Hot Button: Gas Powered Leaf Blowers on RTM Ordinance Committee Agenda Tonight at 7:30 PM
The Ordinance Committee of the RTM will be speaking about one agenda item: “To take such action as the meeting may determine, upon the request of 3 RTM members, to adopt an ordinance restricting the use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Westport.”
The hot button topic has been on the minds of Westporters especially this past year, as many remained in their homes throughout the days instead of at the office. The topic has garnered many public responses through social media, with many claiming the pollution and noise does not outweigh the benefit of ease and efficiency to business owners and landscapers. However locals who rely on the gasoline powered machines describe a need for their efficiency and reliability for the work that they do.
The meeting will begin at 7:30 tonight on Zoom. The public is invited to attend:
Instructions to attend:
Phone Number: +1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 850 4769 6393
Passcode: 788806
Morning Weather Report [03/25/21] Warm Afternoon
Today
Areas of dense fog before noon. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 66. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 50. South wind around 6 mph.
Tomorrow
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers after 2pm. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 70. South wind 11 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45. West wind 14 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph.
New Neighbors: The Little Beet Vegetarian Restaurant to Post Road East
The Little Beet vegetarian restaurant will be joining stores like Free People and Fresh Market at 635 Post Road East, according to the Regency Centers announcement. Little Beet has locations throughout New York City, Westchester County, and Long Island - making this their first Connecticut location. Little Beet was founded in 2014 and focuses on ethical vegetarian meals. No word on when the Westport addition to the chain will be opening.
The Westport Row plaza is owned by Regency Centers, and currently has 9 vacancies within this specific property - which includes the plaza across the the Post Road, where Westport institutions like Westport Hardware rent. Regency Centers also owns Compo Acres plaza, where Trader Joe’s serves as their major tenant.