Westport COVID-19 Cases Up 5; State Positivity Rate 8.71%
The State Department of Public Health reported 5 new COVID-19 cases in Westport over the past two days. The State positivity rate was down to 8.71%.
Westport total positive or probable cases: 5,932 cases.
Westport total COVID-19 Deaths: 40 deaths
State Daily Test Positivity: 8.71%
Downtown Halloween Parade Slated for October 26th
The Parks and Recreation Department, the Westport Downtown Association and Westport P.A.L. have announced that the Annual Children’s Halloween Parade will take place on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, with a rain date of Thursday, October 27. Children and parents will meet at Main Street and Post Road East at 3:30 p.m. This event is for all children, especially those 8 and under.
The parade will proceed up Main Street, turn right onto Avery Place, then turn left on Myrtle Ave to Town Hall and Veterans Green. Children may trick-or-treat along Main Street and outside the front of Town Hall. Entertainment, refreshments, and a small gift will be provided on Veterans Green across from Town Hall at 4:00 p.m.
Please note that there will be NO PARKING on Main Street between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. during this event.
In case of inclement weather, the Halloween Parade will take place on Thursday, October 27. Please call (203) 341-5073 for weather updates.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. Southwest wind 6 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 38. West wind around 9 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind 7 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Autumn Reflections over Downtown
The fiery oranges of tonight’s sunset reflect off of Downtown Westport onto the river beneath it. Photo by Pam Garra for WestportLocal.com