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         <title>Channel 15 Program Schedule 5/14/08-5/20/08</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<h4><span>Wednesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 14<br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Tuesday<br /></span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee</h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Tuesday<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>9:06 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Wednesday</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span></h4><h4>Thursday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>May 15<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:15 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Tuesday</span></h4><h4>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone</h4><h4><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Water and Sewer<br /></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Friday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 16<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:45 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting Wednesday<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp;</span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Saturday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 17<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Wednesday <br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Sunday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 18<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp;</span>Finance Committee<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Monday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>May 19</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Tuesday<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:06 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Wednesday<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>Tuesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 20<br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Fire Station Forum<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span></span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Programming subject to change without notice.</span></h4>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 16 May 2008 13:57:19 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Channel 17 Program Schedule 5/14/08-5/20/08</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<h4><span>Wednesday<span>&nbsp; </span>May 14</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>W.H.A.L.E. Soundings<br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Capitol Perspective</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Labor Talk<br /></span></h4><h4><span>12:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Art Group</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Polka Time with Stas</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:15 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Kristen Vincilette Senior Project: Fire Station</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Total Woman<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Just in Time</span></h4><h4><span><span><br /></span>&nbsp; <h4><span>Thursday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 15</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Kristen Vincilette Senior Project: Fire Station</span></h4><h4><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport River Dredging Operation</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Total Woman<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Westport River Watershed Alliance meeting<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Softball</span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Friday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 16</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Family Focus<br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Oral History<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business</span><span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport River Watershed Alliance meeting</span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp; 2:00 pm&nbsp; <span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">The Future of Food, Famine and Farming</span></span><span><h4><span>&nbsp;</span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Coastal Landforms and Erosion on Cape Cod </span><span><span>&nbsp;</span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp;</span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Penny Dreadful&rsquo;s Shilling Shockers<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Saturday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 17</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">he Future of Food, Famine and Farming</span></span></h4><h4><span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA" /><span><span>&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;9:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball</span><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport High School Softball<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>An Oral History</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Talk and Roll<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Cooking at the Grange<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span><h4><span>&nbsp; 7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Sunday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>May 18</span><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church<br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport High Softball<br /></span></h4><h4><span>12:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Talk and Roll<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Softball<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span></span></h4><h4><span>Monday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 19</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Around BCC<br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span></h4><h4><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Art Group<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Total Woman</span></h4><h4><span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>An Oral History<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp;</span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Family Focus<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Around BCC<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Polka Time with Stas<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Tuesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 20</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Just in Time</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">The Future of Food, Famine and Farming</span></span></h4><h4><span><span style="font-size: 16pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.5pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Arial; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA" /><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic</span><span><br /></span><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Capitol Perspective<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Cooking at the Grange<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball<br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>W.H.A.L.E. Soundings</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Programming subject to change without notice.