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Traffic Mess: Hydraulic Fluid Spill In Westport Causes 3 Crashes, Lane Closures, Backups Traffic Mess: Hydraulic Fluid Spill In Westport Causes 3 Crashes, Lane Closures, Backups
Traffic Mess: Hydraulic Fluid Spill In Westport Causes 3 Crashes, Lane Closures, Backups A truck leaking hydraulic fluid has caused a slippery mess in Fairfield County leading to crashes, lane closures, and traffic backups. The incident, in Westport, took place on Thursday, Aug. 31 in the area of Post Road East from Long Lots Road. According to Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police, a truck traveling westbound on Post Road East from the area of Long Lots Road had a hydraulic line break and began leaking hydraulic fluid.  The driver of the vehicle did not know that the fluid was leaking and continued driving west on Post Road East to Myrtle Avenue and Main Street.  "…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Westport's Fine Arts Festival To Draw Thousands, Close Streets Westport's Fine Arts Festival To Draw Thousands, Close Streets
Westport's Fine Arts Festival To Draw Thousands, Close Streets This story has been updated. A large fine arts festival that is a huge favorite with Fairfield County residents will close down a major roadway over the holiday weekend. The Westport Downtown Association Fine Arts Festival -- which runs Saturday, May 27 through Sunday, May 28 -- will close Main Street between Post Road East and Avery Place and Elm Street between Main Street and Bedford Square, said Westport Police Lt. Sereniti Dobson. The road closure will run from 6 a.m. on Friday (for artists to set up booths) through 8 p.m. on Sunday. "These road closures will resul…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Redding Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Occupied Parked Car On Main Street In Westport Redding Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Occupied Parked Car On Main Street In Westport
Redding Man Charged With DUI After Crashing Into Occupied Parked Car On Main Street In Westport An area man was arrested for DUI/Drugs after crashing his vehicle into a parked car. Max Popovich, age 25, of Redding, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 12, after Westport Police responded to the area of 170 Main Street on a report of a motor vehicle accident, said Westport Lt. Anthony Prezioso When officers arrived on the scene, they determined that a parked and unoccupied vehicle had been struck by another vehicle that had been traveling southbound on Main Street, pushing it into and damaging a third parked and unoccupied vehicle.   The driver was identified as Popovich. In speak…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
Robert Redford-Run Apparel Store Opening In Downtown Westport Robert Redford-Run Apparel Store Opening In Downtown Westport
Robert Redford-Run Apparel Store Opening In Downtown Westport Westport has a new retail store headed for Main Street that will offer the latest in hip design that is run by Hollywood royalty. Sundance Holdings Group LLC, recently retired actor Robert Redford's retail brand, announced Wednesday they will open a store at 69-97 Main Street in Westport, said officials with  Empire State Realty Trust, Inc. Sundance, which offers unique apparel, artistic jewelry, and home decor, has signed a long-term lease for the 3,920-square-foot space, Empire said. The store will be adjacent to lululemon which also recently …

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
323 Restaurant Closes In Westport 323 Restaurant Closes In Westport
323 Restaurant Closes In Westport Months after garnering national attention for a controversial cocktail that was on its menu, a Westport restaurant has shuttered its doors suddenly. The 323 Restaurant in Westport is closed after owner Adam Faillace reportedly failed to pay rent to his landlord and he was evicted. Local residents first noticed the closure over the weekend, and it was officially locked up earlier this week by a state marshal. The eatery came under fire in August, when a customer complained about a cocktail on the menu, the “Tuskegee Experiment,” which is in reference to “the Tuskegee Study of Untreated Syphi…

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by Zak Failla
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Weston Man Runs Stop Sign, Found To Be Under Influence, Westport Police Say Weston Man Runs Stop Sign, Found To Be Under Influence, Westport Police Say
Weston Man Runs Stop Sign, Found To Be Under Influence, Westport Police Say Police arrested a man from Weston who now faces multiple charges after allegedly driving under the influence while running through a stop sign in Westport. An officer made a traffic stop after witnessing a vehicle run a stop sign on Saturday, Nov. 17 around midnight at the intersection of Weston Road and Main Street and continue to swerve and switch lanes. The man was identified as Bernard Rombout of Weston. Police picked up an alcoholic odor from the vehicle and instructed Rombout to perform a series of Standardized Field Sobriety Tests. After failing the tests, Rombout was arrested and t…

