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Saturday, July 31, 2010

CCLU Lawyer: P&Z Decorum Policy is “Problematic”

By James Lomuscio

The Westport Planning and Zoning Commission’s new decorum policy banning signs and T-shirts expressing a view is “problematic” according to an attorney for the Connecticut Civil Liberties Union (CCLU).WestportNow.com Image
Supporters of the Westport Family Y’s move to Mahackeno wore yellow T-shirts at the opening of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s hearings on the application in March 2008. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

“Messages on T-shirts are often a constitutionally protected form of expression,” said David McGuire, the CCLU’s staff attorney based in Hartford.

“A ban on speech related to an item before a municipal body is problematic because it constitutes the most highly protected form of speech.”

McGuire was reacting to the new policy approved last week which says: “In order to minimize disruptions or distractions, the following behaviors will not be permitted at our meetings: displays of any kind on any surface including but not limited to clothing and signs.”

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Westport Fire Department Collecting Food Today

The Westport Fire Department today from 9 a.m. to noon is participating in a statewide “Day of Caring & Compassion” as fire stations around Connecticut collect donations of nonperishable food to help replenish the state’s two main food pantries.

“Mark it on the calendar. July 31 will be the day we can all help fill the shelves the shelves of Foodshare and Connecticut Food Bank,” Gov. M. Jodi Rell said in a statement last month. (See WestportNow July 14, 2010)

“Fire departments around the state made our 2009 campaign such a success that we are delighted to have them again this year as partners.

The governor said the economy is still very volatile and the need remains great for many families who continue to struggle to make ends meet.

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Friday Night Sunset Show at Compo

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Dozens of Westporters and their guests stayed late at Compo Beach for Friday night conversation, cooking and cocktails and were treated to another pretty sunset show. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com

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Saturday, July 31, 2010


9 a.m. - noon - Westport Fire Headquarters (515 Post Road East) - Collection point, non-perishable food for Connecticut food pantries
11 a.m. - noon - Earthplace - Woods Explore
Noon - 4 p.m. - Westport Historical Society - “The Kids’ Wall” 10th Anniversary
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. - Earthplace - Critters & Crafts (ages 3-10)
3 p.m. - Sherwood Island Nature Center - “Come Plant with Us”
7:30 p.m. - Staples High School - Staples Players Summer Theatre: “Rent”
8 p.m. - Levitt Pavilion - Washboard Slim & the Bluelights

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Friday, July 30, 2010

Westport Property Transfers July 12 - 16, 2010

Westport property transfers as reported by the Town Clerk’s office for the period July 12 - 16, 2010:

Antonio A. and Fatima Pugas to Michael and Mody K. Brown, 301 Main St., $970,000WN property.jpg

R B Properties to 5 Flower Farm Lane LLC, 5 Flower Farm Lane, $4,750,000

Louise S. Couffer Est. to Amanda V. and Marc W. Rowley, 28 Woods Grove Road, $537,500

Richard Christopher Montanaro to Heidi Mitchell, 5E Gorham Ave., $1,345,000

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Westporters Pay Tribute to Fallen Bridgeport Firefighters

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Westporters were among thousands paying tribute today at funeral services in Bridgeport for two fallen Bridgeport firefighters. First Selectman Gordon F. Joseloff, Chief Christopher Ackley and Deputy Chief Jonathan Gottfried led the Westport contingent that included many off-duty firefighters. Other off-duty firefighters helped man Bridgeport firehouses while their Bridgeport counterparts attended the services, including the one above at St. Augustine Cathedral for Lt. Steven Velasquez, 40. A later service was held for Firefighter Michel Baik, 49, at St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church. The two died Saturday while fighting a house fire. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

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Sad Mission

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Attorney General Richard Blumenthal chats with Westport Fire Chief Christopher Ackley (l) and Deputy Chief Jonathan Gottfried today outside St. Augustine Orthodox Church in Bridgeport where a funeral service was held for Bridgeport Fire Lt. Steven Velasquez. He and Firefighter Michel Baik died fighting a house fire on Saturday. First Selectman Gordon F. Joseloff was also at the funeral along with Gov. M. Jodi Rell, Senator Christopher Dodd, Congressman Jim Himes, and other state and local leaders. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

