Morning Weather Report

Today

Showers likely, mainly before 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 61. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. North wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunny, with a high near 72. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Tomorrow Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. Calm wind.

Elmer Stannard, 89, Died; Purple Heart Recipient, Staples High Graduate

Elmer E. Stannard, 89 of Wilton, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2022 surrounded by family members.

He was born in Ridgefield, CT to Helen Minnerly Stannard and Elmer Wilton Stannard. Upon graduating from Staples High School in Westport, Elmer joined the United States Marine Corps where he fought in the Korean War and received the Purple Heart. After service, he went on to work for his father as a plumber and eventually took over the business Stannard Plumbing & Heating in 1985. In his free time he was an accomplished skeet shooter who won numerous competitions.

Elmer is survived by his devoted wife of 65 years, Nan Pat Carusone Stannard, his daughter Debbie Cowic and husband Brian, 4 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 1 niece and 2 nephews.

A Funeral Service will take place for Elmer on Friday, October 7, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Bouton Funeral Home, 31 West Church St. Georgetown (Wilton) CT 06829. Interment will immediately follow at Hillside Cemetery, Wilton. Friends may greet the family from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011 or https://www.alz.org/get-involved-now/donate . To offer online condolences to the family, please visit www.boutonfuneralhome.com

Tom Kiely Named Town of Westport Operations Director

First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker announced today that she has appointed Thomas D. Kiely to the position of Operations Director for the Town of Westport effective immediately.   

Mr. Kiely is a graduate of Plymouth State University, Plymouth N.H., where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Management. His professional experience is in law enforcement with the Connecticut State Police, serving 21 years in various roles and supervisory positions including 11 years as a Detective with Major Crimes. During that time, he established positive working relationships with a number of local, state and federal agencies.  

Over the course of his career, Mr. Kiely has received numerous honors and leadership accolades, including Outstanding Service Awards issued by the State Police, United States’ Attorney’s Office District of Connecticut Department of Justice Award and multiple Unit Citation Awards in recognition of his outstanding service and performance for exceptional investigative efforts. 

Mr. Kiely stated, “My entire professional life has been in public service. I am very excited to begin a new career as the Operations Director of this great community. I look forward to meeting new people, accepting new challenges, and collaborating with the team of town employees, business owners, and residents – confident that I bring a fresh perspective and life experience to this important role in town government.”  

First Selectwoman Tooker said, “I welcome Tom in his new role as Operations Director. I know that his experience and skill-set are well suited to this unique position within the Selectwoman’s Office. I am looking forward to a positive working relationship where we are able to accomplish the many goals my administration has set on behalf of all Westporters. I am also excited to introduce him to our community including the residents, business owners, and the employees that make Westport the best place in the region to live, work and play.”

She added, “I want to take this opportunity to express my thanks and appreciation to Town Audit Manager and Senior Accountant Lynn Scully. Her work throughout the time that she served as the Interim Operations Director was exceptional. Her input, advice and guidance as she deftly managed the multiple jobs that we asked her to perform on behalf of the Town were invaluable, and we owe her a debt of gratitude.”

Halloween Window Painters Needed for 2022 Chamber of Commerce Contest

Calling all painters! The annual Halloween Window Painting Contest will take place on Saturday October 22. Painters wanted.  

Last year over 100 children from the area painted scary scenes on windows offered by local businesses. Participants can paint their own window or in teams with friends. Judging will take place in the following days and winners will receive a gift certificate from Gofer Ice Cream. 

Sign up is at www.westportwestonchamber.com/halloween