Category: Westport

Use caution on I-95 northbound near exit 18 for a two-car accident with one car rolled over in the left lane. No word on injuries.

2024-12-20@12:57pm–Westport CT

Today’s vehicle fire is hosted in Westport at Weston and Easton Road. A Mercedes station wagon’s engine compartment is fully engulfed according to unconfirmed radio reports.

2024-12-02@11:40am–#Westport CT

Tonight’s vehicle fire is being hosted by Westport on I-95 southbound near exit 18.

2024-11-27@11:01pm–#Westport CT– #cttraffic

I-95 is shutdown for your commuting pleasure between exits 17 to 21 apparently southbound but I only see backups to 18 at this point. No word on the reason.

Report of a 3 car accident on the Northbound exit 18 ramp on I-95.

Joshua DeJesus, 25, of Bridgeport, was arrested by Westport police on October 30, 2024, on an outstanding warrant linked to a smash-and-grab larceny at Lux Bond & Green on May 9, 2024. DeJesus was charged with Conspiracy to Commit Criminal Mischief in the First Degree, Larceny in the First Degree, and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the First Degree, and held on a $250,000 bond; he was transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment on October 31, 2024.

Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works has announced that curbside leaf collection will begin on Monday, November 4. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags safely near the curb of a Town street by December 2 to guarantee pick-up. Residents living on private streets must place their leaves behind the curb of an intersecting Town roadway for pick up by Town crews. Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up as plastic contaminates the composting process.

There is no need to call and schedule a pick-up. Crews will complete pick-ups as schedules allow. For further information, contact the Department of Public Works office at 203-341-1120 or visit the Department of Public Works webpage at www.westportct.gov.

Westport, CT – The Westport Fire Department, led by Fire Chief Nick Marsan, is proud to partner with Bridgeport Rescue Mission for the annual “Share the Warmth” Coat Drive

As colder months approach, the Westport Fire Department invites the community to help keep neighbors in need warm this winter. Chief Marsan noted, “This drive impacts hundreds of men, women, and children from some of the area’s most distressed neighborhoods. A coat may seem simple, but it’s essential for many children and adults in nearby communities.”

We are accepting donations of new or gently used (and clean) winter coats, hats, mittens/gloves, and snow suits at the following locations through November 12th:

Westport Fire Headquarters: 515 Post Road East
Westport Senior Center: 21 Imperial Avenue
Town Hall: 11 Myrtle Avenue

Collection boxes will also be placed at several public schools around town. Once collected, Westport firefighters will sort and transport these items to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.

Deputy Fire Marshal Rob Lenois, President of the Westport Uniformed Firefighters Charitable Foundation, highlighted the community’s vital role in the effort: “This drive allows us to give back and ease the burdens on local families. Last year, thanks to the generosity of this community, we distributed over 1,350 coats.”

Anna Rycenga, a Westport resident and volunteer, added: “Please join the WFD and me this winter in supporting families in need. Many go without a warm coat, but together, we can make a meaningful difference by sharing the warmth—one coat at a time.”

Bridgeport Rescue Mission provides food, safe housing & addiction recovery services in Coastal Connecticut. They offer services and programs such as safe housing, where men and women are provided clothing and hot meals. Programs and services provided by Bridgeport Rescue Mission are free of charge; granting our neighbors in need an opportunity for hope and a pathway to change. BridgeportRescueMission.org