Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 8 since Friday
The State Department of Public Health reported 8 more COVID-19 cases in Westport since Friday. The State positivity rate was up to 9.70% while 351 people are hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,770 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.70% [up from 9.46%]
Sirens: Merritt Parkway Southbound Accident Reported
First responders were dispatched to a car accident on the Merritt Parkway in the southbound lanes, before exit 40, just before 7:30 this morning. No word on any injuries.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 74. East wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tonight
Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 63. Northeast wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind around 9 mph.
High Tides
8:03 AM / 8:27 PM
Low Tides
1:58 AM / 2:15 PM
Margaret “Peggy” Cerulo, 70, Died; Former Assumption Church Teacher
Margaret (Peggy) Cerulo passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on September 4, 2022 at the age of 70. She was born in Brooklyn (Greenpoint), NY to Mary and Robert Kramer. She was a longtime resident of Norwalk and Bridgeport.
Peggy is survived by her loving husband, Ralph, of 46 years along with her children, grandchildren, several wonderful siblings, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and friends.
Peggy was a devoted wife, mother, and grandma. Her husband meant the world to her. She is lovingly remembered by her son Ralph III and wife Lauren of Red Hook, NY and daughter Allison and husband Ryan Karas of Monroe, CT. Her heart belonged to her six grandchildren: Jillian, Caleb, Emily, Riley, Ryan Jr., and Tyler.
Peggy loved children. She was a teacher at Assumption School in Westport and St. Theresa School in Trumbull where she retired from in 2013 to babysit her granddaughter.
Peggy enjoyed vacationing at the beach and her trips to the casino along with spending time with her family. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Swim Across the Sound, c/o St. Vincent's Medical Center, 2800 Main St. Bridgeport, CT 06606.
Friends and family are invited to attend her funeral services on Friday at 11:00 a.m. at St. Theresa Church, 5301 Main St., Trumbull, CT. Interment will be private. Friends may call on Thursday from 3-7 p.m. at the Cyril F. Mullins Funeral Home, 399 White Plains Rd., Trumbull, CT. For more information or to leave an online condolence, please visit www.mullinsfh.com.
MTA: Crews Will Arrive Tuesday Morning ahead of Rains to Safeguard Railways
Press ReleaseCrews to Clear Drains, Prepare Equipment, and Be Strategically Pre-Positioned to Respond Quickly to Any Instances of Flooding or Other Weather-Related Challenges
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced that it is taking precautions for heavy rain, some thunderstorms, and the risk for flooding beginning Monday evening into Tuesday morning. With heavier rain expected to begin in the Lower Hudson Valley and Connecticut and develop gradually to the south and across New York City and Long Island, the MTA is taking all necessary precautions to protect its transportation network and deliver safe service.
The MTA reminds customers to stay alert for service updates by visiting MTA.info, signing up for custom-tailored service alerts via email or text at MyMTAAlerts.com, or monitoring social media.
Weather preparation activities follow for services that anticipate the possibility of weather-related challenges over the next 24 hours.
New York City Subway
New York City Transit will strategically pre-position weather-response teams, including track and signals specialists, at key locations to be able to respond to any weather-related events that may occur. Crews will prepare and fuel two trains capable of high-capacity pumping, two trains designed for debris clean-up, and additional emergency trucks and emergency response equipment including track pumps and chain saws.
To reduce the likelihood of flooding and respond to any instances of flooding that do occur, crews will inspect drains in flood-prone areas to ensure they are functional, and supervisors will monitor flood-prone locations for any reports of flooding to ensure quick response. Elevator and escalator specialists will be deployed to flood-prone locations to attend to any weather-related elevator and escalator troubles.
Metro-North Railroad
Crew members will be called in to safeguard tracks, communications systems, signals, and power early Tuesday morning to ensure smooth service for the morning rush. Drainage crews and track department personnel will maintain drainage structures on a continual basis. Should trees be blown across tracks, the railroad is prepared to respond quickly to clear debris and restore tracks.
NWS Continues to Warn of Heavy Rains
From the NWS NYC Office
A Flood Watch remains in effect until 5PM Tuesday across the entire Tri-State area.
Overview:
A nearly stationary front will remain in the vicinity of Southern Connecticut into Central New Jersey through Tuesday.
Rain showers with possible thunderstorms are expected through this evening. The rain showers remain overnight and into Tuesday. The rain showers could be heavy at times and could slowly move over the same areas, resulting in flash flooding.
Timing: Through Tuesday afternoon
Locations: The entire Tri-State area
Impacts: Mainly localized flash flooding of most vulnerable urbanized and poor drainage areas.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Periods of rain. Low around 64. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tomorrow
Periods of rain. High near 74. East wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Rain likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Northeast wind 9 to 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
High Tides
6:53 AM / 7:19 PM
Low Tides
12:50 AM / 1:04 PM
NWS Warns of Possible Flash Floods Monday Afternoon
NWS NYC OfficeNational Weather Service: Overview:
A slow moving cold front will approach from the north into tonight and then remain nearby Monday into Monday night before shifting south on Tuesday.
There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening, mainly from the New York City metro on north and west. Locally heavy rainfall is possible.
More widespread showers with possible thunderstorms are expected Monday afternoon into Tuesday. The showers could be heavy at times and could train over the same areas. The NWS Weather Prediction Center has placed the region in a slight risk for excessive rainfall for this time period.
Timing: Monday afternoon into early Tuesday morning
Locations: The entire Tri-State area
Impacts: Mainly localized flash flooding of most vulnerable urbanized areas.
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming east around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tomorrow Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm, then showers after 3am. Low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
High Tides
5:43 AM / 6:09 PM
Low Tides
11:52 AM
Easton Farmer Plants Sunflower Field surrounding Elementary School in Honor of Ukraine
Longtime Easton farmer Irv Silverman, who owns Silverman’s Farm, gave Samuel Staples Elementary Schoolers a bright start to their school year this week - and the entire region something to smile about.
Four acres of sunflowers surround the front of the public school building after Silverman planted hundreds of pounds of seeds this past Spring, he told the Easton Courier. The sunflowers support the Ukrainian people during their continued war against Russia as a gentle reminder of kindness and strength for those who pass the fields or wander through them. Silverman has invited the public into the field to pick the flowers to enjoy them and spread the kindness they embody as their bloom season comes to an end.
A bit different than Westport schools’ green lawns, nearby Easton farmers using to this section of field at the elementary school is not unusual as they use the several acre plots for their crops. Silverman took on the rent this season in addition to his own 50 acre nearby farm & petting zoo for the purpose of helping and supporting others. Silverman has always been in the farming industry after his father Ben started their farm on Sport Hill Road in the 1920s. Irv has continued the tradition ever-since.
The sunflower fields are located at 515 Morehouse Road and are free and open to the public until their blooming season ends and the regional drought trudges on. Silverman’s Farms are located at 451 Sport Hill Road and will be open for apple picking, pumpkin picking, apple cider and pie purchases, and petting zoo visitors throughout the Autumn season.