Conventional wisdom is: No one pays attention to political campaigns until after Labor Day.
Well, Labor Day has come and gone. And as Election Day nears, Westport’s League of Women Voters offers a number of opportunities for residents to hear — and question — candidates for a variety of local offices.
Democracy requires informed voters. Mark your calendars for:
- “A Conversation with 1st & 2nd Selectperson Candidates”: September 26, 2 p.m., Senior Center.
- “Fall Brunch & Design a Sign: Meet Your RTM Candidates”: October 4, 10 a.m. to noon Westport Library. The event includes coffee, donuts, snacks, and art activities to keep kids occupied. Co-sponsored by “06880.”
- “A Conversation with Board of Finance Candidates”: October 15, 2 p.m., Senior Center.
- “Candidates Debates: Board of Education, Zoning Board of Appeals, Board of Assessment Appeals, Board of Finance”: October 27, 6:30 p.m., Westport Library.
- “Candidates Debate: Planning & Zoning Commission”: October 28, 6:30 p.m., Westport Library.
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Peter Greenberg — one of America’s most popular trave journalists — is journeying to Westport.
The CBS News travel editor and author of “The Travel Detective” will speak at the Westport Library on September 25 (7 p.m.). The event is presented by the Y’s Men’s Travel Group.
Greenberg — whosoe website offers a wide array of resources for travelers and industry insiders — will be in conversation with longtime friend, colleague, worldwide traveler and Y’s Men member Allen Swerdlowe.
Tickets are $20. Click here to purchase, and for more information.
Peter Greenberg
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Strawberry Fields — a Beatles tribute band — brought the magic (and the looks) of the Fab 4 to the Levitt Pavilion last night.
(Photo copyright DinkinESH Fotografix)
Tomorrow night (Sunday, 7 p.m.), the open-air amphitheater welcomes the Tedeschi Trucks Band, for a gala fundraiser. Click here for tickets, and more information.
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Lifelong Westport resident Josephine D’Amico died Thursday at home, surrounded by her family. She was 93.
Josie was born in Saugatuck. She graduated from Staples High School, then attended secretarial school. She became an executive secretary, and opened Darien Secretarial Service.
Josie was known as a great cook and baker.
She is survived by her brothers, Anthony D’Amico and Peter D’Amico; sisters: Eterina D’Amico and Geraldine Stauss, and 13 nieces and nephews. She was pre- deceased by her brothers Edward D’Amico, Rudolph D’Amico and Anthony D’Amico, and sisters Adeline Coviello, Margaret Incerto and Mary Aldrich.
A funeral service is set for September 16 (10 a.m., Assumption Church for a Mass of Christian burial. Interment will follow in Assumption Cemetery in Westport. Condolences may be left online. In lieu of flowers, ontributions in memory of Josie may be made to a charity of choice.
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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature photo includes one of our favorite things (a monarch butterfly), and one of Westport’s best places (Sherwood Island State Park):
(Photo/Clarence Hayes)
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And finally … in honor of last night’s tribute band at the Levitt Pavilion (story above):
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Gorgeous shot Clarence!
I hope all of these political events are being recorded and posted, easy, even with a cell phone. We need all citizens to be able to partake.