Nominations of Westport High School Seniors Needed for Community Service Award
Press ReleaseHuman Services Director Elaine Daignault has announced that the Westport Youth Commission is seeking nominations for the annual James S. Bacharach Service to the Community Award.
Ms. Daignault noted, “All qualified high school seniors from Westport are eligible for this award. This honor, given to one or more high school seniors from Westport, recognizes their significant community service contributions in our town.”
Citations have been given annually since 1989 as a tribute to the late James S. Bacharach, founder and past-president of the Youth Adult Council, predecessor of the Westport Youth Commission, which Bacharach and other concerned citizens founded in 1974. “Eligible nominations must demonstrate the student’s exemplary leadership ability and high standards of community service to Westport,” Daignault said. “Either adults or students may nominate a deserving high school senior for their contributions to our community.”
Nomination forms are available online at http://www.westportct.gov/youthservices and westportyouthcommission.org. Hard copies of the nomination form can be mailed by request.
Submissions must be accompanied by two references. A maximum of two letters of support attesting to the student’s contributions to the town can be uploaded to the application or emailed separately to kgodburn@westportct.gov . Applications/nominations must be received no later than 6pm on Friday, March 26, 2021 for consideration.
About the Westport Youth Commission
The Westport Youth Commission, appointed by the First Selectman and staffed by the Department of Human Services, is comprised of 15 Westport high school students and an equal number of Westport adults. It serves as a catalyst for programs and activities that promote the positive development of youth in their families, schools, community and among their peers.
For further information, contact Kevin Godburn at 203-341-1155, or via e-mail at kgodburn@westportct.gov.
Westport Planning & Zoning Commision Applies to Extend Temporary Outdoor Dining Options; Chefs/Owners Agree
According to a February 22nd application, the Westport Planning & Zoning Commission applied to extend the current temporary outdoor dining options. The application pertains to the many local restaurants using their patios, sidewalks, and other outdoor spaces in order to serve customers without having them indoors.
Local restaurant owners and chefs wrote in to support the extension, such as Match Burger Lobster’s Matt Storch, Rye Ridge Deli’s Scott Martin, Finalmente Trattoria’s Mary Iodice, and Pane Bene’s Tony Rizza and Angelo Capponi.
According to the application, “Since May 20, 2020 over 80 applications for Outdoor Activities were approved by the Planning and Zoning Dept. for local restaurants. Approvals are issued following review by the Fire Marshal’s Office to confirm all COVID-19 guidelines are met and following review by the Westport Weston Health District and other town departments on an as-needed basis.”
The initial application was set to expire on March 31st, 2021. The new application would get rid of any expiration date, allowing flexibility while the Town continues to operate in a pandemic setting.