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Westport Traffic Advisory

May 31, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that theGreens Farms area will be impacted by the running of the Fairfield Half Marathon on Sunday June 2,2024 around 8:15 am – 10:15 am on Westport Roads on the Southeast side of town.Runners will enter Westport on Greens Farms Road at the Fairfield town line, continuing to NewCreek Road and on to Beachside Avenue before exiting into Southport.Through traffic will be stopped or severely limited while runners make their way through town.Motorists should anticipate heavy delays due to road closures along the race route. Race organizersstate runners will enter town at approximately 8:15 am and be off Westport streets by 10:15am.The race route runs for three miles on…

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WESTPORT PBA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONAWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

May 29, 2024 Alex

The Westport Police Benevolent Association (PBA) Scholarship Foundation is proud to announce that it has awarded scholarships to twenty-two students attending college in the fall semester. The WPBA Scholarship Foundation is forever indebted to the organization’s founders and principal donors, Joan Poster and the late Dennis Poster. Joan Poster’s continued support and generosity is the reason the Foundation continues to flourish. The Wilbur scholarship is awarded to Westport officer’s children. The college applicants must complete community service and have an average grade point average of 3.0. All this year’s applicants successfully met the criteria. The Wilbur Scholarship was granted to the following students: Zoe Koskinas, Samuel and Jonathan Wolf, Madison Hayes and Gabrielle Hayes, Brandon Smith, Ava Wooldridge, Olivia and…

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Traffic Advisory – 2024 Memorial Day Parade

May 25, 2024 Alex

The 2024 Memorial Day Parade will be taking place this coming Monday, May 27, 2024. To ensure asafe event for both participants and spectators, there will be several road closures from approximately8:30am-11:00am. The following roads will be affected by this road closure: Riverside Ave between Treadwell and Post Rd Post Rd between Sylvan Rd and Compo Rd N Wilton Rd between Kings Hwy N and Post Rd Myrtle Ave between Post Rd E and Myrtle AveMotorists should expect significant delays and should avoid the area during the time of the parade.Once the roads are re-opened, motorists are reminded to use caution while traveling through downtownWestport as there will be significant pedestrian traffic.

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Westport News: First Selectwoman Announces Fire Chief Appointment

May 21, 2024 Alex

Deputy Chief Marsan Named Chief Westport, CT - First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced today that she has appointed Deputy Chief Nick Marsan as the Fire Chief for the Town of Westport Fire Department (WFD) effective July 1, 2024. Nick will assume this role as successor to Mark Amatrudo, who has served the Town as Interim Fire Chief since July 1, 2023. About Nick Marsan: Nick Marsan has been a member of the Westport Fire Department since 2007, currently serving as Deputy Chief, and as the Town’s Emergency Management Director. He has extensive experience in emergency operations, fire safety, and public administration. He began his career as a professional firefighter assigned to Platoon 3 after graduating from the Connecticut Fire Academy…

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Department of Public Works Announces Paving Program Underway

May 10, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT – The Public Works Department announced today that the Town’s Spring Paving Program will begin on Monday, May 13, weather permitting. The program will continue through the end of May until mid-June, paving the following Town roadways, though not necessarily in this order: Brookside Drive Evergreen Avenue Evergreen Parkway Kings Highway North Crawford Road Hillandale Lane East Main Street Rainey Lane Pioneer Road Maple Avenue South Greenbrier Road Church Street North Pleasant Valley Lane Brightfield Lane Imperial Avenue Green’s Farms Road Morningside Drive North Questions regarding the project can be referred to the Public Works Office at (203) 341-1120.

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Westport Smash & Grab

May 9, 2024 Stephen Krauchick

On May 9, 2024 at approximately 3:10 PM, Westport Police responded to Lux,Bond, and Green at 136 Main Street on a report of a burglary. Employees of the store reported two individuals wearing masks and gloves entered the store with sledgehammers and began smashing display cases. The employees safely retreated to the rear of the store and had no interaction with the suspects. The suspects stole an unknown quantity of jewelry and fled the store running south on Elm Street. They were last seen fleeing the area in a black BMW sedan towards Fairfield on PostRoad East. Westport Police are requesting anyone who may have information on those responsible to contact the Westport Police Detective Bureau at (203)341-6080.

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Westport News: Westport Police Continue to See Stolen Vehicle ActivityWestport News:

May 2, 2024 Alex

On May 1, 2024, around 11:45 PM, Westport Police responded to a report of two individuals attempting to enter vehicles on Hills Point Road near Compo Beach following a 911 call. Working alongside members of the Bridgeport Auto-Theft Task Force (BATF), they established a perimeter in the area. Two suspect vehicles, previously reported stolen from other jurisdictions, were observed leaving, prompting an attempted traffic stop by Westport Police. However, when the vehicles failed to stop, Westport Police chose not to pursue. BATF members, using unmarked cars, followed one of the suspect vehicles onto I-95, where it was eventually stopped in Stratford. Two juveniles, aged 14 and 17 from Danbury, were apprehended. The juvenile passenger was charged with Conspiracy to Commit…

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Westport Police Continue to See Stolen Vehicle Activity

May 2, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) The Westport Police Department wants to again bring attention to the stolen vehicleactivity that is occurring throughout town. Over the last several weeks, there has been an increase instolen vehicle attempts, stolen vehicles, and car break-ins. The cars that were stolen or illegally entered had been left unlocked. One recent incident involved five masked individuals that were observed entering a garage and attempting to steal the vehicle inside. The group came to the area in a car which had been stolen from another jurisdiction. These crimes are being actively investigated by the detective bureau with assistance from the Bridgeport Regional Auto Theft Task Force of which Westport Police is a member. In an effort to combat this uptick…

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Westport Youth Commission Helps Launch New Student Job Bank

May 1, 2024 Alex

Westport, CT –The Westport Youth Commission is proud to announce the launch of a new employment platform specifically for high school students. Youth Services Program Director Kevin Godburn said, " Our student leaders pursued a new teen job platform after speaking with their peers who reported having found babysitting, dog-walking, and retail roles through word of mouth or the odd flier nailed to a pole. The Youth Commission wanted to create a new pathway to expand employment opportunities for high school students in Westport." Youth Commission member Jake Shufro (SHS ‘26) came up with the project and worked with his peers, speaking to Westport business leaders and stakeholders, researching other community job banks, and testing various options before landing on Greenwich-based QuadJobs as…

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Westport News: Coyote Advisory

Apr 29, 2024 Alex

(Westport, CT) There have been several coyote attacks on dogs in Westport recently. Fortunately, none of the attacks were fatal. To protect your family pets, take the following measures:  Supervise your pets while they are out in the yard! Coyotes avoid conflict with humans, so your presence should prevent any problems.  While out at night with your pets, carry a powerful flashlight and keep tabs on your surroundings.  Coyotes can be successfully hazed or driven away using noise (high-decibel whistle or air- horn) or thrown objects (balls, sticks, rocks).  If you are walking a small pet and see a coyote, pick the pet up. Any time you are with your pet and see a coyote, give…

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Westport Traffic Advisory

WESTPORT PBA SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATIONAWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS

Traffic Advisory – 2024 Memorial Day Parade

Westport News: First Selectwoman Announces Fire Chief Appointment

Department of Public Works Announces Paving Program Underway

Westport Smash & Grab

Westport News: Westport Police Continue to See Stolen Vehicle ActivityWestport News:

Westport Police Continue to See Stolen Vehicle Activity

Westport Youth Commission Helps Launch New Student Job Bank

Westport News: Coyote Advisory

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