Westport’s Department of Public Works is always busy.
Their latest project: repairing sink holes.
The photo below shows a pipe separation on Roseville Road that was undermining the sidewalk. DPW cemented around the pipe, then back filled with asphalt.
It’s one of those jobs that can go unnoticed. And we’ll never know what problems they avoided, thanks to vigilance and hard work.
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A large crowd attended last night’s drag show at MoCA Westport.
The 2nd annual event was family-friendly, and part of Westport Pride’s month-long Pride celebration.
Young drag queen Desmond MCed the event. (Photo/Nikki Gorman)
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One of the hidden gems of Westport is the large color mural at TB Bank’s Main Street branch.
The Y’s Men of Westport and Weston enjoyed it — and many other sights — on Friday’s “historic walking tour.”
From left: Bob Mitchell, Larry Lich, Joel Wasserman, Jay Dirnberger. (Photo/Molly Alger)
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Jake Thaw was an All-State football and basketball player at Staples High School — and an FCIAC and NFL Foundation Exemplary Scholar Athlete.
The 2020 graduate has continued his success at the University of Michigan, where he’s a 2-time Academic All-Big 10 honoree. On July 2 (6 p.m., Pizza Lyfe, 833 Post Road East), he’ll meet fans, talk about his journey, and discuss the upcoming season.
It’s free — and you don’t have to be a Michigan alum to go. But please click here to register (so the restaurant can plan seating). And attendees are responsible for their own food and drinks.
Jake Thaw
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We’re used to seeing fishermen on Compo Beach’s South Beach jetty.
But seldom are there as many as Karen Como spotted yesterday.
(Photo/Karen Como)
“Was there a fishing convention?” she wonders.
Nope. Just another day at the beach.
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Robert Giury and Nicole Kelman were honored with “40 Under 40” business awards recently.
Westfair Business Journal cites young businesspeople. Each town in Fairfield and Westchester Counties is represented by the head of their Chamber of Commerce. Matthew Mandell handed out Westport’s honors, at the Point at Norwalk Cove.
Giury is vice president of investments for David Lerner Associates. Kelman is CEO of New England Educational Consultants.
Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce director Matthew Mandell, flanked by Nicole Kelman and Robert Giury.
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Friday’s rain may have dashed some plans.
But it also created this gorgeous “Westport … Naturally” image. Every cloud has a silver (or yellow) lining.
(Photo/Matthew Tackman)
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And finally … this song goes out to all the “06880” fathers, step-fathers, foster fathers, grandfathers and father figures. Today is your day!
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I liked that mural. That’s old Westport. I have a picture of my father riding his horse on Old Road in 1936.
Well don’t be selfish Jack. It’s Father’s Day. Shoot a selfie of it and upload it to Dan.
Eric, Picture sent. Happy Father’s Day.
Same to you Jack. Stay young!!!
Eric, If you’re interested, have Dan send you the picture. My grandfather’s driveway actually went down to the Post Road. You can see it in the picture. Now there are two different owners to the property, but combined they may have an argument that they have access to the Post Road which could possibly enhance value of their property. That driveway was in place for at least 45 to 50 years.