We often think of “Sudden Wealth Syndrome” as something that happens to lottery winners, pro athletes or people who suddenly come into millions.
But it happens to regular people too — you or (I wish) I. A first paycheck, big bonus, inheritance — even a raise — can mean money arrives before we’re prepared for it.
Tom Henske can help.
The longtime local resident — a financial literacy expert who developed a very popular “Total Cents” podcast at the Westport Library, and now is a University of Virginia senior lecturer teaching personal finance (and working closely with UVa athletes) — has just finished a TEDx Talk.
Titled “Why Suddenly Having Money (Often) Goes Wrong,” it covers what Henske calls the 4 P’s: Pause, Purpose, People and Plan.
He must be on to something. The 15-minute talk was selected as a TED Editor’s Choice. Like sudden wealth, that’s an unexpected bonus.
Click here or below for Tom Henske’s very compelling TEDx Talk.
Westport Police Department warn that fraudulent arrest warrants — like the one below — are being sent to residents.
Scammers use official-looking documents, names, case numbers and other information to make their claims appear legitimate. They want to pressure people into sending money, or providing personal information.
Anyone receiving a suspicious document, phone call, email or text claiming to be from law enforcement should not send money, or provide personal or financial information.
If you are ever unsure whether a communication from law enforcement is legitimate, contact the WPD at 203-341-6000.
Speaking of cops: The Westport Police and Fire Departments will (hopefully) crush the Darien Police.
On the softball field, that is.
A charity game at Compo Beach this Sunday (August 30, 4 p.m.) will raise funds for LivFree. The non-profit supports children fighting cancer, and their families.
Tomorrow (Friday, August 28, 7 p.m.), Westport Country Playhouse rocks with “Cruel Summer: The Playhouse Playlist.”
The high-energy, back-to-school concert celebrates the music of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Olivia Dean, Sabrina Carpenter and other great artists.
One of the vocalists is Elyse Bell (currently starring in the Netflix film “Don’t Say Good Luck”). Click here or below to see her at Tuesday’s rehearsal. ).
Hermes Botti worked at Arnie Kaye’s International Deli in 1991. He writes:
“Since it was an era before cellphones and digital cameras, I don’t have a single photograph from my time there.
“If anyone has photos of the deli — whether it’s the interior, the staff, or even background shots from old family visits — could you please share them? Finding these would mean a lot to me. Thank you so much!”
Email hermesfbotti@gmail.com. And please CC 06880blog@gmail.com. We’d love to see them too.
We don’t have any photos of Arnie Kaye’s International Deli. But here he is, in 1994.
Westport Police made 1 custodial arrest between August 19 and 25.
A 47-year-old Westport man was charged with violation of probation. He was released on a $15,000 bond.
Westport Police also issued these citations:
Texting while driving: 8 citations
Traveling unreasonably fast: 5
Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 4
Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 3
Distracted driving: 3
School zone violation: 1
Construction zone violation 1
Disorderly conduct: 1
Violation of readable plates regulation: 1
Failure to obey state traffic commission regulations: 1
Failure to obey traffic control signals: 1
Failure to renew registration: 1
License plates must be readable!
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Steven Palmer — Westport’s Planning & Zoning director in the 2010s — passed away peacefully on Monday, surrounded by his family after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 59.
After college, the Fairfield native began a 20-plus-year career in municipal planning and zoning. He served as director in Westport, Bethel and New Canaan, earning a reputation for thoughtfulness and reasonableness.
In 2020 he left the public sector to join the family business, Judge Tool & Gage in Stratford. He helped his father Joe bring the 70-year-old company into the digital age. He recently hired his son Michael, to ensure the business remains in the family for future generations.
Steve loved golfing, beautifying his home and yard, traveling, hosting Sunday family dinners, and body surfing.and open up. Even the family dogs seemed to love Steve the most.
