After being certified as a Bronze community in 2018, Westport was upgraded to Silver Certification status after a ceremony celebrating the accomplishment was held today alongside local officials. The certification, which lasts three years, is certified by Sustainable CT and aligns with their mission to: “foster inclusive, resilient, and vibrant Connecticut municipalities that provide opportunities for all to thrive by: ​providing a menu of sustainability actions that build local economies, support equity, and respect the finite capacity of the environment; ​offering technical assistance to help advance sustainability initiatives; and​ recognizing and certifying municipalities for their achievements.” Silver status recognizes Westport’s ability to collect 400 or more action “points” - which include actions such as “improve air quality in public spaces” or “Provide resources or support to local businesses.”