Superfans is a group of Staples High School students. They use social media to draw attention to upcoming athletic events.
Yesterday — as the school mourned the death of Max Harper, the 18-year-old killed yesterday in a dirt bike accident — they sent out a different message.
With school delayed today by 2 hours for staff to prepare, the teenagers organized a gathering at Compo Beach.
“Anyone and everyone is welcome” at 9 a.m., texts and social media messages said. “Feel free to bring flowers to pay your respects.”
They planned a moment of silence. They would put petals in the water.
“In terms of grievance, it is crucial that you spend time with loved ones,” the teens told each other.
“Regardless of your relation to Max, we encourage everyone to join the community and face this difficult time in unity.”
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Barbara Innamorati writes:
“It is bear season. This big boy spent 20 minutes at our house in the Charcoal Hill neighborhood, in 2 separate visits today (Wednesday).
(Photo/Barbara Innamorati)
“I reported it to the police.
“Bring your bird feeders in — it is like bear bait.
“There seem to be a lot of bear sightings these days. And they are more brazen than ever.”
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Think the Grand List assessment for your Maserati (or Kia) — or, this being Westport, Tesla — is too high?
The Board of Assessment Appeals meets Thursday, September 19, 2024 (Town Hall Room 201, 6 to 7 p.m.), to hear motor vehicle appeals.
The board says: “Be sure to bring the vehicle you are appealing with you.”
We assume that means to the parking lot, not Room 201 itself.
What’s the assessment on this bad boy? (Photo/Karen Como)
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The Westport Country Playhouse Script in Hand series continues October 7 (7 p.m.) with “Witch.”
Written by Jen Silverman — author of “The Roommate,” now on Broadway with Patti LuPone and Mia Farrow — it’s about a “charming devil” who arrives in a quiet village. He bargains for the souls of its residents, in exchange for their darkest wishes.
“This sharp, subversive fable debates how much our souls are worth when hope is hard to come by,” the Playhouse says.
Click here for more information, and tickets.
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What’s cooking at Wakeman Town Farm?
These classes should whet your appetite.
Kids’ Apple Delight Baking Bonanza (Ages 7-12; September 27, 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.).
Fall Cooking with the Minis (Grades K-2; Mondays, October 14 through November 11; also November 18 through December 16; 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.).
Autumn Bites & Delights — Kids’ Cooking Series (Grades 2-6; Wednesdays, October 10 through November 13; also November 20 through December 18; 4:15 to 5:30 p.m.).
Halloween-Inspired Adult Cooking Class (October 22, 7 p.m.).
Click here for more information, and to register.’
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Westport Police report no custodial arrests between September 4 and 11.
Police issued these citations:
- Traveling unreasonably fast: 7 citations
- Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 2
- Improper turn: 2
- Evading responsibility: 1
- Disorderly conduct: 1
- Traveling too fast for conditions: 1
- Following too closely: 1
- Failure to drive right: 1
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 1
- Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 1
- Failure to reinstate license within 60 days: 1
- Failure to renew registration: 1
- Failure to insure a motor vehicle: 1
(Photo/Carl Addison Swanson)
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The protective fence is gone from the American oystercatcher nesting area at Compo Beach.
We don’t know where this pair was hatched. But they drew an admiring crowd the other day at Burying Hill Beach.
And they are the perfect subjects of today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature.
(Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)
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And finally … on this day in 1959, “Bonanza” — the first regularly scheduled TV show presented in color — begins.
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