Saving Grace: 19 Soundview Gets Paint, Not Wrecking Ball, after 121 Years
In a rare turn of events for Westport real estate - the demolition sign has been removed from 19 Soundview Drive, and a fresh coat of paint was put in its place. Workers earlier this week said the house would be saved from the wrecking ball.
The original January 4th ZBA application called for a total demolition of the home, its walkway, and its driveway (off of Danbury avenue). In its place, according to the coastal site plan, would be a totally new FEMA-compliant home with a pool.
The home was built in 1900 and will begin its 121st summer this year with updates and fresh white paint. The property was last appraised at 2.81 million dollars ($210,00 and $2,606,000 for the house and property, respectively) according to the Assessor’s Office Vision Appraisals records, and last sold in September for 2.7 million dollars.
Westport Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Up 12; Deaths Unchanged; State Positivity Rate 2.47%
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport has added 12 positive or probable COVID-19 cases, and has added 0 new deaths.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,497 cases. Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 29 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.47%
I-95 Accident Slows Traffic Northbound, North of Exit 17
First responders were dispatched just after 7:00 PM tonight to I-95 for the motor vehicle accident with injuries. No word on injuries or what caused the accident.
New Milford Man Held on $50,000 Bond, $1,500 Bond for Violating Restraining Order, Assault
Westport Police DepartmentAssault, Disorderly Conduct
On December 11, 2020 at approximately 2:30 p.m., the complainant came to the Westport Police Department to report two separate disturbances. The complainant alleged that during each of these incidents she was physically assaulted by Justin King. Mr. King was interviewed and denied the allegations. Based upon the investigation, an arrest warrant was sought and granted for the arrest of Mr. King.
On the morning of March 10, 2021, Mr. King was taken into custody by officers from the New Milford Police Department and turned over to the Westport Police. He was charged with Assault in the Third Degree and two counts of Disorderly Conduct. Mr. King was held on a $1500.00 bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court later that same morning for his arraignment.
Restraining Order Violation
On December 22, 2020 at approximately 11:18 a.m., Westport Police officers responded to a Westport address on a report of a possible violation of a restraining order and conditions of release. The complainant stated that there is currently an active restraining order and conditions of release in place which bars Justin King from contacting her. She alleged that King violated the order by contacting her via text. Mr. King was interviewed and denied the allegation. Based upon the investigation, an arrest warrant was sought and granted for the arrest of Mr. King.
On the morning of March 10, 2021, Mr. King was taken into custody by officers from the New Milford Police Department and turned over to the Westport Police. He was charged with Violation of Conditions of Release and Violation of a Restraining Order. Mr. King was held on a $50,000.00 bond and transported to Stamford Superior Court later that same morning for his arraignment.