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.
Public Works Director Stephen Edwards said today that that since Westport began single stream recycling in July 2011, the tonnage of recyclables collected has soared 167 percent, resulting in about a $220,000 annual savings to the town.
After serving several years in jail for a Westport robbery and a Stamford burglary, the Westport man continues to fight the law.
The ceremony will take place Thursday morning.
Westport saw a 16.2% voter turnout Tuesday.
The 20-year-old Danbury man's crimes stretch beyond Westport.
The driver refused the breath test at police headquarters.
What would you like to see in this vacant commercial space?
Westport teen Lisa Martins had been on the run since just before midnight on April 4.
The bike began to smoke on I-95, but police said the suspect was able to flee the scene on foot prior to their arrival.
Westport police reports: April 19-23.
The accident was between exits 17 & 18 in the northbound lane.
On April 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Westport Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired drugs.
Westport police reports: April 19-23.
Unusual arrests and investigations from the area.
Here's your quick list of Patch readers' and users' favorite places to get a steak in our Fairfield County towns.
Unusual police incidents from New Haven County.
The Westport restaurant was voted favorite place for a steak in town.
Where do you go to buy plants and flowers and to get advice from experts? More importantly: Why is your go-to shop wonderful? Share your thoughts with your neighbors in this week's Readers' Choice contest.
Westport property transfers: March 26 - 30.
The committee will give insight on how public transportation can be more efficient in Westport.
