I would like to nominate Jon Janik — the head pro at the Longshore golf course — for this week’s Unsung Hero Award.
Tee time reservations opened this morning at 6:30. The team migrated to a new booking system yesterday afternoon.
It’s been a challenging transition. But Jon’s patience and persistence have been truly appreciated.
He emailed back and forth with me for several hours yesterday. He did not stop until he was able to get both my husband’s and son’s accounts functioning properly. He worked well past regular hours — until almost 9 p.m., in fact.
Joe Janik
Thank you, Jon, for going above and beyond to help ensure opening weekend runs smoothly, and is filled with happy memories.
PS: Thank you to “068800” too, for highlighting Unsung Heroes. The writeups are a great reminder of how fortunate we are to live in a community that recognizes the selfless efforts of others.
Thanks, Lindsay. In the grand scheme of things, a golf pro who goes the extra mile is a little thing. But, as you note, the little things add up to a big part of what makes Westport special. So thank you too, Jon Janik, for all that you and your staff at the Longshore golf course do, for so many.
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The Longshore golf course and driving range open for the season this Friday (April 3).
That’s good news. Even better: There’s a new reservation system, new carts, enhancements to communication, and continued course improvements.
The ForeUp reservation service will provide a more user-friendly interface for booking and managing tee times.
Booking begins tomorrow (Thursday, 6:30 a.m.). Tee time booking windows remain 5 days in advance, starting at 6:30 a.m.
Golfers should check their email for a message from ForeUp, with details on setting up an online booking account. That includes a credit card, as no-show fees will be enforced.
Also new: electric lithium-ion Club Car carts. They’re equipped with GPS technology, allowing golfers to have distances available on the course.
A new phone system will be introduced too, to cut down on the general information phone calls going into the pro shop. The website remains the most easily accessible place for info on pricing, tee times, instruction and more.
Westport residents wishing to purchase or renew a golf handpass can do it online or at the Parks & Recreation office in Longshore (weekdays, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.).
Almost open! (Dave Dellinger)
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The Westport Police Department has joined a statewide distracted driving enforcement campaign, and public awareness initiative.
Both run all month, as part of National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.
Law enforcement agencies across Connecticut will ramp up distracted driving enforcement efforts. The focus is on identifying and citing drivers who text, use electronic handheld devices, or otherwise divert their attention from the road.
In 2023 alone, 5,202 crashes involving distracted driving resulted in 12 fatalities and 78 serious injuries.
Tips to avoid distracted driving:
• Pull over safely if you need to text or make a call.
• Ask a passenger to manage navigation or messages.
• Avoid checking social media while driving.
• Limit interaction with in-vehicle technology. Program
navigation or music before starting your trip.
• Use your phone’s “Do Not Disturb While Driving” feature, or
silence notifications to reduce the temptation to check your device.
Yesterday, Westport Police Officer Bernie Kelley assisted Westport Animal Control Officer Peter Reid in the rescue of a baby great horned owl at Longshore.
The bird was transported to Wildlife in Crisis for treatment of a small wound. If re-nesting proves feasible, it will be attempted. Residents interested in contributing towards the owlet’s care — or that of many other locally rescued and abandoned wildlife can click here.
Officer Bernie Kelley with owlet.
Last Thursday, Westport Police Officer Daniel Lovallo responded to a roaming dog near I-95. The rottweiler was transported to Westport Animal Control, and received Westport Animal Shelter Advocates-funded care the next day.
She has been named Dottie, and is loved by the Westport Animal Control officers and WASA volunteers. No microchip was located and no owner has claimed her, so she is available for adoption. If interested, call WASA (203-557-0361), or email wasa1@optonline.net.
WASA will help with veterinary care. Residents interested in donating to that cause can click here.
The Jazz Society of Fairfield County presents the wildly popular “Jazz at the Post” series. Every Thursday night, they bring musicians — some internationally famous — to VFW Post 399, for 2 great shows. The price is low; the talent level very, very high.
But Jazz FC does much more. Among their projects: outreach and scholarships.
