Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3; No Deaths; State Positivity Rate 2.67%
The Westport-Weston Health District reports that Westport’s COVID-19 cases were up 3 today. The State’s daily test positivity rate was 2.67%
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,826 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 31 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.67%
Bear 211 Struck, Killed in Easton; Driver Flees
Photo by Grace Chiang, June 23rd, Coleytown neighborhood. Fairfield and Westchester County’s famous travelling black bear, “Bear 211”, was reported by the Easton Police Department as struck by a car and killed yesterday on Route 136. The driver fled the scene. Bear 211 was known for sauntering through many local backyards, at one point approaching a gardener and gently placing a paw on them before walking away. Westport Police officers and animal control personnel assisted in tracking the bear and assuring its safety when reported by residents. The bear could be seen in yards as far away as northern Westchester County before heading back to the southern Fairfield County this week. A fan of bird seed, vacant barbecues, dipping in small pools and ponds, or the occasional rest on a hammock - the bear’s death, and driver’s fleeing - has communities rallying to find justice and to protect future wildlife.
Easton Police Department Press ReleaseBear Struck by Motor Vehicle
On July 26, 2021, at about 6:19 pm the Easton Police Department received a report of a black bear being struck by a motor vehicle on Rt. 136 west of Wilson Road. Upon arrival officers found a bear that was suffering from serious injuries and had to be put down. DEEP was notified and responded for the removal of the bear. The striking vehicle left the scene before arrival of the officers.
The bear was approximately 125 pounds and bore CT DEEP Tags #211.
Chief Richard Doyle
Air Quality Alert from Smoke, Thunderstorm Alerts Announced by the National Weather Service
The National Weather Service, NYC has announced that “there is potential for a few strong to severe thunderstorms, with strong to damaging winds gusts, Tuesday evening ahead of an approaching cold front.”
The hazardous weather outlook includes an Air Quality Alert for the county that stands until 11:00 this evening, with smoke plumes still hovering over the community. “Fine particulates from the departing wildfire smoke plume have been slow to disperse and unhealthy levels are expected to persist throughout the day. An air quality action day means that particulate matter within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information...Please visit the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection website at http://www.ct.gov/deep/AQI:”
Susan Mills, 91; Gardener, Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club Member
Susan (Sue) Hartzell Mills of Ft. Myers Florida passed away on July 10, 2021 she was 91. Sue was born on June 28, 1930 in New Rochelle, NY. She was the daughter of the late Lehne Hartzell and Helen Hall Hartzell.
Sue and her late husband, Robert J. Mills moved to Wilton in 1953 where the Mills and Mills Insurance Agency was established.
Sue was very active in the schools where her four children attended, The Wilton Garden Club, Community Ambassador and the Wilton Congregational Church. Sue enjoyed being with her family and boating on Long Island Sound and was a active member of the Saugatuck Harbor Yacht Club.
Sue and her late husband retired to Ft. Myers Florida for over 25 years enjoying a rich life filled with boating, travel, golf and her love of the theatre.
Sue is survived by four children, Jill, Lynn, Bob and Martha, 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. A small family celebration will be held to honor her life . The family would like to thank Hope Hospice of Ft Myers, Florida for their devotion to Sue during her short stay.