Burger King is long gone from Westport. (Spoiler alert: It’s the Starbucks drive-thru.)
But now Matthew Mandell can call himself our new Burger King.
As executive director of the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, he oversees events like The Great Burger Contest. Twenty restaurants competed, in 7 categories.
But Matthew didn’t just sit in his office. He went whole hog.
He visited all 20 restaurants, during the 31 days of March. He ate a burger at every one (and tons of fries, too).
Matthew Mandell: 20 burgers in 31 days.
Voting ended at midnight last night. Results will be announced soon.
We’ll also announce how Matthew is feeling.
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Jay Norris is a busy man.
The Westport resident is co-founder and CEO of Guesst, the real estate and restaurant leasing software platform. He also co-founded BlackLight, the world’s first search engine for Black-owned businesses nationwide.
In addition, he helped start Startup Westport, the public/private partnership whose goal is to make our town the tech entrepreneurial capital of Connecticut. He founded Westport10, the social and networking organization for Black men and their families.
And he’s a board member of both the Westport Library, and the Westport Weston Family YMCA. Oh, yeah: He also volunteers as a mentor with A Better Chance of Westport.
Now he’s added a new gig.
Jay was just named co-chair of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce. Focusing on innovation and technology, he’ll work to connect tech leaders in New York, and help them come up with solutions for the city and their small-to-medium- sized businesses.
Congratulations, Jay!
Jay Norris
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In this week’s “What’s Next in Weston” podcast, First Selectwoman Sam Nestor details the proposed FY 2024-25 Weston town budget.
Click below, for the Y’s Men of Westport and Weston feature:
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Yesterday’s Easter sunrise service warmed the hearts of all who headed to somewhat chilly Compo Beach.
Among the scenes:
(Photos/Rick Benson)
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No, this is not an April Fool’s joke.
The Westport Fire Department is not pretending to fill Ned Dimes Marina with water.
They were just down at Compo this weekend, testing out their hoses.
Looks like they work!
(Photo/Lisa Gold)
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Sherwood Island State Park is the scene for today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo.
In just a few short weeks, the same spot will be packed with people.
Enjoy the serenity while you can.
(Photo/Susan Leone)
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And finally … happy April 1!
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Dan, Ricky Nelson’s song “Poor Little Fool” I’m personally dedicating to ME and everyone else you fooled today on April 1.
Great selection of “Fool Tunes” for a “fooled you day”!! (They bring back wonderful memories!!)
Way to go Matt‼️🍔
What were the seven categories ?
How much weight did Matthew gain?
Ray Krok Mandell…Hamburger King of CT!