</span></h4></span></h4></span></h4></span></span></h4></span></h4></span></h4></span></h4>]]></description>
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         <category>Public Access TV</category>
         <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 14:26:43 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Westport Conservation Commission Agenda 5-20-08</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<br />AGENDA<br />5-20-08<br />7:00 P.M.:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;CORRESPONDENCE, MINUTES, BILLS, AGENT&rsquo;S REPORTS <br /><br />DISCUSSION:&nbsp; Violations List<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Principal Clerk Instructions<br /><br />Donald Rodrigues/Rte. Six Executive Plaza Realty Tr. &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; 875 State Road/Coaksett Commons&nbsp; &ndash; Hearing Closed and voted to place on Agenda 5-20-08<br /><br />HEARINGS:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br /><br />7:30 P.M.:Michael McCaffrey &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; 162 Cherry &amp; Webb Lane &ndash; Repair failed septic system on barrier beach, land subject to coastal storm flowage and coastal dune<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />7:35 P.M.:Sean LaFrance &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; 977 Main Road &ndash; Construct self storage facility and related grading and drainage<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />7:40 P.M.:Wayne Wardwell &ndash; Abbrev. N.O.I. &ndash; 18 Glen Road &ndash; Construct mudroom addition to existing house in buffer zone and riverfront area<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />7:45 P.M.: Robert Costa &ndash; R.D.A. &ndash; 193 Main Road - Replace failed septic system in buffer zone<br /><br />7:50 P.M.:Courtney Schlosser &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; 30 Second Street &ndash; Demolish existing dwelling, construct new dwelling, septic system, driveway and grading in buffer zone and flood zone<br /><br />7:55 P.M.:Sergio and Helena Silva &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; 8 Granite Post Road &ndash; After-the-fact filing for construction of shed and extension of paved area in buffer zone<br /><br />8:00 P.M.:Ronald Small &ndash; R.D.A. &ndash; 1233 Horeseneck Road &ndash; To determine if resource areas depicted on plan are accurate.&nbsp; No work proposed<br /><br />8:05 P.M.:Gary Small &ndash; R.D.A. &ndash; 1143 Horseneck Road - To determine if resource areas depicted on plan are accurate.&nbsp; No work proposed<br /><br />8:10 P.M.:Alfred and Thelma Candeias &ndash; 828 Main Road &ndash; Renewal of Soil Permit #452<br /><br />CONTINUANCES: &nbsp;<br /><br />Westport Three, LLC &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; Map 22 Lot 20 Subdivision Lot A Tobin Ave. /Brussell Street &ndash; Construct duplex, septic system, driveway, well and associated grading in Buffer Zone<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;<br />Westport Three, LLC &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; Map 22 Lot 20 Subdivision Lot B Tobin Ave. /Brussell Street &ndash; Construct duplex, septic system, driveway, well and associated grading in Buffer Zone<br /><br />Westport Three, LLC &ndash; Amended Order &ndash; Lot C Tobin/Brussell Street &ndash; SE 80-1654<br /><br />F.L. Tripp Marina &ndash; N.O.I. &ndash; 211 Cherry &amp; Webb Lane &ndash; Timber bulkhead replacement<br /><br />Thomas Gosselin/Washington Street Realty Trust &ndash; A.N.R.A.D. &ndash; Map 6 Lot 12 Washington Street &ndash; To determine if resource areas depicted on plan are accurate<br /><br />Certificates of Compliance: Bernard A.G. Taradash &ndash; Lot 3 Horseneck Heights &ndash; SE 80-1383<br />&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Martha Taradash &ndash; Lot 4 Horseneck Heights &ndash; SE 80-1384<br /><br />OTHER BUSINESS:&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;None<br /><br />CORRESPONDENCE, MINUTES, BILLS, AGENT&rsquo;S REPORTS<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2008 12:37:11 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Fire Station Ballot Question, June 17th, 10am - 8pm</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><strong>The Fire Station Debt Exclusion Ballot Question will be held on June 17, 2008&nbsp;</strong></span></p><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><strong>This is the final step to secure funding to replace the South End Fire Station</strong></span><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt" /><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><strong> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Polls will be open from 10:00am to 8:00pm&nbsp;</span></strong></p></strong></span><p><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt">Please vote for this much-needed project.&nbsp;</span></strong><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 12.0pt"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">Any questions please contact Chief Brian R. Legendre at 508-636-1110 </span></strong></span></strong></span></strong></p></span>]]></description>
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         <category>Westport Fire Department</category>
         <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 13:27:50 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Fire Station Informational Meetings</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p></p><p></p><strong>There will be <u>two </u>informational meetings for the proposed new South End Fire Station on June 4 &amp; June 11, 2008 at the Town Hall Annex at 7:00pm </strong><strong><p><strong>This will give residents an opportunity to review the plans and ask questions on the project.</strong></p></strong>&nbsp;<strong>Any questions please contact Chief Brian R. Legendre at 508-636-1110 </strong><strong><p>&nbsp;</p></strong>]]></description>
