Town Seeks Bids for Sewer Contract for Whitney Street Area Extension
The Town of Westport is seeking proposals for Sanitary Sewer Contract #73 for sewer extensions for Whitney Street, Roseville Road, Fernwood road, Plumtree Lane, Pamela Place and Ledgemoor Lane.
Bids will be received by the Town of Westport until 11 am Thursday, April 7, 2022 at the Westport Town Hall Finance Office Room 313, 110 Myrtle Avenue Westport, CT 06880. No bids will be received or accepted after said hour. Copies of the bid documents may be obtained by downloading from the Town’s website.
Due to COVID-19 protocols, responses will be opened the next business day via a ZOOM meeting. Interested parties may apply for the ZOOM meeting access by emailing Rich Kotchko at rkotchko@westportct.gov.
The Town of Westport reserves the right to waive any defects and informality in the bidding or in any bid, to reject any or all bids for any reason whatsoever and to accept that bid deemed to be in the best interest of the Town of Westport.
Fourth and Final Suspect Arrested after Critically Injuring Westport Woman during Car Theft
Westport Police Department:
On the morning of Friday, March 11, 2022, a fourth suspect was apprehended in relation to this incident. This arrest was the product of a collaborative effort between the Westport Police Department, Bridgeport Police Department, Bridgeport Regional Auto Theft Task Force, New Haven Police Department, Hamden Police Department and the New Haven Office of the United States Marshals Service. Taken into custody was Tayvion Hart, age 18, of New Haven, Connecticut. Based on the details learned through the course of this investigation, it is alleged that Hart was the operator of the white Hyundai that was stolen on the evening of Saturday March 5, 2022.
Hart currently has an outstanding unrelated warrant for his arrest prepared by the New Haven Police Department and will be processed on those charges first. Ultimately, he will be turned over to and charged by the Westport Police Department for Robbery in the First Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery in the First Degree, Assault in the First Degree on an Elderly Person, Conspiracy to Commit Assault in the First Degree on an Elderly Person, Larceny in the First Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny in the First Degree. His bond for these charges was court set at $250,000.00.
Although no additional arrests are anticipated, this case nevertheless continues to be an active investigation by the Westport Police Department.
From the time of the initial incident and to date, multiple law enforcement agencies played critical supporting roles in this investigation. With that, Chief Koskinas wished to once again thank all of those that helped bring closure to this case, but also wished to take the opportunity to remind the community to be vigilant. Chief Koskinas stated, “What initially began as individuals targeting unlocked vehicles in the overnight hours has evolved into the theft of unattended vehicles at all times of day and night, in some cases by way of force. We ask that you please remember to always lock your vehicle and take your keys with you, no matter what the circumstances.”
Click here to read the original release from Saturday’s car theft.
Nancy Lou French Ward, 82, Died; Teacher, “Their love story began in Westport”
Nancy Lou French Ward, 82, of Washington Court House, Ohio, died Wednesday, March 9, 2022 at the First Community Village in Columbus, where she had been residing the past four years.
Nancy was born June 1, 1939, in New Holland, Ohio to Darrell Chase and Jean Benham French.
She grew up in Wilmington, Ohio where her family owned the Murphy-Benham Hardware. She was a graduate of Wilmington High School and attended Stephens College before graduating from The Ohio State University with a degree in education.
Nancy loved to have dinner parties with friends, play tennis and bridge, was an avid reader, and was very engaged in the community. She was a proud and active member of St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She loved to sing in the St. Colman choir.
Nancy had served on the Washington City School Board of Education. She was a member of Phi Beta Psi Sorority, where she was very involved with the Antique Show. If you were looking for a volunteer for a community project, you only had to call Nancy and she would be right there.
She loved to travel and was lucky to have visited so many places in the world, enjoying her time in Europe and especially England. She also helped design and decorate two new-build homes and loved to help others with design.
Nancy also enjoyed trading in the stock market and was a dedicated Buckeyes fan and a huge supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals (Who Dey!). Nancy loved to dance and to sing and was always at home on the stage.
Nancy was preceded in death by her loving husband, James F. Ward, on November 7, 2016. Their love story began in Westport, Connecticut when Nancy was a young teacher and Jim, who was raised there, lived next door.
Nancy and Jim were married on August 17, 1963, in Wilmington, Ohio. They went on to live in Wilmington, Cincinnati, West Palm Beach, Fla., Cupertino, Ca., and finally settled in Washington Court House, Ohio in 1971, where they together owned and operated French Hardware. Nancy had also been a teacher at the Sunnyside School where she enjoyed working with her students very much.
In addition to her husband, Nancy preceded in death by an infant son, James F. Ward, Jr.; her parents; a brother, John C. (Jack) French; and a nephew, Rob French.
She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Douglas J. and Dana Ward of Glenview, Ill., Matthew C. and Dawn Ward of Canton, Mich., and David M. and Kelly Ward of Grandview Heights, Ohio. She was a loving Nana to eight grandchildren, Ella, Chase, Amelia, Katherine, Madeline, Maggie, Audrey, and James Ward. She is also survived by special cousins, Charles and Helen Claibourne, David (Erin) Claibourne and Mark (Jenni) Claibourne; special nephew, Scott French; sisters-in-law, Joan (Phil) Lauterbach and Jackie (Dave) Lapic; and four nieces and a nephew, along with their children.
The funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday, March 12, 2022, at 11 a.m. at the St. Colman of Cloyne Catholic Church, 219 S. North St., Washington Court House, Ohio by the Rev. Father Cyrus Haddad, pastor at the church. Burial will follow in the Sugar Grove Cemetery in Wilmington, Ohio.
Friends may call at the Kirkpatrick Funeral Home in Washington Court House Friday from 4-6 p.m. where a Rosary service will be held Friday at 6 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Vincent dePaul Society, 219 S. North St., Washington Court House, OH 43160. www.kirkpatrickfuneralhome.com
Kindergarten Registration Continues for Westport’s Future Scholars
The 2022-2023 Kindergarten Registration is underway. If your child turns five years of age on or before January 1, 2023, please register him/her as soon as possible. Registering now allows the District to optimally plan for your new kindergartener. All registration information is located on the district website under the Kindergarten Registration link on the homepage. Kindergarten Registration
Guardians are invited to attend a virtual informational meeting about Kindergarten in Westport on March 16 from 9:30-10:30. Families can access this Zoom webinar. Information for the webinar is below:
Please click the link below to join the webinar:
Kindergarten Parent Orientation
Passcode: 356608
Or One tap mobile:
US: +13017158592,,86137473051# or +13126266799,,86137473051#
Or Telephone:
Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833
Webinar ID: 861 3747 3051
In May, an orientation session will occur at your child’s elementary school. At that time, you will have an opportunity to hear more details about Kindergarten from kindergarten teachers and other staff members. A school specific invitation will be sent to all registered kindergarten families. If you are unsure about the elementary school your child should attend, please go to our school locator website.
If you need further assistance, please contact the Superintendent’s office at (203) 341-1026.