Our “06880” Instagram Live conversation with the 1st selectman candidates continues today (Tuesday, 3 p.m.). Dave Briggs and I will chat with independent David Rosenwaks.
You can find us on Instagram @06880danwoog. We welcome your questions!
The series began with Republican candidate Don O’Day. Still to come: Democrat Kevin Christie.
David Rosenwaks
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A couple of hunded people lined both sides of the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge yesterday, and spilled into downtown.
They were part of over 1,000 “Workers Over Billionaires” rallies nationwide, on Labor Day. Participants held signs and chanted, opposing President Trump and billionaires “taking over the U.S. government.”
(Photo/Pam Docters)
(Photo/Rowene Weems)
Rally on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge. (Photo/Mark Friedman)
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The state’s annual 9/11 remembrance ceremony is set for this Thursday (September 4, 5:30 p.m.).
As always, the event will be held at Sherwood Island State Park’s 9/11 Memorial. The site was chosen because the park was the staging area for the Connecticut National Guard that day. Sadly, their rescue efforts were not needed.
Governor Ned Lamont and Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz will lead the ceremony. Names of the 161 people killed in the terrorist attacks with Connecticut ties will be read aloud.
The ceremony is held before the actual anniversary, so that family members and friends can attend the ceremony on September 11, at the World Trade Center.
9/11 Living Memorial, at Sherwood Island State Park. (Photo/David Squires)
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The fall Jazz at the Post season begins Thursday (September 4, VFW Post 399) — a few days before fall, but who’s counting?
It’s “Piano Madness,” with Janice Friedman, Mike Campenni, Dave Kingsnorth and Greg “The Jazz Rabbi” Wall.
Shows are 7:30 and 8:45 p.m. Dinner service begins at 7. Click here for tickets, and more information.
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“Who” can resist a shot like this?
“Westport … Naturally” takes a field trip to Weston today, for this shot, taken wisely by Sandy Rothenberg.
(Photo/Sandy Rothenberg)
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And finally … Billy Preston was born on this date, in 1946. The keyboardist and singer backed artists like Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Ray Charles, the Beatles and Rolling Stones, and recorded solo hits too. He died in 2006, age 59.
Billy Preston’s keyboard was an important part of this performance, in the Beatles’ famous final rooftop concert. Too bad he does not appear for more than 1/2 second in it:
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Rallt? The 9/11 remembrance ceremony is on 9/4? Can anyone explain that?
It’s explained in the story I wrote. It’s not held on 9/11, so that family members and friends who want to attend the ceremony at Ground Zero can do that. Perhaps 9/4 was the best scheduling date for the governor. Usually it’s a couple of days closer to 9/11.
Soros-funded people are disgusting. I gave them a thumbs down and one old hoot yelled “go home fascists”! Who’s the fascist, really? Is Westport such a stupid left-wing town?
You seem nice.
This guy must be a joy at the Team Westport meetings.
Philip, I recognize the last name of Gallo. I can’t remember where, but I do remember a Gallo from maybe 60 years ago. There even might have been a female named Gallo who lived on the Post Road close to the Clam Box.
I wish I had some Soros money.