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         <category>Westport Fire Department</category>
         <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 13:22:15 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Channel 15 Program Schedule 5/7/08-5/13/08</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<h4><span>Wednesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 7</span></h4><h4><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Tuesday</span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee</h4><h4><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Town Meeting &ldquo;Live&rdquo;<span>&nbsp;</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span>Thursday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>May 8</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:15 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Town Meeting:<span>&nbsp; </span>Tuesday</span></h4><h4>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone</h4><h4><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee</h4><h4><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Town Meeting &ldquo;Live&rdquo;<span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Friday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 9</span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Commission<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span>9:32 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Saturday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 10</span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Commission <br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Sunday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 11<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span></h4><h4><span><span /><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span><span>10:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Commission<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span><span><h4><br /><span>Monday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>May 12</span><span><br /></span><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span><span>&nbsp; 3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Town Meeting Tuesday</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; 6:06 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Town Meeting Wednesday</span></span></h4></span><h4><span><span><br /></span><span>Tuesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 13<br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Fire Station Forum<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span></span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Programming subject to change without notice.</span><span><br /></span></span></h4></span></h4>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 10:41:47 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Channel 17 Program Schedule 5/7/08-5/13/08</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<h4><span>Wednesday<span>&nbsp; </span>May 7<br /></span><br /><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!<span>Wednesday</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>W.H.A.L.E. Soundings<br /></span><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Labor Talk<br /></span><span>12:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Art Group</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Polka Time with Stas</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:15 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Kristen Vincilette Senior Project: Fire Station</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Total Woman<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span></h4><h4><span>Thursday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 8<br /></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!<span>Wednesday</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Kristen Vincilette Senior Project: Fire Station</span><span><br /></span><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport River Dredging Operation</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Total Woman<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Westport River Watershed Alliance meeting<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Softball</span><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Friday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 9<br /></span><br /><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Family Focus<br /></span><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Oral History<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business</span><span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport River Watershed Alliance meeting</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Coastal Landforms and Erosion on Cape Cod&nbsp;</span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span><span>11:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Penny Dreadful&rsquo;s Shilling Shockers</span><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Saturday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 10</span></h4><h4>&nbsp;<span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Coastal Landforms and Erosion on Cape Cod&nbsp;</span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 am&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball</span><span><br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport High School Softball<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>An Oral History</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Talk and Roll<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Cooking at the Grange</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp; 7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span><span>10:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Sunday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>May 11</span></h4><h4><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church<br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport High Softball<br /></span><span>12:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Talk and Roll<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span><span>10:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Softball<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span></h4><h4><span>Monday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 