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Comings and Goings: AAA Leaving Saugatuck After 20 Years

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The AAA Travel office, located in the strip of stores at 20 Saugatuck Ave. in Westport’s Saugatuck area for the past 20 years, is closing its office at the end of the business day today. It is not leaving Westport, however. See below for its new home. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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Comings and Goings: AAA Travel Office to Post Road East

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The Westport AAA Travel office is relocating from 20 Saugatuck Ave. to its new office at 419 Post Road East in the Compo Shopping Center. The new office opens on Monday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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Scenic Westport

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A view along the Saugatuck River in Westport on Thursday near the Saugatuck Rowing Club. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

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Friday, July 30, 2010


9:30 a.m. - Westport Arts Center - ArtCafé
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Westport Historical Society - “The Kids’ Wall” 10th Anniversary
7:30 p.m. - Staples High School - Staples Players Summer Theatre: “RENT”
8 p.m. - Levitt Pavilion - Cracked Ice

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Thursday, July 29, 2010

Another View: Twitter and Facebook Deserve Police Use Too

By J. Michael Lomuscio

With Westport Police Deputy Chief Dale Call’s announcement that the department will begin issuing text message alerts to notify residents of downed trees and power lines, closed roads, and other traffic snags, Westporters will surely be able to save time behind the wheel and drive more safely during emergencies, too.

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Putting in place the notification system, called Nixle, is a good step, and residents should sign up. The department’s plan however is missing a few components, namely Twitter and Facebook.

Chief Call decided against using these social media networks as notification platforms because of their Facebook’s accessibility and Twitter’s security, saying “The problem with Twitter is that it’s really easy to pretend to be somebody else. It can take very little effort for someone to pretend to be at the Westport police and send things out to people.”

He’s right to be cautious, but Twitter has taken a step to guard against these abuses by offering “Verified Accounts.” This system can establish the authenticity of government authorities so that users know who to trust - it’s something the department should consider.

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Westport Tea Group Meets Again

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About two dozen persons attended a meeting tonight of the Westport Tea Group at the Westport Public Library. Led by Westporter Dean Slack, they discussed “the role of taxes in our economy and our individual freedom to save or spend.” Unlike the group’s first meeting two months ago (See WestportNow May 24, 2010), there was no request that reporters not name names or photographers avoid shooting faces. Those present did not include John Izzo, a former unsuccessful candidate for first selectman who has identified himself as chair of the Westport Tea Party. Republican candidates present included state Senator Toni Boucher and Nitzy Cohen who is challenging endorsed GOP candidate Stephen Rubin in the Aug. 10 primary in the state representative race in the 136th District. The group will meet again Aug. 5. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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Westport Police Arrest Three for Credit Card Fraud

An alert liquor store clerk’s call to police today led to the arrest of a New York trio on credit card fraud and identify theft charges, Westport police said.

Police recovered fraudulent credit cards, credit card statements, and a credit card reader from their vehicle, indicating they were involved in an organized credit card fraud and identity theft operation, said Lt. John Calka.

He said they had hit five Westport businesses in all. The haul was significant enough to raise the interest of the U.S. Secret Service which is assisting in the investigation, Calka said.

The investigation began when a clerk at Castle Wine and Spirits, 1439 Post Road East, called police to report a customer’s credit card had failed to be approved and that the store had received calls from other merchants warning of similar experiences with the trio.

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It Takes Two to Tango

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Infiniti Tango was tonight’s attraction at the Levitt Pavilion. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com

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Pay as You Go: New Sewer Fees Called Equitable

By James Lomuscio

Should a single person pay the same sewer use charges as an active family of six despite obvious discrepancies in the number of showers, loads of laundry and toilet use?WestportNow.com Image
Users of the town’s water pollution control facility will have a new way of calculating their sewer use fees. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Westport’s Board of Selectmen does not think so, and acting as the Water Pollution Control Authority, voted Wednesday for more equitable sewer fees based on usage effective Sept. 1.

“The bottom line is that this is a fairer method,” said First Selectman Gordon Joseloff. “Right now everyone pays the same rate to be hooked up to a sewer, whether they are an empty nester or have six kids.”

