Mid-Term Election Campaigns Shift Into High Gear
Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz introduces Ceci Maher who is running to fill the 26th district State Senate seat of Westport's Will Haskell, who is retiring to attend law school. From left to right: CT Attorney General William Tong, Maher, State Comptroller candidate Sean Scanlon, Weston DTC chair and EmCee Gayle Weinstein, Governor Ned Lamont and the Lt. Governor.
The Democratic Town Committees of Weston, Wilton, Westport, Redding, Ridgefield and Easton joined forces to host a rally for Democratic candidates. The event was held at Merwin Meadows Park in Wilton and was attended by more than one hundred people.
The theme was “Democracy Depends on You: Vote Blue in ’22.” The rally served as a campaign kickoff for the 6 towns, and included opportunities to sign up and volunteer for the various campaigns. Weston DTC Chair Gayle Weinstein, served as EmCee for the event. Entertainment was provided by the Wilton Steel Band. Treats were available for purchase from the Old Mill Café (Redding, CT) and CT Ice Cream truck.
Speeches by the candidates included Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Gov. Susan Bysiewicz and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal drew loud applause as they outlined their positions on issues including protecting a women’s right to choose, increasing voter access, and funding for priorities such as mental health and the environment. Also, the biggest tax cuts in history, funding pension obligations, job creation and attracting businesses and families to CT.
Candidates addressing the crowd included; Attorney General William Tong who is seeking re-election as is State Rep Jonathan Steinberg from Westport. Candidates for Comptroller Sean Scanlon, for Treasurer Erick Russell, for Secretary Of The State, Stephanie Thomas, for State Senate for the 26th district Ceci Maher and State Representative Candidates, Anne Hughes, Dominique Johnson and Keith Denning.
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 5 to 9 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 11pm and 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Northwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
High Tides
1:29 AM / 1:49 PM
Low Tides
7:09 AM / 7:29 PM
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 4; State Positivity Rate 9.26%
The State Department of Public Health reported 4 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the weekend. The State positivity rate was down to 9.26% while 326 people are hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,726 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.26% [down from 10.64%]
Sarey Frankel Bernstein, 85, Died; Westport News Writer, Creative Mind
Sarey Frankel Bernstein died on August 30, at 85 years of age, at her home in Stamford, CT. Sarey was born on December 2, 1935, to Lillian Bunis Frankel and Harold Frankel of Stamford, CT.
Sarey is survived by her husband, Attorney Samuel J. Bernstein; her son, Rabbi and Attorney Harold Frankel Bernstein (Darona Bernstein, spouse); daughter, Cathy Bernstein (Bud Freund, spouse); her grandchildren, Leora Hauptman (Yaakov Hauptman, spouse), Frances Nagel (Joshua Nagel, spouse), Robert Bernstein, Hannah Freund and Charlotte Freund; as well as her three great-grandchildren, Ezra, Lilly, and Donny Hauptman. She is also survived by her first cousins, Lewis Cherniack and Susan Cherniack Wise; her nephew, Henry (Hank) Mantell; and nieces, Patti Mantell Broad and Lis Mantell.
Sarey, a long-time resident of Stamford, was the granddaughter of Hyman and Sarah Frankel of Stamford. Her grandfather, Hyman Frankel, was the founder of H. Frankel and Sons, Clothiers. Her grandfather was also a founding member of the 100-year-old Jewish Center of Stamford.
Sarey was an alumna of Low-Heywood School of Stamford, CT, where she was the Editor of Hey-Day, the school newspaper, and a member of the Drama and Glee Clubs. Sarey Bernstein also attended Connecticut College for Women in New London, CT and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Journalism from Bridgeport University, Bridgeport, CT. Sarey was a former theater critic and the Public Relations Director of The Oceanic Society, a Stamford and California based environmental non-profit. She went onto become a feature writer for The Westport News and its affiliates in Darien, Fairfield, and Norwalk, as well as a contributing feature writer to The Stamford Advocate. She was also a member of Women-In-Communications (W.I.C.S.), the Fairfield Division of Presswomen, and The Outer Critics Circle. Sarey was also a member of B'nai Brith and Agudath Shalom Synagogue in Stamford, CT (since 1955).
Sarey was an avid reader and loved to paint in watercolors. She was very creative, and she and her husband, Samuel, enjoyed many years together taking trips to the theater, concerts, and museums. Sarey grew up in the Shippan neighborhood of Stamford and loved to spend time by the ocean in one of her favorite spots in Newport, Rhode Island, and at the Stamford Yacht Club in Shippan. She also loved amusing her family with funny stories and poems.
Above all else, Sarey treasured her relationship with her five grandchildren and sharing in their achievements. Contributions in her memory can be made to: The Library of New Canaan, CT, Children's Department.