He is survived by his wife Theresa; children, Michael and Kelly, and their mother Karla; parents Joe and Gwen; brothers, Chris (Marjory) and Joe (Colleen); nieces, nephews and great-nephew; Theresa’s children Christian (Jessica), Allison (Michael), Matthew (fiancée Victoria), Helen and Fisher (Greg), and Theresa’s grandchildren Blakely, Pasquale, Walker and Giada.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (August 31, 10 a.m., 10 a.m., St. Pius X Church, Fairfield). Friends and family may visit at the Spear-Miller Funeral Home in Fairfield on Sunda (August 30, 2 to 5 p.m.). In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Smilow Cancer Hospital.
The stars were aligned — well, the moon, a bird and sailboat were, anyway — for today’s “Westport … Naturally” featured photo.
Jim Corgel captured the image, near the Compo Beach cannons.
Tonight, a lunar eclipse will cause the moon to be almost entirely obscured behind the Earth’s shadow. It will begin shortly after 9:20 p.m., and peak at 12:12 a.m.
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It’s easy to get caught up in negative Westport noise: Too much traffic! Not enough parking! We need a dogport! No, we don’t need a dogport!
It’s easy — but why?
It’s so much better — and healthier and more fun — to count our blessings.
If we can’t do it ourselves, Paula can help.
She is 11 years old, and lives in Germany. Her godparents live in Westport. Paula visited them this summer. She had such a great time — in so many ways — she decided to write about it for “06880.”
So sit down. Relax. Read Paula’s thoughtful, insightful words.
Then realize: An 11-year-old German girl nailed it.
So the next time you’re consumed with anger, outrage or any other negative emotion, about traffic or parking or a dogport – look at Westport through Paula’s eyes.
She sure opens ours.
One of my favorite things this summer was going for walks on Soundview Drive with dogs named Teo, Lola and Bobo. Walking all 3 of them (with help!) at the same time was a little bit chaotic, but it was also one of the best parts of my whole trip.
The view is beautiful, and I loved looking out at the water while the dogs pulled me in 3 different directions. But it allowed me to met a lot of Westport people.
Paula walks down Soundview Drive, after the rain.
I also got to swim in the ocean, which is something I do not get to do very often in Germany. The water was a little cold at first, but once I got used to it, it was so much fun. I jumped over the waves and floated on my back and looked up at the sky.
Paula, doing one thing that every Westport kid does.
This summer I made friends with 3 girls almost the same age who live close by. It is good to have friends my own age around. I hope we can stay in touch and play together again next time I come back.
Something really special happened this summer: the local Westport police made me an honorary Junior Officer! They gave me a little badge, and I felt so proud. The officers were so kind and let me ask them all kinds of questions about their job. I will keep my Junior Officer badge as a memory of my summer in Westport.
Paula and Westport Police Officer Brian Quick.
I went to golf camp for a few days, and even though I am not the best golfer yet, it was really fun to learn. My swing definitely needs some more practice, but the counselors were patient and nice, and I got a little better every single day.
The birds right on Soundview were very cool to watch. Catching fish right out of the water is really special, and I loved watching them fly around and fight for the oysters. I had never seen anything like it before, and it made me appreciate how much wildlife there is around Westport.
Checking out the tidal gates at Sherwood Pond. I thought it was fascinating to see how the water moves in and out and how the gates work. It felt like a fun little science lesson mixed with an outdoor adventure.
One of the most magical evenings of the summer was when we drove our camper right up next to Compo Beach. We climbed up into the roof tent and ate pizza while watching the most amazing sunset over the water. The sky turned all these incredible colors, and it felt like the perfect way to end a day in Westport.
Camping at Compo.
Westport also has some amazing restaurants, and I got to try a lot of them this summer. I ate at Casa Me, and the food there was so good. I also went to the Lobster Shack, and it turned out to be delicious too. I also loved going to Little Barn, and Romanacci (and OMG) where we had pizza and it became my favorite spot. Of course, the bagels from PopUp Bagels were amazing to have on Sunday mornings. It made it easier being away from the amazing pretzels we have back at home.
Paula, a bagel and a schmear.
Even though all of these adventures were amazing, my favorite part of the summer was spending time with my godparents. We talked, we played card games, we laughed, we cooked together, and they made me feel so at home even though I live so far away.
My godparents also have 3 children, who are all in their 20s now, so they are much older than me, but that never stopped us from having so much fun together. They always joined in and played with me too, and it never felt like there was any age difference at all.
