Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 20; State Positivity Rate 9.31%
The State Department of Public Health reported 20 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 9.31% while 341 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,811 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 40 deaths [+1 death]
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.31% [up from 8.74%]
The Westport RTM is Seeking a Candidate for a District 2 Vacancy
The Westport Representative Town Meeting (RTM) is seeking candidates for a District 2 representative to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Christine Meiers Schatz. In accordance with the Town Charter, Section C5-8C, the vacancy must be filled by a registered voter residing in RTM District 2. No party affiliation is required since Westport’s RTM is non-partisan. The term expires November 28, 2023.
Residents of RTM District 2 interested in being considered to fill the vacancy are invited to send a resume on or before September 23, 2022 to Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton at JDunkerton@westportct.gov.
10th Annual Slice of Saugatuck Wows Westport Again
The 10th anniversary of the Slice of Saugatuck Festival was well attended under sunny skies. Over 2000 people came to taste and see what Westport's second downtown had to offer. 7 bands were playing in every corner of the neighborhood, 4 bouncy houses were filled with excited children and people strolled the streets enjoying samples of food from two dozen eateries.
"What I liked most was seeing all the smiling faces," said Matthew Mandell, Executive Director of the Chamber and originator of the festival. "Saugatuck is a special place and this event shows it off like no other. I think people really got to see that."
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Catching A "Lift" At The Slice Of Saugatuck
One visitor to Saturday's Slice Of Saugatuck got a "lift" from Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas, right, and one of the Board Of Directors for the Catch A Lift Fund, Andrew Berman. Both men are veterans and Berman's organization was founded to support and aid in the recovery of U.S. Servicemen dealing with the effects of involvement in military conflicts.
The organization's mission statement is this: Since our founding in 2010, the Catch A Lift Fund has helped thousands of post 9/11 combat injured veterans regain their mental and physical health through gym memberships, in home gym equipment, personalized fitness and nutrition programs and a peer support network. Catch A Lift vets are seeing and feeling results including dramatic weight loss, reduction in medications, improved sleep patterns, and strengthened relationships with family and friends, thanks to their healthier lifestyle. Our veteran testimonials attest that CAL has "saved their lives"; the greatest impact of all. You may learn more about the Catch A Lift Fund at https://catchaliftfund.org/
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