The Westport Citizens Betterment Committee announces that the following three grants were awarded for the Year 2015:

• Westport Police Department (Hillary Harris):  A $1,000 grant was awarded to assist in the efforts of Westport Police and Animal Control Officer to reduce the number of feral and community cats through the Trap-Neuter-Return Program that has been successful over the past few years.

• Westport Highway Department (Christopher Gonsalves) :  A $1,000 grant was awarded  to the Highway Department for the replacement of town street signs that are not in conformance with current state regulations.

• Westport River Watershed Alliance (Betsy White): This $1,000 grant will help fund drain stickers to hopefully prevent the dumping of hazardous materials into storm drains.  These stickers (approximately 300) will identify the storm drains so people are aware of them. The project will be a cooperative effort between WRWA staff and volunteers, the Westport Highway Department and Westport Water Resources Management Committee, all in an effort to protect the river.

Further, the committee wishes to remind everyone that donating to the Ronald Desrosiers Memorial Fund in memory of a loved one such as Jack Sisson and Antonia B. Gracia, former town officials who recently passed away, is a great tool for  putting resources back into the community. Charitable contributions are welcomed as well.

Contributions can be made by contacting the Selectmen’s Office at 508-636-1004 or by contacting Secretary/Treasurer Charlene Wood at 508-636-2075.