Those looking for signs of an improved economy have to look no further than the Westport Town Clerk’s office.
Town Clerk Patricia H. Strauss said today her office recorded 10 property transfers on Friday, the busiest one day in two years.
The last time more transfers were recorded on one day was June 15, 2007, when 11 went into the books, she said.
The month of July conveyance tax receipts of $214,734 were up 19 percent over 2008, Strauss said, while the actual number of transfers (48 compared to 54) fell 11 percent during the same period.
“I am not an economist and do not have a crystal ball, but it was nice to see this activity (and dollars) coming into the office,” Strauss said.
The town official said attorneys recording the property transfers told her there were a number of other transfers in the pipeline.
“My office has seen increased traffic this week, too,” Strauss said.
Nice way for the town to start the fiscal year.