"Sign, sign, everywhere a sign ..." 'Tis the season for political self-expression! Keep exercising those 1st amendment rights, but please keep in mind that after this election we will all still be neighbors. Exercise respectful discretion when placing signs, and think twice before messing with them as it is a $250 fine per sign.  And remember, signs don't win elections, votes do. So come on in to the Town Office to vote early now through Thursday, Oct. 31, request an absentee ballot to have one sent, delivered, or picked up, or I'll see you at the polls at the Old Town Hall at 1217 Main Road on Election Day, Nov. 5 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.

Dog Licensing: Normally I would be hounding you all to license your dogs right about now, but the state, in their wisdom, has decided to launch a brand new dog licensing system that is chock full of glitches. And their online dog licensing system is also down. If you must license your dog soon, and in person, that's OK, just budget approximately 20 minutes for us to get through it! If you can wait to use the state's online dog licensing system once it's up and running, even better. 

Snowmobile registration available now: Be ready when the snow flies to hop on your sled and go! Register online or here at the town office. 

Town Website Businesses Page: Are you a local business owner who would like some free advertising on our town website businesses page? Fill out our Business Registration Form to be added! 

Town Committee Vacancies: Looking for a way to get more involved and serve your community? There are several town committees with vacancies! See our town website committees page for committee descriptions and vacancies, and submit a Town Committee Membership if you are interested! 

 WCA Family Halloween Party: Saturday, Oct. 26, 6-8 p.m., Old Town Hall, 1217 Main Road.: Join the WCA for some spooky, family friendly, Halloween fun! There will be a costume contest with prizes, games, and refreshments. 

WCA Daffodils Project: The Westport Community Association has purchased 1,000 King Alfred daffodil bulbs to distribute to residents for free to plant along the roadsides and spread beauty and cheer for years to come! For a bag of bulbs and planting instructions, reach out to Mary Denzer at mary-denzer@roadrunner.com with your name, address, and phone number.

Alzheimer's Support Group: Caregivers of loved ones with Alzheimer's are invited to join registered nurse Carol Norris on the second Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. via Zoom for support and advice. Email Carol at carolnorris2953@gmail.com, or call at 207-350-2721 for the Zoom link. 

Heating Assistance Available: Midcoast Maine Community Action is now accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2024-2025 heating season. If you might need help heating your home this winter, give them a call at 207-442-7963, or visit midcoastmainecommunityaction.org

• Bridge work this fall: The DOT will be re-paving the Westport bridge over the fall. You can check out the plan here. Once again, our patience and neighborliness will be tested as we wait for the light to turn green (even if no one is coming the other way! :) 

 
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You can find us at the Town Office at 6 Fowles Point Rd. during our office hours of Tuesdays 10:00 - 6:00, Wednesdays 10:00 - 2:00, and Thursdays 10:00 - 2:00. Call us at 882-8477 or email us anytime!