COVID-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive COVID-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive
Covid-19: Four Weston Police Officers Test Positive Weston residents can rest easy that they have adequate police coverage even after four of the town's officers have tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). Weston First Selectman Chris Spaulding said there has been no gap in coverage with other officers filling shifts. In addition to the police officers, one person in the department's communications center tested positive for COVID-19 as well. After the first signs of symptoms, potentially exposed staff have been tested, Spaulding said. "Weston is an incredibly resilient town with amazing staff and citizenry," Spaulding said.…
COVID-19: Westport, Once CT Epicenter, Sees First Day With No New Cases Since Start Of Pandemic COVID-19: Westport, Once CT Epicenter, Sees First Day With No New Cases Since Start Of Pandemic
Covid-19: Westport, Once CT Epicenter, Sees First Day With No New Cases Since Start Of Pandemic Westport, once the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) epicenter following a house party in which an infected partygoer spread the virus to dozens of others, has seen its first day without an increase in the number of cases. According to state numbers, Westport remained at 174 reported COVID-19 cases on Monday, April 13, the same number of cases reported on Sunday, April 12.  Weston saw an increase of one case from 39 to 40 recorded cases. But officials with the Westport/Weston Health District said that although the "curve" may be flattening, now is not the time to relax social distancing. …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Damaging Storm Slams Fairfield County Many Fairfield County residents are still without power a day after thunderstorms rocked the region, taking down trees and power lines. As of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, April 14, Eversource was still working to restore power to 9,090 of its 1,279,556 Connecticut customers, while United Illuminating was reporting just six outages, with just one in Fairfield County. Previous story: Storm Knocks Out Power To Thousands, Brings Down Trees, Power Lines In Fairfield County In Fairfield County, outages were still being reported in: Redding: (283); Newtown: (197); Greenwich: (149); Stamford: (74); Da…
COVID-19: First Fatality Linked To Virus Reported In Westport COVID-19: First Fatality Linked To Virus Reported In Westport
Covid-19: First Fatality Linked To Virus Reported In Westport Westport's first fatality related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic was announced by the town's First Selectman Jim Marpe. "I regret to inform you that Westport has experienced its first fatality resulting from COVID-19," Marpe said on Thursday, April 2. Related story - COVID-19: New Listing Of Cases By Towns, Cities The Westport resident was an 80-year-old man, the Westport Weston Health District said. "On behalf of the entire Westport community, I want to express my deepest condolences to his family," Marpe added. Marpe said the town is working "diligently and tirelessly" t…
COVID-19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident COVID-19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident
Covid-19: One Of Connecticut's 19 Fatalities ID'd As Weston Resident A Weston resident has died from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), according to a notice from town officials, one of 19 deaths reported across the state. Weston officials posted a statement on Wednesday, March 25 announcing the passing: "We regret to inform you that one of our community members has succumbed to his illness caused by COVID-19. Our condolences and sympathies go out to his family as they mourn their incredible loss." The deceased person was not identified.  Town officials said they working closely with public health partners to monitor conditions in to…
COVID-19: Town-By-Town Look At Cases In Connecticut COVID-19: Town-By-Town Look At Cases In Connecticut
Covid-19: Town-By-Town Look At Cases In Connecticut The following are the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases for towns in Connecticut released late Wednesday afternoon, March 25. Statewide, 875 positive cases have been reported with 19 fatalities. Ansonia: 2 Avon: 4 Beacon Falls: 1 Berlin: 3 Bethel: 10 Bethlehem: 3 Bloomfield: 1 Bolton: 2 Branford: 6 Bridgeport: 27 Bridgewater: 1 Bristol: 2 Brookfield: 23 Burlington: 1 Clinton: 2 Columbia: 1 Coventry: 3 Cromwell: 1 Danbury: 63 Darien: 14 Deep River: 1 Derby: 1 East Hampton: 2 East Hartford: 4 East Haven: 5 East Lyme: 1 Easton: 2 Enfield: 1 Fairfield: 13 Farmington: 8 Glastonbury: …
Details Emerge On How Party In Fairfield County COVID-19 Hotspot Became 'Super Spreader' Details Emerge On How Party In Fairfield County COVID-19 Hotspot Became 'Super Spreader'
Details Emerge On How Party In Fairfield County Covid-19 Hotspot Became 'Super Spreader' A lavish birthday party with about 50 people at a home in the tristate area ended up sparking numerous cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) after a guest from out the country was found to be carrying the virus. Before the Thursday, March 4, gathering, there were zero cases of COVID-19 in Westport, one of the hotspots for the virus' outbreak in the New York City metro area, which includes Westchester, Northern New Jersey and Fairfield County. On Wednesday, March 25, there are 87 cases of the virus in Westport and seven in Weston with more than half of the partygoers infected. The numbe…
COVID-19: Familiar Westport Faces Share Message Of Unity As Number Of Cases In Town Hits 62 COVID-19: Familiar Westport Faces Share Message Of Unity As Number Of Cases In Town Hits 62
Covid-19: Familiar Westport Faces Share Message Of Unity As Number Of Cases In Town Hits 62 As the number of cases of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to increase in the Westport/Weston area, local residents, some famous, are offering messages of hope and unity on the town's Facebook page. As of early Monday, March 23, there were a reported 62 cases of COVID-19 in Westport, and three in Weston, said Director of Health, Mark Cooper. Statewide there are 327 cases. Cooper said those number do not include testing conducted last week, which will most likely drive the numbers higher. And while the grim news may make some want to hide under the covers, other Westport resident…
COVID-19: Local Civil Preparedness Emergency Declared In Weston COVID-19: Local Civil Preparedness Emergency Declared In Weston
Covid-19: Local Civil Preparedness Emergency Declared In Weston Weston’s first selectman has declared a “local civil preparedness emergency” due to the growing concerns over the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). First Selectman Christopher Spaulding said the proclamation, declared on Monday, March 16, "aligns our town with the posture of the State of Connecticut and the Federal Government." To date, the town has closed all schools and town facilities, including playgrounds, libraries, and senior centers, until future notice, Spaulding said. Weston's emergency management team is also coordinating essential services for elderly …
COVID-19: School Closures For Friday, March 13 COVID-19: School Closures For Friday, March 13
Covid-19: School Closures For Friday, March 13 The following are closures and schedule adjustments by school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed Friday, March 13 and all of next week. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed from Friday, March 13 through Friday, March 27 out of an abundance of caution. Danbury Public Schools: Closed …
COVID-19: Updated School Closures COVID-19: Updated School Closures
Covid-19: Updated School Closures The following are closures and schedule adjustments by school districts due to the outbreak of the novel strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19). Fairfield County Bethel Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27 after being notified that an attendee at a national conference which several of Bethel High School students and staff member attended tested positive for COVID-19. Bridgeport Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Brookfield Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Danbury Public Schools: Closed through Friday, March 27. Darien Public Schools…
Trio Arrested Following Fight With Bats After Firewood Theft, Police Say Trio Arrested Following Fight With Bats After Firewood Theft, Police Say
Trio Arrested Following Fight With Bats After Firewood Theft, Police Say Three people were arrested after one was caught allegedly stealing firewood which led to a fight between the group. The incident took place on around 3:56 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 25 when Rolen Altamirano, 50 and Beatriz Altamirano, 42, both of Weston, became involved in a dispute with Leslie Philibert, 45, of Danbury, said Wilton Police Capt. Robert Cipolla. According to Cipolla, the Altamirano's rented a space for their business at 978 Danbury Road where they also store wood. Over the course of several weeks they noticed through video surveillance that someone was stealing wood from a wo…