James Bairaktaris 5/23/22 James Bairaktaris 5/23/22

Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 37 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate, Hospitalizations Down

The State Department of Public Health reported 37 more cases in Westport over the weekend. The State’s daily test positivity rate was down to 12.30% while hospitalizations were down 6 patients, with 348 patients currently hospitalized for COVID-19 throughout the State.

Westport total positive or probable cases: 4,912 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 36 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 12.30% [down from 14.19%]
State Hospitalizations: 348 patients [-6]

James Bairaktaris 5/23/22 James Bairaktaris 5/23/22

Police: One Dead after Afternoon Car Wreck; Saugatuck Ave Closed

`Westport police cars block off Saugatuck Avenue between Ferry Lane and Belaire Drive around 8:00 this evening while accident investigations continue into the evening. WestportLocal.com photo`

Westport Police Department Press Release:

At approximately 4:20 p.m. today, Westport’s police department, fire department, and emergency medical services responded to the area of 294 Saugatuck Avenue on a report of a car accident. The first personnel to arrive, observed that two cars collided causing extensive damage to both. There was only one person in each of the two vehicles and both sustained injuries. The individual in one of the cars was conscious and able to speak with emergency responders. That person was extricated by firefighters and transported to the hospital for treatment. The driver of the other car was unresponsive and did not have a pulse. Unfortunately, that individual was pronounced deceased by medical personnel.

The Westport Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team with assistance from the Fairfield Police Department’s Accident Investigation Team will be handling this investigation.

The deceased’s name will not be released until the next of kin are notified.

Saugatuck Avenue between Ferry Lane and Duck Pond Road is currently closed and is not expected to reopen for the next several hours. However, residents who live within that area will be allowed to access their homes.

Camille Vynerib 5/23/22 Camille Vynerib 5/23/22

Staples Students’ Pottery to be Showcased and Sold in Upcoming Art Show at MoCA

Madeline Barney, Staples junior and member of the track team, with the help of her pottery teacher, Jaclyn Jeselnik, and peers in the art program at Staples, has started a fundraiser in the hopes of helping the Westport community. They are creating a variety of bowls and then selling them in the upcoming Staples art show at MoCA on June 12, 2022. From there, they are collaborating with The Open Door Shelter in Norwalk and donating 100% of their proceeds to them. The director of communication will come to the event to talk to the crowd more about their fantastic mission. The bowls featured in this article are only a curated selection of what will be available at MoCA.