Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe issued the following statement and update to Westport residents.

Halloween Update

Those choosing to trick-or-treat this Halloween should be aware that there has been an increasing number of calls to town departments from Westport residents who do not wish to accept trick-or-treaters at their doors this year. Parents and youth who are considering trick-or-treating this year are advised to consider alternate plans for the holiday considering that many homes may not be participating.

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) considers traditional trick-or-treating to be a high-risk activity and should be avoided. Rather, it recommends alternatives for celebrating the holiday with lower risk activities and small events that allow for reduced exposure and ease of contact tracing. For the health and safety of the public, please remember that the State has capped the number of attendees at all private indoor gatherings at 25.

In an effort to protect the health and safety of all Westport residents and to keep our schools open, Compo Beach and the Soundview Parking Lot will be closed to parking at 3 PM on Halloween this Saturday as part of the effort to discourage crowds in the Compo Beach neighborhood. Parking at Compo Beach after 3 PM will only be made available for Compo Marina slip holders.

Remember to submit your photos to the Westport Parks and Recreation Department’s House Decorating Contest by TODAY, October 29, to mrobbins@westportct.gov.  To register and for more information, visit the Parks and Recreation page at: https://www.westportct.gov/government/departments-a-z/parks-and-recreation

This weekend in Westport, you can join the:

• Westport Museum of History and Culture Cemetery Lantern Tour:  The Museum will do online tours of the town’s three cemeteries and with more “ghosts.” The ticket fee is a donation to the museum. It’s safe, fun, family appropriate and includes a goodie bag.  For more information, go to: https://virtualhistorywestport.org/event/11th-annual-lantern-tour/

For more information on Halloween and holiday activities, visit the CDC and the State Department of Public Health sites at:

https://portal.ct.gov/DPH/Communications/Guidance/Connecticut-Halloween-Guidance

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/holidays.html

Don’t forget to turn your clocks back for daylight savings this weekend.

Election Day

Election Day is this Tuesday, November 3.  If you have not already done so, please remember to vote.  For those participating in the Absentee Ballot process, return your ballot by mail (allowing 2-5 days for local delivery) or use the Official Ballot Drop Box located at the rear entrance of Town Hall (110 Myrtle Avenue).

Same day voting registration, polling places and additional information can be found on the Town Clerk’s webpage:

https://www.westportct.gov/government/departments-a-z/town-clerk-s-office/election-information

The town will be working to secure the safety of all voters, volunteers and poll workers this year by following CDC/COVID-19 guidelines. Please be safe and considerate of others – wear a face covering when entering any public building. Voters will be provided with a mask and gloves at the polls.  Voters may wear their own mask if preferred.  The Westport Police Department recognizes that everyone should be comfortable and feel safe when voting at polling sites and has taken appropriate security measures. 

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