Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 11; State Positivity Rate 9.59%
The State Department of Public Health reported 11 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 9.59% while 321 people are hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,737 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.59% [up from 9.26%]
Slice of Saugatuck is Back Saturday, September 10th
Press Release
The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 10th Annual Slice of Saugatuck Festival will once again be taking over the streets of Saugatuck on Saturday September 10th from 2pm – 5pm. (Rain date Saturday September 17th).
Started in 2011, the highly successful food tasting and retail experience celebrates its 10th anniversary with over 40 businesses participating and its largest number of sponsors to date. Each of those years over 2000 people have come to see what Westport’s Saugatuck neighborhood has to offer by going venue to venue and sampling all the restaurants, merchants and activities that this mom and pop driven area has created and has to offer.
“We’re back and Saugatuck is stronger than ever, despite the impact of the pandemic,” said Matthew Mandell Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce. “It only took 12 years to have the 10th event, but everyone embraces the festival, from the merchants and restaurateurs right down to the residents who come out to see what’s up. Where else can you just walk the streets with friends and neighbors and enjoy what an entire community has to offer.”
Bouncy houses are back as well as the balloon bender and roving performances for the kids. And of course, tastes from over two dozen venues as the anchor to the event.
There will be live music located at seven different locations all playing at the same time, with notable local bands: Outside Chance, Silver Steel, Otis and the Hurricanes, The Howling Barncats, Elana Zarabi, Accidental Breakdown and The School of Rock.
The event will also have two “Beer Gardens” with wine as well, located on Bridge Square and Railroad Place which will allow adult eventgoers to enjoy a cold one and watch the bands. Many of the restaurants will also be offering specialty drinks inside their venues. The 2pm to 5pm time slot has proven to be a winner and stays the same this year. Many of the participating venues will be holding a special Saugatuck Happy Hour offering festival attendees the opportunity to return at 5pm to enjoy more food and libations after the event.
The price will again be $15 per adult, kids under 13 remains $5, with age 5 and under free. Cash only.
The Chamber has donated over $39,000 to the Gillespie Center’s food pantry from the proceeds from the prior events. This year will take it past $40,000. “The Slice of Saugatuck is a unique event that helps fill our pantry and supports the most vulnerable with food insecurity in our community,” said Helen McAlinden Executive Director of Homes with Hope. “We thank the Chamber and all the merchants for their support in putting on this wonderful festival that highlights a gem of Westport.”
For more information on the event and see participants a map go to www.westportwestonchamber.com/saugatuck - Tickets go on sale onsite only at 1:50pm day of the event, cash only.
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.
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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