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Westport Halloween Parade

Oct 14, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

 The Westport Parks and Recreation Department, the Downtown Merchants Association and Westport P.A.L. have announced that the date for the Annual Children’s Halloween Parade is Wednesday, October 29, 2014. Children and parents are asked to meet at the corner of Post Road and Main Street (in front of the old YMCA) at 3:30 p.m. The parade will proceed up Main Street, along Avery Place and then to Town Hall. Entertainment, refreshments and a small gift will be provided on Veterans Green across from Town Hall at 4 p.m. This event is for all children, especially 8 and under. Please note there will be NO PARKING on Main Street between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. while this event is taking place.…

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Westport News: Wedding Crasher

Oct 13, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Westport CT— On Saturday October 11,2014 at 7:10 PM Westport Police responded to The Longshore Inn on a report that a male had taken a bird cage containing an undetermined amount of wedding cards from a newlywed couples wedding reception.   The male who posed as a guest of the reception or hotel was observed loitering in the lobby area of the inn, talking on the phone, eventually grabbing the birdcage containing the cards and fleeing on foot from the Inn. Police set up a perimeter on the Longshore property and conducted a thorough search of the grounds, with the assistance of a Norwalk Police K-9. Only the empty Birdcage was located and police are currently attempting to determine the identity of the suspect. Suspect is described as a white…

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Westport News: Rollover Accident

Oct 5, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

12:45am--#Westport CT--Report of a rollover accident with a person trapped under the car in front of 95 Sturges Highway.  First responders are on the way. Informe de una volcadura con una persona atrapada bajo el coche delante de 95 Sturges Highway. Los primeros en responder en el camino. Relato de um acidente de capotamento com uma pessoa presa sob o carro na frente de 95 Sturges rd. Socorristas estão a caminho.

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Westport News: Plant A Tree For A Veteran

Oct 3, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Plant A Tree In Honor Of A Special Person  Just in time for Veterans Day, November 11th, the Westport Tree Board is pleased to announce a special “Memorial Tree Program” for Veterans Green in downtown Westport. Trees may be purchased to honor veterans, both past and present, for their service and sacrifice to our country. The honoree must be a veteran to qualify for a memorial tree in this location. Due to limited space in Veterans Green, only nine (9) planting locations will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. The size and species of each tree will be determined by the Westport Tree Warden. A donation of $2,000 will include the cost and planting of the tree, 5-year maintenance and a 4” x 8” commemorative plaque.…

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Westport News: 2 New Police Officers

Oct 2, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

CT--On Tuesday, September 30, 2014 the Westport Police Department swore in two new police officers. The ceremony took place in the classroom at police headquarters at 2:45 P.M. The hiring of both officers fills vacancies created by the two retirements since June 2014 and brings the department to full strength. The following individuals were sworn in as Westport Police Officers: Ruta Pratt, age 39, is a 1995 graduate of Naugatuck Valley Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice. Prior to her hiring by the Westport Police Department, Ms. Pratt was a police officer with the Waterbury Police Department since October 2002, most recently at the rank of Detective. Daniel Paz, age 27, served 8 years in the United States Marine Corps Reserve, including two  deployments to Iraq, and was…

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CTWorks Career Coach in Westport Oct 9

Sep 26, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

Barbara Butler, Director of the Westport Department of Human Services announces the return of the CTWorks Career Coach at Westport Town Hall. On Thursday, Oct. 9 the Coach will offer a beginner’s class in Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2007 from 10 – 12 PM, followed by an intermediate class in PowerPoint 2007 from 1-3 PM. 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 accessible to people with disabilities. Area residents interested in registering should contact the Westport Department of Human…

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Westport News: Traffic Stop Ends in Pursuit

Sep 22, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

6:44am--An attempted traffic stop at Post Road West and Kings Highway turned into a pursuit into Norwalk on Strawberry Hill where 3 suspects fled on foot.  There were 4 in the car.  One remained in the car and police quickly apprehended him.  Police have 3 in custody and K-9 is now tracking the 4th. Una parada de tráfico intentado en Post Road West y Kings Highway convirtió en una persecución en Norwalk en Strawberry Hill, donde 3 sospechosos huyeron a pie. Éramos 4 en el coche. Una se quedó en el coche y la policía lo aprehendido rápidamente. La policía tiene 3 en custodia y K-9 ahora está rastreando el cuarto. Uma batida de trânsito tentou no Posto Road West…

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Westport News: I-95 Crash

Sep 20, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

2:00am--#cttraffic #Westport CT--State Police on scene of a crash on I-95 northbound at exit 18.  Radio reports say a tractor trailer forced the car into the woods. Policía del Estado en lugar de un accidente en la I-95 hacia el norte en la salida 18 de los informes de radio dicen que un camión con remolque forzado el coche en el bosque. Polícia do Estado na cena de um acidente na I-95 na saída norte 18. reportagens de rádio dizer um reboque do trator forçou o carro para dentro da floresta.

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The Westport Library Premiers Exhibit about Downtown

Sep 15, 2014 Stephen Krauchick

#WESTPORT, CT — In an effort coordinated with the Your Downtown public outreach campaign, the Westport Library has premiered a new exhibit entitled “Thinking About Westport’s Future Downtown.” It is a visual representation, in the form of panels filled with quotes and “Word Clouds,” of the answers to questions from the Your Downtown Survey and comments made during the Your Downtown Visioning Workshops which took place earlier this summer.  The display is located in the Westport Library’s first-floor Riverwalk Hallway and on the staircase leading up to the main floor. One set of panels is subtitled “Westporters’ Downtown Survey Results,” while the other is “Envisioning Downtown Westport.” The exhibit, which is free and open to the public, will continue through…

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