Debra Kandrak’s one-woman crusade to paint the town yellow is paying off beautifully.
Every autumn for 5 years, she has used a wide variety of outlets — social media, emails, and of course “06880” — to encourage Westporters to plant daffodils.
She brings her message to friends, strangers, town organizations and committees and businesses.
Her ask is simple: “Paint the Town Yellow.”
Every spring around this time, we are blessed with the results of her — and their — work.
This year, the gorgeous yellow flowers are everywhere.
From neighborhoods like Greens Farms to the Westport Library, around mailboxes and street signs, by the Cribari Bridge, in traffic islands and at the entrances to Staples High and Bedford Middle Schools, Debra’s yeowoman efforts pay off for all of us.
As perennials, each year brings more and more explosions of color. Here are just a few examples of Debra’s efforts:
Debra Kandrak’s driveway, in Greens Farms
Cross Highway and Bayberry Lane
Assumption Church
Saugatuck Elementary School
Adams Academy
Long Lots Road at Morningside Drive North
Parent Child Center, Hillspoint Road
Roseville Road
Exxon gas station, Post Road and Maple Lane South
Hockanum Road
Debra Kandrak’s own traffic island: Greens Farms and Prospect Roads (All photos/Debra Kandrak)
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Never gets old. Hat tip to Ms Kandrak
Everyone enjoys the daffs. Way to go Debra!
Hi Debra, I remember when we were on the Beautification Committee and you had this goal of “Paint The Town Yellow”.
You did a wonderful job! I’m so proud that I can see the fruits of your labor. Congratulations.
Thank you Barbara. Hopefully it will get bigger and better every year!
Thank you, Ms. Kandrak. The dafs are a beautiful way to start spring.