Compo Calm
Compo’s shoreline was empty this afternoon as rains cleared the waterfront of visitors and humidity moved into the community. WestportLocal.com photo
Hunt Club Sunset Reflections
After a day of drenching rains, the fields of the Fairfield County Hunt Club drank all they could as the sun began to set over the equine property. WestportLocal.com photo
Clapboard Hill Colors
The bright colors of hydrangeas continue to bring brightness to the community despite rain today. WestportLocal.com photo
Bridge Street Bridge: Another Day, Another Opening
Marcelino Martinez, a member of the Connecticut Department of Transportation, stands on the edge of the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge that carries Bridge Street over the Saugatuck River as it swings back into place this afternoon along the river’s west bank. Martinez remarked that the bridge operated perfectly, pointing out that the opening and closing was silent with an updated motor in place that allows the bridge to swing the 90 degrees with ease. Martinez and his two colleagues are specially trained to operate the unique bridge on behalf of the DoT, including how to twist the 138 year old bridge open manually should the motor fail - just as it was done over one century ago. Today’s opening, and subsequent closure of Bridge Street, lasted about five minutes. WestportLocal.com photo
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