CDC Allows Students to Un-Mask on School Buses
Superintendent Thomas Scarice:
Dear Westport Families and Staff,
The CDC issued revised mask guidance on Friday afternoon. Included in this guidance were two key pieces of information relative to our return to school tomorrow following the winter break.
The first is that according to the Covid-19 County Level tracker, Fairfield County is in the “Low Level” category. This means that the CDC suggests residents remain up to date on vaccines and test if demonstrating any symptoms for the virus.
The second is that the CDC no longer requires the use of masks on public and private school transportation vehicles. This means our students will not be required to wear masks on our buses and vans tomorrow. This message has been shared with our bus drivers.
While the CDC updates are continued good news we do want to remind all students and staff that the wearing of masks on our buses and in our schools is still an option. We want all to feel supported in whatever decision they feel is best for them.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent
No Matter How Cold it May Be, it’s Always Warm and Cozy in Rizzuto’s Igloos
The COVID crises inspired Bill Rizzuto to create a safe place to dine by constructing clear "Igloos" in the parking lot of his popular Westport restaurant - and they are still a big hit with guests. Each igloo can seat up to 8 people, who can control the temperature by setting the two electric heaters to their comfort level up to about 90º. Two windows allow for fresh air to enter and masked wait staff take guests’ orders through an open door. Rizzuto's may have another idea up it's sleeve as the weather gets warmer.
Photo By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 20 and 30 early. Breezy, with a west wind 8 to 13 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a slight chance of flurries between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 32. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Light and variable wind.
New Neighbor: Former Le Penguin Storefront turns Italian as “Casa Me” comes to Sconset Square
As both interior and exterior renovations continue, Casa Me has quietly announced their arrival into the Downtown Westport community through a small poster on their soon-to-be front doorway. The former location of Le Penguin’s French Bistrot, Casa Me describes itself as a cafe, restaurant, and bar space. No word yet on when the new neighbor plans to open their doors. WestportLocal.com photo