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by Valerie Musson
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Easton Man With Bottles Of Vodka In Car Was Under Influence, Westport Police Say Easton Man With Bottles Of Vodka In Car Was Under Influence, Westport Police Say
Easton Man With Bottles Of Vodka In Car Was Under Influence, Westport Police Say A Fairfield County man was busted for driving while intoxicated after he was pulled over with an empty bottle of vodka in his backseat during the middle of the day, police said. Police in Westport stopped Easton resident John Finneran at approximately noon on Aug. 2, when officers received a report of a man driving erratically on Main Street. Officers eventually tracked down the car and conducted a traffic stop on Kings Highway North. While speaking with the 59-year-old man, police said that the officers detected alcohol on Finneran’s breath. Two bottles of vodka, one empty, one sealed, wer…

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by Zak Failla
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Westport Police Catch Three Shoplifters With Goods, Tools Westport Police Catch Three Shoplifters With Goods, Tools
Westport Police Catch Three Shoplifters With Goods, Tools Westport police nabbed three people for shoplifting after an employee notified authorities that they were stealing items and putting them in a vehicle parked outside, according to Westport Police. The arrests took place around 3:15 p.m. May 25 when officers were dispatched to a Main Street retailer on a report of shoplifting, Westport Police said. When officers arrived, the employee provided the license plate of the vehicle and descriptions of the three people involved. Detectives watched the vehicle until the three suspects returned to the car and they were searched and taken into custody,…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Two Caught After Stealing Bedding Items From Main Street Store In Westport Two Caught After Stealing Bedding Items From Main Street Store In Westport
Two Caught After Stealing Bedding Items From Main Street Store In Westport A pair are facing charges after allegedly stealing bedding items from a Westport retailer and attempting to flee before being busted by police. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to a business on Main Street on Wednesday, May 23, when an employee at the store reported that two men had entered the location, stole bedding items and took off without paying. Police said that employees at the store were able to offer a description of the suspects and the vehicle they drove off in, and two men - Brooklyn residents Petro Osipov and Igor Andruykhin - were quickly tracked d…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Who's The Winner? $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County Unclaimed Who's The Winner? $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County Unclaimed
Who's The Winner? $1M Lottery Ticket Sold In Fairfield County Unclaimed Connecticut Lottery officials are putting out the call for players to check their tickets with a $1 million Fairfield County Powerball winner still at large. The winning ticket, purchased on May 2 at the Georgetown Shell at 912 Danbury Road in Wilton matched five numbers making it worth a million dollars, lottery officials said.  The winning numbers were 5-14-31-40-50 and the Powerball was 6. Winners have 180 days to claim their prize money before the state keeps the cash. Other unclaimed winning tickets sold locally include: Feb. 18: $25,000 a year for life ticket was sold at Brazil Le…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County $1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County
$1M Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County While there was no jackpot winner in the Wednesday Powerball drawing, one lucky person in Wilton matched the first 5 numbers drawn for the $1,000,000 prize. Purchased at the Georgetown Shell at 912 Danbury Road, the winning numbers were: 5 – 14 – 31 – 40 – 50. The Powerball number was 6, and the Power Play multiplier number was 2.  CT Lottery said the new millionaire has not yet claimed the prize. They have until Oct. 29 to do so. All tickets expire 180 calendar days from the draw date, they added. In total, 11,107 winning Powerball tickets were sold statewide for that date, with prizes ra…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
Maker Faire Should Draw Quite A Crowd In Westport Maker Faire Should Draw Quite A Crowd In Westport
Maker Faire Should Draw Quite A Crowd In Westport The Westport Police Department advises all residents and motorists that the 2018 Maker Faire takes place on Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.  The 7th annual Maker Faire consists of a number of attractions stretching from the Taylor Lot (lower library lot) on Jesup Road to the Veteran’s Green on Main Street. There will be numerous other related activities taking place in the Baldwin Lot on Elm Street. Police Officers will be standing by at major intersections to guide pedestrians and ensure public safety.  Motorists and pedestrians should use caution and be mindful of traffic as i…

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by Jon Craig
Business
New Tapas Restaurant Opens In Westport New Tapas Restaurant Opens In Westport
New Tapas Restaurant Opens In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport continues its reputation as a foodie destination with the opening of a new bar and restaurant.190 Main, at 190 Main Street, opened in mid-December, 2017 serving small plates and tapas. Diners will also find a wide range of wines and IPAs. The official ribbon cutting was Thursday, Jan. 11.  The new eatery, open for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, is owned by Weston resident Melissa Gorman. Call 203-293-4564 for more information or go to www.190mainwestport.com/.

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by Jeanne Muchnick