Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Wind chill values between 10 and 20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 24. Northwest wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
A slight chance of showers before 9pm, then a slight chance of showers after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
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.