Westport Property Transfers: August 29th - September 2nd; Highest Sale on Kensington Place at $5.3 Million
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $93,817.77
Total Sales: $38,220,928.14
Highest Transfer Price: 3 Kensington Place: $5,395,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 19 Hale Street: $545,000
Transfers:
3 Kensington Place: $5,395,000
81 Maple Avenue South: $3,695,428.14
30 Stony Brook Road: $3,400,000
7 Side Hill Road: $3,400,000
8 Ferry Lane East: $2,300,000
101 Compo Road South: $2,298,000
67 West Parish Road: $2,115,000
29 Gault Park Drive: $2,075,000
14 Cardinal Lane: $2,020,000
17 Deerwood Lane: $1,660,000
18 Silver Brook Road: $1,650,000
9 Hiawatha Lane: $1,500,000
21 Newtown Turnpike: $1,275,000
24 Highland Road: $1,200,000
138 Lansdowne: $1,000,000
34 Crescent Road: $730,000
308 Harvest Commons: $650,000
19 Hiawatha Lane: $617,500
19 Hale Street: $545,000
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Light northeast wind.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
High Tides
4:08 AM / 4:28 PM
Low Tides
10:19 AM / 11:01 PM
Serene Sunset Scene
Beachgoers enjoyed the quiet last moments of the evening as the sun went down over Saugatuck. WestportLocal.com photo
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3; State Positivity Rate 9.49%
The State Department of Public Health reported 3 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was down to 9.49% while 329 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,817 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 40 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.49% [down from 9.55%]
Conservation Director Alicia Mozian to Retire; “her presence in Westport will be sorely missed.”
First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced today that she has accepted the retirement letter of Conservation Director Alicia Mozian, effective October 1, 2022.
A Town employee since 1986, Alicia began her career as a Planning Aide in the Planning and Zoning Department. Subsequently, Alicia was a Conservation Analyst, Zoning Inspector and Planning Assistant. From 2000 to 2001, she was the Acting Conservation Director, becoming the Conservation Director in June, 2001.
First Selectwoman Tooker said, “The Town of Westport and its residents have been extremely fortunate to be the beneficiaries of Alicia’s expertise and historical knowledge for over 35 years, and her presence in Westport will be sorely missed.”
Ms. Mozian stated, “I am grateful to have served a community that is so engaged and proactive in environmental affairs. Their enthusiasm both challenged and inspired me to do my very best every day to help protect the many natural resources whose care we have been entrusted to protect. I have worked hard to balance the rights of the property owner with the need for environmental protection and I’m proud of my department in achieving this goal. I also want to thank the many volunteers who have supported and continue to support our department’s mission and foster good stewardship practices of not only our wetland and water resources but also the environment in general.”
Ms. Tooker expressed her gratitude to Ms. Mozian, stating, “On behalf of the citizens of Westport, her fellow employees, and her colleagues, I am grateful for Alicia’s longstanding, exemplary and dedicated service. On a personal level, I have always considered her a valuable friend and colleague. I started my service to the Town as a volunteer member of the Conservation Commission and Alicia was the first Town Department Head with whom I interacted. Ever since, through my varied activities in public service, she has been there for me. I am thankful that her positive demeanor, and unprecedented professional knowledge and skill were available to me, and to the many residents in Westport. I wish her all the best as she enters a new and exciting chapter in her life.”
Ms. Tooker continued, “Because of Alicia’s training, professionalism and positive rapport with her direct reports, I am very confident that the Westport Conservation Department will remain in capable hands. To that end, I am pleased to announce that Colin Kelly will be promoted to Director of Conservation upon Alicia’s retirement. Colin has the ability, knowledge, skill and understanding to seamlessly transition and effectively manage the Conservation Department.”
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 11 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 51. North wind around 7 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 77. West wind around 6 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Calm wind.
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 3; State Positivity Rate Up, Hospitalizations Down
The State Department of Public Health reported 3 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 9.55% while 333 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,814 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 40 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.55% [up from 9.31%]
Westport Fire Department, Southern Connecticut Gas, Westport Public Works End Gas Leak
Press Release
At 10:02 AM, the Westport Fire Department received a call from contractors working at 136 Main Street for an odor of gas in the building. Arriving firefighters found an active gas leak inside the building filling with natural gas.
Along with 136 Main Street, the neighboring buildings on Main Street and Elm Street were evacuated as a precaution. All on-duty firefighters were called to the scene, and hoselines were deployed as a precaution. Southern Connecticut Gas Company responded to the leak and was not initially able to locate the shut-off. Westport Public Works assisted with finding and accessing to bring the incident to a safe conclusion.
Once the buildings were metered and deemed safe, all occupants were allowed back into the buildings. Fairfield and Norwalk Fire Departments provided mutual aid station coverage and responded our or behalf to three emergencies in Town.
Thousands Pay Tribute To Those We Lost On 9/11 With the 21st CT United Motorcycle Ride Throughout Fairfield County On Sunday, 9/11/22
For the 21st year as many as 3,000 riders from Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York and as far as Long Island converged early Sunday morning at Westport's Sherwood Island State Park to begin a thirty mile ride throughout Fairfield County.
After leaving Sherwood Island at around 11:30 AM riders traveled approximately 60 miles through Wilton (Georgetown), Redding, Bethel, Newtown, Monroe, Trumbull, and Fairfield, before arriving at Seaside Park in Bridgeport at about 2:00 PM where they gathered for a lunch provided by ride sponsors including Vazzy's restaurants.
The riders thrilled what the CT United website says may number more than 15,000 cheering spectators along the route. Riders left under Westport and Norwalk Fire Department spectacular giant flags suspended from ladder apparatus and riders were greeted all along the route with similar welcoming flags provided by local fire departments.
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery
The program began with opinion ceremonies at about 10:30 AM where spectators heard remarks give by Founder and Executive Director Fred Garrity Jr,who has said that the event is "“for those that lost their lives, for those that gave their lives, and for those that continue to put their lives on the line each day — that’s why we ride.” The crowd pledged allegiance to the flag, heard a beautiful rendition of our National Anthem and somberly listened as a fire bell rang out 11 times.
Westport's First Selectwoman Jen Tooker addressed the crowd along with Governor Ned Lamont, Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Congressman Jim Himes who represents the 4th district which includes Westport and much of Fairfield County. Also speaking were sponsor attorney John Haymond and Gold Star Parents Pat Parry and Wilfredo and Vicki Perez.
The ride first began shortly after the tragic attacks on 9/11/2001 and has grown during the proceeding years according to Garrity who is quoted as saying “It’s lasted because of the people that support it — both those (who stand along) the route and the riders themselves”. “People continuously say never forget. This is one of the ways you never forget.”
Just prior to beginning the ride, the crowd heard and felt the appearance of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter, possibly from the CT National Guard as it did a fly-by, circling the park as one of the service members on board surveyed the riders and spectators.
As always, there were as many configurations of motorcycles as there were riders. And also as always, there were large numbers of former military, current and former police officers, firefighters and many female riders. There were multiple bike clubs and associations, including Polska Sfora, a Polish riders group, a Latin American Association and even a Christian riders group, Servants Of Christ.
Riders were escorted by police departments who were reported to number more than thirty departments including a dozen or more motorcycle units and also patrol cars from the Connecticut State Police.
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery
Riders Arrive At Their Destination, Seaside Park In Bridgeport
Bridgport Police Motorcycle Escort Leads The Riders Into Seaside Park
