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Text Amendment Proposal for Special Needs Housing on Town-Owned Property

Oct 6, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT -  Planning & Zoning Director Mary Young announced today that the Planning & Zoning (P&Z) Commission will review a text amendment to the Westport Zoning Regulations at its October 8, 2020 meeting.  The P&Z Commission submitted Text Amendment #785. If adopted, the amendment will delete §4-5, Maximum Multi-Family Dwelling, also known as the “Multi-Family Cap”, which limits the number of multi-family dwellings in Westport to 10% the number of single-family dwellings. Without deleting the language in §4-5, the only non-single family home development that will be permitted in the future would be the development of affordable units and market-rate unit units permitted in very limited regulations.  All other types of development, including townhomes, apartments and condominiums, will no…

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Westport News: Dogs Allowed On The Beach

Sep 29, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, Conn. - Parks & Recreation Director Jennifer A. Fava reminds residents and visitors that from October 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 the following regulations will be in effect for Compo Beach.    Animal Control Enforcement and Leash Restriction Dogs are prohibited from the Pavilion, Playground and Boardwalk.All dogs must be leashed in all areas of the park except in the designated off leash area of the beach south of the Pavilion, including South Beach.  Off leash regulations are posted at the entrance to the off leash area.You are required by law to pick up your dog’s feces. Violation of the above regulations subject to a fine of $77.00 Notice:  Long Island Sound Water Warning The State Dept. of Health…

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Westport News: October Distracted Campaign

Sep 28, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT – The Westport Police Department announces that it will be partnering with theU.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)from October 1 through October 15, 2020 for a high-visibility enforcement campaign focused onthe state’s distracted driving laws.Distracted driving is any activity that diverts attention from driving, including talking or texting onyour phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo,entertainment or navigation system - anything that takes your attention away from the task of safedriving.Texting is the most alarming distraction. Sending or reading a text takes your eyes off the road for 5seconds. At 55 mph, that's like driving the length of an entire football field with your eyes closed.You cannot…

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WESTPORT POLICE DEPARTMENT CAUTIONS AGAINST THE REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY SIGNAGE

Sep 25, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport, CT) – With the approaching November elections has also come the traditional posting of political signage expressing support for various candidates. Unfortunately, as has been the case in the past, once again the Westport Police Department has begun to receive complaints related to the disappearance, removal and/or theft of these types of signs. Residents and visitors are advised against taking it upon themselves to remove signs that do not belong to them, from either public or private property.  The enforcement of the town’s rules is the responsibility of the town of Westport, not that of private citizens.  The removal of signs from public or private property by someone not authorized to do so by the town, or by the…

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Westport News: Promise To Appear For Failure To Appear…

Sep 10, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--On the evening of Sunday, September 6, 2020, Timothy Holmstrom was taken into custody for an outstanding court-ordered arrest warrant for failure to appear. Per the warrant, Holmstrom was charged with 53a-173 Failure to Appear Second Degree. He was ultimately released on a written promise to appear. He is scheduled to appear at Bridgeport Superior Court on the morning of Wednesday, September 23, 2020.   This press release was made possible by:  

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Westport News: Back to School Traffic Safety Campaign

Sep 8, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - With the start of the Westport Public School year on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, the Westport Police Department has already begun and will continue to target traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Our officers will be continuing to observe traffic for distracted drivers and speeding in school zones as well as monitoring bus stops and routes citing those that disregard school bus signals. The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard the law, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. As COVID-19 has significantly altered our schools’ scheduling with staggered student arrival and dismissal times, motorists will now for the first…

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Westport News: Basement Fire

Sep 4, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

Westport firefighters were dispatched to a report of a fire in a residence on Morningside Lane. The initial dispatch was four Engines, one Truck company, and the shift commander. A mutual aid Ladder company was added en route for the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT).   Westport Engine 5 arrived 1 st and reported smoke showing from the residence. Engine 5 stretched a 1 3/4” attack line to the rear of the house and located a fire in the basement. Truck 1’s crew assisted with locating and confining the fire to the basement while performing a primary search of the basement and coordinated ventilation to limit smoke and fire damage. Engine 6’s crew performed a primary search on the 1 st…

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Westport News: Criminal Lockout

Aug 26, 2020 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT--  On the evening of Monday July 13, 2020, police responded to a complaint of a tenant being denied access to her rental property by her landlord. Responding officers met with the victim, who explained that she had been renting a room at a residence owned by Gail Heitz. She alleged that she was unable to access her room that evening due to the garage code being modified and not provided to her. As this was her only way of accessing the property, it required her to find other accommodations for the night. When officers were able to arrange a time for the victim to retrieve her property from within Heitz’ residence, it was again noted that the garage…

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