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Westport Police Offer Tips for Safe Holiday Season
Police Chief Dale Call and the Westport Police Department offer tips on how to have a safe holiday season.

Chris Rueli is the editor of the Westport Patch. He was raised in Suffield, Connecticut and graduated from Boston University's College of Communication in 2009.
Police Chief Dale Call and the Westport Police Department offer tips on how to have a safe holiday season.

The frenzy for Powerball raised big money in Connecticut, according to this press release.
The amendment, if approved, would greatly expand the ability of retail uses to occupy space on upper floors.
New information is available regarding grants and low-interest loans to help elevate flood-prone homes.
U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder came to New Haven to talk up a new community-based program, according to this press release.
Westport police tracked down the get-away vehicle, initiated a traffic stop and recovered the stolen merchandise.
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The man told officers that he tried driving the vehicle away, but the damage was significant and he was unable to do so, police said.
The driver's speech was slow and slurred. His eyes were red, bloodshot and glassy, police said.
This program has developed largely in response to calls from Westport residents and organizations who wish to share their holiday spirit with others who are less fortunate than they are.
The presentation of the United States Marine Corps Colors will take place in the Westport Police Department classroom on Nov. 28 at 1 p.m.
A total of 24 Firefighters responded to a Washington Avenue structure fire at about 9:30 a.m. Sunday.
The arresting officer found a jar of loose marijuana, 14 individual glassine baggies of marijuana and paraphernalia in the suspect's possession, police said.
The bus driver turned himself in to the Westport Police Department Tuesday.
The proposal by Connecticut Attorney General George Jepsen to extend the benefits is detailed in this press release.
The Downtown 2020 Committee was formed to develop a plan to revitalize the downtown area, and to integrate the projects in the planning stage.
An ice sculpture demonstration, food from Oscar’s and Bobby Q’s, a special holiday cheer from Purple Feet and Blue Lemon, treats for the kids, a blazing fire pit from Gault Energy and a surprise visit from Santa will all be part of the festivi
In order for the tax assessor to reduce the assessment of the building prorated to Oct. 30, the property owner must have completed all of the tasks required on or before Feb. 27, 2013.
Books make great holiday gifts. Give your loved ones these books as stocking stuffers this holiday season.
Make the most of pre-game time and halftime by reading and talking about these great books!