Morning Weather Report
Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. Light south wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow - Labor Day
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 7 mph.
Democratic Board of Selectmen and Education Candidates Question Current Administration’s Change to Masking
From the Steinberg Savin Campaign “We question the current administration's decision to ignore CDC guidance by making masks in gyms and fitness settings optional. We imagined a different fall, one with fewer if any restrictions. But right now, CDC guidance is for everyone in areas experiencing high transmission to wear masks indoors. If one of our highest priorities - in this first week of school - is ensuring that our schools remain open safely, it's only prudent to continue wearing masks in every indoor setting. It's disappointing but necessary. We can re-evaluate in two weeks as the situation evolves.”
Car Accident Reported on Merritt Parkway Southbound between Exits 44 and 42
An accident with possible serious injuries has been reported on the Merritt Parkway in the Southbound lanes, prior to Exit 42. Traffic will be slowed in the area as both Westport and Fairfield first responders are en route. No other information has been released.
Paulie Pushes through Westport on His Way to Honor Fallen Flight Crew on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Paulie Veneto pushes his car through Westport today - starting in Bridgeport and ending in Norwalk with the help of a first responder escort - and support from the community.
Veneto, a former United Airlines flight attendant, completed the Boston - Los Angeles flight route September 10th, 2001 and went home. The next morning his coworkers were lost as their plane on the same route struck the south tower at 9:03. Following the attacks, he battled drug addiction until becoming clean in 2015. "I can now finally give tribute to my fallen crew members."
Paulie has been pushing a airline beverage cart from Boston's Logan International Airport - the origin for Flight 175 - until he arrives at Ground Zero in time for the 20th anniversary of the 09.11.01 terrorist attacks. His walk is raising money for survivors' families and the Power Forward foundation for sober living.
To learn more, donate, or to track Paulie’s progress, visit his website here.
