Merritt Parkway Overnight Construction will Linger into Morning Commute; Closes Exit 41
Construction on the Merritt Parkway in the southbound lanes will slow traffic until 6:00 AM tomorrow morning between exits 44 and 41, according to the State DOT:
WESTPORT - Road Work on RT15 Southbound between Exits 44 and 41 (5.3 miles) in effect today until Friday, May 28 at 6:00 am. The left lane is closed as is the Exit 41 off ramp. Reported Thursday, May 27 at 7:08 pm.
A 9:30 PM accident was reported, with responders heading to the Merritt Parkway in the northbound lanes, south of exit 41. No further information has been released.
Christine Carusone, 73; Norwalk Hospital ICU Nurse
Christine M. Carusone: December 11, 1947 - May 24, 2021
It is with a heavy heart that we announce that on May 24, 2021, Christine Marie Carusone (Chris, Aunt Chris) was called back to the house of our lord and savior. Chris was born on December 11, 1947 to Constantine and Sophie Carusone in Norwalk, CT and lived at 2 Mills St., Westport, CT until her passing.
She was preceded by her brothers Robert Anthony Carusone and Peter Gary Carusone. Chris spent her entire life in the service of the community as an ICU nurse with Norwalk Hospital, where she received numerous letters of appreciation and a life saving accommodation from the mayor of Milford for her tireless efforts in saving the lives of two Milford police detectives. She retired from her position in May of 2017.
Chris loved traveling and spending quiet time at her house in Vermont. Chris cherished her family above everything else, never failing to reach out to them in their time of need. Christine is survived by her loving sisters-in-law Donna Carusone and Suzanne Taylor, her nieces Lindsay Carusone and Amy Tracy, her nephews Brian Carusone, James Carusone, Robert Tracy, Robert Carusone, great-nephews Dominic Carusone and Liam Carlson, and great-niece Althea Carlson along with countless friends.
Visitation will be held at The Harding Funeral Home located at 210 Post Rd. East on Thursday, May 27th (today) between the hours of 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. Services will be held at St. Luke's Church located at 49 Turkey Hill North on Friday, May 28, 2021 starting at 11 a.m. followed by the interment which will be held at Assumption Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name can be made to Outward Bound, and Malta house of Norwalk.
Achieve Fitness vs. SlateRock
Andrew Kindt of Achieve Fitness Softball Team makes strong contact with a pitch at this evening’s softball game at Compo Beach.
Longshore Pool: Opening Memorial Day for the 2021 Season
The Town of Westport Parks & Recreation Department has announced that the Longshore Pool will be opening this coming Monday on Memorial Day. The Town tradition of heading to the pool will begin again after it’s 2020 hiatus due to COVID-19 precautions, another step towards the revival of Westport during Summer 2021.
The pool will be open on weekdays for open swim from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, and weekends from 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM.
From Westport Parks & RecreationThe Longshore Pool will open for the 2021 season from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day in accordance with the schedule below.Please note that as COVID-19 is still a concern, if it is determined that the pool area is overcrowded, the Town reserves the right to temporarily halt admittance until space is available. Additionally, if overcrowding becomes an ongoing issue, the Town reserves the right to implement alternative operating procedures to allow appropriate usage of the facility.
The Longshore Pool Complex and Longshore Pavilion offers handicap accessible locker rooms with showers, family bathrooms, and a full service concession stand with outdoor seating and picnic tables. There is an adjacent playground and tennis courts with lights.
The Longshore Pool complex consists of two swimming pools and a wading pool
The Training Pool is 20 yds. in length, is a uniform depth of 3’7” and used for lap swim and swim lessons
The Lap Pool is 25 yds. in length with depth from 3-ft. to 9-ft. and is used for open swim
The Wading Pool has a depth 1-ft. to 2-1/2 ft. and is restricted during open swim to children under six years of age