12</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Around BCC<br /></span><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Art Group<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Total Woman</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>An Oral History<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Family Focus<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Around BCC<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Polka Time with Stas<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span></h4><span><h4><br /><span>Tuesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 13<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span><span>10:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Just in Time</span><span><br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball</span><span><br /></span><span>12:16 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Coastal Landforms and Erosion on Cape Cod</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Capitol Perspective<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Cooking at the Grange<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball</span></h4></span><h4><span>10:30 pm&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; W.H.A.L.E. Soundings<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Programming subject to change without notice.</span></h4>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2008 09:34:09 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>COA June 2008 &quot;Evergreen&quot; newsletter</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<h3><u><span>Monday, June 9, </span><span>5:00 p.m.</span></u><span><br /></span><span><u>VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION<span>&nbsp; </span>BANQUET<br /></u></span><span>The Council on Aging will host its Annual Volunteer Banquet.<span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span><span>&ldquo;This affair is our way of thanking all those people who have given so generously of their time and effort.&rdquo; <br /></span><span>If you are an active, registered volunteer and did not receive your invitation, please call--508-636-1026.<br /></span><span><span><h3><u><span>SHIFTING GEARS<br /></span><span>Tuesday, </span><span>12:15 p.m.</span><span>, </span><span>June 10, 2008</span></u><span><br /></span><span>A free workshop on safe driving for elders presented by the RMV for drivers age 55 and older.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>How to encourage a loved one to stop driving <br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>Frequent causes of collisions for elder drivers<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>How to obtain a disability plate or placard<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>How age affects one&rsquo;s driving ability<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>Adaptive equipment for drivers.<br /></span></h3></span><span /><span><h3><span><u>FRIENDS OF THE WESTPORT COUNCIL ON AGING, INC.<br /></u></span><span>Supporting the Senior Center<br /></span><span>P. O. Box N-192<br /></span><span>Westport, MA<span>&nbsp; </span>02790<br /></span></h3></span><h3><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The FWCOA </span><span>will sponsor a House Tour in the Historic District at Westport Point on Wednesday, June 25th.<span>&nbsp; </span>For the first time ever, a number of lovely and historically significant homes will be open to the public. <span>&nbsp;</span>In addition to the eight (8) homes, there will be a special Art Exhibit of </span><span>Westport</span><span> scenes at the Westport Art Group, Inc. on </span><span>1740 Main Road</span><span>.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The cost of the Tour and Art Exhibit is $25.00 with prior reservations.<span>&nbsp; </span>The cost is $30.00 if purchased on the day of the tour.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>A delicious lunch will be available at the </span><span>Westport</span><span> </span><span>Methodist</span><span> </span><span>Church</span><span> for an additional $7.00.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Participants may tour the houses between the hours of </span><span>10:00 a.m.</span><span> and </span><span>4:00 p.m.</span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>They may pick up or purchase their Guide Book/ticket at the </span><span>Methodist</span><span> </span><span>Church</span><span>, </span><span>1912 Main Road</span><span>, on the day of the tour.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>For more information, please call:<span>&nbsp; </span>Selena, 508-636-2205, or Linda, 508-636-3809.<br /></span></h3><span><h3><span><u>AEROBIC EXERCISE</u></span><span> -- Monday-Wednesday-Friday morning classes starting at </span><span>8:45 a.m.</span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>Stop in and sign up!<br /></span></h3></span><span><h3><span><h3><span><u>BINGO</u>--1st and 3rd Tuesdays, </span><span>1:00 &ndash; 3:00 p.m.</span><span><br /></span></h3></span></h3></span><span><h3><u><span>POOL</span><span> TABLES</span></u><span> are available in the lower-level from 9:00 a.m. -- 3:30 p.m.<span>&nbsp; </span>Gather a few players and enjoy a friendly game!<br /></span></h3></span><span><h3><u>FOOD</u><span><u> PANTRY</u>--Donations of canned food items are needed to replenish the food pantry at the </span><span>Senior</span><span> </span><span>Center</span><span>.<span>&nbsp; </span>Many requests have come in, and our shelves are almost empty.<span>&nbsp; </span>If you can contribute a can of stew, soup, meats, etc., please drop off your items during regular office hours--</span><span>8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.</span><span><br /></span></h3></span><span><h3><u><span>INFORMATION </span><span>AND</span><span> REFERRAL</span></u><span> to the network of services available to Westport residents, 60 years of age and over.<span>&nbsp; </span>WCOA is open Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.<br /></span></h3></span><h3><span><u>The SHINE Program (SERVING THE HEALTH INFORMATION NEEDS OF ELDERS</u>)</span><span>--</span><span>information about Medicare, supplements, MassHealth.<span>&nbsp; </span>Phone consultations and office appointments.<br /></span></h3><span><h3><span><u>TRANSPORTATION</u></span><span> for Westport&rsquo;s elders, and handicapped persons of all ages, Monday - Friday, to area appointments scheduled between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.<span>&nbsp; </span>When you make your doctor&rsquo;s appointment, call us for a ride.