To fund those endeavors, they’re sponsoring a “Jazz Cruise by the Saugatuck” (April 23, 6 to 10 p.m.). NOTE: It’s at the VFW, not actually on the river.
Congratulations to Harry McLaughlin and Eva Slossberg!
The Staples High School seniors were honored Monday, at the Connecticut Association of Schools’ 31st annual High School Arts Banquet.
Harry McLaughlin (visual arts) and Eva (music and theater) were selected by Staples faculty members for their outstanding achievement, dedication, and impact within their disciplines.
The evening included a keynote address about how the arts shape identity, give voice to personal expression and create lasting impact, and a performance by Rubyfruit, a University of Connecticut a cappella group that promotes women’s empowerment through music.
Congratulations too to Staples seniors Justin Halky, Ford Epstein, Patricio Garcia and Kai Schwartz.
The students in Stacey Delmhorst’s Financial Decision Making course placed 2nd at the Tuesday’s state finals of the National Personal Finance Challenge.
In the nationwide competition, student teams analyze case studies and respond to complex financial scenarios involving budgeting, saving, investing and managing risk.
From left: Ford Epstein, Patricio Garcia, Kai Schwartz, Justin Halky.
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Scott Brodie has lived in New York for decades.
But the 1970 Staples graduate grew up here. He visited his parents regularly; his mother Esther died less than a year ago, at 98.
So Scott was intrigued to read in yesterday’s Roundup that one of the homes the Historic District Commission will discuss on April 9, for a demolition permit, is 48 Burr Farms Road — a few houses down from the one his parents built in the 1950s.
He writes: “The house is one of about a dozen cookie-cutter split levels built by Norman Shapiro, who first developed the northern half of the road in the early 1950s.
“Over the years these have been either heavily modified, or torn down to make room for much larger houses. Indeed, #48 has been for many years pretty much the only one of these original houses in essentially its original state:
48 Burr Farms Road
“Only the few folks with long memories and a historically-trained eye can ‘see’ the bones of the original splits in the other, heavily-modified buildings. For example, here is #43:
43 Burr Farms Road
“The dormers, porch and front-facing gable are all add-ons. The original garage with flat ‘sun deck’ survives, but was made into living space, with a new garage added at far left.
” expect the Commission will find little or no historical value in #48 — perhaps the last of its kind. Thus, the end of an era.”
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Nearly 100 Westport Rotary Club members and guests gathered Tuesday, to honor Win Allen.
The longtime, 93-year-old Westporter was celebrated for his service to, and leadership of, the organization. Marty Helman, a Rotary International trustee, came from Maine for the event.
The ceremony included a performance by Diego Carniero, a Rotary International Peace Ambassador, and acclaimed Ecuadorean cellist.
Win Allen (2nd from left) with (from left) Marty Helman, Rotary International trustee; Rick Benson of Westport and Billy Roberts of Massachusetts, past district governors.
Westport Police made 5 custodial arrests between March 27 and 31.
A 29-year-old Manchester man as charged with larceny, burglary and criminal mischief, and conspiracy to commit those crimes, following an investigation into a September burglary at Westport Auto Repair. Two doors were pried open by suspects, who tried to steal the ATM but ultimately took 2 cash registers. They contained $1,000 in cash; damages were $4,800. He was held on a $50,000 bond.
A 28-year-old Bronx man was charged with larceny, after a complaint from Mike’s Factory Direct. After an online order for $33,136 worth of massage chairs was picked up by a man driving a U-Haul truck in November, the credit card company complained of fraud. The man was released on a $50,000 bond.
A 32-year-old Hamden man was charged with larceny, after 17 sets of tire and rim sets, worth over $30,000, were stolen in January from Maserati of Westport. He was released on a $50,000 bond.
A 54-year-old Middlebury man was charged with operation of a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol/drugs, and failure to drive in the proper lane, after his vehicle struck one that was parked and unoccupied on River Lane. He was released on a $100 bond.
A 69-year-old Norwalk man was charged with disorderly conduct, after an early morning argument between 2 friends in a home about the quality of food being served turned physical. He was held on a $5,000 bond.
