First Selectman: “I know we will come together to support those who need to begin the healing process.”
Westport First Selectman Press ReleaseWestport First Selectman Jim Marpe made the following statement today:
The community is dealing with an awful tragedy. Since this terrible event is still under investigation, I cannot comment on the details. My prayers and condolences are with the family.
Police, First Responders, public school personnel and students have been directly impacted by this devastating event. The entire community shares in their grief and sadness. Westport is a caring community and I know we will come together to support those who need to begin the healing process.
A Home Stands Guarded as a Community Reels
A member of the Westport Police Department guards the main entrance to a Coleytown neighborhood home where two community members were found dead Thursday afternoon. The white light of investigators’ flashlights can be seen on the second floor as members of the Westport Police Department and Connecticut State Police begin to piece together a tragedy that has left the Westport community reeling.
Coleytown Elementary School and Stepping Stones Preschool were announced as closed for academic classes on Friday, allowing the school to be used for mental health support services - available from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support services, visit Westport Together for resources available.
Morning Weather Report [06/17/21] Warm with Light Breezes
Today
Increasing clouds, with a high near 83. Light southwest wind increasing to 6 to 11 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind 3 to 7 mph.
Community Gallery: Staples High School Graduation 2021
A community gallery taken at the Staples High School Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, 6:00 PM. All photos by J. C. Martin for The Westport Local Press.
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