State Department of Transportation engineers have shared with Stina Sternberg Snow, and other neighbors, what the $400,000 landscaping plan looks like for the renovated maintenance garage off the nearby Sherwood Island Connector.
Click on or hover over to enlarge. The Sherwood Island Connector is at left; Post Road East is at top.
The area highlighted in red will be a turn lane into the new entrance (from the Connector). It will have an 8-foot privacy fence next to it.
The project will be finished in late 2026.
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The annual “06880″ party is just 3 days away.
And if you’re reading this: You’re invited!
This Thursday (July 17, 6 p.m.) is the day and time. The far end of Compo’s South Beach — away from the cannons, near the boat and kayak launch — is the place. (Still confused? See the aerial view below.)
The blue arrow marks the “06880” party spot.
Please bring your own food, beverages, beach chairs and blankets. (If you bring extras to share with others, we won’t say no). If you’ve got a folding table, we could use a few too 🙂
Then mix, mingle and enjoy the evening with the “06880″ crowd.
There’s no charge. It’s a “fun-raiser,” not a fundraiser. A “blog party” — the “06880” version of a block party.
See you on Thursday!
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Marie Gross woke up this morning a bear breaking up her bird feeders. on Kings Highway North.
(Photo/Marie Gross)
It then sauntered casually down the road, toward the cemetery.
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Michael Franti & Spearhead brought a message of love, hope, acceptance and positivity to the Levitt Pavilion yesterday. It was Franti’s third time at the open-air venue.
He engaged intimately with the audience on stage — and while performing as he walked around.
(Photo/Sean Bernand)
(Photo/Copyright DinkinESH Fotografix)
Cimafunk was the opening act last nigh — and also high-energy. The musician’s funk and hip hop, with Cuban and Afro-Caribbean roots, got the crowd moving from the moment he stepped on stage.
(Photo/Copyright DinkinESH Fotografix)
Backing up, on sax. (Photo/Nathan Greenbaum)
This week’s shows include Hopalong Andrew (Children’s Series; Tuesday, 7 p.m., free); I’m with Her, with Ken Pomeroy (Wednesday, July 16, 7 p.m.; ticketed); Nellie McKay Trio (Thursday, July 17, 7:30 p.m.; free), and Pete Muller & the Kindred Souls (Friday, July 18, 7:30 p.m.; free).
Click here for tickets — including the free shows — and more information.
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The Hive — Frederic Chiu and Jeanine Esposito’s cultural community-building collaboration — has launched a small-group series, at the Hive loft.
Each event will revolve around a music and arts theme, and include a conversation inspired by the arts. Beverages and small bites will be served.
The dates are July 23 (7:30-9:30 p.m.), July 27 (4-6 p.m.), July 30 (7:30-9:30 p.m.), and August 9 (8-10 p.m.).
The Hive strives to gather groups with a wide range of ages, backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. Ticket purchasers (click here) are invited to make an additional donation, to go toward a ticket for someone who otherwise could not join.
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A pollywog makes its first appearance in our “Westport … Naturally” feature.
If it’s a bit hard to see: That’s the whole idea. Mother Nature doesn’t miss a trick.
(Photo/Barry Kresch)
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And finally … Happy Bastille Day, to all who celebrate!
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It was interesting to see the words. In Casablanca they sang the last verse which is slightly less militant and quite apropos to the situation in Rick’s. It is provocative and emotionally stirring both in lyrics and music. Maybe one day we will “marchons” and take back our democracy.
Wish *we* had a national anthem like that! It sends chills up and down my spine every time I hear it.