Westport Daily COVID-19 Cases Up 10; Deaths Unchanged
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport has added 10 positive or probable COVID-19 cases, and has added 0 new death.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 742 cases. Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 25 deaths.
Superintendent: 3 New COVID-19 Cases in 2 Schools
Westport Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice reports tonight:
“Dear Westport Families and Staff,
In our efforts to remain transparent with reports of positive Covid-19 cases associated with our schools, we will continue to provide these updates as information is confirmed. As of the time I am writing to you this evening we have 3 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 from the following schools:
Coleytown Elementary School- 1
Staples High School - 2
Those impacted have been notified by school and District officials. As a reminder, families are asked to report positive of COVID-19 cases of students using our reporting voicemail or email regardless of whether the students are in remote or hybrid models of instruction. Please follow this link for more information on reporting.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools”
Waterworks Continue on Hillspoint Road
Aquarion Water Company, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Eversource, and Rondano Construction of Norwalk continued its work on the local water main under Hillspoint road this morning. The planned project began on October 5th, according to a Town of Westport Press Release, and will finish in Spring 2021. Aquarion said the work will improve local water quality and infrastructure: “The project, which will replace approximately 5,000 feet of water main, is part of an ongoing program to improve Aquarion’s water distribution system and to ensure the highest quality water. The infrastructure upgrades will also help to reduce leaks and water main breaks that can cause service interruptions.” (Aquarion Water Company)
MoCA Postpones Holiday Open House due to Weather
The Museum of Contemporary Art Westport announced that they will be postponing their free holiday open house - which originally scheduled for tomorrow - until next Saturday due to forecasted inclement weather.
“The event will now take place on Saturday, December 12 due to inclement weather expected on Saturday, December 5th. We appreciate the support of our community over the last year, and are thrilled to invite you to a free Open House event. The event will feature:
Outdoor caroling by small groups of the Orphenians of Staples High School
Complimentary admission to our World Peace exhibition
A holiday-themed project for kids
Performances by teachers and students from the Westport School of Music
In addition to complimentary hot chocolate provided by Sheila Barton Events and free doughnuts provided by Grateful Food Company, food and drinks will be available for purchase from on-site outdoor vendors including The Melt Truck, which specializes in unique grilled cheese sandwiches, and Bubble & Brew, featuring coffees, teas and baked goods.
In lieu of an admission fee, please consider bringing an unwrapped toy, which will be donated to the Westport Police Department Annual Toy Drive.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will be cancelled.
*All safety and health protocols, including the wearing of masks, will be explicitly followed. “