Every time I visit, it feels like coming back to a whole second family, and that is such a special feeling. They all took me on these adventures and made every single day feel special. I already look forward to coming back and seeing everyone again.
I had a chance to meet so many friendly people who were always kind, curious and welcoming to me in Westport, thank you for an unforgettable summer.
I already cannot wait to come back next year!
Until then, auf Wiedersehen, and see you soon!
Paula
(Hat tip: Sunil Hirani)
See you soon! (All photos/Georg Scholz)
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In a scene repeated all over town (and the country) (and every August), the kids at the Vani Court bus stop got ready for another (hopefully great) year.
(Photo/Susan Garment)
We look forward to a similar photo in June. Let’s see how they grow!
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For nearly 40 years, the Hole in the Wall Gang — founded by our longtime neighbor Paul Newman — has provided “pure camp magic” to children with serious illnesses. They have fun, they laugh, and form great friendships.
All free of charge.
Jordan Glick — the son-in-law of Westporter Jamie Klein — has spent many summers as a camp volunteer. His wife — the Klein’s daughter Stevie Klein-Glick — recently joined him.
This year, both families are collecting and donating items from the Hole in the Wall Gang’s “wish list” (click here to see). Several are running low in the General, Sports & Rec and Workshop categories.
Items can be dropped off on the covered front porch at 20 Manitou Road, now through September 4.
“Michael Borders: Connecticut Industry” — the newest piece of MoCA\CT’s larger “Looking for History” exhibition — features a monumental mural of 8 5 foot-by-10-foot painted panels. Together, they offers a sweeping visual account of Connecticut’s 8 counties.
Created over more than 2 decades and informed by years of research, the mural traces the state’s history, from Indigenous presence and colonial settlement to industrial expansion, technological invention, and contemporary community life.
Borders incorporates local figures, regional industries, landscapes, tools, machinery, and symbols of labor into his vivid, detailed composition.
In advance of Rosh Hashanah (September 11), The Blondinit is preparing a catering menu of Israeli-inspired cooking.
Options include entrees like pistachio-crusted black sea bass, salmon, chicken and chicken shawarma, schnitzel and brisket), plus appetizers, salads and sides.
To order, click here (then scroll all the way down), call 203-557-3277, or email catering@theblondinit.com.
Weston’s Farmers Market returns to Lachat Town Farm this Friday (August 28, 4 to 8 p.m.). There are 25 vendors — and live music, Canyon (4:30 to 5:30) and Bar Car (6 to 8). Click here for more information.
Of course, the Westport Farmers’ Market continues tomorrow (Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Imperial Avenue parking lot). Click here for more information.
Youngsters in grades 6 to 12 who enjoy camping, hiking, outdoor adventures and hands-on life skills: Scouting may be for you.
They and their families can learn more about Troop 36 next Monday (August 31, 7 p.m., Saugatuck Congregational Church).
Founded in 1949, Troop 36 is Westport’s only Scouting America Family Troop, welcoming both girls and boys. They usually meet once a week, with at least 1 weekend outing a month (camping, city tour, merit badge courses). They participate in several community service projects throughout the year.
On Monday night, “Get Up With It” — the 10-member jazz ensemble co-founded by Greens Farms Academy graduate Charlie Hall — wowed a large Levitt Pavilion Crowd with a dazzling tapestry of Miles Davis works.
After the show, members of the group — now in its 3rd decade — said this was their first time on a stage large enough that they could all see each other while playing.
It was also their first outdoor performance as this collective. The setting created a new dynamic for the artists — and the audience.
And finally …. the New York Times reported this sad news well:
Dolly Parton, a rhinestone-studded, rags-to-riches daughter of Appalachia who for six decades ruled country music — and much of pop culture — with an outsize personality and down-home wit that enshrined her as one of America’s most cherished originals, died on Tuesday in Nashville. She was 80.
From her hardscrabble beginnings to glittering stardom, Ms. Parton’s life was the stuff of make-believe. With her voluptuous figure, sparkly stage costumes and blond bouffant wigs, she was likened by the writer Chet Flippo to the Big Rock Candy Mountain, the Depression-era symbol of abundance. Her songs spoke to millions, confronting privation and loss even as they radiated possibility and hope.
