Balmy 70 Degrees Draws Compo Guests
Hundreds made their way across the sands of Compo as the mercury raised towards 70 degrees this afternoon. WestportLocal.com photo
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 9
The State Department of Public Health reported 9 more cases in Westport over the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 2.73% while hospitalizations were down by 08 patients, with 92 patients total currently hospitalized for COVID-19 throughout the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 3,964 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 36 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 2.73% [up from 2.40%]
State Hospitalizations: 92 patients [-08]
Fore! Longshore Season Begins next Friday, Town Announces
WestportLocal.com file photoWestport Parks & Recreation:Parks and Recreation Director Jennifer Fava announced today that the anticipated opening date for the Longshore Golf Course is Friday, March 25, weather permitting.
Ms. Fava states, “We are looking forward to the 2022 golf season. Our Head Golf Professional Jon Janik, and our Golf Course Superintendent Brad Brown have been working hard to make sure the pro shop, staff, and course are ready for this new season. We hope you have a great season on the course.”
The golf course website can be found at www.longshoregolfcourse.com. Note that the Pro Shop phone number is (203) 221-0900. For day of play tee times, please call (203) 226-9785. The Halfway House concession will open Friday, April 1.
If you are a Westport resident and would like to purchase a golf Handpass, or if your golf Handpass has expired, you can renew or purchase online at www.westportrecreation.com or in person, Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM at the Parks and Recreation Department, located in Longshore Club Park, 260 Compo Road South.
Metro North Announces Expanded Service with More Express Trains
MTA: The Metro-North Railroad recently announced it will expand service and restore some express trains, including the addition of 34 new trains along the New Haven line. Weekday service will be restored to 89% of pre-pandemic levels and new train service will reduce trip times for a number of commuters. This is great news for many Connecticut commuters, especially those traveling regularly to and from New York City, said State Senator Will Haskell (D-Westport), Senate Chair of the Transportation Committee.
"As more commuters head back to the city, it's clear that the demand for public transit grows each day,” said Sen. Haskell. “The need for quality public transit is especially urgent in light of rising gas prices. While this new schedule isn't a full return to regular service, this is a significant step forward for commuters in my district. These new trains will provide a level of convenience that my constituents have sorely missed."
“Whether for work or play, adding more trains saves valuable time for commuters and encourages more people to return to rail service,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Joseph Giulietti. “The Department of Transportation continues working with its partners to enhance services and make trains faster for riders today and into the future.”
Metro-North's expansion of services sees the restoration of pre-pandemic zoned express-service trains, which offer increased seating capacity and reduce trip times by up to 13 minutes. Of special note, the "Yankee Clipper," providing game-day train service directly to Yankee Stadium for all New York Yankees home games, will be in service, just as Major League Baseball recently confirmed its 2022 season will move forward. The New Haven Line in particular will see train service grow to 278 lines per week.
The new Metro-North schedules are available here.