Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 14 over Weekend
The State Department of Public Health reported 14 more cases in Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 3.07% while hospitalizations were up 2 patients, with 94 patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 throughout the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 4,028 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 36 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 3.07% [down from 3.10%]
State Hospitalizations: 94 patients [+2]
Conservation Department Reminds Residents of Wetland Regulations
The Conservation Department reminds residents and contractors doing work in Westport that they should “call before they dig” if their property has or is adjacent to wetlands, a watercourse and/or a pond. If there is any uncertainty as to whether the property contains wetlands, contact the Conservation Department at 203-341-1170.
Conservation Director Alicia Mozian stated, “In the last year in particular, there has been an increase in the number of violations resulting in unpermitted building, cutting, clearing and filling of wetlands. These violations result in a variety of consequences including but not limited to the owner having to cease work, make appearances at public meetings, payment of a fine, submission of plans, posting of bonds to correct violations and placement of the violation on the town’s land records. It is very important that homeowners and/or contractors contact the Conservation Department before work starts to determine what permits are required.”
Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Attic Fire on Red Coat Road Requires Multi-Department Response
Westport Fire Department:
On March 28, 2022, at approximately 5:00 pm, the Westport Fire Department was requested to respond to a report of a house fire. The caller reported seeing flames coming from the ceiling. Westport Fire responded with four engines, a ladder truck, and a command vehicle.
Surrounding towns were requested to provide coverage as well as respond to the scene to augment staffing and water supply. On arrival, a moderate smoke condition was seen coming from the attic and roof vents. Firefighters made access to the attic and found heavy smoke and moderate fire conditions. Additional firefighters were requested to the scene from area departments due to the anticipated fire spread.
Firefighters were able to quickly deploy hoselines and extinguish the fire prior to those additional units arriving. There were no civilian casualties and one firefighter sustained minor injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Westport Fire Marshal’s Office.