If “06880” were a girl, this would be our quinceañera.
We’re not, of course. We’re Westport’s hyper-local blog.
But today we’re 15 years old.
And though a blog is not a human being*, this one is as close to a living, breathing part of our town as any pixels can be.
Every day since early March of 2009, we’ve provided you with stories and photos about Westport.
Breaking news, upcoming events, history, features, opinions, personalities, organizations, arts, sports, businesses, restaurants, real estate, trends — it’s all here.
Every day. Multiple times a day.
Plus the opportunity to comment on anything and everything we post.
“06880” is truly a town-wide project. But everyone everywhere — former Westporters, future residents, folks with only a casual connection — is welcome in our online community.
This space is truly “Where Westport meets the world.”
But this would not be “06880” without your support.
We need your photos. Your story ideas. Your comments.
And of course, your financial commitment.
For 15 years, production of “06880” has been pretty much a one-man band.
Since that first post, back in the 2nd month of the 1st Obama administration, I have not missed a day.
I’m 15! Well, at least my blog is .. (Photo/Pam Einarsen)
I spend 8 or so hours, every day, on every aspect of this blog.
I conduct interviews and research. I take and edit photos. I moderate the comments (165,000-plus, and counting), which is almost a full-time job itself.
I answer every email.
And of course, I write or edit every story.
This is my full-time job. But in addition to my salary, “06880” has other expenses: our app, web hosting, software, writing help, the Holiday Stroll, the summer party, and a few new ideas we’ll roll out this year.
Which brings us to our annual appeal.
As a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, we offer tax-deductibility to the extent allowed by law. In addition to individual contributions, we can accept corporate matching funds, and foundation grants.
You can donate by PayPal or credit card: click here. It’s easy, safe — and you don’t even need a PayPal account.
Checks can be mailed to “06880”: PO Box 744, Westport, CT 06881.
We’re also on Venmo: @blog06880
You can even scan this QR code:
Some 15-year-olds forget to write thank-you notes after their quinceañeras. We promise we won’t.
Thank you!
*Neither are frozen embryos. But let’s not go there today.
Dearest Dan
You are have been and remain the Heartbeat of Westport! Thanks for your service to us, your subscribers and to the town of Westport and the larger Fairfield County! Checks in the mail!
Dan, your value is highlighted more than ever by yesterday’s Sunday NY Times feature – ‘How the News Industry Keeps Losing the Future’ – and a focus in particular on the decline in local journalism. “Reliable local reporting in many places is sparse or nonexistent.”
Go, 06880!
We are lucky.
donation made ✅ thank you for the dedication and commitment to this blog and to our hometown community. 💕
As a Vermonter, I still read and contribute to 06880. Happy to make an extra donation this year.
Dear 06880, Feliz quinceañera! One of the important conditions of a quinceañera is virginity! I believe this condition has been met because 06880 is fair and balanced and has never screwed anyone!
Congratulations and big thank yous. You are westports heartbeat!
Happy Birthday 06880. Thank you for all you do. Will put a birthday card in the mail.
Happy birthday…don’t know what we would do without you!
We support you and thank you
Dorothy & Jon Fox
Made my small annual contribution, Dan. Wish it could be more as you are invaluable. Can’t do without you daily. Congrats on your 15th Anniversary.
Happy birthday Dan (06880) the check will be in the mail. Keep on keeping on! 🥳
Happy 15th, Dan! Now that I live in a town that doesn’t have the equivalent of “06680,” I realize the value of your blog even more. I donated last month and will continue to do so each year. Westport is so fortunate to have you!
— Elaine
Cheers to you and always you rock! Check on the way…
Congratulations Dan! Well done.
Congratulations Dan.
06880 another reason just to love Westport,
Congratulations Dan on 15 amazing years!
15 years…. time certainly flies when you’re having fun (and working really hard)
Congratulations and thank you for all you do to make Westport a very special place.
A welcome voice for all of us in Westport.
Keep going…..
Happy Anniversary! I so appreciate 06880! ❤️
Thank you Dan for all that you do!
Great first 15!! like fine wine- getting better with age!!
06880DanWoog.com is the best way to find out what is going on in town and the where Westport meets the nation and the world!!!
Now on to a sweet 16!!
Dan, I stopped getting 06880 about 3/4/24, tried contacting you a couple of times, and still don’t get it????