Westport’s King’s Highway linked to town’s historic district
Westport marks 300th anniversary of local mail routes along the King’s Highway. A study by the Westport Historical Society traces the early post riders from New York to Boston in 1672, the road’s original path, and locals like Jesup and Wrights shaping the district ahead of planning hearings. It notes connections to George Washington and the Marquis de Lafayette, and the town’s incorporation in 1835.
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Mark Roth
Westport
Avelace
New York
Robert Gault
Lovelace
Not Winthrop
Connecticut
New
Boston
New York City
Kings Highway
Wright Street
Westport Historical Society Study Commission
RTM
Planning and Zoning Commission
Connecticut Historical Society
Shopwell Plaza
Colonial Green
Saugatuck River
Ebenezer Jesup
Jesup Green
Boston Post Road
Jesup
Taylor Place
George Washington
Marquis de Lafayette
Wrights
Nashes
Long Island
Townes waste disposal budget climbs to fifty year figures
The Finance panel, facing a 63 000 shortfall, seeks 63 000 to cover the remainder of the current year for garbage hauling and disposal. First Selectman John Kemish proposes funding to continue service at 540 daily base rate with added truck costs and future rate increases through 1975 under the renewal contract.
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First
Residents mount opposition to high level span plan
Westport neighborhood groups unite to block a proposed high level Bridge Street span across the Saugatuck River. At Bedford Junior High School tonight at 8 p.m. residents, aided by local associations, will critique the state study by Newman Argraves and Associates and push to influence the bridge relocation recommendation.
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David Ferguson
Bridge Street
Saugatuck River
Bedford Junior High School
Newaman Argraves and Associates
Saugatuck River Association
Saugatuck Better Association
Greens Farms Association
Westport
Saugatuck
Westport Receives Second in Line Status for Federal Sewer Funds
Westport is reported to rank second among 17 EPA approved fund requests for federal sewer construction aid. The Aspetuck Valley Health District will restore Alac Shopping Center’s health permit once new requirements are met by the center’s developer. The $5 million Rip n Nip sewer project remains delayed due to pending federal funding.
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Westport
Congress
State Environmental Protection Agency
Aspetuck Valley Health District
Alac
Post Road
Health District
William Spring
Environmental Protection Agency
House of Representatives
Inside Drug Network Expansion Revealed
Inside pages reveal a drug network with details of operations and links to suspects. Swimmers section references Page 25 and other features on Page 23.
Westport Youth Survey Finds Strong Support for Town Activities
A fall survey of 564 Westport junior high students shows most youths are satisfied with current summer programs and want more year round afternoon offerings. Conducted by the Selectman’s Committee on Youth and Human Resources with Trendex Inc, results aim to guide local agencies including the school system and Recreation Commission.
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Westport
Selectman’s Committee On Youth and Human Resources
Trendex, Inc
Selectman’s Committee
Youth Adult Council
Recreation Commission
School System
YAC
Trendex
Jim Bacharach
Rich Bradley
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Edward Butner
Anne Kaskel
Westport News
EPA
Rip Nipped
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