The new plan prorates sewer use based on the amount of water each home uses via an Aquarion Water Company meter, Joseloff said. Water in equals water going out, he said, not including warmer months with garden and lawn irrigation.

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Brisk Business at Farmer’s Market

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Despite the heat and humidity, today’s Westport Thursday Farmer’s Market did a brisk business with corn a fast seller. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

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Westport Man Held By Fairfield Police on Drug, Other Charges

A Westport man with a long history of run-ins with police was arrested by Fairfield police early today on drug charges. He later threatened police and made terrorist statements.WestportNow.com Image
Charles Vosgueritchian: held on $10,000 bond. Contributed photo

Charles H.Vosgueritchian, 31, of West Parish Road, was arrested following a complaint that he was panhandling on the corner of Post and Unquowa Roads and at Dunkin’ Donuts on the Post Road, police said. He later rode off on his bicycle and police caught up with him in Southport.

Police said they found a glass pipe with cocaine residue in his baseball hat along with steel wool with burn marks on it and folds of paper with a dusting of white powder.

At the Police Department, police said Vosgueritchian became combative, yelling and spitting at officers and refusing to be fingerprinted. He also uttered threats, saying, “This is why buildings are blown up in this country. Your time will end soon and this is why your people are all dying,” according to police.

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Playhouse’s Annual Gala Honors Stephen Schwartz

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Stephen Schwartz: composer honored on Sept. 13. Photo by Joan Lauren
The Westport Country Playhouse announced today that its 2010 Gala will honor musical theater composer Stephen Schwartz on Monday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m. 

A star-studded production, “The Magical Music of Stephen Schwartz,” will recognize Schwartz’s innumerable songwriting contributions to American theater and film, an announcement said.It said Gala artists will be announced soon.

“The fund-raising event will include pre-show cocktails and sumptuous fare, a performance and post-show champagne and dessert party,” the announcement said. In addition, there will be a silent auction of unique and one-of-a-kind items throughout the evening.

Honorary gala chairs are Kate and Bob Devlin of Southport; gala chairs are Kim and Niv Harizman of Westport. Gala lead corporate sponsors are Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd., Westport Resources, and NewAlliance Bank. Additional corporate support includes Bank of NY Mellon and Catamount Wealth Management.

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Comings and Goings: Fleece Opens on Main Street

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Brooks Brothers new children’s store Fleece officially opened at 10 a.m. today at 136 Main St., next to the traditional Brooks Brothers store. The Westport store marks the 192-year-old retailer’s first foray into girl’s apparel. While boys’ is not a new category for Brooks Brothers, the Fleece collection represents a new direction and focus by the retailer, which includes not only tailored clothing but a new emphasis on sportswear. The Fleece shop is accessible through its front door entrance as well as through a passageway between it and the adjacent Brooks store. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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Sunset Watching

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Recent sunsets at Westport’s Compo Beach have drawn many watchers and provided romantic settings. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

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Thursday, July 29, 2010


10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Westport Historical Society - “The Kids’ Wall” 10th Anniversary
10 a.m. - Westport Public Library - Jobseeker Special: “Orientation to Healthcare Careers - Part 1”
2 p.m. - Westport Public Library - Sizzling Summer Film Series: “Being Julia” (2004)
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. - Jesup Green - Westport Public Library: Outdoor Messy Crafts (all ages)
7 p.m. – Auditorium – Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing (live coverage cable channel 79 and westportct.gov)
7:30 p.m. - Staples High School - Staples Players Summer Theatre: “RENT”
8 p.m. - Levitt Pavilion - Infiniti Tango

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Five Westport Officers Graduate from Police Academy

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Five Westport police officers today graduated from the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden. Pictured are: (back row, l-r): Officer John Lachioma, Officer Paul Wargo, Officer Scott Morrison; (front row) Officer Michael Ruttenber and Officer James Loomer. The 22-week training session came after a selection process that began in October 2009. After 400 hours of field training, it is anticipated the five will be ready to patrol on their own in October. Attending today’s ceremony were Chief Alfred Fiore, Deputy Chief Dale Call, Captain Samuel Arciola and Captain Foti Koskinas. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

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If a Tree Falls and There’s No One There to Remove It …”

By James Lomuscio

For Larry Perlstein of Westport’s Highwood Lane, getting a fallen tree removed from blocking his private road since last Thursday’s storm has been an exercise in frustration. Today was day six, and he was still counting.WestportNow.com Image
The downed tree on Highwood Lane that fell last week and only was removed today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Perlstein for WestportNow.com

But by 2 p.m., he noticed the tree leaning on wires was finally gone, the road clear.