Westport Police also issued these citations:
Traveling unreasonably fast: 12 citations
Texting while driving: 8
Failure to renew registration: 8
Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 2
Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 2
Tinted window glass violation: 2
Passing a standing school bus: 1
Speeding in a school zone: 1
Reckless driving: 1
Speeding: 1
Distracted driving: 1
Operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance: 1
Yogi Bear stars in today’s “Westport .. Naturally” photo.
His friend Cat Malkin said yesterday: “When I broke the news that we couldn’t walk on the beach today he replied, “Is this some kind of April Fool’s joke?’”
And finally … on this date in 1968, “2001: A Space Odyssey” premiered at the Uptown Theater in Washington.
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As a longtime Bridge Street resident, Werner Liepolt has a front-porch view of traffic — including the vehicles that apps like Waze send past his house. He writes:
Take a look at Westport the way a navigation algorithm does.
I-95: Thursday, March 26, 9 p.m.
It sees not a collection of neighborhoods — but a network.
Because that’s how today’s traffic actually moves.
From the Waze-eye view, the logic is clear. Waze sees traffic speed and volume, but it doesn’t reliably see or respect local rules and human factors that shape safe and appropriate traffic patterns.
Waze emojis and avatars — “Moods” — represent “Wazers:” happy, fast, or stuck in traffic. Other icons indicate real-time reports, crashes, hazards and police.
Waze does not consistently indicate local thru-truck prohibitions. Neither school bus stops nor routes are accounted for. Ditto cyclists, crosswalks and pedestrian activity.
And Waze of course has no way of measuring or reporting long time and cumulative effects of traffic noise, pollution, aesthetic impact or vibration damage.
Waze also ignores narrow streets and historic districts — for example, the Bridge Street National Register Historic District.
The Cribari Bridge is not isolated. It connects directly to a sequence of roads that carry traffic eastward through Westport.
From the Waze eye view, the logic is clear.
The William F. Cribari Memorial Bridge connects Riverside Avenue’s commercial district directly to Bridge Street (Route 136), feeding traffic into a residential corridor that continues inland. What appears to be a local crossing is, in fact, a key link in a broader east–west route.
Now look a few miles away.
Individually, these are routine infrastructure projects.
Together, they form something much more consequential.
Just east of Westport, the Sasco Creek Bridge sits on Greens Farms Road near the Post Road and I-95 Exit 19. The Connecticut Department of Transportation proposes removing a major constraint at the eastern end of the same corridor.
CTDOT is:
Likely increasing load capacity at Sasco Creek. The design drawings show a full-capacity structure capable of carrying legal truck traffic.
Removing geometric constraints and increasing load capacity at the Cribari Bridge, making it capable of handling legal truck traffic.
Yet the Environmental Assessment of the Cribari Bridge assumes trucks will not use this route — without analyzing what happens once both bridges in this corridor are upgraded,
That creates a continuous, higher-capacity east-west route from Fairfield on the Old Kings Highway through Westport on Greens Farms Road and Bridge Street to Saugatuck — closely paralleling I-95 between Exits 18 and 19.
This is not speculation. It is visible on the map. The Sasco Bridge CTDOT Project 0158-0218 is already underway. The hearings concluded in 2021.
They concluded about the time the Environmental Assessment for CTDOT project 0158-0214 (the Cribari Bridge) was being written. Now the hearings and time for public comment on that project will end on April 17.
Combined, these CTDOT projects should broaden the Cribari Bridge Area of Potential Effect to the entire I-95-Greens Farms Road corridor.
Navigation apps do not consider whether a road is “appropriate” for through traffic.
They calculate the fastest route.
When I-95 backs up — as it often does — these systems will route drivers off the highway, send them across Sasco Creek, through Greens Farms and Bridge Street, over the Cribari Bridge, and back toward the highway or local destinations.
Once weight limits and geometric constraints are removed, this corridor becomes accessible, continuous, and visible to routing algorithms.
At that point, it will be used.
The Environmental Assessment for the Cribari Bridge suggests that trucks and through-traffic will not find this route “desirable.”
