Noelle Anastasia, 32, Died; Staples Grad, Loving Mother
Noelle Anastasia of Fairfield, formerly of Westport, passed away unexpectedly on November 16, 2022 at the age of 32, but her kind heart and bright smile will not be forgotten.
Noelle was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1989. She was the youngest daughter of Michelle and David Anastasia. She grew up in Westport and attended Westport schools. Despite the growing pains that accompany the life of a student, Noelle loved to learn, a passion that she carried into her adult life.
Noelle had many loves. As a girl at Bedford Middle School, she loved to sing in the choir. Years later as a woman, she confessed that she still loved to sing in the shower. For many years, Noelle served as an alter server for Assumption Church in Westport. Throughout her life, Noelle kept her faith close to her heart. Determined to pursue her enthusiasm for learning, she attended classes at Norwalk Community College and had planned to return to school. She loved to cook and had learned to master the talents of many professionals. It was a wonder to watch her casually prepare a meal with all the skills of a master chef.
Noelle had a kind soul and a deeply loving heart. More than anything, she loved her daughters Isabella, 5, and Ella, 3. They were the lights and loves of her life. She loved her stepson, Jesus, and was proud of all he accomplished. Her family was the cornerstone of her life, but Noelle also cared for those who needed it. She gave freely of herself, of her time and energy, to help when help was needed. This generosity of spirit did not extend only to people, but to animals as well. Noelle was known to take in more than one kitten in need of a home and add them to her family.
Preceding Noelle in death was her uncle, Robert Thompson.
Noelle is survived by her parents, David and Michelle, her husband Jesus, her sisters Denise and Nicole, her brother Steven, her nieces Michayla, Dianna, Marissa, Danniella, and Brianna, her nephews Matthew, Tyler, and Jace, as well as many aunts, uncles, and cousins who are all heartbroken at the loss.
Noelle will be missed the same way she loved. Deeply.
Friends are invited to attend a funeral on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at 11:00 AM meeting directly at Assumption Church 98 Riverside Ave. Westport CT for a Mass of Christian Burial. Condolences for Noelle's family may be left on line at www.hardingfuneral.com
Morning Weather Report
Today
Sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 23. Wind chill values between 15 and 20. West wind 7 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 43. Wind chill values between 15 and 25. Southwest wind 5 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Warm Colors for a Cold Sunset over Ned Dimes Marina
Saturday’s sunset brought warm red and orange hues as the temperatures quickly dropped and winds picked up. Though cold, the marina berths are still occupied until the end of November when the balance of the boats will get the boot from Westport Parks & Recreation.
Flakes Fly over Post Road East
A few minutes of snowfall made for a winter scene along Post Road East late Friday. With frigid temperatures forecast and biting wind chills, Winter has surely arrived in Westport. Contributed photo
Morning Weather Report: Cold as Wind Chills Drop to 20-30 Degrees
Today
Sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. West wind 8 to 13 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow
Sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. Southwest wind 7 to 11 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Westport Property Transfers: October 31- November 4th; Highest Sale on Harbor Road at $4.75 Million
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $39,275.00
Total Sales: $15,927,747.50
Highest Transfer Price: 22 Bermuda Road: $4,750,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 27 Bauer Place Extension: $217,747.50
Transfers:
22 Bermuda Road: $4,750,000
34 Harbor Road: $3,300,000
89 Patrick Road: $1,825,000
6 Stony Point Road: $1,250,000
64 Kings Highway North: $1,200,000
6 The Mews: $900,000
14 Highland Road: $860,000
124 Riverside Avenue, Unit 2: $850,000
230 Saugatuck Avenue, Unit 8: $775,000
27 Bauer Place Extension: $217,747.50
Police: Turkey Trot Traffic Expected Thanksgiving Morning
The Pequot Running Club of Fairfield will be holding its annual Thanksgiving Day five-mile road race on Thursday, November 24, 2022.
The race kicks off in Southport and will initially enter Westport from Pequot Avenue/Beachside Avenue. It then travels north on Sasco Creek Road, east on Greens Farms Road, northwest on Clapboard Hill Road, south on Maple Avenue South, west on Greens Farms Road, south on New Creek Road and then east on Beachside Avenue until the race reenters Southport on Pequot Avenue.
The race is scheduled to begin at 8:00 am and should have completely exited all Westport roads by approximately 11:00 am. While the race is traveling through town, residents and motorists can expect temporary road closures and delays associated with the event. Please alter any travel plans accordingly, allowing extra time for any delays caused by the event, and/or seek alternate routes around the area wherever possible.
3 State Tournament Games & 3 Shut-Outs For Staples Girls Soccer
File photo by J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com
Number three seed Staples faced number two seed Glastonbury last night and once again Staples defense shut down their opponents while the not-so-secret weapon of the Chudowsky sisters Evelyn and Natalie packed a big offensive punch
Coach Barry Beattie said, "Staples played and beat a great Glastonbury team tonight in Naugatuck HS. From a strong defensive foundation Staples built from the back and smashed in a 1-0 lead from Natalie Chudowsky right in the stroke of half time. Second half Glastonbury started strong but Evelyn Chudowsky doubled Staples lead with a great counter attack and finish. The third goal came from Natalie as she drilled in a free kick from 20 yards out."
Staples will face top seed Chesire in the final to be played at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford on Sunday at 4:00 PM.
File photo by J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47. West wind 7 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45. Wind chill values between 25 and 35 early. West wind 6 to 14 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Conversation Department: How to Legally, Responsibly Dispose of Leaves
The Conservation Department reminds Westport residents that both the Regulations for the Protection and Preservation of Wetlands and Watercourses of the Town of Westport, and Westport’s Waterway Protection Line Ordinance prohibit the dumping of debris in a wetland or watercourse.
Conservation Director Colin Kelly stated, “Now that autumn is in full swing, it seems like the yard work has only begun. We’ll all be raking and hauling leaves in an effort to clean up while looking for a way to dispose of them. As tempting as it may be, however, our wetlands and watercourses are not the place to be dumping them.”
Kelly continued, “Laws that protect our wetlands and waterways are there to protect the town’s natural resources as well as private property. Wetlands act as natural drainage basins for the collection of excess groundwater in the spring and runoff during storm events. Wetlands keep floodwaters within streams and their floodplains.”
Additional information may be found on the Conservation Department page on the Town Website: www.westportct.gov.
There are several options available to Westport residents for proper leaf disposal. One option is to compost leaves in the back yard within a fenced area or a composting receptacle, located at least 20 feet away from any wetland or watercourse. Not only is backyard composting a convenient alternative, it also produces valuable soil for container or garden planting the following year. Residents can learn the simple techniques of composting by linking to various web-sites such as https://oldworldgardenfarms.com/2022/10/13/compost-leaves-fast/ or https://www.epa.gov/recycle/composting-home or https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/composting/ingredients/composting-leaves.htm
Another option available to Westport residents with a valid sticker is to deliver leaves to the yard waste site at 180 Bayberry Lane behind the Aspetuck Health District (no plastic bags) The yard waste site is now open Monday through Saturday 7:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. Extended Saturday hours are in effect thru December 10, 2022.
Alternatively, the Department of Public Works began curbside leaf collection on November 7. All leaves must be placed in biodegradable paper bags safely near the curb of a Town street by December 5 to guarantee pick-up. Residents living on private streets must place their leaves behind the curb of an intersecting Town roadway. Leaves placed in plastic bags will not be picked up as the composting process cannot handle plastic.
For more information about leaf removal or the yard waste site, contact the Department of Public Works at 203-341-1120.