“06880” readers love Rowene Weems’ photos. She has a keen eye for the beauty of our town. Flowers, sunsets, the Levitt Pavilion— her camera and composition make those scenes come alive in special and compelling ways.
Rowene also has a great eye for people. As she travels around town, she captures some of the men and women who work — mostly unseen — to make Westport what it is.
She does not know their back stories. She tries not to interrupt too much. A woman once chastised Rowene for taking photos of workers on her property. “Time is money!” she said.
Last spring, “06880” featured some of those images. They’re part of a book she’s creating about workers everywhere, from her travels around the US and world.
It’s time for another look, at more of the men and women who make our town all that it is. Today, let’s appreciate them anew.
Anthony, in his truck …
… and digging a gas line.
Janine, a delightful server at La Plage.
Wood working on Jesup Road.
A friendly, efficient team of Optimum workers …
… starting a job …
… with plenty of cable …
… and time for a quick break …
,,, before finishing up (All photos/Rowene Weems)
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Beautiful people who make the town beautiful (except for the McMansions, the traffic, the double-parking at Starbucks, the dog poop at Winslow Park and the absolute desecration of the downtown’s moral (as opposed to its commercial) value). I gotta ask: How many of these fine, upstanding and most of all HARDWORKING people are paid enough to live in this town that they so valiantly maintain for the residents? How many of them are Staples grads? WORKERS OF WESTPORT: UNITE!!!!
What a meaningful tribute for these silent heroes.
Well done my friend !!!
Great pics
Jamie the server is called Janine