Category: Westport

Warrant Arrest: On Wednesday November 18th, 2015 the accused turned himself into the Westport Police Department after learning that there was a warrant for his arrest. The arrest stems from a larceny complaint received on September 18th, 2015. The complainant alleges that he had hired CT Windows and Sunrooms LLC back in December 2014 to reconstruct his pool roof and paid $5000 upfront as part of the contract agreement. From December 2014 to September 2015 no work was completed or attempted by the contractor. The complainant had requested his money back from the owner/contractor, which the suspect failed to do. Arrested was Noah Cifarelli (age 58) of East Haven Connecticut

 

Cifarelli was charged with Larceny 3rd C.G.S 53a-124,  Failure to Refund Demand 10 days C.G.S 20-247(b)(8),  Failure to Provide Duplicate note of Cancellation, C.G.S 43-135a2,  Failure to Provide Oral Note of Cancellation C.G.S 42-135a5

Cifarelli posed a $5000 bond and was issued a court date in November 30th, 2015 at Norwalk Court.  (Westport Police Press Release)

 

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The Westport Police Department Local Union #2080 and Police Benevolent Association will be  hosting their annual Holiday Toy Drive, which provides toys for underprivileged children throughout Fairfield County and beyond.  The program has been extremely successful in the past,  allowing for thousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise would have none.

In addition to our regularly sponsored agencies, this year will be our third year collaborating with  “Newtown Kindness,” an organization whose mission is “to promote kindness as a guiding principle of humanity.”  We are honored to work toward such a mission with Newtown Kindness.

We ask for your continued support and generosity to help make this year’s drive as successful as in the past.  By doing so, you will bring joy to so many children who often have none. Westport Police Officers will accept new, unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations, in the parking lot of The Athletic Shoe Factory, located at 1560 Post Road East, Westport on the  following Saturdays and Sundays: December 5, 6, 12, and 13 between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

In the case of inclement weather, please call the Westport Police Department at 203-341-6000 or  check with the local news services.  Should the weather not allow a trip to the Athletic Shoe Factory on any one of those days, the donations may be brought to the department as soon as conditions

Collection boxes will be set up at the Westport Police Department, 50 Jesup Road and Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue beginning Friday, December 4 through Sunday, December 13.

***In order to allow for the proper and timely delivery of the donations, the deadline for all donations is Sunday, December 13 at 5:00 PM.

 

#Westport CT–William Vornkahl, President of the Westport Veterans Council announced that the Town of Westport will hold Veterans Day services on Wednesday, November 11 in the Town Hall auditorium. The public is invited.

At 10:30 a.m., the Westport Community Band will present a “Patriotic Salute to All Veterans”program which will include marches and patriot tunes.The services will begin at 11:00 am, and include the Veterans Day address by Staples High School Senior Matt Johnson and remarks and Proclamation reading by First Selectman Jim Marpe

 

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The Westport Police Department is pleased to announce that Gina Gambino will assume the position as the town’s Animal Control Officer. She is taking over the role vacated by Animal Control Officer Peter D’Amico who served successfully in that position from 1989 until his retirement on November 1st of this year. Gina brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. She has worked in the animal control departments of Easton, Fairfield, and most recently Bridgeport over the course of the last eight years. In Bridgeport she was the Chief Animal Control Officer responsible for a large municipal shelter.

Along with her experience, Gina is also a graduate of the University of Connecticut (2006) with an Associate’s Degree in the study of Animal Science. She holds various accreditations including the National Animal Control Association Certification, DEEP Wildlife Control Certification, and has attended CT Municipal Animal Control Training Seminars from 2008-2014. Gina also has a number of documented achievements while working in the field including the Hurricane Sandy Assistance Award for her efforts with shelter evacuation, temporary shelterservice, and calls for service in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.

The Westport Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Merchants Association and Westport P.A.L. announced today that the Annual Children’s Halloween Parade will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Children and parents will meet at the corner of Main Street and Post Road East at 3:30 The parade will go up Main Street, along Avery Place and then to Town Hall.
Entertainment, refreshments, and a small gift will be provided on Veterans Green (across from Town Hall) at 4 p.m. This event is for all children, especially for those aged 8 and Please note there will be NO PARKING on Main Street between 2:30 pm and 4:30 pm while this event is taking place.

In case of inclement weather, festivities will be moved into Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave, at 3:30 p.m.

 

(Westport, CT) October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday, October 13, 2015 members of the Westport Police Department, Westport Domestic Violence Task Force and the Y’s Men joined forces to raise awareness for domestic violence. They greeted commuters during the morning hours and provided literature from the Domestic Violence Crisis Center (DVCC) of Norwalk, which provides domestic violence services to our area. Commuters were asked to take a look at the information when they had time or to pass it along to someone in need of help. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence seeking assistance, the DVCC is a great resource and can be reached via the 24 hour toll-free hotline 1-888-774-2900.