Department of Human Services Seeks Donations to Keep Neighbors Warm
The Westport Department of Human Services announced that they are “currently accepting donations for the "Westport Warm-Up Fund" to help residents in need to heat their homes this winter.”
“According to Human Services Finance Manager Susan Stefenson, the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for additional assistance for many Westport households.
“This winter will be particularly challenging for households facing unstable employment, food insecurity, and financial vulnerability,” said Stefenson. “Last season, community donations helped over 250 residents to warm their homes during a relatively mild winter. Unfortunately, the number of households in need is growing due to the pandemic.”
The Westport Warm-Up program is funded entirely by donations and managed by the Town's Department of Human Services to provide heating assistance to Westport's most vulnerable residents. Program recipients must be Westport residents, have a demonstrated financial need, and provide proper documentation to qualify.
Tax-deductible gifts are accepted online at www.westportct.gov/donate or by mail to Westport Warm-Up Fund, Department of Human Services, Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Ave., Westport CT 06880.
The Department of Human Services works with residents of all ages to provide resources, programs, and services including income-based financial assistance, short-term counseling, and personal enrichment opportunities. For more information or to request assistance, please go to www.westportct.gov or contact 203-341-1050 or Humansrv@westportct.gov. “
Westport Property Transfers: 11/23/20 - 11/27/20
Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $24,629.47
Total Sales: $9,851,788.00
Highest Transfer Price: 23 Bayberry Lane: $2,845,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 53 Whitney Glen Drive: $477, 900
Transfers:
23 Bayberry Lane: $2,845,000
34 Park Lane: $1,425,000
17 Pine Drive: $1,150,000
268 Bayberry Lane: $1,100,888
19 White Woods Lane: $1,095,000
2C Cross Highway: $940,000
6 Greenwood Lane: $818,000
53 Whitney Glen Drive: $447,900
Editor’s Note:
Many readers noticed that the names of the parties involved in last week’s transfers were not published. More importantly, many readers emailed me with their comments. I again write this week’s report of transfers without the names of the parties involved, and want to continue our conversation.
My purpose in not publishing names is to support the privacy of those involved - fellow community members and neighbors. In a time when more families are home during the day, and more families are transferring property for both positive and negative reasons, I want to uphold my mission in keeping this a community site that’s both objective in practice, while empathetic in nature. The list is publicly accessible on the Town of Westport Website each week - which I will include as a link in each week’s report here on The Westport Local Press.
The emails from those who thanked me for the privacy, as well as those who missed being able to see the comings & goings of neighbors, were important to me. As so many of you have - please contact me should you have any comments, suggestions, or ideas - because conversation is key.
Jaime B.