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COVID-19 Cases Up 11 since Friday; State Positivity Rate 9.47%

The State Department of Public Health reported 11 more COVID-19 cases in Westport since Friday. The State positivity rate was down to 9.47% while 391 people remain hospitalized.

Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,860 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 40 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 9.47% [up from 10.21%]

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Morning Weather Report

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. West wind 6 to 14 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 50. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Tomorrow

Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. West wind 5 to 8 mph.

Tomorrow Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind 7 to 9 mph.

James Bairaktaris 9/26/22 James Bairaktaris 9/26/22

Clearing Skies over the Jesup-Godillot House

The 200+ year old home on Jesup Road had the rain water drying off its siding by the time nightfall came to Westport as the sun was able to hit the house atop the hill after some evening storms moved out of the region. WestportLocal.com photo

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Tax Collector: Quarter Two Taxes Due October 1

Tax Collector Christine Alison reminded residents today that second quarter real estate taxes, personal property taxes, sanitary sewer use, and assessment charges are due October 1, 2022. Taxpayers have until November 1, 2022, to pay taxes without penalty. Accounts will be subject to an 18 percent (1.5 percent/month) penalty charge if paid late. Minimum interest charge is $2.00.

Failure to receive a bill does not abate the charges or interest.

Real estate taxes, personal property taxes, sanitary sewer use and assessment bills may be paid by credit card, debit card, or direct withdrawal from a checking account on-line at www.westportct.gov.

Checks should be made payable to “Town of Westport” and mailed to:

Town of Westport-Tax Collector

P.O. Box 350

Westport, CT 06881

In-person payments may be made at the Tax Collector’s Office, Room 109 in Town Hall (110 Myrtle Avenue). Office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM daily Monday thru Friday.