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Westport Property Transfers: June 27th - July 1st; Highest Sale at $9.7 Million on Bermuda Road

Saugatuck Shores' 62 Bermuda Road sold for $9.7 million, nearly 4 million dollars more than it was sold in 2005, according to Town records. Photo/SmartMLS

Westport Town Clerk’s Office:

Total Conveyance Tax: $185,895.37

Total Sales: $74,358,150

Highest Transfer Price: 62 Bermuda Road: $9,700,000

Lowest Transfer Price: 220 Riverside Avenue, Unit 2: $799,000

Transfers:

62 Bermuda Road: $9,700,000

201 Main Street: $8,600,000

16 Timber Lane: $4,615,000

8 Shadbush Lane: $4,000,000

1A Meadowbrook Lane: $3,975,000

320 Compo Road South: $3,961,650

36 Sasco Creek Road: $3,650,000

18 Cranbury Road: $3,500,000

1 Riverview Road: $3,300,000

2 Owenoke Park: $3,112,500

49 High Point Road: $3,100,000

20 Sea Spray Road: $2,975,000

10 Timber Lane: $2,612,000

14 Broad Street: $2,100,000

173 Roseville Road: $1,880,000

17 Cob Drive: $1,750,000

17 Mortar Rock Road: $1,750,000

57 Woodside Avenue: $1,600,000

111 Compo Road North: $1,563,000

44 Sniffen Road: $1,344,000

719 Post Road East: $1,300,000

26 Bauer Place: $1,276,000

162 Compo Road South: $1,045,000

19 Treadwell Avenue: $850,000

220 Riverside Avenue, Unit 2: $799,000

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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]

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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.

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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

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Full Moon Rising

This week’s full moon rising over the Sound along Compo Beach. Photo by JD Dworkow for WestportLocal.com

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Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 9; State Positivity Rate Up, Hospitalizations Same

The State Department of Public Health reported 9 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 10.50% while hospitalizations were the same at 293 patients throughout the State.

  • Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,430 cases.

  • Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 37 deaths

  • State Daily Test Positivity: 10.50% [up from 10.29%]

  • State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 293 patients [-/+ 0 patients]

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Morning Weather Report

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind 5 to 7 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunny, with a high near 85. North wind around 6 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

High Tides

12:21 PM

Low Tides

6:16 AM / 6:31 PM

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(Felicia) Phyllis Tremonte, 100, Died; VFW Women’s Auxiliary Member, Avid Reader

(Felicia) Phyllis Tremonte, died on June 12, 2022 at her home in Westport at the age of 100. Born in S. Norwalk, the daughter of the late Amedeo and Angelina (Vuoso) Borriello, she was the wife of the late Thomas L. Tremonte. She was also predeceased by her son Thomas Tremonte Jr, brother John Borriello, and sisters, Mary Carrione and Archangel Argenio.


Phyllis worked for C.B. Dolge Company for over 20 years, was a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary, and was an avid reader. She loved to travel. A loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother, she enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of the family.


She is survived by her daughter Loretta Tremonte of Westport, a daughter-in-law, Peggy Tremonte, of Wilmont NH, three cherished grandchildren, Thomas P. (Jessica) Tremonte, Julia A. (Mike) Cushman and Michael J. Tremonte, great-granddaughters Laina and Gianna Tremonte, as well as her sister, Amy Campanella, and many loving nieces and nephews.


Her Memorial Mass will be held on Monday, July 18 at 10AM at Assumption Church, 98 Riverside Ave., Westport. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice. For directions or to send a message of condolence to her family, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com

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Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 13; State Positivity Rate 10.29%, Hospitalizations Down

The State Department of Public Health reported 13 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State’s daily test positivity rate was up to 10.29% while hospitalizations were down to 293 patients throughout the State.

  • Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,421 cases.

  • Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 37 deaths

  • State Daily Test Positivity: 10.29% [down from 10.13%]

  • State COVID-19 Hospitalizations: 293 patients [-5 patients]

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