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.
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.