The tagline for PopUp Bagels is “not famous, but known.”
They’ll be known a lot more soon.
The Westport-based company’s pizza bagels will now be sold at all Citi Field events in 2023.
So that’s Mets games — and NYCFC (MLS soccer) matches, and concerts.
Forget peanuts. To hell with Crackerjacks. Buy me some pizza bagels!
PopUp pizza bagels, and a Mets-ish hat.
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Westport Police responded Thursday to a potential scam at M&T Bank.
A woman had told a teller that she received a call, saying he and her daughter were involved in a motor vehicle accident. The man said he had the woman’s daughter as hostage, and demanded she withdraw as much money as she could.
He warned her not to text or call anyone. In the background, a woman was rying.
The teller sensed something was wrong, and realized this was a scam. The bank called Westport Police, who advised the woman to contact her daughter at work — where she was fine.
This was the third potential scam in the past week, police say. They thank alert bank employees, and offer these reminders:
- Do not send any money or gift cards to an unknown person.
- Make contact with family who claim to be in danger prior to sending money.
- Call the police if unable to contact family members.
- Report any potential scam.
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Andrew Colabella writes:
“Tomorrow’s trash pick-up (Sunday, March 26, 11 a.m.) is along Greens Farms Road.
“We will park at the Public Works Garage at the transfer station (they are closed) and make our way to Prospect Road. Depending on the size of group, we will continue on to Hillspoint Road. This location is back by popular demand from residents.
“Wear comfortable shoes or boots, and gloves — and bring a trash bag.”
Looking ahead, Andrew says:
“For 3 years our weekend group of residents, elected/appointed officials and town employees has volunteered to do weekend trash pick-ups in Westport. Our last pick was Elaine Road, which is probably the worst area of trash collecting from I-95.
“I have written and called the state. They are aware, and are picking up along the guardrail in the coming weeks.
“However, the trash that has spilt below is overwhelming. Three weekends ago a group of 12 tackled the steep hill. We completed about 1/8 of it. I have obtained further help to complete the job.
“I have just confirmed with SLOBs (Staples Service League Of Boys) group. They are on for an Earth Day trash pick on Elaine Road, where Westport’s Animal Control building is located.
“We will have 45 from that group. I am inviting employees from Town Hall, Westport Police, Westport Fire, Public Works, VFW, Parks & Recreation and other departments to join us on April 22nd, at 10 a.m.
“With 45 people plus others we can clean up the entire hill, and along South Compo where trash has made its way into the gutter line and sidewalk area.
“Wear boots and gloves, bring a garbage bag and pickers if you have them, and prepare to get dirty. Spread the word. All are welcome. Let’s clean up Westport!”
Westport Animal Control building, on Elaine Drive.
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There are 2 weeks left to save 20% on tickets to the 17th annual Taste of Westport.
The event — a fantastic benefit for CLASP Homes (May 10, 6 p.m., the Inn at Longshore) — always sells out.
Particularly when folks can save big, before April 10.
More than 2 dozen establishments provide all-you-can-eat food and drinks.
Click here for tickets, and more information (including a list of participating restaurants, chocolatiers, and wine and spirits shops).
Can’t make it to the event? Click here, to be part of the Toast the Taste campaign.
To learn more about CLASP Homes, click the video below:
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Staples High School Counseling Department honors Women’s History Month.
The next episode of their “Spark Your Future!” series features “Women in the Military.
The virtual event is set for this Tuesday (March 28, 6:30 p.m.). The panelists — all Staples graduates — include
Dominica Wardell (Staples Class of 2014) is an officer in the Marine Corps. She earned her Wings of Gold as a naval aviator, and now flies the MV-22 Osprey.
Asia Bravo (SHS ’11) served 7 years active duty in the Army. She has now been selected as a member of the United States Space Force.
Emily Troelstra (SHS ’13) served as a Navy officer aboard the USS Princeton. After medical separation from the military, she is pursuing a master’s degree in athletic training at George Mason University.
Amanda Troelstra (SHS ’18) is an active duty signal officer and satellite communications platoon leader in the Army.
The program is open to students in all grades, and their families. Scan the QR code below to register.
If you are not able to attend live, the webinar will be recorded and shared in a follow-up email.
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Bedford Acting Group’s spring production — “Seussical Jr. ” — opened to great reviews last night.
Two more performances are set for today (Saturday, March 25): 3 and 7 p.m.
Directed by Ryan Smith, the story of friendship, loyalty and love comes through strongly with great choreography, an intriguing set, and of course excellent acting by future Staples Players.
Click here for tickets, and more information.
A scene from “Seussical Jr.” (Photo/Kerry Long)
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Westporter Mike Greenberg — host of ESPN’s “Get Up” and “NBA Countdown” — is off the air for a bit.
He underwent a cardiac ablation Monday. The procedure corrects heart rhythm problems. is slowly on the mend after he underwent a heart procedure on Monday.
His wife Stacy posted on Twitter: “Recovery is slow, he has to do nothing and believe me…. he’s not great at that! We both really, really appreciate all the nice messages.”
“06880” joins Mike’s million-plus Twitter followers in wishing him a speedy recovery. (Hat tip: Jack Krayson)
Mike Greenberg
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All around Westport, there are many signs of spring.
Lauri Weiser spotted this one in her yard, at Lansdowne Condominiums. It’s a “Westport … Naturally” natural.
(Photo/Lauri Weiser)
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And finally … Fuzzy Haskins, “a foundational member of the vocal group that morphed into Parliament-Funkadelic, the genre-blurring collective led by George Clinton that shook up the pop music world in the 1970s,” died last week in Michigan. He was 81, and suffered from diabetes. (Click here for a full obituary.)
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That’s quite an accomplishment for PopUp Bagels—kudos to them.
But I want to give a shout out to another area bagel purveyor: A.M. Bagels, located in Derby. They were voted Best Bagel in the Readers’ Choice poll by Connecticut Magazine in 2022 and, after having checked it out, I can affirm that honor is well deserved.
They’re right up there with the best I’ve had in NYC and the prices are very reasonable: $1.35 for a single bagel and $8 for half a dozen. The rye bagel has become a personal favorite.
I cannot understand the fiflth of the streets in Westport. It is a disgrace, concern and embarassment. Where is our Town and State Tax money going? Who throws trash in the street? We just returned from Palm Desert, CA and there was not a scrap of anything on any street from Palm Springs – Indio. The Town demands the most insignificant requirements on land owners properties both residential and commercial that already are pristine and yet the Town streets and ramps off 95 are disgusting. Why would anyone spend a day cleaning Town and State streets and then want to lower fees, etc. for out of towners to use our facilities. Between the Town an State get going on keeping our streets clean and maybe some day pristine.
In my mind, when you point and/or discuss any issue of contention, the bottom line comes down to lack of enforcement by the town. P.S. I get amazon scams on my email nearly every day. Beware.
Love the picture of the purple crocus. Where I grew up in Denmark, I could look out our kitchen window, and see yellow and purple crocus peeping out from the snow. The farm next to us had a long driveway, and there were plenty of flowers on the side of the driveway. I especially remember the crocus, it was a sign that after a long winter spring was on the way.