Expect Morning Traffic from Pequot Turkey Trot
Westport Police DepartmentThe Pequot Runners of Fairfield will be holding their annual Thanksgiving Day five-mile road race on Thursday, November 25, 2021.
The race kicks off in Southport and will initially enter Westport from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue. It then travels north on Sasco Creek Road, east on Greens Farms Road, northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, south on Maple Avenue South, west on Greens Farms Road, south on New Creek Road and then east on Beachside Avenue until the race again enters Southport on Pequot Avenue.
The race is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and should have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately 11:00 am. While the race is traveling through town, residents and motorists can expect temporary road closures and delays associated with the event. Please alter any travel plans accordingly, allowing extra time for any delays caused by the event, and/or seek alternate routes around the area wherever possible.
81st Candlelight Concert Tickets Available on December 1st
Westport Public SchoolsThe 81st Annual Candlelight Concert will be presented at Staples High School in the auditorium on Friday, December 17 at 8:00pm and Saturday, December 18 at 3:00pm and 8:00pm.
This annual gift to the Westport community showcases the talents of our nationally recognized musicians and performers. The Staples Choirs and Symphonic instrumental ensembles will join forces to perform traditional Candlelight favorites such as “Sing We Noel” and “Hallelujah Chorus.” In celebration of our musicians return to the stage, these combined ensembles will also perform Beethoven’s “Choral Fantasy” and Leroy Anderson’s “A Christmas Festival.”
Tickets will be available to the public on Wednesday, Dec. 1, starting at 9am. You can get tickets online at www.staplesmusic.org (4 ticket maximum). In accordance with COVID safety protocols, audience seating is currently limited to 50% capacity (subject to change). Order promptly since tickets will be limited and go very fast. There is no charge for Candlelight tickets.
Covid Protocols (subject to change): Please arrive at least 45 minutes early at the SHS main entrance only. Upon entry all patrons are required to check in and show an ID and their vaccination card OR a negative COVID test within 72 hours of the performance. Patrons should sit with their parties and remain socially distanced from others. Concert goers must remain masked in all areas of SHS, including during the performances in the Auditorium.
Please check www.staplesmusic.org for the latest updates.
Westport Property Transfers: November 8th - 12th; Biggest Sale $3.2 Million on Warnock Drive
Westport property transfers as reported by the Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
This week’s biggest sale at $3.2 million at 31 Warnock Drive. Contributed photo from Coldwell Banker.
Total Conveyance Tax: $41,408.75
Total Sales: $16,563,500
Highest Transfer Price: 31 Warnock Drive: $3,200,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 2 Marsh Court: $425,000
Transfers:
31 Warnock Drive: $3,200,000
5 Charcoal Lane: $2,220,000
24 Marine Avenue: $2,000,000
23 Fairfield Avenue: $1,650,000
15 Hen Hawk Lane: $1,560,000
28 Burr School Road: $1,240,000
1 Blind Brook Road South: $1,163,500
5 Sheila Lane: $1,095,000
1 Northside Lane: $1,035,000
53 West Parish Road: $975,000
2 Marsh Court: $425,000
State Promotes $10 Free Uber Code, Save Driving for the Holiday Season
Connecticut Department of TransportationAs traffic fatalities continue to rise, the Connecticut Department of Transportation Office of Highway Safety is announcing a $10 discount code for Uber, to encourage people who consume alcohol or other impairing substances to use ride-hailing instead of putting themselves and others on the road at risk by getting behind the wheel.
The discount code, SAVETHENIGHTCT, will be available beginning November 23, 2021 through January 14, 2022 between the hours of 5 PM and 4 AM.
This program was made possible thanks to a grant from the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA), in partnership with Uber. Connecticut is one of only 5 states to receive this grant.
“Traffic fatalities are increasing at an unprecedented rate” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. “It is a real crisis. If you, or someone you know, needs a sober ride – please, opt for a ride, and use this $10 Uber discount code to save the night – and potentially save a life.”
Ride-hailing services have been shown to reduce crash and impaired driving rates by offering an alternative to getting behind the wheel impaired.
“We are pleading with Connecticut drivers to be more vigilant and more responsible than ever,” added Giulietti. “We need to do everything we can to stop this trend.”
To redeem the $10 Uber discount, riders will need to enter the code SAVETHENIGHTCT into the Uber app.