Morning Weather Report: Here we Snow Again

Today:

A 20 percent chance of rain after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Tonight:

Rain and snow, becoming all snow after 1am. Low around 33. Wind chill values between 25 and 30. Northeast wind 7 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. Winter Weather Advisory begins at 6:00 PM.

Tomorrow:

Snow before 1pm, then a slight chance of rain between 1pm and 4pm. High near 43. Wind chill values between 25 and 35. North wind 13 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Winter Weather Advisory ends at 10:00 AM.

Tomorrow Night

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 29. North wind 8 to 11 mph.

Fire Department Responds to Brush Fire along I-95 in Westport

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The Westport Fire Department responded to a brush fire on interstate 95 northbound between exits 18 and 19 this afternoon.  First arriving fire companies found a large area of brush burning and quickly spreading.  Firefighters immediately began extinguishing the fire, but it quickly spread and crossed over the train tracks.  This necessitated a stoppage of all Metro North and Amtrack trains traveling through the area.  Firefighters from Wilton and Weston responded to the scene with water tankers to provide water supply for the operation from the highway side of the incident.  Utilizing access off Gray Lane, Fairfield Firefighters assisted Westport Firefighters extinguish the fire on the opposite side of the tracks.  The fire was extinguished and contained to approximately 1.5 acres.  The cause of the fire is unknown currently.

William “Bill” Barron, 77, Died; Weston Resident, Y’s Men Member

William (Bill) Barron passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2023.  He was 77.

A resident of Weston, Conn., since 1954, Barron was born in 1945 in Detroit to John and Eulalia Barron.

He received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1967, and a J.D. degree from Cornell University Law School in 1970.  

Barron worked with several law firms before joining Alston and Bird in 1977 as a partner. After retiring from Alston and Bird, he became a partner at Franzino and Schur. 

He was a member of the Art Law Committee of the International Bar Association, the Yale Russian Chorus Alumni, Kiwanis International, and a longtime member of Norfield Church in Weston. Barron joined the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston in 2017 where he participated in several activities including the Book Club, Bridge, the Classical Music Society, and the Global Issues Discussion Group.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, sons David and Will., six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 18 at 11:00 AM at Norfield Congregational Church, 64 Norfield Road, Weston, Conn.

First Selectwoman: Found Propaganda “does not represent Westport and is unacceptable”

Press Release

Propaganda stickers discovered on town & state property in recent days prompted a swift response from the Town Administration and the Westport Police Department.  

On Wednesday March 8 2023, Westport Police were notified of propaganda, in the form of stickers, affixed to signs in the Saugatuck area of Town. These stickers were small, and in some cases, old and tattered.  These stickers are confirmed recruitment materials from a group called “Patriot Front”.  The Anti-Defamation League (ADL) has documented this group and written extensively on them https://www.adl.org/resources/backgrounder/patriot-front.  Westport Police spoke with CT State Police Hate Crimes Unit and confirmed that they have seen material from this group in other parts of the Country, and further stated they have had no violence attached to this propaganda. 

First Selectwoman Jennifer Tooker stated, “I am grateful to the Police for managing the issue with expediency and professionalism. This does not represent Westport and is unacceptable. Nor does it diminish the qualities of our community that focus on volunteerism, neighborly engagement, and civil discourse. We are proud of our residents and business and civic leaders who work tirelessly to make Westport a better place.”

She continued, “In collaboration with the CT ADL, TEAM Westport, and local officials, we will continue to make strides to ensure that Westport is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone feels that they belong. Safety is always a top priority. I ask the community to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity they come across to the Westport Police department immediately. We can all help do our part as a community in countering these types of incidents by staying alert. Together, we can all make sure that Westport is the best place in the region to live, work, play and learn.”

Chief Koskinas reminds the public that Westport Police Department are engaging and take pride in making Westport a safe and inviting community.

Anyone with information or evidence of those responsible for placing the stickers in the various locations of Saugatuck are encouraged to call the Westport Police Detective Bureau at (203) 341-6080.