Westporters gathered at Starbucks’ downtown location this morning, to show support for a popular employee. He’s been the target of racial harassment and stalking by a customer,
After a firestorm on social media, Starbucks has finally banned the customer from its property.
(Photo/Amy Schneider)
The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce reports:
While the state has paused its Phase 3 reopening, officials have made updates to industry-specific rules.
The updates provide more specific guidance, and new recommendations for a broad range of sectors. Highlights include new rules for Indoor Recreation; expanded guidance for Outdoor and Indoor Events.
Changes impacting Offices, Personal Services, Hair Salons & Barbershops, Retail, Libraries, etc. include:
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- Non-essential businesses have the right to refuse service to anyone not wearing a mask.
- In the event an employee tests positive for COVID-19, it is recommended the business implement a 24-hour passive decontamination and follow CDC guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting.
Changes impacting restaurants include:
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- Servers are no longer required to wear gloves.
- Indoor performances are now allowed (with the exception of musical vocalists).
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In addition, hotels are now permitted to provide non-essential services and amenities (valets, ice machines, etc.).
First, the downtown Fine Arts Festival was moved from always-hot July to much more pleasurable late May. Then the pandemic pushed it back to fall.
Now the Westport Downtown Merchants Association has reluctantly announced its cancellation. The next festival — with hundreds of artists, plus music, food, kids’ activities and more — is set for Memorial Day weekend of 2021 (May 29 – 30.
But you can still enjoy this year’s show. Click here for links to over 175 juried fine artists who would have attended, and will be welcomed back next year.
A scene from last year’s Fine Arts Festival.
Back in 2017, “06880” ran a story on Townee. The new company produced authentic, Westport-inspired t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats and more.
This summer they’ve added hand-created tie-dye clothing. “It’s the perfect way to show town spirit and positivity,” say Nick Prior and Theo Vergakis. They’re rising juniors at Staples High School — and they’ll deliver your goods personally.
They also offer tie-dye workshops at small home camps in town. Kids pick their styles, then learn how to tie-dye. The cost is just $20.
For more information, click here or email nickprior04@gmail.com
Theo Vergakis, Nick Prior and Townee tie-dyed tees.
Last night, Westport Public Schools officials presented 3 options for reopening to the Board of Education.
Today at 5 p.m., Westport Magazine’s Dave Briggs interviews Staples High School principal Stafford Thomas, on Instagram Live. The former CNN, NBC Sports and Fox News anchor will ask about that topic, and other important issues.
Search for @westportmagazine on Instagram to hear the interview. Questions can be submitted live (@westportmagazine), or beforehand (@davebriggstv).
The other day, “06880” gave a shout-out to 2020 Connecticut Entrepreneur Award winners Sarah Deren of Experience Camps, Remarkable STEAM and Mark Mathias.
There’s another local honoree (with an asterisk).
FinTron invest placed first in the Venture (Pre-Revenue) category. Their office is on Franklin Street. But they moved from Fairfield in the beginning of March, so that town gets credit for them in the list of winners.
No problem. From here on, FinTron is ours.
Partly cloudy skies are predicted for this weekend. Temperatures will be in the 80s — well below last weekend’s sizzling weather.
No matter what the weather, Westport’s Parks & Recreation staff is ready to welcome beachgoers. They manage the crowds with efficiency and energy.
And smiles — even if you can’t see them, behind their masks!
The Westport Library Book Sale is not accepting any more donations this week. The donation shed is full. Next chance: next Thursday.
And finally … what better way to celebrate the end of another week than with this great put-on-a-smile-on-your-face song? One more reason to love Scotland!
