Governor, Lt. Governor Mark 50th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
Press Release: Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz released the following statements regarding the 50th anniversary of the January 22, 1973, landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Roe v. Wade:
Governor Lamont said, “For almost five decades, United States courts have protected the constitutional rights of women to make their own healthcare and reproductive decisions. Now today, in the aftermath of Dobbs, we are faced with an activist court that has decided that they know better. The courts have turned back the clock to an era that saw dangerous and life-threatening situations in which women died or were left severely injured because they could not access the medical care that they should have every right to access on their own. I am grateful to live in Connecticut, where our laws make it clear that government will not interfere in reproductive freedom. As long as I am governor, I will do everything in my power to block laws from being enacted that restrict the right to choose.”
Lt. Governor Bysiewicz said, “On this 50th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision, rededicating ourselves to protecting women’s reproductive rights is more important now than ever. Let’s be clear, the fight to protect these freedoms did not end on Election Day. Connecticut has always been a leader in advancing women’s rights, and last year we proved our commitment by expanding upon who can provide critical healthcare to women in need. We have opened our doors to women who need care if they can’t legally receive it in their own state, and we will continue to stand on the side of women to make sure that their right to choose is always protected.”
For more information on reproductive rights in Connecticut, visit ct.gov/reproductiverights.
Westport Property Transfers: December 19-23; Highest Sale at $5.7 Million on Post Road West
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $58,568.75.
Total Sales: $23,427,500.00.
Highest Transfer Price: 57, 79, & 85 Post Road West: $5,750,000.
Lowest Transfer Price: 31 Hogan Trail: $700,000.
Transfers:
57, 79, & 85 Post Road West: $5,750,000
8 Mayflower Parkway: $3,550,000
4 Willow Walk Road: $2,887,500
140 Long Lots Road: $1,825,000
17 Gault Avenue: $1,820,000
5 Terra Nova Circle: $675,000/$675,000
8 Darbrook Road: $1,300,000
39 Maple Avenue South: $1,300,000
104 Old Road: $1,250,000
300 Lansdowne: $925,000
97 Newtown Turnpike: $770,000
31 Hogan Trail: $700,000
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. West wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. Northwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North wind 6 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 27. North wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Westport Wrecking Ball: 6 Laurel Road, Built in 1930, Prepares for Demolition
An application for a demolition permit for Westport’s 6 Laurel Lane was put before the Westport Historic District Commission last week. Built in 1930, the home has 2,158 square feet of living space and is situated on a 0.34 acre property. It was sold in January 2022 for $705,000. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application was reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission, who unanimously voted to waive the 180 day delay and allow for a demolition permit to be approved. For upcoming Historic District Commission meetings and their agendas, click here.