Congratulations to Nick Marsan!
Westport’s newest fire chief was officially sworn in Monday, at Town Hall.
The 17-year Westport Fire Department veteran has served in a number of roles. He also led the firefighters’ local union for 10 years.
Marsan — who is a nationally certified fire service instructor III and fire officer III — doubles as Westport’s emergency management director.
1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker swears in Fire Chief Nick Marsan. His family looks on. (Photo/Westport Fire Department)
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A sign on a house being renovated on Soundview Drive advertises the Summer Stroll. Sponsored by “06880” and the Compo Beach Improvement Association, it will be — just like yesterday — a time to party on the beach exit road, without cars.
Mark July 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.: live music, kids’ activities, food and fun!
(Photo/Sunil Hirani)
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The Compo Beach pickleball courts are still relatively new.
But they’re getting an upgrade:
(Photo/Dinkin Fotografix)
Next up: the skate park?!
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The Westport Library begins its new fiscal year by welcoming 3 new board members.
Longtime member Pat Wieser starts her first full term as president. She stepped in for immediate past president Barrie Rosen earlier this year.
Bob Boroujerdi now serves as senior vice president, and Ben Chan as treasurer. Melissa Banks continues as secretary.
Other executive team members who return are finance chair Scott Bennewitz, new governance and nominations chair Martina Sze, and new development co-chairs Randy Herbertson and Mark Silverstein.
Stefano Pacifico and Sheila Ward roll off the board at the completion of their terms.
Joining the board for 2024-25 are attorney and community activist Sheri Gordon, leadership expert Kathleen Guion, and nonprofit executive and consultant Liza Van Gundy.
Westport Library board. Top row (from left): Ben Chan, Andrea Berkley, Peter Zakowich, Jay Norris, Bob Boroujerdi, Randy Herbertson, Jeremy Price, Scott Bennewitz. Bottom: Kathleen Guion, Andrew Wilk, Pat Wieser, Sheri Gordon, Melissa Banks, Martina Sze.
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If you wonder what sparked the idea for a Broadway musical, check out “They Made It a Musical” at the Westport Country Playhouse (4 performances, July 18- 20).
The show features anecdotes about the origins of recent hits (“Hamilton,” “Titanic”) and classics (“Fiddler on the Roof,” “Oklahoma!,” while a cast of six Broadway performers celebrate the legendary songs.
Creator/director Laurence Maslon is a Broadway historian. For more information and tickets, click here.
“Oklahoma!”‘s route to Broadway began with this show, at the Westport Country Playhouse.
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These wild animals in front of the Furniture on Consignment II store next to Bar Lupa are not exactly “Westport … Naturally” material.
But the flowers are.
(Photo/Ed Simek)
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And finally … on this date in 1890, Idaho was admitted as the 43rd US state.
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Great we resurface pickleball courts .. how about taking care of the tennis courts. Been a competitive player for over 50 years and I have never played on courts in worse condition. They are a dust bowl. Tennis is enjoyed by more and more residents. Just look at all the clinics taking place. On that subject: there really needs to be a screen ( if even several feet high) between courts that lessons are being given and the courts being used by players trying to play serious tennis. With the numerous balls rolling onto the other court it not only stops play but it’s going to happen that someone twist’s an ankle or falls due to these balls strewn everywhere. This simple preventative screen helps solve both concerns
Great ideas, Peter. There is an RFP out for resurfacing the Doubleday courts (behind Saugatuck Elementary School). Which other courts are in poor condition?
Also, there’s a Westport Parks & Recreation Commission Racquets Advisory Committee. Here’s info on them (including contact info): https://www.westportct.gov/government/appointed-boards-a-z/racquets-advisory-committee
Nick will do a wonderful job as fire chief I a. So proud of him o get work with him and the command staff with Matt and Jen to all lt and ass chief we have that best fire department in the state of ct