Westport Police Department are investigating last night’s very serious accident.
Two pedestrians were critically injured just before 7 p.m., when a Mercedes SUV struck them on the Imperial Avenue sidewalk, near Post Road East.
Westport Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services raced to the scene. The driver is cooperating with investigators.
Police say the vehicle was traveling north, toward the Post Road., when it veered onto the sidewalk.
Police ask anyone who witnessed the accident, or has relevant information, to call Detective Erin Shaw at 203-341-6023.
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You may have missed it.
But Republican primary voting began on Monday. It continues through next Tuesday (except Monday).
There are 2 contests: United States senator (Gerry Smith vs. Matthew M. Corey), and congressman (Bob MacGuffie vs. Michael Goldstein).
Voting hours are today (Thursday, August 8, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.), and tomorrow, Saturday and Sunday (August 9- 11, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.) — all at Town Hall only.
On Tuesday (August 13), Republican voters should go to their regular polling places.
For more information, call 203-341-1115.
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All veterans — and their families, and all veterans’ friends — are invited to the VFW’s annual District 1 picnic.
Set for this Saturday (August 10, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399, 465 Riverside Avenue), the menu includes a pig roast, pulled pork, brisket, burgers, dogs and sides. Early arrivals will enjoy bacon egg and cheese sandwiches.
Yacht Rock DJ Matt Zako will provide classic tunes throughout the day.
All-you-can-eat tickets are $30, and include wine and beer. They’re available at the door, as well as Venmo and the VFW bar.
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Westport Police made 4 custodial arrests between July 31 and August 7.
A 57-year-old Westport woman was arrested for criminal violation of a civil protection order, after using a shared space in an apartment building that violated a previous order.
A 53-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested for larceny. Beginning last October, he allegedly stole $13,292.85 from Fresh Market cash registers, after initiating cash returns.
A 38-year-old Bronx woman was arrested for larceny, identity theft, forgery, and conspiracy to commit those crimes, after a check made out for $172.66 was stolen from a blue UPS mailbox. The check amount was altered to $8,457, and the payee’s name was changed to that of the suspect.
A 60-year-old Westport woman was arrest for failure to respond to an infraction, after a motor vehicle stop for operating an unregistered motor vehicle.
Westport Police also issued these citations:
- Failure to comply with state traffic commission regulations: 21 citations
- Failure to obey stop sign: 9
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 6
- Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 5
- Driving while texting: 4
- Following too closely: 2
- Improper use of markers: 2
- Failure to renew registration: 2
- Speeding: 1
- Traveling unreasonably fast: 1
- Distracted driving: 1
- Failure to drive in the proper lane: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance: 1
- Failure to cancel registration within 10 days: 1
Texting while driving is illegal — even at a red light.
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Congratulations, Chandler O’Reardon!
The 2018 Staples High School graduate is one of 15 finalists for the CBS Morning’s “Mixtape Competition.” The public votes for the winner. Her stage name is Chandler Flannery.
She played in the Long Lots Elementary, Bedford Middle School and Staples orchestras. She made her audition tape on a lark. It’s not as polished as some of the others — but she’s a finalist with them, and thousands of others are not.
Click here for more information.
Chandler Flannery
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Speaking of music: The United Methodist Church of Westport & Weston presents The Legacy String Quartet this Saturday (August 10, 6 p.m).
The ensemble brings classical music back to life, blending traditional repertoire with elements of jazz and Latin music.
A $15 donation is requested.
Legacy String Quartet
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Whether you believe the Olympics are some of the most exciting competitions you’ll ever see, or you think they’re sports can’t identify involving athletes from countries you’ve never heard of, you’ve got to like the spirit shown at this Hillspoint Road home:
(Photo/Matt Murray)
Vive la France! Enjoy the Olympics! And go, Team USA!
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Speaking of the Olympics: Bob Weingarten has quite a collection of Games pins.
The pins — honoring the Olympics from 1896 to 1996 — were created by IBM, a sponsor of the ’96 event.
Weingarten — a longtime Westporter, and noted house historian — had some skin in the game.
He was in charge of development of the Atlanta 1996 Olympic IBM information system, for the International Olympic Committee.
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Speaking of sports (specifically running): Hugh Connell, owner of the Westport-based Sea Salt Run Club, is organizing a 2-mile fun run this Saturday (August 10, 5:30 p.m., Union Avenue, Bridgeport).
The route begins and ends at Foolproof Brewing Company. The event includes free brews, food and recovery, plus a tour of the brewery and a raffle for Fleet Feet of Westport gift cards.
NOTE: Unlike the Olympics, this is not a race. Participants run at their own, most comfortable pace.
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Nina Marino sends along this caterpillar — well, a photo of it — from her garden.
She explains today’s “Westport … Naturally” image: “I was hoping he would stay and become a chrysalis, then a butterfly. But he moved on.”
(Photo/Nina Marino)
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And finally … Soul singer Joe Tex was born on this day, in 1935. He recorded his most memorable songs in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Some people, including Little Richard, claim that James Brown stole Tex’s dance moves and microphone tricks. He died in 1982, age 47.
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