Tony Award winner — and Westporter — Kelli O’Hara joins Richard Thomas and the Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and Bells at Temple Square in a holiday special.
It premiered last week, and runs through January 11 on PBS stations. But you don’t have to wait — just click here to see. (Hat tip: Gloria Gouveia)
Kelli O’Hara, on the PBS special.
Westport is offering another tax relief deferment program for eligible taxpayers for the January installment period.
It is an extended grace period on tax payments to assist taxpayers suffering financial hardship due to COVID-19. Eligible taxpayers can utilize the program for January tax bills on real estate, personal property, motor vehicles and sewer assessments. Payments made any time within 3 months from each bill’s due date will not incur interest charges or penalties.
Applications for deferment must account for one of the following hardships:
- Household has suffered a reduction in income of at least 20 percent due to COVID-19.
- Business or nonprofit revenue from October 2020 to January 2021 is expected to be reduced by at least 30 percent compared to the same time last year.
- For landlords: Income is significantly reduced. Landlords can also provide proof of forbearance programs offered to their own tenants to be eligible.
Applicants must submit documentation. Click here for the application form and additional information.
Those who were eligible for tax deferment last April or July must apply again for the January payment deferral.
Santa — aka Josh Philip — has been a busy boy.
He personally visited 89 Westport homes over the past few weeks. Kids of all ages were thrilled to see him.
Just a warm-up for tomorrow night, of course. But — like all those Westport Country Playhouse shows that move on to Broadway — there’s no pbetter place than here to warm up for the Big Time.
Ho ho ho! Santa visits one of dozens of Westport homes. (Photo/Rose Phllip)
If you clicked on the link to today’s lead story listing scores of worthy local charities to consider donating to this holiday season — check it again. Readers have suggested more than a dozen more, in areas ranging from domestic violence and child advocacy to the Farmers’ Market and Susan Fund.
Click here for the updated list. And give generously!
And finally … I’ve always liked Eric Clapton. And I’ve loved Van Morrison.
But their latest release — a collaboration — makes me wonder if they’ve spent too many years too close to their amps.
“Stand and Deliver” is a 4 1/2-minute rant against government-imposed lockdowns. It was released on Friday, in the midst of Britain’s battle against rapidly rising COVID cases, and news of a new strain that threatens to wreak more havoc.
At last proceeds go to Morrison’s Lockdown Financial Hardship Fund, which helps musicians facing difficulties as a result of the virus and lockdowns.
I knew Morrison was a Conservative Curmudgeon, but I’m really disappointed in Clapton.
I’ve seen the $10,000 bill and all the other large bills. My dad got us a tour of the federal reserve in NYC. More gold there than Fort Knox.
Interestingly, the largest US bill now in circulation is only $100.
So drug deals needed suitcases.