If you couldn’t make last night’s “06880” blog party, I understand.
We competed with the Senior Center lobster dinner, and the Chamber of Commerce after-hours social.
Plenty of readers are on vacation. Others live far away.
But the 120 or so folks who made it to Compo Beach last night had a great time. Politicians, candidates and commission members (even the P&Z — thanks for canceling your meeting!) mingled with artists, bankers, retirees, stay-at-home moms and dads, teachers, lawyers and local merchants (thanks, Julie, for repping Savannah Bee Company!).
Special thanks go to Westport’s Parks & Rec beach crew, who went waaaay out of their way to be helpful, warm and welcoming.
We ate. We drank. We chatted about everything except politics.
We watched the sun set. We realized how grateful we are to live in Westport — or to have some ties to it.
See you at next year’s bash!
Nicole Klein and her son Carter came to their first “06880” party 5 years ago, just 3 weeks after moving to Westport. They’ve been regulars ever since.
Great minds think alike. They did not coordinate their outfits — but they sure looked great! (Photo/Susan Garment)
Sean Byrnes’ 1967 Corvette — a true 427, as the license plate notes — was a huge hit.
Author Prill Boyle and Homes with Hope CEO Jeff Wieser mixed and mingled.
Former Westporter Bonnie Bradley — whose family lived near Compo for many generations — came from Roxbury for the “06880” party. She brought a special gift: This painting of the Saugatuck River and National Hall.
It’s not an “06880” party without an 06880 hat. (Photo/Susan Garment)