Sunday Night Car Accident Injures Several on I-95
A car accident was reported just after 9:30 PM Sunday night on I-95 in the area of the Exit 17 Northbound ramp, requiring both Norwalk and Westport First Responders, as well as Connecticut State Police, to respond. The accident appeared to involve multiple vehicles, with multiple injuries reported at the scene. No word on the extent of any injuries or on what may have caused the accident. Northbound traffic was slowed as lanes were closed while the accident scene was active. Photo from I-95 prior to the exit 17 off-ramp, northbound.
Sunday COVID-19 Summary
This summary includes the total cases, deaths, and current hospitalizations in our town, county, and state.
The State does not publish any data on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday - so this summary does not include any information collected on Friday, Saturday, or Sunday.
Data from the past three days will be published cumulatively in tomorrow evening’s daily update.
All data comes from Connecticut Open Data portal. Numbers as of 01/07/21:
Westport:
1014 positive or probable cases (total) +74 from last week
25 deaths (total) = to last week
Fairfield County:
61,285 positive or probable cases (total) +3,818 from last week
1,779 Deaths (total) +39 from last week
274 currently hospitalized; +10 from last week (as of 01/07/21)
Connecticut:
209,554 positive or probable cases +19,434 from last week(total)
6,324 deaths + 225 from last week (total)
1,109 currently hospitalized +53 from last week (as of 01/07/21)
State Daily Test Positivity:
8.46% of COVID-19 tests administered came back positive (01/07/21) 7.06% on 01/01/21
The next update will be published tomorrow evening, and will include all data identified on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of this weekend.
Blue Skies Over the Marina
Blue skies and wisps of far-away clouds plagued visitors to Westport’s Ned Dimes Marina fields this afternoon.
Peggy’s Cottage: A Bit of Ireland on Post Road East
The Peggy’s Cottage storefront at 1773 Post Road East, across from Stop & Shop
Some of the sweets and snacks offered by Peggy’s Cottage.
Brian Ellard, co-owner of Peggy’s Cottage, said that everyone needs a little Irish store - which lead to their opening of the space in May of 2019 for the Westport Community.
Ellard and his wife Peggy Kirby, both Irish immigrants, designed the store to serve traditional Irish gifts, foods, sweets, and clothing for those looking for a bit of home, or a bit of something new. Locals frequent the cottage to pick up imported Irish snacks like Tayto Irish Crisps or Aero chocolate bars, while others stop in to pick up a favorite childhood cereal, browse refrigerated foods, shop for children’s toys, or to chat with the owners.
The inside of Peggy’s Cottage, featuring a traditional thatched roof .
Ellard said that although it was only their second year open, they had hoped to grow the business more prior to the pandemic crisis. He pointed out that despite the slowing of business in the Spring, “The outpouring of support to shop local, especially at Christmastime, was appreciated” as many came into the store to remain local for their gifts this holiday season.
Peggy’s Cottage can be found at 1773 Post Road East.