First Selectman: Westport Reaches “Red” Zone on COVID Map this Week
The rise in case levels in Westport for the past two weeks placed the town into the “substantial transmission” or “red” category this week. Westport Weston Health District (WWHD) Director of Health Mark Cooper stated, “There has been an increase of COVID cases in Westport putting the community into a higher category of COVID transmission. High risk individuals should take extra precautions, particularly those who are unvaccinated, by avoiding large gatherings. Getting fully vaccinated, wearing masks and social distancing continue to be strongly recommended for all.”
Westport’s COVID Emergency Management Team meets regularly to discuss the on-going response to changes in Westport’s COVID experience and the related supporting data.
The First Selectman’s Executive Orders #9 and #10 remain in effect. They require masks in indoor public places within Westport for all individuals, regardless of vaccination status. Indoor public spaces include retail establishments, restaurants, or other businesses, as well as galleries, museums, performance spaces, places of worship and government buildings. Businesses may still require proof of vaccination to enter, but a mask will also be required. Executive Order #10, which modifies Executive Order #9, refers specifically to gyms and workout studios, and provides certain exceptions to mask-wearing in those public places only.
I am grateful that Westporters recognize the importance of wearing masks and getting vaccinated. It is for our physical and mental health and safety that we remain vigilant.
Additional information is available on the WWHD website www.WWHD.org and the Town of Westport website www.westportct.gov/covid19
Westport Property Transfers: September 20th - 24th; Biggest Sale at $2.6 Million on Grays Farm Road
Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $40,873.75
Total Sales: $16,349,500
Highest Transfer Price: 3 Grays Farm Road: $2,680,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 207 Compo Road South: $485,000
Transfers:
3 Grays Farm Road: $2,680,000
14 Mortar Rock Road: $2,700,000
35 Bauer Place Extension: $2,200,000
272 Post Road East: $2,100,000
118 Greens Farms Road: $1,200,000
6 Plover Lane: $1,140,000
66 Bayberry Lane: $1,060,000
20 Hickory Drive: $749,500
7 Willowbrook Drive: $725,000
10 Spriteview Avenue (50%): $655,000
10 Spriteview Avenue (50%): $655,000
207 Compo Road South: $485,000
Changing Leaves on Riverside Avenue
Bright orange leaves on Riverside Avenue continue to welcome the Fall season into Saugatuck
Muscle on Railroad Place
A vintage Ford Mustang sits hood-up at the intersection of Railroad Place and Riverside Avenue Friday afternoon.