Saugatuck Lights
The crane at Bridgebrook Marina on Riverside Ave reflected in the Saugatuck river
Many residents of the Saugatuck section of town have brightened the holiday season with beautiful Christmas light displays. Bridgebrook Marina owner Robbie Guimond decided to re-purpose his 70' crane from lifting boats to lifting spirits and spent a full day rigging the lights. Robbie told WestportLocal that he wanted to give back to the community that has been good to his Marina down through the years and has also supported the Westport Paddle Club owned by him and his wife Taryn. Robbie wanted to give the community a little boost in light of the recent COVID outbreak and those traveling across the Cribari bridge will no doubt appreciate the gesture, and the hard work!
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Town Announces COVID-19 Test Kits Will be Given out Thursday at Staples
Westport First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker
The State of CT has procured a substantial number of at-home COVID test kits and will be distributing them to local municipalities. The Town of Westport will be taking delivery of the Town’s allotment this week and will begin to distribute them immediately. We will be distributing the test kits to Westport Residents on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Staples High School at 1pm. There are a limited number of kits available. We will provide two (2) kits per vehicle on a first come, first served basis.
As early as next week, the State of CT will also be distributing N95 masks that will be available to the public. State officials stress that details of the distribution of the N95 masks are still being finalized and are subject to change.
Those wishing to receive their allotment of at-home test kits should drive to Staples High School, using the main entrance on North Avenue. Vehicles will drive up to the point of distribution, where an attendant will provide the test kits to you. We ask that you remain in your vehicles while waiting and be prepared to show your driver’s license to the attendant who greets you. Once you receive your kits, we ask that you leave the point of distribution to relieve traffic congestion around the high school.
Connecticut Public Health Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani said: “I strongly encourage people to limit gathering sizes during this holiday week. Because of the scarcity of these kits, I am asking the residents of our state to please take only the kits that you need for your immediate family so that we can distribute as many as possible to help flatten the Omicron curve.”
Per the newest CDC recommendations, if your self-test yields a positive result, please stay home or isolate for 5 days, if asymptomatic, followed by 5 days of wearing a mask when around others. There is no need to obtain a follow up PCR test. Given the highly infectious nature of the Omicron variant, it is most important to wear a mask both in public spaces and when interacting in close contact with individuals outside of your household. For the latest CDC guidelines, please see this link: latest CDC guidelines.
Families with children attending the Westport Public Schools are asked to report positive Covid-19 cases of students using the district’s reporting voicemail or email. Please follow this link for more information on reporting. Please note that it is not necessary to report positive results from at-home testing to the Westport Weston Health District.
We urge our residents to remain cautious and safe to protect yourselves, your families, and your neighbors. Thank you for your commitment to the health and well-being of the Westport Community.
Sirens: Car vs. Tractor Trailer Crash Reported on I-95 Southbound between Exits 18 and 17
First responders were dispatched just before 12:45 this afternoon for the motor vehicle accident on I-95 in the southbound lanes, between exits 18 and 17, with both a car and tractor trailer involved. No other information has been released. Avoid I-95 southbound at Exit 18; access the interstate from exit 17 for points south of Westport.
Man Arrested for Smacking Child; Charged with Risk of Injury to a Minor, Out on $50,000 Bond
Westport Police Department ReleaseOn September 1, 2021, Westport Police detectives began to investigate the possible abuse and/or neglect of a minor. It was alleged that in early April of 2021, an individual identified as Anjelu Sajetta hit a child across the face with an open hand. Based on the investigation, a warrant for Mr. Sajetta’s arrest was completed and signed by a Superior Court Judge.
On the afternoon of December 23, 2021, Mr. Sajetta was taken into custody by members of the Stratford Police Department and turned over to Westport officers. Per the warrant, he was charged with Risk of Injury to a Child. Mr. Sajetta was released after posting a $50,000.00 bond and was arraigned at Stamford Superior Court on December 27, 2021.