She was, quintessentially, a uniter of people. In 2019, The New York Timesran a story with the headline “Is There Anything We Can All Agree On? Yes: Dolly Parton.”
Inducted into both the country music and rock ’n’ roll halls of fame, Ms. Parton was the top-ranking female singer on country radio from 1967 to 1993, and had a total of 25 No. 1 country singles.
And enjoy this great 1991 collaboration between Dolly and Weston’s own José Feliciano.
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Brian O’Malley grew up in Weston. A retired marketing executive with Hewlett Packard, IBM and others, he has now lived in Westport for over 40 years.
He has owned many huskies, all of whom loved Winslow Park. Brian writes:
There’s a simpler, less costly way to address the safety concerns behind the Winslow Park “Dogport” proposal (the text amendment now before the Planning & Zoning Commission that would allow a fenced dog enclosure in a park that already separates leashed and unleashed areas).
The amendment would change Winslow’s classification, meant to keep town-owned open space unencumbered by structures and reserved for passive recreation. Without P&Z approval, the enclosure cannot be built.
This has become another contentious issue within the Westport community, with more than 60 residents staying for nearly 5 hours at a recent P&Z hearing to voice their views.
Proponents Andrew Colabella and Emme Dorfman argue the enclosure would make the park safer for dogs and owners alike. Andrew points to dogs escaping onto Compo Road North — including a fatal incident — and argues a fenced area would let passive park users avoid off-leash dogs entirely, while letting owners separate small dogs from large ones.
Emme, who developed the idea for a school project, worries her own dogs could get loose at Winslow, adding that no one would be required to use the fenced-in area.
As a near-daily Winslow visitor for over 20 years who has attended every public meeting on this issue, I agree the park has real safety problems. But I don’t agree that a fenced enclosure — and the contentious zoning fight it requires — is the only, or the best, way to solve them.
Responsible ownership and accountability don’t require a fence to exist; they require rules that are enforced, which the town can establish today.
I’m proposing a targeted, lower-cost alternative that needs no zoning change and has already been partially built. After the 2022 fatality on Compo Road North, I worked with the affected family. Twice that summer, I presented a detailed fencing plan to Parks & Recreation.
Fellow dog owners and I began a GoFundMe campaign to cover the cost. Riverside Fence — a contractor with municipal projects from Greenwich to Westport — provided a full quote on May 12, 2022.
The town ultimately did the work itself, but completed only a partial fix, closing wall gaps along a limited stretch near the road rather than the full boundary that was proposed. The town already has a workable, non-zoning solution in hand — it simply hasn’t been finished.
Winslow Park
Three modest steps would complete it, none requiring a zoning change: Finish the remaining 30–40 feet of post-and-rail fencing that separates the leashed and unleashed areas, and add matching mesh; close the remaining stone wall gaps along the east and south meadow on-leash areas near Compo Road North; and install a gated entry at the Playhouse parking lot, the park’s main access point.
Completing this work would fully separate leashed and unleashed areas, resolving the “conflict” and “predictability” concerns proponents raise — concerns that stem largely from how easily dogs move between zones today. It would also remove conflict risk between families and off-leash dogs in shared spaces like the east meadow sledding hill, and add additional protection for on-leash visitors in the rare event a dog escapes despite a responsible owner’s best efforts.
Pairing this with clear signage — rules posted at every entrance; visible markers at zone boundaries, and a short-term, time-limited increase in enforcement during construction — would round it into a complete safety package.
It comes at a fraction of the cost, maintenance burden, and liability exposure of a permanent enclosure, while preserving the park’s open, unencumbered character for every visitor — not just dog owners.
A documented, funded safety response also carries less liability exposure for the town than an unaddressed, known hazard, and avoids the added upkeep — gate hardware, drainage, worn ground cover — that comes with a permanent enclosure at scale.
Example of transparent mesh fencing that could be used at Winslow Park.
Connecticut’s §8-2 “reasonably related” standard asks whether a zoning change is the least restrictive means necessary to meet a legitimate public need. When a more direct, non-zoning remedy is already funded, documented, and on the table, the Commission should weigh that carefully before amending the town’s zoning code over the objections of so many residents.
