Morning Weather Report
Today:
Snow likely before 4pm, then rain. High near 42. Light and variable wind becoming east 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tonight:
Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature rising to around 49 by 1am. Breezy, with an east wind 18 to 23 mph becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Tomorrow:
A 30 percent chance of rain before 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to around 40 by 5pm. Breezy, with a west wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 34 mph.
Tomorrow Night:
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. Breezy, with a west wind 11 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Brendan Tyler Davidson, 38, Died; Talented Musician, Former Westporter
Brendan Tyler Davidson, formerly of Westport, CT, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 16, 2023.
Born in Bridgeport, CT on July 13, 1984, he was the beloved son of Karen E. (Forsberg) Davidson of Norwalk and the late Grant R. Davidson of Westport. After high school, Brendan attended Lynn University and Full Sail University in Florida. He was a talented musician having taught himself to play the piano and guitar. Brendan spent his healthy years dedicated to producing music.
Brendan is survived by his loving mother Karen and his two sisters, Melonie Davidson and Cassandra Davidson.
A celebration of Brendan's life will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 from 11:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, 419 White Plains Rd., Trumbull. Interment will be held privately. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial contributions to the Whittingham Cancer Center at Norwalk Hospital. For online condolences, please visit www.abriola.com.
Weston EMS Celebrates 60 Years of Service with Gala Event
Press ReleaseOn March 25, 2023, Weston EMS will be celebrating 60 years of emergency care service free of charge to Weston and mutual aid to the towns of Westport, Wilton, Fairfield, Redding, Norwalk, Easton and Georgetown. Weston EMS is a 100% volunteer organization.
Two-time Tony award-winning director, veteran of a myriad of movies and TV shows, and longtime Weston resident, James Naughton will be the Master of Ceremonies and will co-chair the Gala along with Weston First Selectwoman, Samantha Nestor. In what promises to be the event of the year, Dan Micciche, Music Director of Broadway’s Wicked will be performing alongside other Broadway stars. Weston EMS hopes to raise $100,000 to continue their mission of neighbors helping neighbors to provide the highest level of emergency care services with state of the art equipment, free of charge. Beginning on March 10th, Weston EMS will kick off an online raffle with exceptional offerings. Raffle tickets will also be available at the gala, along with a silent and live auction. To become a sponsor, advertise in the Gala program, or donate a product or service to the raffle or auctions, please contact Adria Belport, Gala Chair at abelport@westonems.com Tickets are on sale now.
To purchase tickets, go to www.westonems.com and click on the gala tab. Find out more about Weston EMS at www.westonems.com. Please contact, gala@westonems.com with any questions.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. West wind 13 to 16 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 8 to 13 mph becoming light northwest after midnight.
Tomorrow
A chance of snow before 1pm, then rain, possibly mixed with snow. High near 38. Light and variable wind becoming east 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tomorrow Night
Rain, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Temperature rising to around 50 by 3am. Breezy, with an east wind 11 to 20 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Sally Lyon, 83, Died; Staples High School Graduate
4/27/1939 - 12/29/2022
Sally was an artist. She designed silver jewelry and taught art in her community. Later in her life she became an accomplished plein-art painter in the Hudson River Valley. Born in Norwalk, CT, Sally Guthrie Lyon died on December 29, 2022. The daughter of the late Dr. C. E. Guthrie, veterinarian, and Marjorie Guthrie in Wilton, CT, she graduated from Staples High School and earned a degree in Fine Arts from Michigan State. She is survived by five siblings: Joseph Guthrie, Sonoma, CA; Jane Guthrie, Manhattan Beach, CA; Sidney Guthrie, Berkeley, CA; Susan Guthrie Rawls, Philadelphia, PA; and Margaret Guthrie VanAcker, Wilton, CT and her longtime companion, Brad Kato, Rhinebeck, NY.
She will be buried in the family cemetery in Silvermine, CT. https://www.lastingmemories.com/sally-guthrie-lyon
Published by the Daily Freeman from Jan. 23 to Jan. 27, 2023.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Rain before 1pm, then rain and snow likely between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of snow after 4pm. Temperature falling to around 36 by 1pm. Northwest wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of snow, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Wind chill values between 20 and 25. Northwest wind 11 to 16 mph.
Tomorrow
Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Wind chill values between 20 and 30. West wind 13 to 16 mph.
Tomorrow Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 13 mph.
President, Governor Lowers Flags to Respect California Shooting Victims
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that – in accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. directing flags to be lowered throughout the country as a mark of solemn respect for victims of the mass shooting last night in Monterey Park, California – he is directing U.S. and state flags in Connecticut to fly at half-staff beginning immediately until sunset on Thursday, January 26, 2023.
Accordingly, since no flag should fly higher than the U.S. flag, all other flags, including state, municipal, corporate, or otherwise, should also be lowered during this same duration of time.
“My heart breaks for those who were killed and injured in last night’s mass shooting in Monterey Park,” Governor Lamont said. “This tragedy at the hands of an individual with a gun is a sad and terrible reminder that more action is needed to prevent deadly shootings like this.”
Gretchen Hoeltzel, 56, Died; Former Westporter
Gretchen Hoeltzel, 56, of West Stockbridge MA, passed away on December 13, 2022 at Berkshire Medical Center with her husband and mother by her side.
Born in Elkhart, Indiana on July 2, 1966, she was the daughter of Rudolph L. and Mary Ball Hoeltzel. She grew up in Indiana and Westport, Connecticut, and graduated with honors from the University of Massachusetts.
She married Alan Champney of Dennis, Massachusetts in September 1994 and spent most of her married life on the Cape, where she and Alan owned and operated L'Alouette Bistro in Harwichport. She enjoyed days off at the outer beach and long walks with the many dogs she adopted. Along with Alan, she loved hosting and feasting with family and friends. She is remembered by all who knew her for her loving kindness, gentleness, and free spirit.
Gretchen is survived by her husband Alan, her mother Mary of Stockbridge, her brother Lloyd Hoeltzel and his wife Angela and daughter Sylvie (Gretchen's niece) of Secaucus New Jersey, along with several cousins and extended family.
SERVICES - There will be a Celebration of Life for Gretchen on the Cape in April. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Berkshire Humane Society in care of Finnerty & Stevens Funeral Home, 426 Main Street, Great Barrington, MA 01230. To send remembrances to the family please go to www.finnertyandstevens.com
Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jan. 21, 2023.
Morning Weather Report
Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. North wind 7 to 9 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 28. Light and variable wind.
Tomorrow
A 50 percent chance of rain after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
Rain. Low around 36. South wind 7 to 14 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Westport Property Transfers: December 26-30th; One Property Sells for $1.2 Million
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $3,045.00.
Total Sales: $1,218,000
Transfer:
31 Ellery Lane: $1,218,000