According to Westport Public Works Director Peter Ratkiewich, 14 roads are scheduled for re-paving during the annual fall paving program now underway. Pictured are workers on Ellery Lane, off Prospect Road. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Westport’s Public Works Department announced today that the Oct. 3 Household Hazardous Waste Day has been postponed until the Spring. “We apologize for any inconvenience,” the announcement said.

In the meantime, residents with household hazardous waste may check the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) website for disposal options. They may also dispose of their hazardous waste for a fee by contacting Clean Harbors at (860) 583-8917, according to the announcement.

The announcement reminded residents that the Westport Transfer Station at 300 Sherwood Island Connector accepts most types of latex and oil paints, antifreeze, motor oil, batteries of any type, fluorescent bulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs, and electronics. The Transfer Station is open Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. through 2:30 p.m., and Saturday from 7 a.m. to noon.

For further information, contact the Public Works Department at (203) 341-1120.

Texters, talkers—even diners—beware.

The Westport Police Department will conduct a “high visibility” distracted driving campaign from Oct. 1 through 15, it was announced today.

The campaign is being done in concert with the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

Defined as any activity that diverts attention from driving, distracted driving includes talking or texting on your phone, eating and drinking, talking to people in your vehicle, fiddling with the stereo, entertainment or navigation system, “anything that takes your attention away from the task of safe driving,” the announcement said.

The Westport Police Department announced today that it has received complaints about the disappearance, removal, and/or theft of political signs in the buildup to Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3.

“Residents and visitors are advised against taking it upon themselves to remove signs that do not belong to them, from either public or private property,” the announcement said. “The enforcement of the town’s rules is the responsibility of the town of Westport, not that of private citizens.”

Lt. Anthony Prezioso said the unauthorized removal may constitute theft.

“Entering onto private property to remove signs may also constitute trespassing,” Prezioso said. “Both of these acts can ultimately result in arrest.”