Morning Weather Report

Today

Widespread frost, mainly before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 8 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a steady temperature around 52. South wind around 6 mph.

Tomorrow

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. Southwest wind 7 to 13 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38. West wind 10 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Town of Westport Meeting Schedule

International Hospitality Committee: 2:00 PM

Tree Board: 4:30 PM

Historic District Commission Work Session: 7:00 PM

Library Board of Trustees: 7:00 PM

Conservation Commission: 7:00 PM

Season of Lights Begins on Hills Point Road

This home on Hills Point Road began the Season of Lights with a bright display of Christmas lights that brightens their neighborhood as days darken quicker and temperatures begin their seasonal decline. WestportLocal.com photo

Commuter Perks: Free Cup of Coffee for Wheels2U Riders on Thursday, Friday Mornings

From the Westport Transit District & STEAM Coffee & Tea

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The Westport Transit District and Steam Coffee Tea are teaming up to offer riders free coffee.  Just ride Wheels2U in the morning on Thursday, November 18 or Friday, November 19, show your proof of completed ride at Steam between 6 AM and 10 AM that morning, and receive a free regular coffee.  

Wheels2U Westport is the Westport Transit District’s on-demand, group ride, door-to -train platform shuttle service.  Proof of completed Wheels2U rides can be found in your History on the Wheels2U app.  Just tap the three bars in the upper left corner of the screen to reveal the information.

“We are pleased to be collaborating with Steam to help encourage the use of this essential service for our town,” said Peter Gold, Director of the Westport Transit District.  It’s also a great promotion for Steam right there on Railroad Place.  And, of course, a great cup of coffee for the commuters!”

Residents living in Wheels2UWestport’s service area can use the Wheels2U Westport app to request a pickup  between 5:45 AM and 9:45 AM and between 4 PM and 8 PM and be taken to or from the Saugatuck or Greens Farms train platform and their front door. Pickups should be requested about 20 minutes before you would normally leave to drive to the station.  The fare is $2.00 when paid with the Wheels2U app.  A Metro North Uniticket rail/bus pass can also be used. 

For more information about Wheels2U, including how to download the Wheels2U app and book a ride, go to www.wheels2uwestport.com.  For more information about the Westport Transit District’s services for the elderly and people with disabilities go to www.WestportTransit.org.  

Steam is located at 16 Railroad Place, Westport, CT and is open between 6 AM and 12 PM.  For more information about Steam go to http://www.steamwestport.com/.