Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 5 over Weekend; State Positivity Rate Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 5 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the weekend. The State positivity rate was down to 8.74%.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,791 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 39 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 8.74% [down from 9.85%]
Harvest Moon Brings Warm Light to Compo Saturday Night
The full Harvest Moon brought light and warmth to the seasonable Saturday evening on Compo Beach. Photo by Nancy Lally for WestportLocal.com
Morning Weather Report
Today
A 30 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Showers likely, mainly after 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 65. Light and variable wind becoming east around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
High Tides
12:10 AM / 12:33 PM
Low Tides
6:28 AM / 6:53 PM
An afternoon along Longshore
Bright skies gave a clear view to Longshore Sailing School and The Inn at Longshore as the waters remained busy after Labor Day weekend. WestportLocal.com photo
Wakeman Town Farm: The Annual Harvest Festival
Countless Westporters and supporters of the Wakeman Town Farm gathered for the annual Harvest Festival. There were various fall dinner options, donation opportunities, silent auction offers, and awesome live music. Photos by Cami Vynerib.
Cutting Through to Westport
“Remedy” of Saint Michaels, Maryland cuts through the afternoon chop of the Sound on its way into Westport. WestportLocal.com photo
Friends Of Sherwood Island Host Shorefest 2022
Friday September 9 was a magical night with a full "Shorefest lobster" moon delighting the guests of Shorefest 2022, the annual fundraising event for the Friends of Sherwood Island State Park. Guests enjoyed appetizers, beer & wine, steamers and clams, lobster dinner with all the fixings and hand-crafted desserts. Live jazz was performed by the talented student musician Karl Schultz, and the silent auction offered plenty of options for restaurants, art, goods and services. Funds go toward the Friends' many activities at the park, including dune restoration, 100 Trees for 100 Years, paid internships at the Nature Center, educational programs for all ages, and the Friends' yearlong efforts to protect one of our State's irreplaceable natural resources. If you missed it, come next year!
To learn more about and help preserve this Westport Jewel visit: https://friendsofsherwoodisland.org/friends/
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
DNR Gets Them Dancing At The Levitt Pavilion's Annual Tribute To Westport Volunteer EMS
The Levitt Pavilion presented this Annual Tribute starring DNR in honor of First Responders everywhere and in support of Westport Volunteer EMS.
The Levitt Pavilion presented this Annual Tribute starring DNR in honor of First Responders everywhere and in support of Westport Volunteer EMS.
Fairfield County's (Almost) All Physician Rock Band plays an infectious mix of rock, Motown, oldies, and contemporary hits. D.N.R. delivers danceable vintage tunes from the ‘60s and ’70’s, including hits by Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Van Morrison and the Beatles, plus favorites from the 80’s and 90’s!
DNR Members Include: Lynn Padell, Fred Ury, Dr. Bob Altbaum, Dr. Andrew Parker, Kevin J. Fox, Dr. Rich Frank, and Gnorm.
An insightful article regarding how Westport VEMS works - please read: "EMS is here for us. Are we here for them?"
https://06880danwoog.com/2021/06/14/ems-is-here-for-us-are-we-here-for-them/
Please make a donation to Westport EMS Here: https://www.westportems.org/donate/
Photo By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com
Raffael “Ralph” Michael Festa, 93, Died; Proud Italian born in Saugatuck
West Lebanon, NH — Raffael "Ralph" Michael Festa of West Lebanon, New Hampshire passed away on September 6, 2022 at the age of 93.
Born to parents Salvatore Festa and Rose Nuzzo on January 18, 1929 in Saugatuck, (Westport) Connecticut. Ralph was very proud of his Italian heritage and very large family. He is predeceased by 8 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his beloved wife of 64 yrs Claire Smith Festa. They were married in Greenwich, Connecticut at St. Mary's Church. His children Michael Festa, wife Mitzi Festa, Kathleen (Kathy/Katie) Festa Mnichowski, Debbie Festa Baldassare husband Frank Baldassare and John Festa wife Julie Festa. Ralph and Claire have 5 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Ralph served in the Army for 4 years and then worked at Condec Diesel Corporation in Old Greenwich, Connecticut for 40 yrs. He loved gardening and was once best in show for his beautiful roses which were his pride and joy. Ralph was a wonderful cook and loved to make Italian dishes he learned from his beloved mother. Ralph and Claire vacationed and then retired to New Hampshire where Claire his wife continues to reside.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday September 10, 2022 from 3-5pm at the Rand-Wilson Funeral Home 11 1/2 School St Hanover, New Hampshire 03755
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tomorrow
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
High Tides
11:46 AM
Low Tides
5:41 AM / 6:04 PM