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There was everything from a Beatles Tribute group (they sounded somewhat like the Fab Four, but with little physical resemblance), to jazz great Chris Coogan, who mesmerized audiences at Christ and Trinity Church. 

There were magicians, face-painters, and caricatures for kids, and fortune tellers, palm readers, psychics and Tarot Card readers for those looking for some hope that 2010 will be a better year than the one that is now past. There were also horse and buggy rides for those who liked the distant past better.

And there was just enough snow to make the small streets glitter with the hope of a fresh, new year. Finally, there was a fireworks display over the river to wake everyone up and remind them the old, tired and for many, disappointing 2009, is finally at an end.

It’s all happened at First Night Westport/Wilton, and for those who were there, there did indeed seem to be a sense the coming year might just be better. As one person said “Hey, it can’t possibly be any worse … right?”

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State police have released their enforcement totals for the last two days, from midnight Wednesday to 4 p.m. Thursday (today).

Total Accidents: 350
With injury: 41

DUI Arrests: 16

Speeding arrests: 359

Seatbelt Arrests: 49

Hazardous Moving Arrests (follow too close, unsafe lane change, fail to signal etc): 687

The numbers are pretty scary. Please be careful this New Year’s Eve. Don’t drink and drive and wear your seatbelts. Have a safe and happy new year!

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Even though roads are clearer since snow began this morning, it’s no picnic out there. There are many unplowed areas, with slick areas underneath. Some sort of wet or even icy stuff is expected to continue, so my advice is go slow.

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By STAFF REPORTS
Snow has begun falling across southwestern Connecticut this morning, leaving a slick sheen on roads and causing treacherous  driving conditions.

In addition to snow, according to the winter weather advisory posted by the National Weather Service, sleet and rain are expected to overspread the region into late this afternoon.

Most precipitation is forecast to end by about 6 p.m., the weather service says. There will be lingering snow and rain showers, however, throughout New Year’s Eve.

About 1 to 3 inches will accumulate along the shore and 3 to 4 inches inland.
Sunset will take place occur at 4:34 p.m., and sunrise tomorrow will be at 7:18 a.m. There will be a full moon tonight.

High temperatures today are expected to be in the mid-30s, with light and variable winds.

On New Year’s Day, the weather service forecasts a chance of snow showers before noon, then a chance of rain later in the day. The first day of 2010 will be cloudy, with a high near 42.

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Traffic southbound near the mall is backed up because of a truck fire; only one lane is open.

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A truck on fire on Interstate 95 in Milford has forced the closing of all but one southbound lane near exit 35. Firefighters and state police are on the scene.

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Power is out in Milford along New Haven Avenue from the corner of River Street downtown to Buckingham Avenue.
Police are on the scene directing motorists through the three affected traffic signals.

High winds apparently caused the outage. More to follow.

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A section of Route 110 in Shelton near East Village Road is closed due to a motor vehicle accident reported around 5:11 p.m. The road was, at one point, apparently closed in both directions.
Motorists are advised to seek an alternate route, since it’s estimated it will take a while to clear the road.
The accident is close to the White Hills Shopping Center and not near the section of Route 110 that was closed for hours two Sundays ago due to a massive pileup. That accident took place closer to Indian Well State Park.
We will update the current situation as soon as we get more information.