Gordon Joseloff First Selectman

had a good meeting today with three members of the hard-working Westport Beautification Committee.

Keeping our town neat and pretty does not happen without a lot of work by members of the committee as well as by employees of the Parks and Recreation and Public Works Department.

Committee Co-Chair Nancy Carr told me that Westport currently has seven “adopt-a-spot” locations with sponsors, down from a high of 47 in recent years.

We need to boost these locations. This is an opportunity for local firms, non-profits, and even individuals to pitch in to help keep Westport looking good.

Nancy says it’s a two-year commitment on the part of the sponsor. There are guidelines for sponsors and investment in the projects range from minimal to elaborate.

If you are interested, please call her at 227-6833.

Committee member Bob Weiss has been vigilant in getting rid of those pesky signs people put up illegally on utility poles, etc., but could use some help, especially from younger people.

Scouts looking for an Eagle project or others with some time available should contact him at 222-7146.