Compo Beach, Westport's Happy Place, Was Even Happier for Lobster Fest 2022
Westport's biggest (probably) and arguably best party of the year returned to Compo Beach on a beautiful, sunny Saturday to the obvious delight of the happy and well-fed attendees. There was something for everyone; great entertainment for kids, the upbeat sounds of Hot Rubber Monkey Band got folks dancing, all the beer, wine and Tito's hand-made vodka anyone could ask for. Then there were the lobsters… for the $75.00 ticket price which goes to benefit all the charities the Westport Rotary supports each year, not to mention Copps Island oysters, clams, corn on the cob, cole slaw, bread, potato salad and even a peppermint patty for desert. There was also an option for a great steak for the non-lobster folks. A $10.00 kids ticket got them either chicken tenders or a hot dog. An early sell-out affair as always and another day of wonderful memories for the families and friends of Westport and the surrounding environs.
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery
Photos By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 8 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph.
High Tides
6:01 AM / 6:21 PM
Low Tides
12:12 PM
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. Northeast wind around 6 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 9 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 8 mph.
High Tides
5:03 AM / 5:23 PM
Low Tides
11:14 AM / 11:58 PM
Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 17; State Positivity Rate Up
The State Department of Public Health reported 17 more COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past day. The State positivity rate was up to 10.25% while 320 people remain hospitalized around the State.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,824 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 40 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 10.25% [up from 9.49%]
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.”