Fire Department Releases Information on Silverbrook Road House Fire
Westport Fire DepartmentAt 5:18pm, the Westport Emergency Communications Center dispatched units to a reported fire alarm in a house on Silver Brook Road. While units were responding the communications center received a call from the homeowner reporting smoke in the house. The fire department responded with 4 engines, a rescue, and the shift commander. Fire Department units arrived and reported a working house fire. Firefighters found fire in the basement ceiling between the basement and first floor. A ladder truck from Wilton and an engine from Norwalk responded to the scene to provide additional firefighters and resources. Firefighters opened ceilings and floors to access and extinguish the fire. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office.
The Westport Police Department and EMS assisted on scene. The Fairfield, Norwalk, and Weston fire departments sent units to Westport Fire Headquarters to cover additional calls in town.
Westport Property Transfers: November 22nd - 26th; Biggest Sale at $5.3 Million on Post Road East
Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $37,606.25
Total Sales: $15,392,500
Highest Transfer Price: 1465 Post Road East: $5,350,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 34 Cockenoe Drive: $130,000
Transfers:
1465 Post Road East: $5,350,000
12 Wedge Wood Road: $3,410,000
234 Wilton Road: $1,605,000
17 Deerwood Lane: $1,285,000
21 Regents Park: $1,026,000
112 Harvest Commons: $899,000
7 Warnock Drive: $735,000
11 Pequot Trail: $602,500
20 Hills Lane (Norwalk Taxes): $350,000
34 Cockenoe Drive: $130,000
Weston, Westport Announce Cavalry Road Bridge Construction Delays
Towns of Weston and WestportThe Towns of Westport and Weston announce that the Cavalry Road Bridge Replacement Project has suffered delays related to various aspects of the construction that are beyond the Towns' control.
The Project calls for the existing two-span bridge to be replaced with a single, longer span structure that will provide more hydraulic conveyance and reduce future maintenance needs.
The contractor experienced complications associated with installing the proposed bridge deep foundations. This task required additional testing to ensure the proposed bridge is adequately supported.
In addition, the process of installing large prefabricated concrete girders has taken longer than expected. The bridge is located on a rural local road and installing the girders with the least amount of impacts to the residents and the regulated waterway is a high priority.
The Towns continue to collaborate with the Contractor and will make every effort to complete the project as soon as possible.
We apologize for the inconvenience, and thank you for your patience.
Sirens: Structure Fire Reported on Silverbrook Road in Coleytown Neighborhood
Community photo by Warren Jahn for WestportLocal.comA fire was reported at a home on Silverbrook Road, off of Easton Road, just after 5:30 this evening. Multiple area fire departments are responding to the incident. No other information has been released.