Westport Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Up 9; Deaths Unchanged
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport has added 9 positive or probable COVID-19 cases, and has added 0 new death.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 826 cases. Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 25 deaths.
Westport Wash & Wax transitions to Splash Car Wash after November Sale
The sale of Westport Wash & Wax was announced last month, according to employees, with the Splash Car Wash franchised company purchasing it as their 20th car wash location. Westport Wash & Wax was started in 1999 by the Tiefenthaler family, and although no longer Westport Wash & Wax, the same employees remain to serve customers and their cars.
A new Splash sign marks the transition below the locally-famous model train track in the lobby.
VFW Collecting “All Things Warm” for Veterans
From VFW Post 399, located at 465 Riverside Avenue:
“‘All Things Warm’ is the name of Westport VFW Post 399’s winter drive. We are collecting new and gently used warm clothing and blankets for veterans and their families.
Coats, hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, sweaters, thermals, winter socks, pajamas, boots — if it’s warm, they want it.
Drop-offs are accepted at the VFW Post (465 Riverside Avenue, at the Saugatuck Avenue split) through December 19. 2020”
All Clear after Kings Highway Elementary School Evacuation
At around 1:45 this afternoon, the Westport Fire Department, Westport Police Department, and Southern Connecticut Gas Company were dispatched to Kings Highway Elementary School for the possible gas leak, with an odor of gas in the school. All students and staff were evacuated to the surrounding sports fields while firefighters inspected the building.
The all-clear was given about 15 minutes later, allowing the building to be re-occupied to continue with the afternoon school day. No illnesses were reported, no word on what caused the reported odor.
A Westport Fire Department Engine remains on Burr Road as firefighters inspect the building for any apparent issues.
Firefighters inspect Kings Highway Elementary School afters it evacuation due to the odor of gas in the school.