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Norwalk Marine Officers Rescue Two Men After Jet Ski Sinks

Norwalk Officers Rescue Two Men From Cold Waters After Jet Ski Sinks On Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at approximately 5:11 p.m., the Norwalk Police Department received a report of an overturned and sinking jet ski with two individuals in the water near Chimon Island. Marine Unit officers responded to the area and located the two men in the cold water. Both individuals were safely removed from the water and were exhibiting signs of early-stage hypothermia. Officers immediately brought the men into the cabin of the police vessel to warm them while returning to shore. The two men were transported to Veteran’s Memorial Park Marina, where Norwalk Paramedics were standing by to provide medical evaluation and treatment. No serious injuries were…

Westport

Westport Railroad Parking Permit Renewals Now Being Processed

May 22, 2026 Alex

Westport Railroad Parking Division Now Processing RR Station Parking Permit Renewals If you have a Railroad Station parking permit, it will expire on June 30, 2026. The Westport Railroad Division is now processing renewal permits for the 2026-2027 season. To renew, please follow the instructions below. You can renew your 2026-27 Railroad Permit by going to this website: https://ctitt-westport.cticloudhost.com/TickeTrak.Webportal/ and clicking on "Permit” icon on the top of the page. *** Please make sure that your email address is correct as all correspondence between the Westport Railroad Parking Division and you will be by email*** All renewals will be conducted via online submission or drop-off in the Police Department lobby. There will not be any same day renewal transactions. Westport…

Westport

Westport Weston Task Force Collecting Personal Care Items for DVCC Clients

May 21, 2026 Alex

Westport Weston Domestic Violence Task Force Announces Personal Care Supply Drive From Thursday, May 21 through Wednesday, May 27, the Westport Weston Domestic Violence Task Force (WWDVTF) will be collecting donations of personal care items to support residents of the Domestic Violence Crisis Center’s (DVCC) safe houses and community clients. The Domestic Violence Crisis Center supports individuals and families impacted by abuse as they work toward safety, stability, and healing. DVCC provides free and confidential services to individuals experiencing domestic violence at any level, helping them build safer environments for themselves and their loved ones. Services include emergency safe housing, housing and financial advocacy, legal advocacy, trauma-informed individual and group counseling, and multilingual/multicultural support services. Requested donation items include: Toothbrushes…

Westport

Westport DPW Launches Recycling Education Campaign“No Bags, No Food, No Foam”

May 16, 2026 Alex

Westport, CT – The Department of Public Works (DPW) is asking Westport residents to help address the growing problem of recycling contamination. To raise awareness, the DPW is launching a campaign to educate residents on proper recycling practices. Six days a week, residents and private haulers bring recyclables to the Westport Transfer Station, where it is collected and transported to the Interstate Waste Materials Recovery Facility in Shelton, CT. There, it is sorted, then sold as commodities to manufacturers for reuse. While some materials arrive clean, dry, and loose, others do not. Containers filled with leftover food like strawberry jam or peanut butter, and cardboard boxes still packed with Styrofoam, are common issues. Small changes in how residents recycle can…

Westport

Westport Issues Traffic Advisory for Bloomin’ Metric Bicycle Tour

May 15, 2026 Alex

Traffic Advisory Incident Location: Westport Roads on east side of townIncident Date: 05/17/26Incident Time: 8:00 am – 2:00 pm Westport, CT — On Sunday, May 17, the Bloomin’ Metric Bicycle Tour will pass through Westport between 8:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Residents and visitors should expect an increased number of cyclists on roads throughout town during this time. The Town of Westport advises all motorists to use caution, allow extra travel time, and remain alert when sharing the roadway with participants. Your cooperation will help ensure a safe and successful event for everyone involved.

State News

Sen. Tony Hwang Honored After Nearly Two Decades of Public Service

May 8, 2026 Alex

Sen. Hwang Bids Farewell to CT State Senate Following Nearly Two Decades of Public Service; Honored by Bipartisan Colleagues HARTFORD – State Sen. Tony Hwang (R-Fairfield) on Tuesday delivered an emotional farewell address in the State Senate circle as colleagues honored his nearly 20 years of service in the Connecticut General Assembly ahead of the close of the 2026 legislative session on May 6. Sen. Hwang served six years in the House of Representatives before joining the State Senate in 2014. Sen. Hwang, who historically became the first Asian American elected to the Senate, reflected on his American immigrant experience, the privilege of public service, and the responsibility of preserving the institution of integrity, civility and statesmanship. “We are truly…

Westport

Westport Opens Renter’s Rebate Program for Seniors and Disabled Residents

Apr 4, 2026 Alex

Westport Opens Renter’s Rebate Assistance Program for Seniors and Residents with Disabilities on April 1, 2026 Westport, CT - Human Services Director Elaine Daignault announced today that starting April 1, 2026, qualified Westport residents can access meaningful financial relief through the State of Connecticut Renter’s Rebate Program, which helps eligible seniors and individuals with disabilities offset 2025 rent and utility expenses. Applications will be accepted through September 30, 2026. This program provides important support to residents living on fixed or limited incomes, helping to ease the burden of rising housing and utility costs. Who is Eligible?Residents may qualify if they: Have lived in Connecticut for at least one yearAre 65 years or older, or receive Social Security Disability IncomeEarned $46,300…

Bridgeport

Aquarion Announces Mandatory Watering Schedule Through October

Apr 4, 2026 Alex

Aquarion Announces Annual Water Conservation Schedule Mandatory Twice-Weekly Sprinkler Irrigation Schedule in Effect through October 31 Aquarion Water Company today announced the start of its 2026 sprinkler irrigation schedule, which continues until October 31. The program is mandatory for Aquarion customers in Bethel, Darien, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, New Canaan, Newtown, Ridgefield, Stamford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport, and Wilton. For 2026, the towns/cities of Bridgeport, Monroe, Redding, Shelton, and Stratford have been added. The program helps conserve water supplies by reducing overwatering of lawns and gardens through a maximum of two watering days per week. The conservation program also helps to ensure local water supplies remain sufficient for critical needs such as human consumption and fire protection. Since its launch, the sprinkler…

Westport

2026 Longshore Golf Course Opening

Apr 3, 2026 Alex

Westport, CT - The Westport Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the opening of Longshore Golf Course and driving range for the 2026 season and looks forward to welcoming golfers back to the course on Friday, April 3. Our staff has been working diligently to prepare the course, pro shop, and operations to ensure a smooth start to the season. Golfers can expect several updates this year aimed at improving the overall experience, including a new reservation system, new carts, enhancements to communication, and continued course improvements. New Reservation System: In 2026, we are introducing ForeUp as our new reservation service. This system will provide a more user-friendly interface for booking and managing tee times. As spring moves forward,…

Westport

Fire On The Roof!

Mar 4, 2026 Alex

Report of a fire on the roof of the Barnes & Noble on Post Road East in Westport. Firefighters arrived on scene to a fire on the roof with HVAC workers working on the scene. The fire spread down the siding and they're currently working to put out the fire.

Norwalk Marine Officers Rescue Two Men After Jet Ski Sinks

Westport Railroad Parking Permit Renewals Now Being Processed

Westport Weston Task Force Collecting Personal Care Items for DVCC Clients

Westport DPW Launches Recycling Education Campaign“No Bags, No Food, No Foam”

Sen. Tony Hwang Honored After Nearly Two Decades of Public Service

Aquarion Announces Mandatory Watering Schedule Through October

2026 Longshore Golf Course Opening

Fire On The Roof!

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