If you agree, I encourage you to share your views with the Parks & Recreation Department and the Planning & Zoning Commission before the September 14 vote.
Longtime Westporter, active community volunteer and former Board of Education member Faith Hutchinson Taylor died peacefully at home on Sunday, surrounded by her family. She was 70 years old, and had lived with ALS since early 2025.
Faith moved to Westport from Rowayton in 1989, and wasted no time getting involved in the community. She joined the board of the Westport Library, and began forging relationships with a number of community members.
Earlier in her career Faith was director of development at Planned Parenthood of Southern New England. She held the same position at Norwalk Hospital.
She began her career in Washington, working to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Later, as her children began to leave the nest, Faith went back to work, first as administrator at the Unitarian Church in Westport, then in a similar role at Earthplace.
Faith also served 4 years on the Board of Education, after holding various PTA leadership roles. She retired in 2020.
Faith Taylor
Faith grew up in Old Greenwich, the youngest of 5 children. She met her future husband, Teddy Sullivan, at nursery school in Riverside. They celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary in May.
Faith was an intrepid traveler, and imbued her children with that same passion. There were family trips to Europe, and summer vacations on the coast of Maine. She loved walking trips in France, Italy and Japan.
But her passion was being near the water, whether Penobscot Bay in Maine, Squam Lake in New Hampshire or Compo Beach in Westport. Even as her illness took its toll Faith strolled with her walker at Compo, while her dog Olive cavorted at water’s edge.
Faith felt blessed to have 3 children and 4 grandchildren. They were her greatest joy, always eager to come to Westport to be with their beloved “Birdie.”
Faith is survived by her husband Ted Sullivan; sister Holly Taylor Young; children Theo Sullivan, Annie Sullivan (Devlin) and Jane Sullivan (Culhane), and 4 grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Westport on November 7 (2 p.m.) In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Compassionate Care ALS and/or Aspetuck Land Trust.
Like many Staples Players productions, the 2014 fall musical — “Hello, Dolly!” — featured many roles. Several were double cast, by directors David Roth and Kerry Long.
Today’s “nutshell” — the highlight reel, taped and edited by former media teacher Jim Honeycutt — includes only one cast. The DVD of the other was damaged.
We’re sorry we can’t show all the talent on stage a dozen years ago. But we assure you, both were lookin’ swell.
Everett Sussman(Horace Vandergelder) is an applied mathematics/computer science graduate of Harvard University. He is now a digital creator. He has acted in regional theater productions, including “Sweeney Todd.”
Jack Baylis(Cornelius Hackl) graduated from Point Park University’s musical theater program. He has performed in “Legally Blonde,” “Jersey Boys,” “Children of Eden,” “Peter and the Starcatcher.”
Jack Bowman (Barnaby Tucker) earned a BFA in musical theatre from Pennsylvania State University. He worked on stage and screen in New York. Because of COVID, his focus shifted to digital art. Jack is now an animator with a focus in 2D and 3D design, illustration and animation.
Emma Ruchefsky (Irene Malloy) performs professionally under the stage name Emma Charles (and occasionally EMMMA).She has toured nationally and released acclaimed singles and EPs. Billboard recognized her as a Best Emerging Artist. She continues to write, record and tour.
Jacob Leaf (Rudolf Weisenweber) is a professional actor. He has appeared in “Mamma Mia!,” “Gypsy,” “Guys and Dolls,” “Eurydice” and more.
Christian Melhuish (Joe the barber) is a singer, actor and dancer in New York. After graduating from Temple University with a BFA in musical theater, Christian has performed regionally around the country. Credits include Jesus (“Godspell”), Romeo (“Romeo & Juliet”) and Bob Gaudio (“Jersey Boys”). He has also performed Off-Broadway and in cabarets and staged readings.
Mackenzie Lavoie (Mrs Rose) earned a bachelor of science in arts administration, combined arts and a minor in film and media studies at Wagner College. She is a communications and PR professional specializing in strategic storytelling, media relations and brand positioning.
