Morning Weather Report: Messy Day Possible
Today:
Rain, snow, and sleet likely between 1pm and 4pm, then rain likely, possibly mixed with snow after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. West wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow and sleet accumulation expected.
Tonight:
Rain likely, possibly mixed with snow, becoming all rain after 7pm. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 37. East wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Tomorrow
A 40 percent chance of rain before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 6 to 9 mph becoming west in the morning.
Tomorrow Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 32. East wind 7 to 14 mph becoming west after midnight.
Westport Property Transfers: January 30-February 03; $40 Million on Main Street Sells
Westport Town Clerk’s Office:
Total Conveyance Tax: $127,509.20
Total Sales: $51,720,000.00
Highest Transfer Price: 69-93 Main Street: $30,000,000
Lowest Transfer Price: 11 High Gate Road: $222,500 (+) 11 High Gate Road: $222,500
Transfer:
69-93 Main Street: $30,000,000
105 Main Street: $10,000,000
6 James Lane: $3,485,000
4 Ledge Meadow Lane: $2,300,000
2 Timber Lane: $1,825,000
231 Bayberry Lane: $1,525,000
8 Garden Lane: $1,400,000
128 Weston Road: $740,000
11 High Gate Road: $222,500
11 High Gate Road: $222,500
Westport Writers’ Workshop Receives CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities
Westport Writers’ Workshop (WWW) was recently awarded an $8300.00 CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant from CT Humanities (CTH). CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grants assist organizations as they recover from the pandemic and maintain and grow their ability to serve their community and the public.
WWW will apply grant monies to their Outreach Program, where writing is taught to individuals undergoing specific challenges or who have survived some type of hardship. The grant will help fund volunteer instructors to visit various communities to foster healing and growth through story.
In recent years, WWW has brought complementary programming to The Center for Empowerment and Education (formerly the Danbury Women’s Shelter), Homes for the Brave, Caroline House, Harlem Village Academies, Writing for Women affected by Breast Cancer, College Essay Writing for Fairfield Seniors, and Writing for Women with Special Needs Children. Should your organization like to be considered for the program, email info@westportwriters.org
“Westport Writers’ Workshop is overwhelmed with gratitude for receiving the generous grant from the CT Humanities Foundation. This grant will enable us to continue to provide qualified instructors to teach classes for FREE in underserved communities who will benefit from the healing power of writing and storytelling. This grant will also provide partially funded scholarships to eligible writers at the Westport Writers’ Workshop,” said Blake Schnirring, Executive Director
Westport Writers’ Workshop is one of the 725 organizations in Connecticut receiving a CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant. Totaling more than $8.5M, these grants are part of a two-year, $30.7M investments in arts, humanities, and cultural nonprofits by the CT General Assembly and approved by Governor Ned Lamont.
This CT Cultural Fund Operating Support Grant is provided to Westport Writers’ Workshop from CT Humanities, with funding from the Connecticut State Department of Economic and Community Development/Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) from the Connecticut State Legislature.
The Westport Writers’ Workshop is an independent literary arts center offering enriching, supportive creative writing classes, as well as free literary readings to the public. Our organization also provides free writing workshops to underserved populations in their own communities. For details regarding classes, services, and the Outreach Program, go to westportwritersworkshop.com.
CT Humanities (CTH) is an independent, nonprofit affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. CTH connects people to the humanities through grants, partnerships, and collaborative programs. CTH projects, administration, and program development are supported by state and federal matching funds, community foundations, and gifts from private sources. Learn more by visiting cthumanities.org.
The Connecticut Office of the Arts (COA) is the state agency charged with fostering the health of Connecticut’s creative economy. Part of the state’s Department of Economic and Community Development, the COA is funded by the State of Connecticut and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Westport Museum's “Connecticut Witch Panic Escape Room” Returns after Popular Demand
Press ReleaseOur escape room runs from February 18th through June 24th. Time slots are available Tuesdays-Thursdays from 11:30 am to 5 pm; on Fridays and Saturdays slots run from 11:30 am through 8 pm. All reservations last for 60 minutes, with the recommendation of arriving 15 minutes prior to your start time.
Be they witch or warlock? Only you can find clues to the truth. Step into the museum’s historic seven-sided barn as 17th century investigators tasked with discovering the evidence that could prove the innocence of an accused witch. Your group of up to ten people have one hour until the trial when the alleged witch will have their fate decided.
This is a great group activity! Wonderful for birthdays, company activities or a club outing. Fun for the whole family, this escape room is recommended for children over eight. Children under 15 must be accompanied by an adult.
Tickets $20 for members, $25 for non-members. Groups of 2-10 people. Reservations are required, select your date and time online. Reservations close 48 hours prior to their posted start date. You may make your reservation private for an additional $20 per group.
Tickets may be purchased here. To book a private session or use your member discount, please call the museum at (203)-222-1424. Tickets are nonrefundable. In the event you must cancel, we will consider your purchase a donation and will happily issue you a donation receipt. Groups arriving 15 minutes after their reservation start time will have their reservation cancelled.
Online waiver acknowledgment is required prior to entry into the escape room. Those 17 and under must have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian.
https://westporthistory.org/events/connecticut-witch-panic-escape-room-returns/