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Morning Weather Report

Today

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. Calm wind.

Tomorrow

A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 30. Light west wind.

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YouTubers Bait Sex Offender with Fake Boy; Stratford Man Arrested, Held on $250k Bond

Westport Police Department: 
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On February 10th, 2022, Westport Police were notified of a YouTube video showing four individuals recording in the parking lot of 397 Post Rd East.   Three of the four individuals in the video had allegedly been communicating with the fourth, identified as Paul Sastrum, via on-line chat. 

The three individuals who were recording the incident alleged that, during the chat, one of them told SASTRUM they were a 14-year-old male.  Once SASTRUM was aware that he was chatting with a 14-year-old male, the individuals recording the incident allege he made graphic sexual comments and made it clear he wanted to meet.  The recording group allege that SASTRUM agreed to meet in the parking lot in Westport and upon his arrival, they began the recording. 

At the end of the recording SASTRUM leaves in a vehicle bearing a Connecticut registration plate.  This registration plate returned the necessary information to identify the alleged suspect as Paul Sastrum.  An arrest warrant was applied for and ultimately granted charging SASTRUM with the above referenced crime. 

On December 28th, 2022, SASTRUM was charged with the above referenced crimes while at Stamford Superior Court.  He was held on a $250,000.00 bond with a court date of December 28th, 2022. 

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January RTM Meeting: HazMat Agreement Signed, STEAP Grant Approved, Leaf Blower Ordinance Passes

January 3rd, 2023 Agenda & Results

Westport’s Representative Town Meeting met in the Town Hall Auditorium for a session beginning at 7:30 and adjourning at just after 9:30 in the evening.

Click here to read all meeting materials - including requests and proposals and their respective information.

1. To take such action as the meeting may determine, upon the recommendation of the First Selectwoman and a request by the Fire Chief,
to approve the Amended and Restated Hazardous Materials Response Mutual Aid Agreement.

Unanimously approved by all present RTM members.

2. To take such action as the meeting may determine, upon the recommendation of the Director of Public Works, to adopt a resolution to
authorize First Selectwoman Jennifer S. Tooker to accept on behalf of the Town of Westport, a 2022 Connecticut STEAP Grant in the
amount of $250,000.00 and to enter into and execute any and all agreements, contracts and documents necessary to obtain said 2022
STEAP Grant with the State of Connecticut.

Unanimously approved by all present RTM members.

3. To take such action as the meeting may determine, upon the request of at least 2 RTM members, to adopt an ordinance restricting the
use of gas-powered leaf blowers in Westport. (Second reading. Full text available in the Town Clerk's Office).

Approved by all present RTM members.

22 “yes” | 09 “no” | 00 abstain

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Morning Weather Report

Today

Showers likely, mainly after 4pm. Areas of fog after 4pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers, mainly before 1am. Areas of fog before 1am, then areas of fog after 4am. Low around 45. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tomorrow

A 20 percent chance of showers. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 51. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.

Tomorrow Night

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind 5 to 7 mph.

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