I-95 Crash
1:00pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT-- A crash in the right break down lane on I-95 northbound near exit 18 is causing delays.
Westport’s New Parks Director
Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that Jennifer A. Fava has been appointed the Parks & Recreation Director for the Town of Westport. Ms. Fava will assume her duties effective September 1, 2015. She replaces former Parks & Recreation Director Stuart McCarthy who retired on June 1. Until recently, Ms. Fava served for three years as the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation in the Town of North Hempstead in New Hyde Park, N.Y. where she managed a work force of 385 full and part-time employees and oversaw an operating budget three times larger than Westport’s Parks & Recreation budget. She managed the maintenance, operations and improvements of 53 park facilities (approx. 900 acres) including golf courses, a marina, the Clark Botanical Garden, multiple aquatic facilities,…
Westport Firefighter To Fight California Wildfires
A Westport Firefighter left yesterday for Northern California to assist with the wildfires after Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency. Assistant Chief Michael Kronick is joining the 20-person fire crew from the Connecticut Interstate Fire Crew that is part of the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. The D.E.E.P. maintains a roster of staff and personnel from local fire departments who are certified to fight wildfires, which in turn allows Connecticut to participate in a reciprocal aid program operated by the U.S. Forest Service. A.C. Kronick was last deployed in 2013 to assist Canada with a stubborn fire in the Northern Province of Quebec; he has also been deployed out West several times before. Please join the Westport Fire Department in wishing a safe return of A.C.…
Westport News: Mom Arrested Leaving Child In Car
Police were called to the parking lot of Whole Foods, 399 Post Road West, on a report of an infant left unattended in a vehicle. Arrested on $1,000 bond was Milan Kunajukr of Westport. Upon arrival the officers found the vehicle unlocked and running with the infant inside. Kunajukr exited the store and returned to her vehicle a short time after police arrival. Based on the facts and circumstances she was place under arrest and transported to police headquarters. Arrangements were made to have the father take custody of the infant who was evaluated by EMS before leaving the area. The weather at the time of the incident was approximately 84 degrees, however the interior of the vehicle was cool as the air conditioning was on. DCF…
American Job Center Southwest’s Career Coach in Westport August 13 (formerly known as CTWorks) Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the American Job Center Southwest’s (formerly known as CTWorks) Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, August 13, the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Word 2007 from 10 a.m. – noon, followed by an intermediate class in Word 2007 from 1 – 3 p.m. Contact the Westport Department of Human Services for specific course description information. The Career Coach is a “training center” tour bus equipped with ten wireless computer labs offering free computer classes to residents in the greater Norwalk area. The mobile unit operates on a monthly schedule of visits to various community locations and is…
#Westport CT–Now This Is A Out Of Control Grill Fire
#Westport CT--The Westport Fire Department responded to a gas grill fire in the rear yard of a house on Janson Drive. While stretching a hose line to extinguish the fire the fifteen pound propane tank “vented” sending flame out approximately ten foot from the valve connection. The fire was quickly extinguished and the remaining propane vented using a fog spray from the fire hose. The fire department responded with one command car, two engines and one ladder truck. There were no injuries to civilian or fire personnel. Homeowners are advised to keep propane fueled gas grills away from the house and if possible to keep the valve connection facing away from the residence. (Westport Fire Department Press Release)
Westport Police Need Your Help
#Westport CT-- The Westport Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in the provided surveillance photo. On Sunday July 26th, 2015 the victim had accidentally left his wallet on the side counter at the Country Store in Westport. After leaving the store the victim realized that he had left it there and returned. While reviewing the surveillance video with the manager they observed that the male customer behind him had picked up his wallet and then left the store. The suspect in the picture is described as a Hispanic male in his late 30’s Anyone who may have information about the identity of the pictured suspect is requested to contact the Westport Police Department Detective Bureau at 203-341-6080.
I-95 Crash
5:50pm--#cttraffic--#Westport CT--#Fairfield CT--A crash on I-95 northbound at exit 19 is off to the side but things will slow down once firefighters and EMS arrive.
Westport News: Slow Speed Pursuit Into Fairfield
10:02pm--#Westport CT--Westport Police attempted to stop a car on motor vehicle charges on the Post Road. When officers approached the vehicle the car took off in a slow speed pursuit. They caught up with the driver when he pulled over and cooperated with the officers in front of the Southport Brewery in Fairfield. The man was ticket and released. This report sponsored by Nick's Precision Automotive. Nick keeps the DoingItLocalMobile on the road so I can bring you the news!
Westport 2015 Back to School Program
2015 Back to School Program Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services, announces the scheduling of the Town’s 2015 “Back to School Program” which will run from Monday, August 3 through Friday, August 7 at Town Hall. This program offers gift cards to income-eligible families who have children in the Westport schools. Families can then purchase new backpacks and school supplies together. The Salvation Army also provides a limited number of Payless gift cards so children can start the school year with a new pair of shoes. The Back to School program depends solely upon the generosity of community individuals and organizations. Last year, 189 Westport students from 107 income-eligible families received back to school supplies as well as gift cards for a new pair…