The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce passes along this information for businesses, about the reopening of the state.
The first phase — including restaurants, offices, hair salons, barber shops, retail stores, outdoor museums and zoos — should take effect May 20.
Governor Lamont stresses that the decision to reopen during this phase rests with each individual business owner. They are not required to open. However, those that do must follow all rules.
Those rules are available at ct.gov/coronavirus, and can be downloaded directly through the links below:
- Restaurants (outdoor only)
- Retail and malls
- Offices
- Hair salons and barber shops
- Museums and zoos (outdoor only)
All businesses subject to these rules will be required to self-certify before opening on May 20. The certification system will be online beginning next week.
For more information, click here.
When Sal and Melissa Augeri found a few boxes of school supplies in their attic, they knew just who to call: Alex Kappel.
An assistant coach for the Staples High School wrestling team on which the Augeris’ son Nick is a star sophomore, Kappel is also an elementary school teacher in Bridgeport. Many families there have limited access to food and other resources.
The Augeris called several team members. Soon they had more supplies and food for “Coach Kap.”
But the wrestlers wanted to do more. On May 23, they’ll be “Running Across Westport.” One athlete starts; he’ll run to the next wrestler’s house and “tag” him (from 6 feet away, of course). The second wrestler will continue on. The high-powered Staples team has dozens of athletes, so it should be quite a run.
In return, the team asks for cash donations. They’ll use the funds to buy even more supplies and food. Any amount is welcome; just Venmo @Staples-Matmen.
Questions? Email salaugeri@me.com.
Team spirit is a hallmark of the Staples wrestling program. They support each other very enthusiastically. (Photo/Jose Villaluz)
Ariana Napier’s food drive bears fruit. On Friday she delivered 396 pounds of items — much of it donated by Westporters to the Bridgeport Rescue Mission.
She’ll continue to collect food, and deliver it every Friday. Her address is 14 Jennings Court (off Bayberry Lane). Items most needed this week: cereal; mac and cheese (box), jelly (no glass).
Another food drive — Homes With Hope‘s — was a great success yesterday. Volunteers — including Staples students — helped out. But the need continues, and another collection is set for tomorrow (Monday, May 11, 2 to 4 p.m.). Non-perishable goods can be brought to the Gillespie Center, behind Restoration Hardware. Stay in your car; pop your trunk; someone will take your donation.
Meanwhile, Kathie Motes Bennewitz spotted these great messages on a bench at Grace Salmon Park:
And finally … many Westporters love The Sweet Remains. The longtime folk/rock band was co-founded by Greg Naughton. He grew up in Weston, and now lives here with his wife, Kelli O’Hara.
A few days ago they released this “love song in the age of ‘shelter in place.'” It truly is lovely — and sweet.
Good job to sal and Melissa And there family and the team
and the Grammy goes to! That is beautiful
Ha! Thanks for the shout out, Dan. And for all you do for us (Westporters, that is)
So sweet. Simple. LOVE it.