“It’s been removed, amazingly,” he said. “The truck came in and out without us seeing who it was.”

He assumes it was AT&T, but he is not sure. The reason—no one initially would take responsibility for the tree, he said, a matter exacerbated by the fact his road is off Newtown Turnpike which straddles Westport, Wilton and Weston.

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Westport Firefighters to Cover Bridgeport During Funerals

Ten Westport firefighters will help cover Bridgeport on Friday as that city’s fire department and thousands of others attend funeral services for two Bridgeport firefighters who died in the line of duty on Saturday.WestportNow.com Image

Deputy Chief Jonathan Gottfried said Westport’s Engine Co. 2 and Rescue Co. 3 from headquarters—each with four firefighters—will be deployed to Bridgeport firehouses and Assistant Chief Andy Kingsbury and an aide will act as the city’s safety officers.

All of the Westport firefighters are donating their services for the assignments, he said.

Scores of off-duty Westport firefighters and volunteers as well as thousands of firefighters from around the region are expected to attend the services for Lt. Steven Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik. They died fighting a house fire on Elmwood Avenue. (See WestportNow July 24, 2010)

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Brooks Brothers Fleece Children’s Store Opens Thursday

Just in time for back to school shopping, Brooks Brothers announced today it will debut its highly anticipated children’s line in the company’s first freestanding Brooks Brothers Fleece for Boys and Girls store in Westport on Thursday. WestportNow.com Image

The new children’s store is located at 136 Main St. in space formerly occupied by Crabtree & Evelyn in the Brooks Corner shopping complex and next door to the longtime Brooks Brothers traditional store.

The store will feature more than 700 square feet of sportswear created by Brooks Brothers’ guest designer Nikki Kule.

The new location will also mark the introduction of Brooks Brother’s first ever girl’s collection of sportswear, party dresses, blazers and accessories all bearing a whimsical version of the brand’s iconic signature sheep label, an announcement said.

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Westport Police Urge Residents to Get ‘Nixled’

Forget Twitter or Facebook if you want real-time information from the Westport Police Department. Instead, think Nixle. WestportNow.com Image

That is the name of the social networking service the department announced today will launch on Sunday enabling Westporters to access the latest bulletins from police.

“The service, created by Nixle, LLC delivers trustworthy and timely neighborhood-level public safety and community event notifications by Web, e-mail and text message,” an announcement said.

“This service will be used for general information and incidents which do not necessarily rise to the level of a CodeRED activation, although both can be used together.”

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Steinberg Receives Public Funding in State Rep Race

Democrat Jonathan Steinberg announced today that his campaign for state representative from the 136th District which includes most of Westport has received $26,000 of public funding under the Connecticut Citizens’ Election Program.WestportNow.com Image
Jonathan Steinberg: will run campaign “on a budget.” Contributed photo

This funding was made available once the Steinberg campaign raised the required $5,000 from district residents and filed with the State Election Enforcement Commission certifying his eligibility for the funds, according to Allen Bomes, campaign treasurer.

“These funds will allow the campaign to begin putting our plan into action, and start us moving toward a Nov. 2 win.” Steinberg said. “And because the funds in hand are all I can spend, I must run my campaign on a budget, just as I will ask our state to do.”

Steinberg, deputy moderator of Westport’s Representative Town Meeting (RTM) will face either the endorsed Republican Party candidate Stephen Rubin, a fellow RTM member, or Nitzy Cohen, the challenger and loser in the state representative race two years ago, following the Aug. 10 Republican primary. They have also received public funding.

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Playhouse Sets “Perfect Proposal” Contest

In conjunction with Westport Country Playhouse’s production next month of “I Do! I Do!,” the musical about marriage, the theater is hosting “The Perfect Proposal Contest.”

