Youth Homecoming Fills Saugatuck Bars
Hundreds of young people returning home to celebrate the holiday filled the bars of Saugatuck, prompting a heavy police response as the crowds hopped between The Black Duck and Viva Zapata (pictured).
One passerby described the Black Duck as “packed” when they tried their luck at entering, only to find another long line of hopeful patrons at nearby Viva’s.
Westport Police had several patrol cars in the area as the crowds of hundreds began to dwindle as bouncers began to lock doors and limit occupancies.
First Responders Assist after Car Strikes Tree off of Bayberry Lane near Long Lots Road
Westport firefighters assisted earlier this afternoon as a car lost control, leaving Bayberry Lane and striking a tree in the area of Long Lots Road. No other information was released. Westport Fire Department photo.
Governor Ned Lamont: “Look out for others. Enjoy Thanksgiving.”
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont:Annie and I want to wish you and your families a very, very happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. And we have so much to be thankful for.
You may wonder, “What is this? The second year of a pandemic, why are we thankful?” We’re thankful for our friends, thankful for our family, looking out for others. That’s what the original Thanksgiving was about. That was a tough time between the Pilgrims and the Native Americans, but they sat down, and they broke bread because that they worked together and were going to get through the winter together.
You may not remember that it was Abraham Lincoln right in worst of the Civil War when he decided to dedicate one day every year to give thanks. That’s what Thanksgiving was.
And I’m thankful that every day we’re getting back to a new normal, and that includes Thanksgiving. The Manchester Road Race, didn’t have it last year, you’ve got that this year. The Harbor Point Turkey Trot down in Stamford, same thing. And there in Bushnell Park, right next door to me here in Hartford, the skating rink will be open. Not last year, this year. Go have some fun with your family! And something I plan to do, the North Pole Express on the Essex Steam Train, a wonderful 90-minute ride to do with you, and your family, and your friends.
Be good with your family this year. Look out for others. Enjoy Thanksgiving. Look forward to seeing you soon.
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.