<span>&nbsp; </span>Please have the exact doctor&rsquo;s name, street address, and telephone number when you call.<br /></span></h3></span><span><h3><span><u>MIND</u></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Knitting<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Quilting<br /></span><span><u>AND</u></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Poetry Writing<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Watercolor<br /></span><span><u>BODY</u></span><span> <br /></span><span><u>FITNESS</u></span><span>&nbsp;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span>Aerobics, Osteoporosis Prevention, T&rsquo;ai Chi<br /></span><span><u>PROGRAMS</u> Call for space availability and fees-508-636-1026.<br /></span><span /></h3><h3><span><u>CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP</u> w/ Phyllis<br /></span><span>--1st Thursday, </span><span>Thursday, June 5, 2008, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.<br /></span></h3><span><h3><span><u>VISUAL IMPAIRMENT SUPPORT GROUP</u> w/ Andrea<br /></span><span>--3rd Tuesday--<span> BOOKS ON TAPE</span></span><span>--</span><span>VIDEO MAGNIFIER<span> <br /></span></span><span>Tuesday, June 17, 2008</span><span>, </span><span>10:30 to 11:30 a.m.</span><span><br /></span><span>Transportation is available to Westport residents.<br /></span></h3></span><span><h3><span><u>CHAIR MASSAGE BY KAREN</u>--1st Tuesday</span><span> <br /></span><span>Tuesday, June 3, 2008, 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.<span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span><span>This is a complimentary service&mdash;no charge.<br /></span><span><h3><span><u>BLOOD PRESSURE CLINIC with KATHY<br /></u></span><span>Tuesday, May 20, 2008</span><span>, </span><span>1:30 &ndash; 2:30 p.m.</span><span><br /></span><span>Westport</span><span> </span><span>Town</span><span> Nurse blood pressure clinic.<br /></span></h3></span></h3></span><span><h3><span><h3 align="center"><span><u>CARL<span>&nbsp; </span>BISSONNETTE<br /></u></span><span>Country, </span><span>Bluegrass</span><span>, Pop<br /></span></h3></span></h3></span><h3 align="center"><span>Appearing at the <br /></span><span>Westport</span><span> </span><span>Senior</span><span> </span><span>Center</span><span><br /></span></h3><h3 align="center"><span>Wednesday, June 11, </span><span>12:00</span><span> </span><span>noon</span><span><br /></span></h3><span><h3><span><h3 align="center"><span><u>Sing-a-long with Natalia<br /></u></span></h3></span></h3></span><h3 align="center"><span>12:00 to 1:00 p.m.</span><span>, Wednesday, June 18<br /></span></h3><span><h3><span><span><span /></span><span><h3><span><h3 align="center"><span><u>LONG-DISTANCE MEDICAL TRANSPORT<br /></u></span><span>&ldquo;The Wheels Programs&rdquo;, provided by Foxfield Taxi Corporation, is a long-distance medical transportation program offered to elders 60 years of age and older who live in </span><span>Westport</span><span> and the surrounding area.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>This program is funded in part by a grant from Bristol Elders Services, Inc. through the </span><span>Massachusetts</span><span> Executive Office of Elder Affairs.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Transportation is provided to appointments in </span><span>Boston</span><span>, </span><span>Providence</span><span>, Norwood/Southwood and Lahey Clinic for a suggested, voluntary donation.<span>&nbsp; </span>There are restrictions as to the days and times for which transportation is available.<span>&nbsp; </span>Reserve a ride by calling 1-800-585-8294.<br /></span></h3></span></h3><span /><span><h3 align="center"><span>SUMMER </span><span>FUN</span><span><br /></span><u><span>Beach Stickers for </span><span>Westport</span></u><span><u> Residents<br /></u></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The town of </span><span>Westport</span><span> offers beach stickers to </span><span>Westport</span><span> residents who are 65 years of age or over for a charge of $10 per vehicle.<span>&nbsp; </span>You should bring proof of residency and car registration to the Town Clerk&rsquo;s office.<span>&nbsp; </span>The Clerk will issue you a sticker for your car.<span>&nbsp; </span>Only that car may be used, as the number on the sticker will match your license plate.<span>&nbsp; </span></span><span>Westport</span><span> beaches opened on Memorial Day weekend.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>If you are under 65 years of age, the cost of a sticker is $20 per vehicle, per year.<span>&nbsp; </span>For more information, contact the Town Clerk, 508-636-1000, Monday through Friday, </span><span>8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.</span><span><br /></span></h3></span><span><h3 align="center"><u><span>State</span><span> </span><span>Beaches</span></u><span><u> and Parks</u><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Residents of the state of </span><span>Massachusetts</span><span> who are 62 years of age and older are eligible for a free Senior Citizens&rsquo; pass to State beaches and parks.<span>&nbsp; </span>These passes allow you to take your car and passengers into most state-operated parking facilities.<span>&nbsp; </span>The pass does not cover site entry.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>To obtain a pass, go to </span><span>Horseneck</span><span> </span><span>Beach</span><span>.<span>&nbsp; </span>Bring proof of </span><span>Massachusetts</span><span> residency, your driver&rsquo;s license and car registration.<span>&nbsp; </span>Only the owner of the vehicle in whose name the registration was issued can drive the car in order to use the pass.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Some of the parks open later than Memorial Day, so check before you drive too far to see that your favorite wilderness spot is not yet open for the season.<span>&nbsp; </span>For more information, call </span><span>Horseneck</span><span> </span><span>Beach</span><span> Reservation, 508-636-8816.<br /></span></h3></span><span /><span><h3 align="center"><span><u>PROTECTING YOURSELF FROM SKIN CANCER</u><br /></span></h3></span><span><h3 align="left"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>&ldquo;For years, people believed that a suntan was good for you, because a deep tan made us look healthy.<span>&nbsp; </span>We now understand that it can lead to skin damage that shows up as wrinkles and/or skin cancer.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>What are the signs of skin cancer?<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Skin cancers can have different appearances depending on the type of growth.