Morning Weather Report

Today

Sunny, with a high near 47. Calm wind becoming south 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

Tonight

Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Tomorrow

Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 58. South wind 9 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Night

A 50 percent chance of showers before 8pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind 7 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.

Wexler: PURA Chair “in Disbelief” as Eversource, UI Announce Dramatic Energy Rate Increases

Lisa Wexler interviewed Marissa Paslick Gillett, Chairwoman of PURA: Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, Public Utilities Regulatory Authority yesterday. When asked her first reaction to the proposed Eversource and UI rate increases she replied:

“Just a lot of disbelief…I don’t think that we were expecting such a dramatic increase…I look around and I think, people can’t really take anymore, so honestly we’re all feeling a little bit helpless…I was really pleased that the Governor and the utilities were able to come together for some sort of short-term relief that was announced this past Monday, but it’s not going to be enough for a lot of the people that are struggling.”

Caroling Comes to Town for the Holidays

Press Release

The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce is pleased to bring back and once again be sponsoring the annual Saugatuck Caroling Crawl to entertain patrons at all local member restaurants on Saturday evening December 10th, from 6:30 - 8:30pm. 

Last done in 2020, and finally back after a two-year pandemic delay, six Staples Orphenians will sing a medley of songs at each eatery, a total of 14 venues, before moving on to the next. This year Sophia Betit, Madelyn Spera, James Dobin-Smith, Alyssa Lee, Deneil Betfarhad and Ethan Tober will be performing. 

“I’m excited to have such a talented and committed set of carolers who will be helping to spread holiday cheer,” said Matthew Mandell, Executive Director of the WWCC. “Diners will get quite a thrill when this ensemble comes in and treats them to a few songs each. So, make your reservations now.” 

The Carolers will begin their rounds at the Boathouse at 6:30pm then stop off at Parker Mansion, Kawa Ni, The Whelk, Tuttis and the Black Duck, before making their way around the train station area to sing at Tarantinos, Harvest, Romanacci, and Allium. They will then proceed north entertaining the guests at Match, Rizzuto’s, Viva Zapata and finally ending at Dunville’s. 

This event is another part of the WWCC’s campaign to “Eat Local,” and enjoy the holidays while at it. 

Charlie Brooks, 68, Died; Staples Grad, Air Force Veteran, Talented Jet Mechanic

Charlie of Safety Harbor Fl died suddenly from previous health conditions while on a trip, visiting relatives in Connecticut.

Charlie was born in Winchester MA on October 11, 1954, he lived in MA until 1965 when his family moved to Westport Connecticut. Charlie attended Greens Farms Elementary, Long Lots Junior High, and Staples High School.

After High school, Charlie enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1971 and worked as a jet mechanic repairing and maintaining the single seat jet fighter A-7 Corsair. During this time Charlie was stationed in Myrtle Beach South Carolina with the 354th Fighter Wing.

In 1976 Charlie began working at Sikorsky Aircraft in Stratford, CT, and did so for almost 20 years. During this time Charlie earned his A & P license which qualified him to perform almost any repair on any type of aircraft. For many years Charlie worked exclusively on the fleet of Presidential VH-3 Sea King, which is operated by the Marines Corp in transporting the President of the United States.

Charlie was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Mary as well as his younger brother Daniel, he is survived by his sisters Martha (Tom Donaher) of Fairfield CT, and Mary Hart (John Wagner) of Trumbull CT, and a younger brother Robert of Blue River Colorado and many nieces and nephews.

Published by Westport-News on Nov. 30, 2022.