Westport will accept tax relief applications until May 15

Westport Assessor Paul Friia reminds residents that his office is accepting senior tax relief applications through Thursday, May 15.   

The programs are open to homeowners who are totally disabled or who have reached the age of 65 by the date of application. 

“Qualified applicants for the state program are those who own their own homes or hold a ‘life use’ title to their home, have resided in Connecticut for one year prior to filing application, and whose ‘qualifying income’ does not exceed $29,800 for single, or $36,500 for married couples,” said Friia....more>>

Town announces fifth year of the "Ceremonies and Celebrations" program

Human Services Director Barbara Butler has announced the fifth year of the “Ceremonies and Celebrations” program.  

“Last year, thanks to the generosity of the Westport community and the schools’ PTAs, 18 Westport students were able to purchase new special event clothing for their graduations from middle and high school,” she said. 

The public can help fill the need for this year’s graduating students and lift a bit of the expense burden for families ....more>>

Schedule for remaining hearing dates on "Y" application

The Planning and Zoning Commission has announced a following revised schedule for additional hearings on the Westport Weston Family Y application: 

May 12 Public Hearing (Monday)

May 14 Public Hearing (Thursday)

May 19 Public Hearing (Monday)

May 20 Public Hearing (Tuesday, In reserve)

May 22 Public Hearing (Thursday)

May 28 Public Hearing (Wednesday, In reserve)

May 29 Public Hearing (Thursday, If necessary)

All meetings will take place in the Town Hall Auditorium at 6:30  p.m. and will be televised and videostreamed.....more>>

(5/1/2008)  Check out the Emily McLaury house photo galleries to see its award-winning restoration. 

(5/1/2008) Review  Zoning Variances, updated to April 8, 2008 (pdf, 176kb)

(4/10/2008) The Parks and Recreation Department has new information on Longshore Golf Course.

(3/20/2008) The Parks and Recreation Spring/Summer 2008 Program Guide and Application form is now available online. 

(3/13/2008) Check out the 2008 Hazardous Waste Disposal Schedule

(3/3/2008) Review the Westport Zoning Map online

(11/5/2007) Download "Are YOU Ready?, a 12-page booklet with Westport Weston Emergency Preparedness information (pdf, 3mb)

(10/3/2007) Download the report on a Master Plan for Jesup Green and Baron's South by Weston & Sampson Engineers (pdf, 8mb)

(6/18/2007) Download the town budget for 2007-2008. (pdf) 

Town Plan of Conservation and Development

On Oct. 25,  2007 the Planning and Zoning Commission adopted the Town of Westport 2007 Plan of Conservation and Development. The Plan was filed with the Town Clerk on Nov. 2, 2007 and became effective Dec. 15, 2007.

See this web page for the adopted Plan of Conservation and Development and its maps, as well as additional background documents.