<span>&nbsp; </span>Basal cell carcinomas are the most common type of skin cancer.<span>&nbsp; </span>They can appear as a pearly or translucent pink or red bump on the skin or as a non-healing sore.<span>&nbsp; </span>Squamous cell carcinomas are the second most common and can take the form of a persistent, scaly red patch that crusts or bleeds.<span>&nbsp; </span>Melanomas are less common, but they are the most serious.<span>&nbsp; </span>They occur as brown or black patches on the skin and can have other colors within them such as red, white, or blue.<span>&nbsp; </span>They are usually asymmetric and have irregular borders.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>What can be done to prevent skin cancer?<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The best way to prevent skin cancer is to minimize your sun exposure.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>Decrease your sun exposure between the hours of </span><span>10 a.m.</span><span> and </span><span>3 p.m.</span><span>, when solar radiation is most intense.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>Wear protective clothing such as a wide-brim hat and long sleeves and pants.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>Use sunscreen with a sun protection factor (</span><span>SPF</span><span>) of 15 or greater on any sun-exposed areas.<span>&nbsp; </span>Apply it about a half-hour before going outside, and reapply it every two hours when working or playing outside.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>Avoid tanning salons.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>Teach your children about sun protection.<span>&nbsp; </span>Damage from the sun accumulates over a lifetime and most of a person&rsquo;s lifetime sun exposure occurs by age 20.&rdquo;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>--</span><span>Nina Blumental</span><span>, </span><span>MD</span><span><br /></span></h3></span><span><h3><span /></h3><span><h3 align="center"><u><span>TAKE </span><span>CARE</span></u><span><u> OF YOUR BONES:<br /></u></span><span><u>It is Never Too Early or Too Late!</u></span></h3></span><h3 align="left"><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>&ldquo;Strong and healthy bones are essential for staying active and independent throughout life.<span>&nbsp; </span>Unfortunately for many, any move-ment can result in painful or disabling fractures.<span>&nbsp; </span>These people suffer from the potentially crippling disease osteoporosis.<span>&nbsp; </span>People who develop this disease have bones that become so thin and brittle, that they break easily.<span>&nbsp; </span>Many elderly who have hip fractures as a result of osteoporosis never regain their independence or quality of life.<span>&nbsp; </span>Even worse, many individuals die from fracture-related complications.<span>&nbsp; </span>The good news is that osteoporosis and bone fractures can be prevented, no matter what age you are.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<u> </u></span></span><span><u>Are you at risk?<br /></u></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Anyone can develop osteoporosis.<span>&nbsp; </span>Your risk of getting this disease is even higher if you have one or more of these traits:<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>You are a woman,<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>You have a family history of osteo.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>You have reached menopause.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>You are of Caucasian or Asian heritage.<br /></span><span><span>&middot;<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></span><span>You have a small-bones frame.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Calcium is the key--Calcium is the major nutrient needed for bones to grow and stay strong.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Strength Training--Learn proper bone-strengthening exercises, including the use of weights.<br /></span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;--Food and Nutrition<br /></span></h3><span /><span /><div><table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="left" border="0"><tbody><tr><td valign="top" align="left"><span /></td></tr></tbody></table></div><h3><span>Father and Son<br /></span><span>Be more than his dad,<br /></span><span>Be a chum to the lad;<br /></span><span>Be a part of his life<br /></span><span>Find time to talk with him,<br /></span><span>Take time to walk with him,<br /></span><span>Share in his studies<br /></span><span>And share in his play;<br /></span><span>Take him to places, <br /></span><span>To ball games and races,<br /></span><span>Teach him the things<br /></span><span>That you want him to know;<br /></span><span>Don&rsquo;t live apart from him,<br /></span><span>Don&rsquo;t keep your heart from him,<br /></span><span>Be his best comrade,<br /></span><span>He&rsquo;s needing you so!<br /></span><span>--Edgar A. Guest<br /></span></h3><span /><span><h3><span>I&rsquo;m having a hell of a time functioning.<br /></span><span>My hands, my body and my mind<br /></span><span>Are no longer nimble, quick and reliable.<br /></span><span>My will and my body became weakened<br /></span><span>By cancer and a storm of anger<br /></span><span>Directed at my illness, myself<br /></span><span>And my chauvinistic oncologist.<br /></span><span>Someday soon my anger will soften<br /></span><span>Into the warmth of healing strength.<br /></span><span>But not today!<br /></span><span>--Flo F. Raposa<br /></span></h3></span><span /><span><h3 align="left"><span><u>Workmanship<br /></u></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>We approach a time of life<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>When it becomes necessary<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>To see that any work done<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Is sufficient for the day.<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>To remaining time<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Is for the workings<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>of the soul.<br /></span><span>--George Salvadore<br /></span></h3></span></span></span></span></h3></span></span></span></h3>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Tue, 06 May 2008 12:33:45 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><strong><span>Westport Historical Commission<br /></span></strong><strong><span>Agenda<br /></span></strong><strong><u><span>Town Hall Basement<br /></span></u></strong><strong><span>May 5, 2008<br /></span></strong></div><p><span>7:00 pm:<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Minutes of March 17, 2008 and April 7, 2008.