Remembering Deputy Chief Penna
The Westport Police Benevolent Association hosted their annual Car Show at the Saugatuck train station on Saturday. One of the exhibitors honored Deputy Chief Vin Penna who retired after serving with the Westport PD for 26 years. He sadly passed away suddenly of heart failure at the age of 51. His parents Vin and Robin are shown here with the 1964 Chevy Super Sport he purchased in 1964 as a Staples HS senior which was restored by his son Deputy Chief Penna which has 41,000 original miles. The car will now be passed to his grandson, Vin Penna junior.
Photo by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com
Detour No More
The King's Highway North bridge, closed for months is now open although the closed bridge sign remains. It appears that another layer of asphalt will be applied for final completion.
Photo by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com
Paddling For Two
Noelle and her water loving dog Daisy of Westport enjoy a beautiful Saturday paddle at Compo beach.
Photo by J.C. Martin for WestportLocal.com
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 6 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate 1.80%, Hospitalizations Up 4
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 6 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 1.80% while hospitalizations were up 4 patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,088 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 1.80% [up from 2.16%]
State Hospitalizations: 241 patients [+4]