On Saturday, Westporters received their municipal tax bills.
They’re driven, of course, by the mill rate.
In this week’s edition of “Westport … What’s Happening,: 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker discusses that mill rate. How does it affect property owners? How does it compare with neighboring towns?
Click below to listen. The podcast is a service of the Y’s Men of Westport & Weston.
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Animal Control officer Peter Reid had a busy Friday.
Both highlight the need for residents to be more careful about what they toss in their yard, and use to handle “pests.”
On Friday he fielded a call about a groundhog in distress. Its head had become stuck in a discarded peanut butter jar.
Groundhog with a peanut butter jar …
Peter wrapped the trapped creature in a towel, and carefully removed the jar. The groundhog ran happily away.
Later that Friday, he received a call about a robin caught in a trap that was placed in a yard, perhaps to capture a chipmunk, squirrel or mouse.
… and robin, snared in a trap.
Peter freed the bird. Wildlife in Crisis is now caring for its broken leg.
Julie Loparo — a longtime local animal advocate — says, “In both instances, human carelessness caused great duress. We can do better. And I am very appreciative of a responsive town Animal Control, and having such a great resource such as Wildlife in Crisis in our back yard.”
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A rescue of a different sort took place yesterday. Jonathan Prager reports:
“A boat was stranded on a sandbar between Compo Beach and Longshore for the better part of an hour.
“After the ‘women and children’ were successfully evacuated by a passing motorboat, TowBoat US arrived to push the boat safely to the nearest yacht basin.
“It’s nice to know recreational boaters enjoy the Sound with ample support.”
Help arrives! (Photo/Jonathan Prager)
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Club 203 — Westport’s social club for adults with disabilities — plans an exciting summer.
“Art Explorations” at MoCA are set for July 10 and August 14 (6 to 7:30 p.m.; $10). It’s a chance to relax, create art, hang out with friends and meet new ones. Click here for details and registration.
Members are also invited to a book club at the Fairfield Library. It meets every other Tuesday (4 to 5 p.m.). Email club203ct@gmail.com for details.
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It’s been a banner year for dogwoods.
Rick Hochman shot today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo this past weekend, at the Weston Historical Society.
(Photo/Rick Hochman)
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And finally … in honor of one of Friday’s animal rescues (story above):
(Westporters are grateful for Wildlife in Crisis. Please support it. And while you’re at it — please support “06880” too. Just click here — and thank you!)