But that assumption belongs to an earlier era.
Today, traffic patterns are shaped not just by drivers, but by software. And software does not share local sensibilities.
Nowhere does the Environmental Assessment meaningfully examine:
The combined effect of upgrading both bridges
Diversion from I-95 during congestion
The role of real-time navigation systems
Impacts on residential streets and safety
Instead, the project is evaluated as if each bridge exists in isolation. It does not.
If this corridor begins to function as an alternative to I-95, the consequences will be felt across Westport:
Increased traffic through residential neighborhoods
Safety concerns for pedestrians and cyclists
Noise and air quality impacts
Changes to the character of a federally recognized historic district
These are precisely the kinds of indirect and cumulative effects that federal law requires agencies to consider.
No complex modeling is needed to understand the risk. The map already shows:
A connected route
Fewer constraints
A faster alternative to a congested highway
Numerous Waze alternative routes from the Post Rd and through residential neighborhoods south of the Post Road
The question is not whether traffic will use the corridor. The question is why the state has not fully evaluated that possibility.
Public comment on the Cribari Bridge project is open through April 17. Submitted comments make a difference and must be counted under FHWA regulations. Comments can be submitted here or by voicemail: (860) 594-2020. (reference State Project No. 0158-0214). Written comments can be mailed to: James Barrows, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546, Newington CT 06131-7546.
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“06880” culture correspondent Robin Moyer Chung writes:
At VersoFest’s headline concert Friday night, Westport Library executive director Bill Harmer introduced Wyclef Jean to a packed Trefz Forum, saying, “What you’re experiencing here does not exist in any other public library in this country.”
I’d argue hardly anything exists like VersoFest in any institution at all.
Each year, the days-long music festival features performances, installations, business insights and author discussions that entertain, enlighten and engage.
It has also galvanized a unique community of renowned musicians, artists, industry professionals and journalists to support VersoFest in myriad ways. At any event you’ll see legendary recording artists, transformative business professionals, and Westport’s own media stars.
And of course Grammy-winning Wyclef Jean, the powerhouse recording artist/ writer/producer, and co-founder of the Fugees.
Imagine the library packed with 800 people dancing and hollering lyrics as though they were in a place that’s not a library.
Wyclef Jean (Photo/Jerri Graham Photography)
While expertly riffing through instruments and singing hits — both his (“Killing Me Softly With His Song,” “Maria Maria”) and covers (“Jump Around”) — Wyclef’s inexhaustible exuberance emitted some sort of particle hallucinogen that caused everyone to go nuts. Even those who had quietly saved seats on the “grandstand” could hardly resist the urge to stand up and go moderately nuts.
Toward the end Wyclef welcomed kids to climb on stage and rock out with him, proving both his multi-generational appeal and his being a great guy.
Fans of all ages loved Wyclef Jean. (Photo/Jerri Graham Photography)
Saturday offered a series of talks, culminating in a performance and discussion with David J. of Bauhaus.
The first was an interview with Claire Dederer on “Monsters, a Look at What to Do with Great Art by Bad People.” In part, her book questions how we can accept artistic works as important, even masterpieces, despite the the lascivious and sometimes criminal behavior of men who create them.
The discussion with the journalist Hilarie M. Sheets rambled for about 15 minutes before finally hitting on the subject: why the works of convicted or accused predators such as Woody Allen, Roman Polanski, Picasso and Hemingway are still considered creative diadems.
A tough question to tackle, especially in our current cancel culture. The once-acceptable masculinity of Picasso and Hemingway is now often viewed as toxic. However, the nascency and naiveté of then-emerging “mass marketing” overlooked their womanizing (or worse), and promulgated their brooding character as the ideal of manliness.
Does historical context disallow cancellation? Seemingly yes, but why? In the light of #MeToo it’s important to know what we’re seeing or hearing, and understand its context.
Next, a rock star who was definitely not a monster: Tom Petty. Adria, his daughter and a well-known rock music director and managing partner of Tom’s estate, spoke with Sam Hendel, a pioneer in the music industry.
