FAIRFIELD -- Chief Christopher Lyddy reports that the Fairfield Police Department arrested and charged two men with drug offenses and a woman with prostitution following a weeks-long investigation into illegal activity in a Fairfield neighborhood. RHONEL RUSSELL, AGE 39, OF BRIDGEPORT was charged with: Possession with Intent to Sell Narcotics (Crack Cocaine) Possession of a Controlled Substance/Narcotic (Crack Cocaine & Heroin) Possession with Intent to Sell a Hallucinogen (PCP) Possession of a Hallucinogen (PCP) BIANCA GARNETT, AGE 28, OF FAIRFIELD was charged with Prostitution. MILTON LAWS, AGE 41, OF BRIDGEPORT was charged with Possession of a Hallucinogenic Substance (Ecstasy). During the months of April and May, Fairfield Police received several reports from concerned residents of alleged illegal drug and prostitution activity…

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Westport News: North Avenue Water Tank Replacement Project to Begin

Westport, CT - The Aquarion Water Company (“Aquarion”) has announced that it will begin site preparation for the North Avenue water tank project at 63-67 North Avenue in Westport.  Initial work is scheduled to commence on June 4, 2020 and included the installation of erosion controls, temporary fencing and limited site clearing. The water tank project includes construction of two 40-foot tall water tanks, removal of an existing tank and extensive landscape restoration throughout the property. The project is expected to be completed in two years. The water tank project will provide Westport residents with a significantly expanded water storage supply for fire protection and everyday water usage. Prior to the final approval of the project, the Town of Westport,…

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Westport, CT -  Tax Collector Harry Whiteley reminded eligible Deferred Date Applicants that Taxpayers have until July 1, 2020 to pay the fourth quarter real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and sanitary sewer use and assessment charges that were due April 2020, without penalty.  If paid late, accounts will be subject to an 18 percent (1.5 percent/month) penalty charge from the original due date of April 1, 2020. The minimum interest charge is $2.00. Failure to receive a bill does not abate the charges or interest. Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, and sanitary use and assessment bills may be paid by credit card, debit card, or direct withdrawal from a checking account on-line at www.westportct.gov/taxes Checks should be made payable…

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