Julia Mandelbaum (Mrs Price, court stenographer) graduated from Rider University. She performed professionally in “Evita,” “Singing in the Rain,” and more
Keanan Pucci (Laurence Croft) graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts, contributing to virtual production pipelines and visual development for projects like Netflix’s “Escape from Hat.” His film credits include “An Inconsistent Story in Stealing. Click here for a showcase of his interactive and 3D work.
Noa Wind(Mrs Wilkes) is a vocalist and performer who has appeared as a supporting chorus member and soloist in high-profile concert events with The New York Pops at Carnegie Hall.
Zoe Samuels (Lucy Price, Rider on the streetcar) is an associate strategy director at Edelman. She graduated with a degree in theater and Chinese from Middlebury College.
Daniel Pauker (Danny) is a technical animator. He has a passion for 3D software and systems.
On the last Sunday morning in September, Compo Beach will look the way it has on that date for over 2 decades: bikes racked along the sand, wetsuits half-zipped, and a line of swimmers walking down to the jetty.
For many years it was the Kiwanis Westport Triathlon (“The Minuteman”). Money raised went back to the community.
Two years ago, Kiwanis handed the race to myTeam Triumph Connecticut. Entries still fund a local cause: mTT-CT puts athletes with disabilities into endurance events across the state, at no cost to the athlete or their family.
The course is the same. And it’s still a hometown race, run by neighbors, for anyone willing to show up.
The 2026 edition is Sunday, September 27. Registration is 7 a.m. The competition begins at 8:30.
The course is short: a 1/2-mile jetty-to-jetty swim, 5.5 miles on bikes through the flat Compo neighborhood, and a 2.2-mile run.
There are 3 ways to take part
Race it. Go solo, or split with 2 friends as a swim-bike-run relay. The field already runs from age 12 to 80. For many, this is their first triathlon. Register at active.com.
Race with myTeam Triumph. The organization pairs athletes with disabilities (“captains”) with volunteer athletes )”angels”) who push, pull and pace them through the course. Angels can cover 1, 2 or 3 legs. Sign up at runsignup.
Volunteer. A race this size needs people holding clipboards, pointing at corners, registering, marking bodies, at the transition area, course marshals, and at the finish line and cleanup. No athletic ability is required. Sign up at runsignup.
myTeam Triumph, at last year’s Triathlon.
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Harvest Fest is one of Westport’s best parties ever.
Wakeman Town Farm’s biggest fundraiser (and food & wine) event of the year includes tons of seasonal fare from local farmers and chefs, wine and signature cocktails, live music, an auction with culinary and travel experiences, and much more.
It’s the closest thing our town has to an old-fashioned barn-raising party. And proceeds help WTF provide education to folks of all ages, incomes and abilities.
Also cooking at Wakeman Town Farm: a Tuscan harvest cooking class with chef Laura Weinman (September 17, 6 p.m.).
WTF says, “Tuscan foods are simple, sun-drenched, and feature fresh herbs and extra virgin olive oil instead of heavy sauces. Delicious natural flavors shine through in a cuisine that is healthful, economical and celebrates its raw ingredients.”
It’s a “John” fest on Sunday September 6 (12:30 p.m., Saugatuck Rowing Club).
First Folk Sunday features the music of John Denver and John Prine. Two singer/songwriters — Westport’s Suzanne Sheridan and Northampton’s Dave Dersham — provide their interpretations of the iconic musicians. Both straddled the line between folk and traditional country music, relying heavily on acoustic guitar and narrative storytelling.
Tickets are $20, and are available online. For more information call Rozanne Gates: 203-984-7562.
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It was registration day yesterday, at Greens Farms Elementary School.
Judging by the line of cars on Center Street, everyone had the same idea, at the same time.
Speaking of driving: It’s been a while since we’ve run an Entitled Parking photo.
The bar is usually quite high: something breathtakingly batshit crazy, or one that prevents a minimum of 2 other drivers from pulling in.
This is neither. But it makes the cut, because to pull this I-can’t-be-bothered-to-fix-this stunt, the driver had to already have come the wrong way down this 1-way section of Parker Harding Plaza.
And finally … in honor of the first day of school in Westport:
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