Morning Weather Report
Today
Partly sunny, with a high near 34. Wind chill values between 5 and 15. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Wind chill values between 10 and 15. Northwest wind 13 to 16 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 9 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 23. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Storm Clouds On The Horizon
Storm clouds and rain to the west as seen from Sherwood Island State Park
Saturday saw several brief rain showers which caused walkers, joggers and people just enjoying the day at Compo and Sherwood Island, pictured here to run for cover as they popped up without warning
Fighting To Save A Treasured Westport Landmark From Being Lost Forever
Westporters working to save a treasured Westport Landmark. From left to right are Tommy Febbraio, Ian Warburg, Jim Hood, and Chris Tait. And of course, Koda, our English Cream mascot!
Thousands of Westport families grew up with the Old Mill/Compo Beach treasure most recently known as Elvira Mae’s. Every few years there’s talk of tearing down this local gem and replacing it with a spec house. Two months ago, some long-time Westporters envisioned a bold community plan to purchase this 94-year-old market and preserve it forever as the last and oldest neighborhood gathering place. They intend to create a 501(c)(3) organization to designate the café as a nonprofit entity so it can focus on training and hiring people with intellectual and physical disabilities, for whom it is incredibly difficult to find meaningful employment. They are asking for your help with this important project. For more information and to donate, go to www.oldmillgrocery.com or click on the QR code. Photo By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com