Adria Petty chats with Sam Hendel. (Photo/Kerry Long)
Adria recounted little-known stories about her dad, such as his donating all of the revenue, in perpetuity, from his hit ‘90s Christmas song, “Christmas All Over Again” to Special Olympics. And during his concerts. audience members could submit song requests by writing them on a roll of butcher paper. The band honored every request.
At one point the discussion veered dangerously into a seminar sales pitch for “uber deluxe” packages of records and random souvenirs. A Petty superfan might find merit in this but, honestly, who can blame her? We’re all selling something.
She promptly re-engaged with us though, and continued telling humorous anecdotes about her famous father, making him less an icon and more a caring, quick-witted human being.
Lastly, a woman who defended herself against monsters, actress Gina Gershon, discussed her memoir “AlphaPussy” with former CNN anchor (and Westport resident) Alisyn Camerota.
I’m not crazy about the title. True, young Gina possessed a wherewithal that many women at her age and in her situation may not have had. But that doesn’t make her “alpha” and another “beta,” as the title “AlphaPussy” suggests. I was expecting a self-aggrandizing monologue.
Gina Gershon (left) and Alisyn Camerota.
I was wrong. Gina was entertaining, and had great rapport with Alisyn. She talked about meeting Prince when he considered casting her in “Purple Rain,” and sneaking into a cinema and stumbling onto a porn flick (she grew up in the “porn capital of the world.”)
Mostly though, I loved the questions from the audience. Women asked about inner strength and initiative, viewing Gina as a warrior in a minefield of sexual judgment and assumptions.
Capping off that evening was a performance and discussion with alt-rock superstar David J. He’s credited with “spearheading the post-punk alternative music scene of the early 1980s.”
His crowd was smaller, but passionate. David received a standing ovation as soon as he walked on stage.
David J.
He read stirring poems from his new book, “Rhapsody, Threnody & Prayer,” including a haunting one about meeting Kurt Cobain 2 years before his suicide. (Kurt was lying in a fetal position in his wife’s dressing room).
David then gave a heartfelt and energetic performance of a few of his popular songs, before speaking with author and documentarian Douglas Rushkoff.
Best of all, David attended almost all of VersoFest’s events over the weekend — and was impressed by every one of them.
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First, Pizza Lyfe established itself as one of Westport’s favorite (among many) pizzerias.
Then they expanded across Long Lots Road, opening Lyfe Café for breakfast, lunch and coffee.
Now comes a third Lyfe.
They’re taking over the Greenology/Jack’s Coffee space next door — the latest in a series of coffee shops there. Soon, it will open as Sweet Lyfe.
As first reported by WestportMoms, the new spot will feature high-protein Greek frozen yogurt, soft serve ice cream, small-batch gelato, smoothies, açaí bowls, imported candy and more.
Plus, “a chocolate and pistachio fountain.”
As Frank Sinatra sort of sang, “That’s Lyfe!”
Sweet Lyfe will move in soon next to (left side, not shown) Pizza Lyfe.
The Historic District Committee meets April 9 (7 p.m., Zoom).
On the agenda: a demolition permit for 92 Beachside Avenue.
Because the home is over 50 years — in fact, the 7,700-square foot Tudor with 8 bedrooms and 8 1/2 bathrooms, once owned by Lucie Bedford (of Westport’s leading philanthropic family) and her husband, Briggs Cunningham (a race car driver and America’s Cup winner), set on 3.55 acres with 200 feet of Long Island Sound waterfront, is exactly 100 years old — the HDC can delay demolition for 180 days.
It cannot, however, prevent it.
The front of 92 Beachside Avenue …
… and a view from the Sound.
The Historic District Commission will also discuss demolition permits for:
2 Izzo Lane
48 Burr Farms Road
41 Sniffen Road
51 Whitney Street (detached garage only)
20 Bermuda Road
4 Woods Grove Road
103 Sturges Highway
4 Ridge Drive.
On the agenda too: rescinding adoption of the motion to oppose issuance of a demotion permit for 11 Dogwood Lane.
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Tony Hwang — the state senator from Fairfield who, before redistricting, represented parts of Westport and Weston — will not run for a 7th term.
