Firefighters Wednesday night quickly extinguished a fire in some garbage at the Westport transfer station on Sherwood Island Connector, officials said.
Westport’s tower truck was used to put out Wednesday night’s fire at the Sherwood Island Connector transfer station. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Westport Fire Dept. photo

No one was injured in the 7:30 p.m. blaze that originated in dumped garbage, and was contained to one of the station’s compactor units, according to Assistant Chief Larry Conklin.

On arrival, firefighters found heavy fire in the garbage pit held in check by the building’s deluge sprinkler system, a press release said.

Smoke belched from the building and the initial fire attack crews said there was zero visibility inside the structure, the release said.

Three Westport businesses received violation notices in an unannounced tobacco inspection carried out Wednesday by Westport Police and state authorities, police said today.

Cited were CVS Pharmacy, 397 Post Road East, and employee Thelma Latorre, 72; Walgreens, 880 Post Road East, and employee Crystal Smith, 18, and Mobil Self-Serve, 1060 Post Road East, and employee John Roddenberry, 71, a press release said.

The clerks were issued an infraction in the amount of $200 for illegal sale of tobacco to minors under 18. The businesses face additional administrative sanctions from the Department of Revenue Services, the agency that issues cigarette dealer licenses, the release said.

Police said under the direction of investigators, an underage youth entered the business and attempted to purchase tobacco products.

The pre-build for the new playground at Westport’s Compo Beach will take place this weekend, and volunteers are still needed.

The pre-build will take place on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Crews of volunteers will be setting the posts of the new playground and completing site work to get it ready for the April construction.

Volunteers are most in need for the 5:30-8:30 p.m. shifts.

To volunteer, contact Kristin Ehrlich at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) or (203) 341-0511.

With warm weather, dog owners are taking advantage of the final days they can bring their dogs to Westport’s Compo Beach this winter. After Friday, dog owners will have to wait until October to visit Compo Beach with their furry friends.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Early morning light as seen along Westport’s Old Hill Road this week. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Miggs Burroughs for WestportNow.com

5:30 p.m. – Town Hall Room 201 – Emily McLaury House Committee (99 Myrtle Ave.)
7 p.m. – Town Hall Green Room – Board of Assessment Appeals
7 p.m. – Town Hall Room 309 – Sherwood Mill Pond Committee
7:30 p.m. – Westport Public Library – Rabbit Hill Festival: Sharon McQueen