The Downtown Plan Implementation Committee will hold a public meeting this Thursday (August 22, 8:30 a.m., Zoom).
The agenda item is: “To take such action as the meeting may determine, to review with the Director of Public Works the RFP submission for Public Engagement and the current in-progress RFP for Parking Structure Feasibility, and to make recommendations. This will be a work session of the DPIC, and no public comment will be taken.”
Following recent rains, Mark Cooper — director of the Aspetuck Health District — notes that users of private wells that might have been flooded should evaluate their water before using.
Wells located in pits or low-lying areas subject to flooding, should be disinfected, then tested prior to consumption or use. Wells that are not tightly capped might be contaminated by sediment and flood water.
Do not assume that water from a flooded well is safe to drink. If there is any discoloration and/or odor coming from water out of a faucet, or flood waters overtopped the well casing, the well should be inspected by a professional to make sure there is no damage to the well casing or electrical wire going to the pump, prior to disinfection.
After disinfection, pump the water until it runs clear to get rid of any groundwater. Use a hose connected to an outside faucet so the flushed water flows to a nearby drainageway rather than into your septic system or public sewer.
For more information about the flooding of private wells and clean-up, click here.
Chartwells — the Westport Public School’s food service provider — has raised the standard meal rates at all levels by 45 cents. The increase is due primarily to rising food costs.
The new rates are elementary schools, $2.90; middle schools, $3.15; high school, $3.25.
Elementary and middle school meal prices last changed in the 2015-16 school year. Staples’ last price increase was in 2013-14.
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Five new Westport Fire Department recruits will be sworn in tomorrow (Wednesday, August 21, 3 p.m., Town Hall auditorium): Peter Crosley, Kyle Sanzo, Ryan Colon, Lamont Bagley and Marco Monteiro.
The public is invited, to welcome them into the Westport Fire family.
New Westport firefighters.
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Wreaths: They’re not just for Christmas.
Faith Sargent’s Wreathing for Community project brings people together through the art of giving.
The groups collects donations of high-quality faux florals, ribbons and other wreath-making materials from the local residents and businesses.
The materials are transformed into beautiful wreaths and decorative items like centerpieces. They’re donated to community members in Westport, and organizations in Fairfield County.
Those groups can use the wreaths for fundraising activities or as gifts to volunteers. Either way, it’s a cycle of giving that benefits both donors and recipients.
If you’d like to donate materials, or your organization would like a handmade wreath for a fundraising event, click here. Follow the instructions to join the Wreathing for Community group on Facebook.
Registration is now open for Wakeman Town Farm’s youth programs this fall. Ages range from infants to teens.
Offerings include Little Farmers, Curious Sprouts, Fantastic Farmhands, and a Green Teen Club.
Youngsters have fun learning about nature through organic gardening, crafting, seed-to-plate cooking classes, and interactive lessons — plus caring for chickens, alpacas, sheep and playful goats.
Spaces are available on a first-come first-served basis. Click here for details, and registration information.
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“06880” has chronicled Ben Casparius’ rise, from AAA Oklahoma City, to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ MLB team.
The 2017 Staples High School graduate and state champion baseball player joined the club in St. Louis on Sunday. Before the game, he was joined on the Busch Stadium field with his father Phil, mother Stacey and sister Cate.
Congrats, Ben. Here’s to a great career in the big leagues.
Matt Murray spotted this unusual scene yesterday, at Compo’s South Beach.
It looks like quite a grilling session.
(Photo/Matt Murray)
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Recent weather kept most Westporters from the beach last weekend.
But Compo Beach gulls were as happy as clams, as today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo shows.
(Photo/Cynthia Nigro)
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And finally … following up on the need to check your well for contamination after all the recent rain:
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