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Morning Weather Report

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tomorrow

Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

High Tides

7:28 AM / 7:57 PM

Low Tides

1:30 AM / 1:29 PM

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Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 10; State Positivity Rate 8.15%, Hospitalizations Flat

The State Department of Public Health reported 10 more cases in Westport since yesterday. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 8.15% while hospitalization remained the same, with 233 COVID patients hospitalized around the State.

  • Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,224 cases.

  • Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 37 deaths

  • State Daily Test Positivity: 8.15% [up from 8.07%]

  • State Hospitalizations: 233 patients [same]

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Morning Weather Report

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. East wind 7 to 9 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Tomorrow

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. South wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

High Tides

1:57 AM / 2:58 PM

Low Tides

8:33 AM / 8:44 PM

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Westporter Named to Make-a-Wish Board of Directors

Make a Wish Connecticut:

Make-A-Wish Connecticut is proud to announce that it has recently appointed Niall Byrne of Westport to its Board of Directors. 


Byrne currently serves as Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities at J.P. Morgan Asset Management.  Byrne’s career spans nearly 30 years with the company, having worked internationally in both London and Brussels, and, for the last 21 years, in New York.  In addition to Asset Management, Byrne has also held audit roles at J.P. Morgan Chase covering their Investment Management, Private Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, Commercial Banking, and Private Equity businesses. He is a CFA Charterholder, a Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist, and holds several FINRA registrations. 


“We are thrilled to have Niall join our team,” said Make-A-Wish® Connecticut President and CEO Pam Keough. “He has a real passion for our mission and his strong finance background, leadership knowledge and expertise will be an incredible asset to our chapter.”


Byrne’s previous board service includes serving as Chair for an internet-based youth mentoring organization called iCouldBe.  In addition to being a board member, he was also a volunteer and a mentor.  Niall commented, “What I love about Make-A-Wish is that it is all about individual kids and their stories. Whether you are involved as a donor, a volunteer or a board member, there is a tangible and direct link to how you are helping a child achieve a dream.”

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