Westport Fireworks Set for Thursday, June 30th; Tickets On Sale Now
PAL President, Police Officer Craig Bergamo is shown presenting ticket number 1 to Melissa and Doug Bernstein. Pictured from the left to right are Police Chief Foti Koskinas, Officer Craig Bergamo, Doug Bernstein, Melissa Bernstein, First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker, Director of Parks and Recreation Jennifer Fava, Deputy Police Chief Sam Arciola.Westport PAL Press Release:The Westport Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Westport Parks and Recreation are pleased to announce the return of the Independence Day Fireworks Celebration on Thursday, June 30th, 2022 at Compo Beach in Westport.
Long time Westport residents and Staples Alums, Melissa and Doug Bernstein, who once again are sponsoring this year’s Fireworks event, said “After a long 2 year wait, we’re beyond thrilled to partner again with the Westport Police Athletic League to bring this amazing celebration back to Westport; we can’t wait to see our incredible community celebrating together again at Compo Beach on June 30th!”
The Westport PAL would like to thank Melissa and Doug Bernstein for their continued support of the Westport Police Athletic League and this year’s sponsorship. Ticket sales will begin on June 3rd, 2022 and can be purchased at the Westport Police Department at 50 Jesup Road and at the Westport Parks and Recreation office at 260 Compo Road South in Westport. Tickets sales are limited and are on a first come first serve basis. Firework tickets are $40.00 per car and once tickets are sold out, shuttle passes will be available. The rain date for the event is scheduled for Friday, July 1st, 2022.
Post Road Closed for Accident Investigation; Pedestrian Reported Struck
UPDATE
Post Road is now open.
First responders were dispatched to the area of Post Road East at Church Lane in Downtown Westport this afternoon, just before 1:00 PM, for the report of a person struck by a vehicle. The roadway was subsequently shut down between Myrtle Avenue and Parker Harding Plaza while investigations took place and was reopened shortly after 2:00 PM. No information has been released.
Morning Weather Report
Today
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Calm wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 2am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Patchy fog after 2am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 61. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8am, then a slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 75. North wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
SoundWaters Welcomes Two Staples Seniors for Spring Internship
(L-R): Staples Seniors Vivien Lynch and Sam Leopold. Contributed photo. SoundWaters Press Release: SoundWaters, the Stamford-based environmental education organization, has welcomed two High School seniors from Staples High School for its spring internship program. Vivien Lynch and Sam Leopold are working for five weeks at the organization’s Coastal Education Center at Cove Island Park in Stamford. The Staples pair is part of a larger group of spring interns from several area high schools who, instead of attending classes for the final weeks of their high school careers, work in internships to experience a real-world business environment.
At SoundWaters, the interns from Staples are working every day alongside and under the guidance of SoundWaters professional educators, teaching the science of Long Island Sound to pre-school, elementary and middle school students from schools across the region. They are helping students in a classroom and lab setting, but also on the beach and in boats on Holly Pond where their young students do their field work. Over the five week period of their internship, they will work with over 1900 students.
“SoundWaters is an amazing organization and I am lucky to have this internship. I get to work outside around the water with kids and help them learn about Long Island Sound and how to protect the environment,” said Sam Leopold, who will be attending Washington University in St. Louis in the fall. “I enjoy helping the students, and I’m also learning a lot about Long Island Sound myself and how a non-profit works,” Leopold added.
“The SoundWaters High School Internship Program is a model for professional development and environmental stewardship. Our interns develop their job and leadership skills on a daily basis as they perform scientific experiments, aquarium maintenance and assist with our STEM programs, reaching over 100 students each day. The SoundWaters intern program is a powerful learning experience,” said Christina Genz, SoundWaters Director of Education.