Superintendent: 3 New COVID-19 Cases in 3 Schools
From Superintendent Thomas Scarice:Dear Westport Families and Staff,
Similar to this past school year, it is our intention to remain transparent with reports of positive Covid-19 cases associated with our schools. We will provide weekly updates unless additional reporting becomes necessary.
As of the time I am writing to you this afternoon, we have 3 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 from yesterday and today. The reports came from the following schools:
Greens Farms Elementary School - 1
Saugatuck Elementary School - 1
Coleytown Middle School- 1
Please remember that families are asked to report positive Covid-19 cases of students using our reporting voicemail or email. Please follow this link for more information on reporting.
Additionally, we want to remind families that students with pending Covid-19 tests should not return to school until receiving negative results. This approach is critical in helping us minimize the potential for transmission in our schools.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice, Superintendent of Schools
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 4; State Positivity Rate 2.73%, Hospitalizations Up 8
The Westport Weston Health District reported 4 new COVID-19 cases for Westport today. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 2.73%, and hospitalizations were up 8. The State also reported that 70% of the 2,587 COVID-19 cases reported in the past seven days were unvaccinated individuals.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 1,950 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 31 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.73% [down from 2.99%]
State Hospitalizations: 365 patients [+8]
Westport Property Transfers August 16-20; Biggest Sale at $3.99 Million on Greens Farms Road
Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Westport’s biggest sale: 377 Greens Farms Road, $3,999,000. Photo from MLS. Total Conveyance Tax: $128,340
Total Sales: $51,666,000
Highest Transfer Price: 377 Greens Farms Road: $3,999,000
Lowest Transfer Price: Old Mill Garage #9: $125,000
Transfers:
377 Greens Farms Road: $3,999,000
14 Windy Hill Road: $3,625,000
31 Sturges Commons: $3,625,000
119 Hillandale Road: $3,300,000
3 Farmer Road: $3,085,000
49 Whitney Street: $3,000,000
4 Sharp Turn Road: $2,675,000
17 Hockanum Road: $2,500,000
74 Roseville Road: $2,520,000
2 Melwood Lane: $2,250,000
8 Dawn Drive: $2,018,000
23 Bonnie Brook Road: $1,940,000
26 Flower Farm Circle: $1,850,000
20 Evergreen Parkway: $1,850,000
7 Brightfield Lane: $1,799,000
29 Whitney Street: $1,710,000
8 Hitchcock Road: $1,700,000
69 Terra Nova Circle: $1,225,000
5 Wakeman Place: $970,000
10 Clayton Street: $930,000
6 Stoneboat Road: $900,000
30 Rayfield Road: $877,000
24 High Point Road: $800,000
129 Compo Road North: $769,000
131 Lansdowne: $769,000
5 Sunny Acres Lane: $525,000
18 Strathmore Lane: $330,000
Old Mill Garage #9: $125,000
First Selectman Allows Masks Off in Gyms, Sporting Events for Vaccinated, Socially Distant Patrons and Athletes
First Selectman Jim Marpe announced this week through Executive Order #10 that he has amended the current town-wide guidelines for indoor masking. The amendment allows patrons of gyms and athletes to remove their masks whenever they can remain socially distant. The amendment does not cover school settings.
From First Selectman Jim Marpe’s Executive Order #10Masks or face coverings that cover the nose and mouth (“Masks") are required to be worn in indoor areas of gyms and sports facilities except for the following situations:
Masks must be worn during indoor athletic activities that involve contact (i.e., hockey, basketball). Athlete participants, coaches, officials, spectators, and any others associated with athletic events are required to wear Masks.
Masks are not required for no-contact sports where distance can be maintained (e.g., tennis, running on a track, weightlifting); however, trainers are required to wear Masks.
Masks are not required for activities where individuals can keep a safe social distance (6 feet).
Masks should be removed where there is a possibility of getting wet during swimming.
This Executive Order does not apply to school-based sporting activities.
3. As provided in the Governor's Executive Order No. 13A, Section 1(a), nothing in this order shall require the use of a mask or cloth face covering by anyone for whom doing so would be contrary to his or her health or safety because of a medical condition, behavioral condition, or disability, or anyone under the age of 2 years. Any person who declines to wear a mask or face covering because of a medical condition, behavioral condition, or disability shall be exempt from this order and any requirement to wear masks or face coverings promulgated in or pursuant to any COVID-19 Order, but only if such person provides written documentation that the person is qualified for the exemption from a licensed or certified medical provider, psychologist, marriage and family therapist, professional counselor, social worker, or behavior analyst, the Department of Developmental Services or other state agency that provides or supports services for people with emotional, intellectual or physical disabilities, or a person authorized by any such agency. Such documentation shall not be required to name or describe the condition that qualifies the person for the exemption.