Morning Weather Report [03/06/21]
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. West wind 9 to 14 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 38. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Clear, with a low around 24. North wind around 9 mph.
New On-Demand Wheels2U Buses Gets Commuters to Trains Faster, Easier
Deputy Police Chief Sam Arciola and Westport Transit District Director Peter Gold with one of the new posters put up in the commuter tunnel. The Westport Transit District announced that their new Wheels2U program has been active and allows those trying to catch a train a fast and easy way to get to the platforms. The buses can be ordered on-demand via an app, similar to Uber or Lyft rides, and will pick up passengers at their homes to bring them to the train stations.
Westport Transit District Director Peter Gold was on-hand this week for the application of new posters and billboards describing the program and its benefits to the community.
Susan Fund Offers Scholarships to Cancer Survivors: Applications Due April 1
The Susan Fund, a Fairfield County based scholarship program for cancer survivors who aspire to pursue higher education, is still accepting applications for 2021.
The fund helps students who are Fairfield County residents, have been diagnosed with cancer at some time in their lives, and plan to attend an accredited college or training program. Awards are based on academic achievement, financial need and community involvement.
The fund was established in memory of Susan Davis Lloyd, a 1980 Staples High School graduate, from Westport who dreamed of attending college despite her cancer diagnosis and treatments. Since its inception, The Susan Fund has distributed more than $1.8 million in scholarship money.
Applications are available online at www.thesusanfund.org and must be received by April 1, 2021. For more information, contact Kelly Frey Pollard at susanfund@gmail.com or 203 216-3643.
Westport Property Transfers 2/15/21 - 2/19/21
Westport Property Transfers: 02/15/21 - 2/19/21
Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $46,123.80
Total Sales: $18,449,518.00
Highest Transfer Price: 7 Pioneer Road: $2,995,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 5 Bayberry Lane: $1,062,500
Transfers:
7 Pioneer Road: $2,995,000
108 Long Lots Road: $2,929,000
144 Old Road: $2,850,000
5 Janson Drive: $2,400,000
36 Owenoke Park: $2,273,018
12 Fernwood Road: $1,425,000
50 Weston Road: $1,390,000
5 The Mews: $1,125,000
5 Bayberry Lane: $1,062,500