Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
Rain, mainly after 1pm. High near 42. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 40. South wind 10 to 14 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Westport Grand List Released with 1.9% Increase
Westport Town Assessor Paul Friia announced today that he signed the October 1, 2022 Grand List as required by state statute.
The net 2022 Grand List of $11,312,004,303 represents an increase of approximately 1.9 percent from the net 2021 Grand List of $11,100,020,664. The Grand List is the sum of the net assessed value of all taxable property – real estate, motor vehicles, and personal property. Motor vehicles and personal property are valued annually, while real estate is updated based on the market values determined as of the town’s last revaluation date of October 1, 2020.
The current adjusted 2022 Grand List totals. Increases in the Grand List were in all three categories to include real estate, motor vehicles and personal property. The 1.4 percent increase in real estate assessment is a result of continued residential and commercial new construction as well as renovation activity that occurred within the last assessment year. Construction continues on the 32 condominiums located at 41 Richmondville Ave and the 12 condominiums at 60 Wilton Road. In addition, improvements to buildings on Main Street and the construction of approximately 66 new homes contributed to the increases in the 2022 real estate Grand List. Personal Property increased approximately 14 percent, suggesting a reinvestment in local new and existing businesses to include equipment and leasehold improvements. Motor Vehicles increased a total of 4.7 percent. Although less of an increase than the previous year, it reflects a return to a more typical market. This year’s overall increase is an indication that Westport continues to remain a community of great interest to businesses and new residents.
The Grand List will be used for fiscal year 2023-2024 town budget calculations. The above figures are subject to change based on the outcome of the Board of Assessment Appeal hearings in March and further changes due to corrections or pending lawsuits. The above figures reflect an adjustment made to the Grand List after the signing due to an error discovered in a personal property account.
The top 10 taxpayers in Westport. ContributedMorning Weather Report
Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 40. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
A chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of rain and snow showers between 10pm and 11pm, then a chance of rain showers after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. South wind 7 to 9 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Kindergarten Registration Open for Westport Public Schools
The 2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration is underway. If your child turns five years of age on or before January 1, 2024, 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, via the “Kindergarten Registration” link under the Parents tab. It is also available on the district website via Quicklinks.
Parents and/or caregivers of registered children will be invited to attend a school-based informational meeting about Kindergarten on Friday, March 10 from 10:00-11:00. At this time, you will have an opportunity to hear more details about Kindergarten from kindergarten teachers and other staff members. This event is for parents and/caregivers only. In May, an orientation session will occur at your child’s elementary school for both you and your child. 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.
If you need further assistance, please contact the Superintendent’s office at (203) 341-1026.