Dominique Johnson

Dear Neighbor,

Happy Friday! I hope you have had a great week. Below you will find information about the Yankee Doodle Fair, how to renew dog licenses and more! 

The Connecticut Department of Transportation announced that a surveying operation will be performed on I-95 and Exit 15 Southbound Ramp in Norwalk on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The project consists of surveying which will be performed on I-95 Southbound & Exit 15 Southbound Ramp in Norwalk.

LANE CLOSURE INFO

Motorists can expect lane closures on I-95 southbound from Exit 17 to Exit 15, including closures on Exit 15 southbound Ramp in Norwalk. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will guide motorists through the work zone. The regular work schedule for this project is from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Saturday.

Motorists should be aware that modifications or extensions to this schedule may become necessary due to weather delays or other unforeseen conditions. Motorists are advised to maintain a safe speed when driving in this area.

 The event is held at the Westport Woman’s Club, 44 Imperial Avenue, and in the Imperial Municipal Parking Lot located on Imperial Avenue.  Please note that this municipal lot will be closed to the public through Sunday, June 16 to accommodate the set up and take down of the carnival attractions. 

Residents and motorists can expect traffic congestion and temporary delays in the downtown area associated with this event.  Attendees are reminded that there is no event parking allowed on both Thomas Road and Imperial Avenue.  Motorists traveling through the area are asked to exercise caution due to increased pedestrian traffic, and to allow extra time to arrive at their destinations and/or to seek alternate routes if possible.

If you would like to offer suggestions and insights about how students and residents can better move around the outskirts of Cranbury Elementary, I'd encourage you to fill out this survey.  

If you think you have been scammed, reach out to:

• PURA's Education Outreach and Enforcement Customer Assistance Unit by emailing pura.information@ct.gov
• Office of Consumer Counsel by emailing occ.info@ct.gov or calling 860-827-2900
• The Office of the Attorney General at 860-808-5318

Click Here to Renew Dog License(s) Online.

 You will need:

• The license year and dog tag # (for privacy/security) - These can be found on the paper license or the actual dog tag. 
• If your dog’s rabies vaccination has expired since the last time you licensed your dog, you must provide documentation (tags do not qualify) from the veterinarian showing the new expiration date. PLEASE BE CERTAIN THE CERTIFICATE YOU ARE UPLOADING INCLUDES A CURRENT (UNEXPIRED) RABIES EXPIRATION DATE. 
• **NEW**: IF YOUR ARE RENEWING IN THE MONTH OF JUNE EITHER ONLINE OR BY MAIL, THE RABIES EXPIRATION DATE MUST BE VALID FOR THE JULY 1ST LICENSING START DATE. 
• You must scan these documents in a valid Windows' Image format - e.g. JPEG, TIFF, GIF, BMP or PNG. PDF is not accepted. 
   
   Please note: When renewing online, any transaction <$125 will be subject to a $1.00 convenience fee, which will be paid directly to Official Payments.

Renewal Through Mail

For renewal through U.S. Mail, please provide documentation and fee as outlined above along with a self-addressed, stamped envelope. Current (2021) postage for 1 tag is 75 cents; 2 tags is 95 cents. Please add 20 cents for each additional tag if you have more than one dog. Also please include your name, address, phone number, email address, the dog’s name, age, breed and color.

Click here for more information. 

Westport

The Town of Westport is pleased to announce a new online option to apply for a dog license using the Westport Online Services Portal. Once registered in the portal, applicants can apply for a license from anywhere with an internet connection and make a payment online using credit, debit, or E-check, and enjoy the ease of annual online renewals. Click here to learn how to license your dog using the Westport Online Services Portal.

• You must register with the online services portal. If registered using Accela last year, please log into your account.
• Complete your online application at a desktop device and not with a mobile device. 
• The following payment transaction convenience fees apply: Credit Card $1.50, Debit Card $3.50, E-check $.95. 
• A mailing fee for postage and an envelope of $1 will be applied.
• Contact information must be entered into the portal for the dog tag to be mailed. Make sure you enter your contact information in the portal and provide the correct address to which you request your dog license be mailed.
• Be sure to add accela.com to your safe sender email list.
• Have your spay/neuter and rabies certificates available to upload as a PDF. If these are not available, contact your veterinary office to obtain digital copies that can be uploaded into the portal.

Apply by US Mail or at Town Hall
The Town Clerk’s Office encourages applicants to apply online for dog licenses. Paper applications accompanied by a check payment will still be accepted. Mail or the drop box at the rear of Town Hall are the preferred methods of delivery. Dog licenses can be processed in the Town Clerk’s Office for those who need in person assistance.

Dog licenses may be obtained by mailing the application, payment, and required certificate(s) (all certificates will be returned with license), along with a self-addressed stamped return envelope to: Westport Town Clerk, 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06881. Click here to download the application. Visit Westportct.gov/dogs for all information related to dog licenses in Westport.

Licensing your dog requires rabies immunization is up to date, so the dog owner must present a copy of the pet’s rabies certificate when obtaining a license.  Connecticut law requires all dogs must wear their assigned tag. This will assist animal control and others to identify your dog should it become lost or run away.

For more information regarding dog licensing call the Town Clerk’s Office at (203) 341-1110 or visit Westportct.gov/dogs.

The City of Norwalk and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency (RDA) are conducting a survey to help inform the community of their efforts to improve stormwater management, sustainability, and climate resilience.  The survey will take about 10 minutes to complete and is available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Click here to take the survey. It will be open until June 30.