RTM debates wetlands control ordinance and costs
The Representative Town Meeting discussed a proposed ordinance giving the Conservation Commission broad powers to study regulate and control inland wetlands areas. Critics warned of potential costs from compensation to landowners and legal fees. Continued discussion noted on page 4.
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Conservation Commission
State Department of Environmental Protection
RTM
Frederick Lederer
Lederer
Westport
Charter Revision Review Seeks P and Z Split
The Charter Revision Commission discussed whether the Planning and Zoning Commission should split into separate planning and zoning bodies. Mary Jenkins objected, warning a split would create a right and left hand that would not coordinate. The proposal envisions each commission handling distinct duties.
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Charter Revision Commission
Planning and Zoning Commission
P&z
Mary Jenkins
Zoning Commission
Young Lupton enters 135th District race
John Lupton III a 25 year old Weston man and staffer for the Republican National Committee announced his candidacy for the GOP nomination in the new 135th State House district. He will face Samuel Freedman and Reginald Chamberlain as the trio prepare for the delegate assembly on September 23.
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Weston
John Lupton III
John Lupton
Republican National Committee
Inside Page Briefs and Promos Snapshot
A compact digest highlights brief notices and page references including garbage update center open burning ban and sports notes. Promos point readers to pages 3 5 11 23 and 24 for full details.
Weston considers parking fee break for Pepperidge Farm site
Weston officials discuss a possible plan to match Westport’s $15 parking rate for Pep perm parking by funding Pepperidge Farm bid costs and ongoing maintenance. The idea would shift Pepperidge Farm operations to South Norwalk, add about 250 spaces, and require approvals from Weston and Westport boards before moving forward.
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Weston
Saugatuck Station
State Department of Transportation
George Guidera
Westport
Strassler
Kemish
Pepperidge Farm
Norwalk
Westport Board of Selectmen
Board of Finance
Staples plant top priority guides Westport schools
Superintendent Kenneth Brummel addressed the Westport staff calling Staples plant improvement and student government programs top goals for the coming year. He avoided direct clash with the Westport Education Association while acknowledging ongoing disputes over teacher evaluation and administrative restructuring. Brummel warned of a tight 1972 73 budget with limited travel funds and minimal expansion due to a 300 000 ATM budget cut.
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Kenneth Brummel
Westport
Staples
Westport Education Association
David Harrison
Brummel
WEA
Alan Watts
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Alan Parsell
Jon Schiff
Jenkins
Young Lupton
Weston Malls
Staples Project
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