Fire Department: Gas Leak near Brooks Corner on Main Street; Avoid Area
The Westport Fire Department was dispatched shortly after 10 this morning for the report of a gas leak on Main Street in the area of Brooks Corner, Elm Street. The area has been closed off and the public is warned to avoid the area while they manage the situation.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 74. Northwest wind 11 to 13 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 6 mph.
High Tides
2:30 AM / 2:39 PM
Low Tides
8:42 AM / 9:16 PM
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.