Downtown Blues
Blue skies met passersby this afternoon along Owenoke Island and Parker Harding Plaza. Photo by Grant Weiller for WestportLocal.com
Westport COVID-19 Cases up 1
The Westport-Weston Health District reported 1 new COVID-19 case for Westport today. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 3.27% while hospitalizations were up 6.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 2,176 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 32 deaths.
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.27% [up from 2.55%]
State Hospitalizations: 247 patients [+6]
State of the Economy, $5,000 Donation Given at Maritime Aquarium
Fairfield County BankJoan Woodward, Executive Vice President of Public Policy at Travelers, and President of The Travelers Institute, spoke before clients and employees of Fairfield County Bank, Fairfield County Bank Insurance Services, and Fairfield County Financial Services at The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk. Mrs. Woodward discussed the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, as well as current and future trends of spending and inflation in the markets.
Mrs. Woodward’s presentation highlighted the correlation between governmental decisions and the health of the economy, discussing trends across 4 decades of Presidents. She also analyzed the market’s recovery from the recession related to COVID-19, from an economist’s perspective, ending with a discussion on the current state of the market.
“After the last two years, we wanted to provide our clients with the opportunity to hear Joan Woodward speak to the current state of the economy. Mrs. Woodward gave a wonderfully informative presentation,” said David Schnieder, Fairfield County Bank’s Chief Executive Officer. “We are also thrilled to have been able to hold our Client Reception at The Maritime Aquarium, a client with whom we have had a long-standing relationship.”
Mrs. Woodward had a wide-range of experience to pull from. Mrs. Woodward spent 10 years working at Goldman, Sachs, & Co. prior to her current role, as well as spending 12 years on Capitol Hill working as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Senate Finance Committee working for Chairman Bill Roth, where she was instrumental in creating the Roth IRA. She was also the Chief Economist for the Senate Governmental Affairs Committee and the U.S. House Budget Committee under Chairman John Kasich.
In lieu of a speaking fee for Mrs. Woodward, Fairfield County Bank donated $5,000 to the Maritime Aquarium.
Westport Public Schools Add 210 Slots to December 4th Children’s Vaccine Clinic; First Clinic “Very Successful”
Westport Superintendent of SchoolsDear Families of Westport students,
Our first dose Covid-19 vaccine clinic for students ages 5-11 on November 13th was very successful thanks to our collaborative efforts with the Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, Bay Street Pediatrics, Village Pediatrics, Willows Pediatric Group, and the Westport Weston Health District. We have debriefed on the event and have some exciting news about our December 4th second dose clinic.
An additional 210 slots have been added to our second dose clinic for 5-11 year old students on December 4th. These slots are open not only to those who attended the November 13th first dose clinic at Staples High School but also to anyone who has a 5-11 year old student that received the first dose elsewhere on or prior to November 13th.
Please use the link below to register your student, ages 5-11, for the upcoming Covid-19 second dose vaccine clinic on December 4th. Families should only sign up students who have received a first dose of the vaccine on or prior to November 13th. Anyone who received a first dose after November 13th won’t be eligible for a second dose at our December 4th clinic.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BA4A82DA1FAC43-westport
Finally, this second Covid-19 vaccine event would once again not be possible without the generous support of so many Town of Westport and Westport Public Schools’ staff. From our school nurses, technology staff, custodians, and food service staff, to the Westport Police, Fire and Emergency Medical Services teams, we would not be able to pull off another large scale and important event without their efforts.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent