Westport Cumulative COVID-19 Cases Up 12; Deaths Unchanged; State Positivity Rate 3.14%
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport has added 12 positive or probable COVID-19 cases, and has added 0 new deaths.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,390 cases. Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 28 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.14%
Barnes & Noble Opens Today as Downtown Continues its Revival
Westport’s Barnes & Noble at 76 Post Road East opens officially today to the public, a sign that Westport’s Downtown will continue its revival amidst a pandemic. The store is described as cleverly designed with just as many titles as the former location. Although there is no cafe, Barnes & Noble described an excitement that customers would consider enjoying the many local shops downtown.
Westport Planning & Zoning Commision Applies to Extend Temporary Outdoor Dining Options; Chefs/Owners Agree
According to a February 22nd application, the Westport Planning & Zoning Commission applied to extend the current temporary outdoor dining options. The application pertains to the many local restaurants using their patios, sidewalks, and other outdoor spaces in order to serve customers without having them indoors.
Local restaurant owners and chefs wrote in to support the extension, such as Match Burger Lobster’s Matt Storch, Rye Ridge Deli’s Scott Martin, Finalmente Trattoria’s Mary Iodice, and Pane Bene’s Tony Rizza and Angelo Capponi.
According to the application, “Since May 20, 2020 over 80 applications for Outdoor Activities were approved by the Planning and Zoning Dept. for local restaurants. Approvals are issued following review by the Fire Marshal’s Office to confirm all COVID-19 guidelines are met and following review by the Westport Weston Health District and other town departments on an as-needed basis.”
The initial application was set to expire on March 31st, 2021. The new application would get rid of any expiration date, allowing flexibility while the Town continues to operate in a pandemic setting.
Morning Weather Report: [02/24/21]: Beautiful
Today:
Sunny, with a high near 46. West wind 6 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph.
Tonight:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. Southwest wind 10 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 24 mph.
Tomorrow:
Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. Northwest wind around 13 mph.
Tomorrow night:
Mostly clear, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight.