Stormy afternoon over Historic Downtown Block
Storms brought rolling thunder and brief downpours to the downtown area as this historic block of Westport buildings remained unphased by the Spring rains. WestportLocal.com photo
Poor Parking Job causes Parker Harding Gridlock; Police Assist while Vehicle is Towed Away
Poor parking along Parker Harding Plaza in Downtown isn’t typically a newsworthy topic, however Westport Police officers were dispatched to the infamous parking lot for the report of a car parked so poorly that it was obstructing traffic completely.
The Lexus SUV had parked a full car length away from its apparent target, missing it by nearly 15 feet and leaving the car in the center of the one-way lane heading towards Route 1. Despite the gridlock traffic, multiple police cruisers, a tow truck, a small crowd, a Starbucks viewing area, and the vehicle’s alarm sounding - the apparent owner could not be located in the nearly 45 minute ordeal.
A local tow operator was able to hook the vehicle up and tow it away, opening up traffic again for the usual fender benders and double-parked pleasures of a Saturday in Downtown. WestportLocal.com photo
Answering a Wartime President’s Call: Community Returns to Bridge for Ukrainian Peace Rally
WestportLocal.com photos. Click to enlarge. After Ukrainian President Zelensky requested the World unite through peace rallies, Westporters and neighbors answered the call this morning while standing shoulder-to-shoulder on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge. In this second display of support for Ukraine and its people, community members donned their blue and gold and remained on the bridge with flags and posters of support while passersby cheered, waved, and honked their horns.
Westport Property Transfers: March 7th - March 11th; Highest Sale at $7.5 Million in Owenoke Park
Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $78,831.78
Total Sales: $31,532,711.14
Highest Transfer Price: 9 Owenoke Park: $7,500,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 203B Compo Road South: $849,000
Transfers:
9 Owenoke Park: $7,500,000
6 Minute Man Hill: $5,957,500
2 Fraser Lane: $4,000,000
162 Cross Highway: $3,273,500
163 Bayberry Lane: $3,195,000
27 Morningside Drive South: $2,525,000
40 Hillspoint Road: $2,400,000
11 Wake Robin Road: $953,711.14
6 James Lane: $879,000
203B Compo Road South: $849,000