<span>&nbsp; </span>Treasurers Report, Mail, General Business</span></p><p><span>7:30 pm:<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Public Hearing for a Certificate of Appropriateness for 1831 Main Rd. to remove a chimney; Mary Ellen Kennedy applicant.<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>7:45 pm:<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Application for Certificate of Non-Applicability for 1935 Main Rd., Chris Kinton presenting<br /></span></p><p><span>8:00 pm:<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Continuation of a Public Hearing for changes to previously approved Certificate of Appropriateness at 1953 Main Rd., Barbara Koenitzer as applicant.<span>&nbsp; </span>Ms. Koenitzer will be asking for an additional continuation.<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>8:30 pm:<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Continuation of a Public Hearing regarding 1813 Main Rd.<span>&nbsp; </span>Angie Furtado/Joseph Furtado applicant.<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span></p><p><span>As time permits: <span>&nbsp;</span>preliminary review for 2044 Main Rd. Mary Lou Boutwell applicant, regarding replacement storage shed.</span></p><div><span>R</span><span>eport re: 2028 Main Rd., David and Sharyn Kelly owners; Dora Millikin and Arlene Cloutier, monitors<br /></span></div><p><span>Any other business that may reasonably come before the Commission<br /></span></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 11:59:10 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<strong>Westport</strong><strong>'s        2008 Annual Town Meeting is scheduled to begin Tuesday May        6 at 7 PM at the Westport         High School        Auditorium. <a href="http://www.westporttownmeeting.com/">Please go here for the complete warrant and other town meeting details. </a><br /></strong>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 11:08:04 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[The Westport Fire Department will hold it's second annual open house on Sunday May 18, 2008 from 11am&nbsp;to 2pm. at the Briggs Rd Fire Station, 85 Briggs Rd. Come and meet your local Firefighters,&nbsp;there will be events for all ages and free food.&nbsp;For more information please contact either fire station.&nbsp;This event is rain or shine.]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Mon, 05 May 2008 09:08:33 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Red Shirt Fridays</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<p>The Westport Fire Department is proud to show support for our TROOPS in the US Armed Forces. On Fridays you will see our on duty firefighters in red shirts along with several other Fire Departments and private businesses&nbsp;across the country to show support for our troops that are stationed around the&nbsp;world. </p><p>If you would like more information on this initiative click on the link below:</p><p><a href="http://www.redshirtfridays.org/">http://www.redshirtfridays.org/</a></p>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2008 10:32:46 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Channel 15 Program Schedule 4/30/08-5/6/08</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<h4><span><h4><span>Wednesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>April 30<br /></span></h4><h4>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone</h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Fire Station Forum</span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee</h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Election Night Special</span><span><span><br /></span>&nbsp;<span><br /></span>&nbsp;<h4>Thursday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>May 1</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone</h4><h4><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee</h4><h4><span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Water And Sewer Committee<br /></span></h4><h4><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<span><br /></span>&nbsp;<span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Friday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 2<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:32 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone</span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Saturday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 3<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Commission <br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Sunday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 4<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Conservation Commission<br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Monday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>May 5</span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Board of Selectmen<br /></span></h4><h4><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp;</span>Fire Station Forum<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp; </span><span>&nbsp;</span><span>&nbsp;</span>Election Night Special<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Water and Sewer<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span></h4><h4><span>Tuesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 6<br /></span></h4><h4><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Planning Board:<span>&nbsp; </span>Adult Entertainment Zone<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Finance Committee<br /></span></h4><h4><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Fire Station Forum</span><span><span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span><br /></span></h4><h4><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Programming subject to change without notice.</span></h4></span></h4></span></h4>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:40:17 -0500</pubDate>
