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COVID-19: Virus Could Have Spread At Party Attended By 40 People In Westport COVID-19: Virus Could Have Spread At Party Attended By 40 People In Westport
Covid-19: Virus Could Have Spread At Party Attended By 40 People In Westport A person who attended a party of at least 40 people in Fairfield County has said he's tested positive for COVID-19, potentially exposing all to the virus. The party was held on Thursday, March 5, at a private event in Westport, said Westport First Selectman Jim Marpe during a press conference. Related story: Westport Schools Closed Until Further Notice After Possible Parent, Student Exposure The person, who is not from the United States, has since returned to his home country where he said he tested positive for the virus, Marpe said. Both children and adults attended the party, …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Popular Area Concession Stand To Close Popular Area Concession Stand To Close
Popular Area Concession Stand To Close A popular concession stand at Westport’s Compo Beach is shutting down amid a dispute over rent, officials said. The Westport Parks and Recreation Department announced that effective immediately, Joey’s By The Shore, which has operated at Compo Beach for years, will no longer be operational. Officials noted that the business will also no longer operate at the town's Longshore Pavilion and the Longshore Halfway House. According to reports, owner Joey Romeo and the town were in contention about rent and his lease, and an agreement could not be reached. He reportedly was unwilling to pay the fu…

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by Zak Failla