Participants are requested to write, in 300 words or less, how they were asked, or asked someone else, to say, “I Do!” Photos are welcomed, but not required.  Deadline for entries is Tuesday, Aug. 10 at noon.

The top five finalists will receive two complimentary tickets to the Playhouse’s second annual Date Night on Friday, Aug. 13, when the contest winner will be announced.

Date Night includes 6 p.m. pre-show reception with light fare by Da Pietro’s Restaurant, select beverages, sweets, romantic music and 8 p.m. performance of the musical “I Do! I Do!”

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Heading Home

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Frankie and Malcolm Davies get ready to launch her kayak in deeper water Tuesday night at Westport’s Compo Beach. They were among members of the Y’s Men of Westport Weston and their families who attended the group’s weekly summer night out at the beach. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

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Wednesday, July 28, 2010


10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Westport Historical Society - “The Kids’ Wall” 10th Anniversary
10 a.m. - Temple Israel (14 Coleytown Road) - Mah Jong
Noon - Westport Public Library - Authors@the Library: Ronica Dhar, “Bijou Roy”
4 p.m. – Town Hall Room 309 – Board of Selectmen Public Hearing (live coverage cable channel 79 and westportct.gov)
4:30 p.m. – Town Hall Room 309 – Board of Selectmen/Water Pollution Control Authority Special Public Hearing (live coverage cable channel 79 and westportct.gov)
7 p.m. – Town Hall Room 309 – Downtown Plan Subcommittee
7 p.m. - Westport Public Library - Jobseeker Special: “Adapting Your Skills to a New Career,” Ian Kennedy
7 p.m. - Levitt Pavilion - Tom Chapin and Band

See more events:  Celebrate Westport Calendar

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Main Street Smoke Odor Traced to Faulty Dehumidifier

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A smoke odor at Achorn’s Pharmacy and adjacent Eileen Fisher on Westport’s Main Street today was traced to a faulty dehumidifier in the Eileen Fisher basement. Firefighters checked the roof air conditioning units and other mechanical units before discovering the cause. One lane of Main Street was closed while firefighters were on the scene. Pictured (l-r) are Assistant Chief Andy Kingsbury, Chief Christopher Ackley, and Assistant Chief Robert Kepchar. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

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Cause of the Smoke Odor

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Westport Fire Lt. Richard Stone examines a dehumidifier unit in the basement of the Eileen Fisher women’s clothing store on Main Street late today after a smoke odor was traced to the unit. A thermal imaging camera showed part of the unit was extremely overheated. There was no damage and no injuries. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo

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Readying New Homes for Westporters


Work was under way today on the expansion of Hales Court, the post-World War II housing development operated by the Westport Housing Authority. The development is being expanded from 40 units to 78 units. Demolition began in December on the first 17 homes that are being replaced with new upgraded affordable units consisting of of one-, two-, and three-bedroom units serving families at or below 60 percent of area median income ($70,680) for a family of four. Twenty-five percent of the new units will be reserved for senior citizens 62 and older. The $24 million project funded by federal and state grants will also include a 2,000-square foot community center. The first of the new units are scheduled to be completed in September. Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 5 Lyndale Park

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An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 5 Lyndale Park, off Weston Road, is in process. Built in 1958, the one-story ranch has 1,704 square feet and is situated on a one-acre property. The resident said that she has lived in the house for 40 years, now plans to possibly sell it to a builder, that it’s time to find a smaller place with less upkeep and wishes to remain in Westport.  Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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Westport-Area Blogs
 Senior Center Friends
 06880
 Sherwood Island Friends
 Robin's Resources
 CT Bites
 The Wilder Side of Westport
 Living with Technology
 Jessica Bram's Blog
 Major Knitter
 Westport Benefits Group
 Y's Women
 Taking the Kids
 Illuminara
 Jane Green
 Chicken Spaghetti
 RS Williams Music
 Nina Pomeroy Photography
 Sphere
 Neurotwitch
 Gordon's Journal
 CT News Junkie
 Westport Community Gardens
 Westport Library Book Blog
 Westport Library Teen Blog

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