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Westport News: Larceny in the Third Degree

Apr 14, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On November 1, 2019 at approximately 9:30 a.m., Westport Police officers responded toa local Honda dealership on a report of a larceny. The complainant stated that sometimebetween 8:00 p.m. on October 31 and 8:00 a.m. on November 1 an unknown individual allegedlystole the tires and rims from two separate vehicles. Robert Mebane was developed as a suspectin this crime after he was arrested at the same Honda dealership on December 16, 2019 for,amongst other things, Criminal Attempt at Larceny in the Sixth Degree and Possession ofBurglary Tools.Based upon the investigation, an arrest warrant was sought and granted for Mr. Mebane’sarrest.On the evening of April 8, 2021, Mr. Mebane turned himself in at the Westport PoliceDepartment. Per the warrant,…

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First Selectman Issues Update on COVID Vaccine Registration and Appointments

Jan 13, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that, in coordination with the Westport Weston Health District (WWHD), information has been updated for those seeking the COVID-19 vaccine. At this time, the following are eligible to register for the COVID-19 vaccine utilizing the State Department of Public Health’s (DPH) Vaccination Administration Management System (VAMS): Individuals included in 1a rollout: Healthcare Personnel: All paid and unpaid persons serving in healthcare settings who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients of infectious materials.Long Term Care Facility Residents: Adults who reside in facilities that provide a range of services, including medical and personal care, to persons who are unable to live independently.First Responders at risk of exposure to COVID-19 through their response to…

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Tax Relief Program for Westport Taxpayers Impacted by COVID-19

Dec 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that the Town of Westport will offer the tax relief deferment program for eligible taxpayers for the January installment period. The authority to offer such program is granted by Governor Lamont’s Executive Order 9R, issued on December 16, 2020, which suspends and modifies tax deadlines and collection efforts for tax bills that become due and payable on January 1, 2021. All municipalities in the State of Connecticut must offer a tax relief program. In April, the Board of Finance recommended and the Representative Town Meeting (RTM) approved the administration’s proposed tax relief deferment program. Executive Order 9R allows the municipality to reinstitute that program for the January tax period without any…

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Westport Police Department Announces 2020 Holiday Toy Drive

Nov 27, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department Local Union #2080 inpartnership with the Westport Police Benevolent Association areexcited to announce the commencement of the Holiday Toy Drive, anannual event that provides toys to underprivileged children throughoutFairfield County as well as both to Bridgeport and Saint Vincent’sHospitals.This program has been extremely successful in the past, allowing forthousands of toys to be distributed to children who otherwise wouldhave none. We again ask for your continued support and generosity tohelp make this year’s drive a success. By donating, you are guaranteedto bring holiday joy to so many deserving children. Weather permitting, Westport Police Officers will accept new,unopened, and unwrapped toys, as well as cash donations, in theparking lot of ASF Sports & Outdoors, located…

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Westport News: Downed Lines

Nov 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

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Westport News: Larceny

Nov 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

At approximately 6:53pm on Thursday August 13, 2020, officers responded to UltaBeauty, 1365 Post Road East, on a report of a shoplifting incident. Employees of the storereported that three individuals entered and had begun loading up a hand basket withnumerous bottles of cologne and perfume. The three suspects then ran out of the store to awaiting vehicle without paying for the merchandise, fleeing the immediate area prior toofficers’ arrival. The total loss due to theft was estimated to be over $6,000.00. Throughinvestigation, that included the review of surveillance footage as well as information sharingwith other law enforcement agencies, detectives were able to identify the three suspects in thisincident. One of these suspects was identified as Jahliil Parrott. An arrest warrant…

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Westport News: Department of Public Works Receives $128k Grant

Nov 23, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT – The Department of Public Works announced today that it is the recipient of a Connecticut Small Towns Economic Assistance Program (STEAP) grant in the amount of $128,205 to be earmarked for the replacement of the sidewalks on Maple Avenue South. The Town of Westport will fund $21,795 towards this project. According to Governor Ned Lamont’s November 9, 2020 announcement, more than $11 million in STEAP funding was awarded to 94 small towns across Connecticut for various infrastructure improvement projects. This is the first time since 2016 that the State has awarded STEAP funding. The grant funds awarded to Westport will be utilized for the replacement and construction of a section of sidewalk on Maple Avenue South from Post…

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Westport Police Department Welcomes Officer Dominique Carr

Nov 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

(Westport, CT) – The Westport Police Department proudly announces the addition of DominiqueCarr to its ranks effective today, Monday, November 9, 2020. Due to current COVID-19restrictions, Officer Carr was officially sworn in at police headquarters this morning at a privateceremony attended by First Selectman James Marpe and Police Chief Foti Koskinas as well asfriends and family.Officer Carr joins us from the Windsor Police Department, where he has served the town withdistinction since November of 2018. Carr is a native of Hartford, Connecticut, and a graduate ofCromwell High School. Carr is also a 2018 graduate of Western Connecticut State University,where he successfully obtained a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice and Law Administration.An avid athlete, Carr played football at the University.…

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First Selectman Marpe Files Testimony and Motions to PURA for Public Hearing

Oct 15, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT - First Selectman Jim Marpe has provided testimony to the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) for its Public Hearing related to the investigation of Eversource’s preparation and response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Below is the filed testimony. The PURA hearing will take place on October 21 – October 23. Members of the public who wish to participate in the public hearing must register via the Zoom links provided on the Notice of Hearing (see link below). If members of the public want to weigh in prior to that in writing, they can send that comment in any time by emailing PURA.ExecutiveSecretary@ct.gov. Remember to include the docket number 20-08-03 on the subject line. http://www.dpuc.state.ct.us/DOCKCURR.NSF/2b67041f3f12d444852569ff005bcf7c/15cb545eb47e7958852585f800699dd2?OpenDocument&Highlight=0,20-08-03 On behalf of the residents of…

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Westport News: Halloween

Oct 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Halloween is a special holiday for many of our children and families. Due to COVID-19 however, Halloween in Westport will look different from prior years. I am urging residents to be considerate and judicious in how they plan to partake in seasonal activities. It is incumbent upon all of us to insure a safe Halloween and upcoming holiday season. Please follow the guidelines put forth by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding Halloween this year. https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/Guidance/Connecticut-Halloween-Guidance Because the annual Halloween Parade and trick-or-treating in Town Hall has typically drawn increased foot traffic and crowding, the town regrets that it will not host the event this year. Instead, the Westport Parks and…

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Westport News: Larceny in the Third Degree

First Selectman Issues Update on COVID Vaccine Registration and Appointments

Tax Relief Program for Westport Taxpayers Impacted by COVID-19

Westport Police Department Announces 2020 Holiday Toy Drive

Westport News: Downed Lines

Westport News: Larceny

Westport News: Department of Public Works Receives $128k Grant

Westport Police Department Welcomes Officer Dominique Carr

First Selectman Marpe Files Testimony and Motions to PURA for Public Hearing

Westport News: Halloween

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