Popping Up
A lone crocus greeted pedestrians along Compo Road South, its bloom giving bright color ahead of snow forecasts for the region. Photo by JD Dworkow for WestportLocal.com
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 8; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations both Down
The Aspetuck Health District and the State Department of Public Health reported 8 new COVID-19 case for Westport over the past 24 hours. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 3.48% while hospitalizations declined by six patients.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,799 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 35 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.48% [down from 3.51%]
State Hospitalizations: 255 patients [-6]
Janis T. Folsom, 97, Died; Saugatuck, Staples Staffer, Westporter for 70 Years
Janis T Folsom, age 97, a Westport resident for 70 years, passed away peacefully at her home on February 9, 2022.
She was predeceased by her husband, John C Folsom and a son Peter- Rufus Folsom. She is survived by her sons John C Folsom, William T Folsom, Timothy T Folsom (Laurie); her daughters Jean F Kerwin (Michael) and Susan H Folsom; Her grandchildren Matthew (Megan), John (Ashley), Peter (Sabrina), Stephen (Jessica), Dana (Johnny), Christopher (Jackie), Maggie (Luke) and Kearstyn; her sisters Judy T Warren and Jacqueline T Wogan; her brother William H Thaxter; her five great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her long term caregiver Venetia Johnson.
Janis was an outdoor enthusiast who enjoyed hiking, cross country skiing, playing tennis, and picnics at Compo Beach. She was a member of the Westport Garden Club, Westport Historical Society and Saugatuck Congregational Church.
Janis worked for the Westport School system, first at Saugatuck Elementary school and then at Staples High School.
A memorial service will be held on April 30, 2022 at 1:00 at the Saugatuck Congregational Church
In lieu of flowers please donate to the charity of your choice.
Rouge Route along South Compo Road
Red flower buds continue to add color to the community as temperatures soared into the sixties ahead of yet another rollercoaster week, with snow inbound for Friday. Photo by JD Dworkow for WestportLocal.com.