Morning Weather Report
Today - Heat Advisory until 8:00 PM
Sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. Calm wind becoming southwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
High Tides: 2:30 AM/2:47 PM
Low Tides: 8:44 AM/9:16 PM
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 98. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weston’s Emmanuel Church Celebrates 114th Family Fair, Said to be Oldest Fair in State
Grace Juneau paints customer Christopher Piazza’s face at a past Emmanuel Church Family Fair. Contributed photoEmmanuel Episcopal Church’s 114th Family Fair — said to be the oldest in the state —is making a comeback on Saturday, September 18 with the new time slot, 2:00 - 6:00 pm. This time-honored event will take place on the parish grounds, 285 Lyons Plain Road, Weston; all Fairfield County residents and beyond are invited to attend, rain or shine.
The festivities planned are many and varied. Fair goers will enjoy music from the band, Eclipse, featuring Weston High School’s Karl Schulz, plus musical performances by Tony Award-winner, Kristin Huffman, and members of the New Paradigm Theater. Carnival fare will be served by the popular food trucks, Chez Lenard (gourmet hotdogs) and Tony Pizza Napolitano (pizza), complemented by local craft beer. There will also be children’s games, face painting, and a bouncy house for the younger set.
Shoppers will delight in the selection of treasures sold via booths of every sort to include baked goods and gems at Emmanuel’s longtime favorites: the “Country Kitchen” and jewelry booths (cash and credit cards accepted; no checks please). Great finds are sure to be discovered via the outside vendors also in attendance — Touchstone Crystal Jewelry by Swarovski (jewelry), Jane’s Good Food (pickles, jarred fruits and veggies), The Best Time Ever! (kids craft kits), and Sew_Journer (handmade pillows and masks) — to name a few.
All can bid on a Silent Auction sporting a vast array of items donated from community businesses and artisans alike. Attractive items include unique experiences, themed gift baskets, and other sought-after surprises. One such outing includes a flying lesson with a Certified Flight Instructor from Arrow Aviation at Danbury Airport and two scenic flights 1) The Hudson River Corridor to NYC and Statue of Liberty, and 2) The Fairfield County Coast and Candlewood Lake).
“All of us at Emmanuel are thrilled to host the 114th edition of our Family Fair. We look forward to gathering outside on our beautiful church campus with friends and family to share in fun activities, while enjoying great music and delightful food! We’re hoping for a big turnout on a beautiful fall day,” said Ed Sampson, Fair Committee Member.
Emmanuel’s Family Fair is a day not to be missed; families flock from all across the state to enjoy great eats, deals, and entertainment. It showcases a collaborative effort and builds community — a true win-win.
Additional details can be found at www.emmanuelwestonct.org or by calling the church office at (203) 227-8565. The Fair will be mask compliant according to local rules.
Westport Police Announce Ways to Stay Safe as School Begins
With the start of Westport’s schools on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, the Westport Police Department has already begun and will continue to target traffic violators in school zones with a “Back to School” enforcement and education campaign. Our officers will be continuing to observe traffic for drivers who are using cell phones and speeding in school zones as well as monitoring bus stops and routes citing those that disregard school bus signals.
The Westport Police Department is committed to protecting children from motorists who disregard the traffic safety laws, especially around school zones and bus stops where students congregate. We urge commuters to allow for extra time, as they will be sharing the roads with school buses making frequent stops, as well as children who will be walking and/or biking to school. Please remain vigilant around school zones, bus stops and school buses. Obey the school bus laws of Connecticut, which include slowing down and preparing to stop for yellow flashing school bus lights and stopping for red flashing school bus lights.
A list of suggestions for drivers, students and parents are listed below. Parents are encouraged to discuss these safety tips with their children and with young or inexperienced drivers in their home.
Drivers:
When driving in neighborhoods with school zones or backing into a roadway, watch out for young people who may be thinking about getting to school, but may not be thinking of getting there safely.
Slow down. Watch for children walking in the street, especially if there are no sidewalks in the neighborhood.
Be alert! Children arriving late for the bus may dart into the street without looking for traffic.
Learn and obey the school bus laws in your state.
Learn the "flashing signal light system" used by school bus drivers to alert motorists of pending actions.
Yellow flashing lights indicate that the bus is preparing to stop to load or unload children. Motorists should slow down and prepare to stop their vehicles.
Red flashing lights and extended stop arms indicate that the bus has stopped, and that children are getting on or off. Motorists on both sides of the roadway must stop their cars and wait until the red lights stop flashing, the extended stop sign is withdrawn, and the bus begins moving before they can start driving again.
Children:
Get to the bus stop at least five minutes before the bus is scheduled to arrive.
When the bus approaches, stand at least three giant steps (6 feet) away from the curb, and line up away from the street.
Wait until the bus stops, the door opens, and the driver says that it is okay before stepping onto the bus.
If you must cross the street in front of the bus, walk on the sidewalk or along the side of the road to a point at least five giant steps (10 feet) ahead of the bus before you cross. Be sure that the bus driver can see you, and you can see the bus driver.
Use the handrails to avoid falls. When exiting the bus, be careful that clothing with drawstrings and book bags with straps are not caught in the handrails or doors.
Never walk behind the bus.
Walk at least three giant steps away from the side of the bus.
If you drop something near the bus, tell the bus driver. Never try to pick it up because the driver may not be able to see you.
Follow instructions given by school crossing guards. Do not cross until they have stopped traffic completely and have advised it is safe to cross.
We all have a responsibility to make sure children make it to and from school safely. Let us work together to have a safe back to school season!
Following Henri, Eversource is Teaming Up with Communities to Reduce Future Tree-Related Storm Damage
From EversourceAs part of its continuing efforts to improve storm response and enhance the safety of all the communities it serves, Eversource is launching a new effort to address the state’s significant tree issues in partnership with municipalities following storm events. The energy company is reaching out to 16
communities hardest hit by Henri seeking their partnership to survey trees near electric lines and equipment, and proactively address hazardous trees and branches before they can cause future outages and public safety issues.
“As we saw with Henri, trees continue to be the number one cause of electrical outages for our customers – in addition to causing property damage and public safety issues like blocked roads,” said Eversource Vegetation Management Manager Sean Redding. “A single tree-related outage can have a compounding effect, including broken poles, downed trees and/or wires, a broken transformer or crossarm. These outages can impact critical facilities like hospitals, police and fire stations and are labor intensive and time consuming to restore.”
In an effort to begin this post-storm work as quickly as possible to reduce the risk of outages for customers in the next major storm, Eversource’s vegetation management team is reaching out this week to seek the support and collaboration of community leaders in Burlington, Canterbury, East Haddam, Glastonbury, Griswold, Guilford, Kent, Killingly, Meriden, New Britain, Old Lyme, North Stonington, Old Saybrook, Pomfret, Voluntown and Woodstock.
For details on the company’s comprehensive vegetation management program, please visit Eversource.com.