Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 4
The State Department of Public Health reported 4 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,434 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 37 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.50% [will update on Thursday]
State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 293 patients [will update on Thursday]
Republican, Democratic Town Primaries Tuesday, August 9th
The Town Clerk and Registrars of Voters announce the following regarding the Republican Primary and Democratic Primary scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
When: Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Hours and Locations: As with any election, voting is between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. All polling locations are the exact same for every Westport voter as they would be for a general election. To find your polling location follow the link: https://www.westportct.gov/government/departments-a-z/town-clerk-s-office/find-my-state-and-local-representatives.
Absentee ballot applications are already available through the Town Clerk’s office as they would be for any general election. The drop box is NOW available at the rear of Town Hall for receiving applications and absentee ballots. For more information on absentee ballots: https://www.westportct.gov/government/departments-a-z/town-clerk-s-office/elections-voter-registration.
Only Enrolled Party Members May Vote in a Primary: Connecticut has a closed primary system. Only enrolled Democrats may vote in the Democratic Primary, and only enrolled Republicans may vote in the Republican Primary. The deadline for changing from one party to another to vote in the primary has already passed. However, an unaffiliated voter may select a party up to noon the day before the primary, changing to one of the major parties. If you are unsure of your party status, you can look up your voter registration at https://portaldir.ct.gov/sots/LookUp.aspx.
Registration Cut-off: Applications to register by mail must be postmarked by the 5th day before a primary OR a person can apply online or in-person until noon on August 8.
Note: There is no election day registration for primaries. Accordingly, all electors must be properly registered before the day of the primaries.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
High Tides
12:39 AM / 1:15 PM
Low Tides
7:09 AM / 7:27 PM
Full Moon Rising
This week’s full moon rising over the Sound along Compo Beach. Photo by JD Dworkow for WestportLocal.com