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Longtime Firefighter, Baseball Coach Born In Greenwich Dies
A beloved firefighter, baseball coach, and Navy veteran from Northern Westchester is being remembered for his longstanding dedication to helping his community.
Banksville resident Preston Pratley died on Monday, May 27 at the age of 79, according to his obituary.
Born in 1944, Pratley was born in Greenwich and later moved to Banksville after marrying his wife, Geraldine Kerslake, in May 1968.
A graduate of St. Mary's High School in Greenwich, Pratley was a Navy veteran who also became a proud member of Local #38, Sheet Metal Workers.
He was also…
Covid-19: Here's What's Open, Closed In CT As Big Drop In Hospitalizations Continues
Hospitalizations in Connecticut related to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) have dropped once again.
Gov. Ned Lamont announced late Saturday afternoon, May 30 that there are now 533 patients are being hospitalized. That's a drop of 44 from a day earlier.
For a rundown of what's open and closed in Connecticut, click here.
During the pandemic, 42,022 have tested positive, with 260 new cases.
There were 44 new fatalities, bringing the statewide total to 3,912.
A total of 246,935 tests have been reported to the state, with 5,542 new cases.
