Coffee An’ Donuts Missed by Locals, Re-Opens Tomorrow
Coffee An’ Donuts has served generations of Westporters their famous warm donuts, buttery pastries, and cheesy breakfast sandwiches from the classic horseshoe countertop. The living time-capsule of a restaurant sits among a newly updated Main Street shopping center and several new businesses, however many are happy that the shop and friendly staff haven’t changed a bit in decades.
Customers were reminded this week that even Coffee An’ isn’t invincible - the restaurant’s staff announced through a sign on the front door its temporary closure due to a COVID-19 exposure. This type of closure has been experienced by many area restaurants and stores, and allows for contact tracing, cleaning procedures, and proper quarantining. The message written on the back of a paper placemat served as a (literal) sign of the times.
However another sign later appeared on their front door: “We will open Thursday, Dec. 10th". Customers rejoiced, and are looking forward to the reopening tomorrow as they’ll patiently await their coffee, donuts, an’ conversation at one of the oldest, most resilient businesses on Main Street.
Saugatuck Senior Housing Complex Evacuated Overnight
Westport firefighters were dispatched to 35 Bridge Street, the Saugatuck senior housing complex, for the reported fire alarm just after 3:00 AM. Residents evacuated the building to outdoor temperatures nearing the teens. The building was quickly deemed safe and residents were assisted in re-entering their homes without any incident.
The William F. Cribari Bridge: Over Night, Out of Focus
An out of focus shot of the William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge, Bridge Street, Saugatuck. Not taken on purpose; this was the result of the photographer (me, Jaime B.) not paying attention - which created this gift of an exposure. Picture taken just before midnight from the intersection of Riverside Avenue and Bridge Street.