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         <description><![CDATA[<h4><span>Wednesday<span>&nbsp; </span>April 30<br /></span><br /><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!<span>Wednesday</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>W.H.A.L.E. Soundings<br /></span><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Labor Talk<br /></span><span>12:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Art Group</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Polka Time with Stas</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:15 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Kristen Vincilette Senior Project: Fire Station</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Total Woman</span></h4><h4><span><span><h4><span>Thursday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 1<br /></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!<span>Wednesday</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Kristen Vincilette Senior Project: Fire Station</span><span><br /></span><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport River Dredging Operation</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Total Woman<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>Westport River Watershed Alliance meeting<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball</span><span><br /></span><span><br /></span>&nbsp;</h4><h4><span>Friday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 2<br /></span><br /><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Family Focus<br /></span><span>11:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Oral History<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business</span><span><span>&nbsp; </span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport River Watershed Alliance meeting</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Coastal Landforms and Erosion on Cape Cod&nbsp;</span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span><span>11:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Penny Dreadful&rsquo;s Shilling Shockers</span></h4><h4><span><span><br /></span><span>Saturday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 3<br /></span><br /><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Coastal Landforms and Erosion on Cape Cod&nbsp;</span><span><span>&nbsp;</span></span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball</span><span><br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport High School Softball<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>An Oral History</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Talk and Roll<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Cooking at the Grange</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp; 7:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>It&rsquo;s a Matter of Fact<br /></span><span>10:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Softball</span><h4><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Sunday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span><span>&nbsp;</span>May 4</span><span><br /></span><span><br /></span><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>First Congregational Church<br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport High Softball<br /></span><span>12:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Talk and Roll<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Matters<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Basketball<br /></span><span>10:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>WHS Softball<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span><span><span>&nbsp; </span></span></h4><h4><span>Monday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 5</span><span><br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Around BCC<br /></span><span>10:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport History Study Group<br /></span><span>12:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Art Group<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>1:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>The Total Woman</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>An Oral History<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>4:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>5:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Family Focus<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Around BCC<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Polka Time with Stas<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Business to Business<br /></span><span>&nbsp;</span></h4><h4><span>Tuesday<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>May 6<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Democracy Now!</span><span><br /></span><span>10:30 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Just in Time</span><span><br /></span><span>11:00 am<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball</span><span><br /></span><span>12:16 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>2:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Coastal Landforms and Erosion on Cape Cod</span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>3:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Lighthouses of the Central Atlantic</span><span><br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>6:30 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Capitol Perspective<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>7:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Cooking at the Grange<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>8:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span>Westport Historical Society<br /></span><span><span>&nbsp; </span>9:00 pm<span>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><span>The Big Game:<span>&nbsp; </span>Westport Rookie League Boys Basketball<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>&nbsp;<br /></span><span>Programming subject to change without notice.</span></h4></span></h4></span></span></h4>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:20:04 -0500</pubDate>
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         <title>Cemetery Department Seasonal Laborer Position</title>
         <description><![CDATA[<div align="center"><strong>TOWN OF WESTPORT, MA</strong><br /><strong>SEASONAL POSITION</strong><br /><strong>CEMETERY DEPARTMENT LABORER</strong><br /></div><br />Experience with mowing and string trimmers.&nbsp; Must be a minimum of 18 years old.&nbsp; Pay $10.64 per hour.&nbsp; Applications are available at the Selectmen&rsquo;s Office, Town Hall, 816 Main Rd., or Beech Grove Cemetery, 947 Main Road, Westport, MA 02790 8:30 a.m. &ndash; 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; Deadline 4:00 p.m. May 1, 2008.&nbsp; Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.&nbsp; AA/EOE.<br /><br />]]></description>
         <link>http://westport-ma.com/news/2008/04/cemetery_department_seasonal_l.html</link>
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         <category>Cemetery Department</category>
         <pubDate>Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:43:01 -0500</pubDate>
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