The Republican announced his decision Monday. Including earlier service in the House of Representatives, he said that after nearly 18 years it is time to “ begin the next chapter of my life.”
Hwang — who was born in Taiwan, graduated from Cornell University and became the first Asian American in the Connecticut Senate — will return to the real estate profession.
He also hopes to work with nonprofits and academic institutions to encourage civic engagement.
Hwang said, “My goal is to help future generations understand that community must always come before political labels — and that effective governance requires collaboration, empathy, courage and respect.”
State Senator Tony Hwang (right), with Westport RTM moderator Jeff Wieser. (Photo/Jimmy Izzo)
Aaron and Brett Fortunoff of Staples High School’s Cereal 4 All Club offer “a great big thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s drive a success.” The Staples Service League of Boys (SLOBs) was a huge help.
They collected 1,600 boxes of cereal, and raised over $3,000. They’ve already begun distributing cereal to local food pantries.
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One often-overlooked element of the discussion on the future of the Cribari Bridge is climate change.
As the Saugatuck River rises by a few inches over the next decades, clearance under the 143-year-ol span will diminish.
The state Department of Transportation is considering that, in its plans for rehabilitation or replacement.
But the rise will not be confined to the Cribari Bridge alone.
Consider the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge downtown.
Very little river traffic now passes underneath the Post Road — a few kayaks and canoes, mostly at low tide.
But CTDOT is looking ahead.
A project (formally #0158-0980) would replace the current structure with a drawbridge:
Artist’s rendering of proposed Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge drawbridge.
Steve Lance — the “06880” reader who spotted the plan, while searching for information on the Cribari Bridge — reached out to CTDOT.
James Barrows, who serves as manager for the Cribari project, responded.
“Work would not begin until #0158-0214 (the Cribari Bridge) is completed,” he said. “CTDOT would not want to disrupt traffic on two major crossings simultaneously.
“However, we see it as an important next component in making the Saugatuck River navigable as far upriver as possible.”
Barrows said that while the drawbridge would initially be open only far occasional traffic, it could adopt a regular schedule to allow more watercraft to pass through than currently do.
He noted that the entire operation would take “only 6 to 8 minutes.” Traffic disruption would be “minimal,” he said.
Barrows — who was at DOT’s recent public meeting at Town Hall — said, “our intention is to involve residents, business owners and other stakeholders as early and often as possible” in the project planning.
For the 5th straight year, VersoFest ’26 rocked the Westport Library.
The music/media/and more festival once again entertained, inspired and delighted thousands. Concerts, panels, workshops and art exhibits drew a wide array of guests.
Some wanted to hear music; others, to hear insights. All were thrilled that the Westport Library offers options unlike any other institution, anywhere.
Two of the biggest attractions were Wyclef Jean and Ani DiFranco. Photographer Kerry Long captured some of their magic.
Our look back at Staples Players’ past shows continues today, with the fall 2005 production of “Children of Eden.”
David Roth and Kerry Roth directed the 1991 musical. Based on the Book of Genesis, it tells the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, and Noah and the flood.
Longtime media teacher Jim Honeycutt created these “nutshells,” part of “06880”‘s continuing coverage of Players, yesterday and today.
He notes that some of actors in this show went on to bigger things.
Mia Gentile (Eve) starred on Broadway in “Kinky Boots.” She also made it onto “Good Morning America,” with hilarious Stanley Steemer ads.
Jacob Heimer (Adam) starred on Broadway in “Beautiful.” Adam Kaplan (Japheth) went on to star on Broadway too, in “A Bronx Tale.”
Drew Angus (Ham) is now a successful recording artist.
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But that assumption belongs to an earlier era.
Public comment on the Cribari Bridge project is open through April 17. Submitted comments make a difference and must be counted under FHWA regulations. Comments can be submitted here or by voicemail: (860) 594-2020. (reference State Project No. 0158-0214). Written comments can be mailed to: James Barrows, 2800 Berlin Turnpike, P.O. Box 317546, Newington CT 06131-7546.
