account. Residents needing to edit their account should log in and make the necessary changes or contact Parks and Recreation by email at recreation@westportct.gov prior to March 11. (Town of Westport Police Report) This report…

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Westport To Review Zoning Regulation

#Westport CT--Mary Young, Westport Deputy Planning & Zoning Director announced today that on March 3, 2016, thePlanning & Zoning Commission is scheduled to review an amendment (Text Amendment #705) to the Westport Zoning Regulations.  Text Amendment #705 (Application #15-057) was submitted by Melvin Barr of Barr Associates, LLC.  The amendment proposes allowing an alternative housing type; cluster housing. The proposal will allow multiple single-family dwellings, each not to exceed 3,200 SF in size, on one building lot in the Res A  zoning district, provided the property meets specific criteria outlined in the amendment. All those interested in this amendment are encouraged to attend the Planning & Zoning Commission’s  public hearing on March 3rd at 7:00 PM in the Westport Town Hall Auditorium.…

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Westport News: Energy Drink Theft

On 02/19/16 at approximately 8:00pm, Westport Officers responded to the Newtown Police Department to arrest Branden Betas on an active warrant held by Westport. On 11/26/15, suspect Betas was captured on Stop and Shop surveillance placing energy drinks into a bag and leaving the store without paying. Store security positively identified Betas because he was arrested at the Bridgeport Stop and Shop for a similar crime. Betas was held on a $2,500.00 bond and has a court date in Norwalk on 02/29/16. (Westport Police Press Release) This report is made possible by:

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Westport News: Thieves Steal Boots and Get the Boot

#Westport CT--On 02/25/16, Westport Officers responded to The Stamford Police Department to take Andre Fowler into custody for an active arrest warrant held by Westport. On 01/19/16, two male suspects stole 3 pairs of boots while distracting store employees. The employees noticed the boots were missing after the suspects left the store, so they reviewed the in store video footage. Store employees notified the surrounding stores of the theft, and description of the suspects. On 01/21/16, two days after the Theory theft, store employees from J Crew called Theory advising that the same suspects were in their store (J Crew). Officers located the suspects, who were subsequently arrested for shoplifting from J Crew. Warrants were then obtained for the Theory thefts, and Fowler was arrested on 02/25/16, with…

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Westport Yute Commision Seeks Volunteers

WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Youth Commission is seeking 9th through 12th grade students and adults to volunteer for the 2016-2017 school year.  “The Youth Commission serves as a public forum for youth issues and advocates for youth needs and concerns in the community,” Human Services Director Barbara Butler said.  “Its 30 members, 15 students and 15 adults, are appointed by the First Selectman.” Incoming 9th grade students are invited to join the Freshman Committee prior to applying for appointment as sophomores.   If you are currently in grades 8 through 11 or an adult who is interested in discussing youth issues on a monthly basis while making a difference in your community we invite you to join.  The appointment process for youth and adults includes the submission…

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