As we prepare for the 3rd annual “Historic Homes of “06880” tour next Sunday (November 2, 1 to 4 p.m.) — featuring 4 homes, all built between 1870 and 1938 — it’s interesting to take a look at the ages of all the homes sold in Westport thus far in 2025.
Exactly 1/3 (33.4%) of the 243 homes that changed hands were built between 1950 and 1970. 15.7% were built between 1900-1950, while 5% went up before 1900!
In other words, more than half the homes sold were built in 1970 or earlier, while just 18.6% of homes sold were built in 2010 or later.
The 4 homes on the Historic Tour date from 1870, 1904, 1907 and 1938. Each is an excellent representation of its time period. All have been restored with loving care — and enlarged to meet 21st century needs.
By 2014 — nearly 100 years later — home sizes had increased roughly 2 1/2 times, to an average of 2,650 square feet.
The average size of homes sold year to date in Westport is 3,851 square feet (above grade). The median size is 3,378 sf.
Homes priced in the $1.4 to $2 million dollar range remain the most sought after, deriving an average sales price of 5.5% over asking price. Homes in this price range average 2,848 square feet.
Hover over or click on to enlarge.
This information comes from our friends at KMS Team at Compass — sponsors of our November 2 Historic Homes tour.
They’ll be with “06880” representatives in the 4 homes next Sunday, ready to describe the history of each property, and answer questions about how “old” homes have been adapted for 21st century life.
To learn more about those 4 homes — 221 and 249 Greens Farms Road, both built by the legendary Bedford family, as well as 209 Wilton Road and and 155 Long Lots Road, and for tickets, click here.
Our much smaller version of the infamous South of the Border restaurant (aka “tourist trap”) on I-95 is located near our own stretch of 95: on Saugatuck Avenue, at the foot of Sunrise Road.
(I have not driven through South Carolina in a while. I don’t know if Pedro, their culturally offensive mascot, is still there. Or their borderline racist billboards.)
Alert, well-fed readers who correctly identified Pedro — er, 4 Brothers — are Andrew Colabella, Bryan Schwartz, Dan Vener, Regina Kiska, Seth Schachter, Sal Liccione, Martha Witte, Michael Szeto, Dave Eason, Seth Braunstein, Sean Liberty and Tom Olson.
¡Felicidades!
This week’s Photo Challenge is below. If you know where in Westport you’d see this, click “Comments” below.
(Photo/JD Dworkow)
(Every Sunday, “06880” hosts this Photo Challenge. We challenge you too to support your hyper-local blog. Please click here to make a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you!)
Grand Central Terminal’s enormous clock is a central meeting place.
So is the clock in New Canaan’s downtown.
Soon, Westport will have its own clock. And its own easy-to-meet-up spot.
The handsome new addition — at the corner of Main and Elm Streets, where one-way Main Street becomes 2-way near Gap — is a gift from the Westport Downtown Association. The flower bed currently at the site will be enhanced too.
Two views of the new clock.
The WDA will pay for the purchase, installation, insurance, maintenance and repairs.
The clock will be “a beautiful addition to Westport,” WDA president Maxx Crowley says. Black with gold trim, and 2 sided — saying “Town of Westport” and “1835,” the year of our founding — it fits in with the lampposts currently downtown, and is designed in the same style as the Grand Central clock.
One more land-use approval, and another easement, are still required. Crowley expects the clock to be ready for dedication at the DMA/”06880″ Holiday Stroll (save the date: Saturday, December 6, 4 to 7 p.m.).
Site of the new clock.
=================================================
Westport’s Human Services Department, in partnership with Homes with Hope and the Westport Housing Authority, is monitoring the federal government shutdown, and its potential impact on residents who rely on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits.
Human Services officials say, “We understand this may cause concern for families and individuals managing limited resources. You are not alone. Westport’s strong network of community partners is here to help ensure no one goes without food or essential support.”
Officials note:
SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards remain available through October 31.
If the shutdown continues, November benefits will not be issued, and balances may be inaccessible until federal operations resume.
The Connecticut Department of Social Services will share updates at ct.gov/dss. Follow DSS on Facebookand Twitter.
End Hunger CT provides advocacy and support: endhungerct.org EHC SNAP Hotline: 866 – 974- SNAP
Local food resources include:
Homes with Hope – Gillespie Center: (45 Jesup Road; 203-226-1661; www.hwhct.org. Community kitchen: Lunch (12 p.m.) and dinner (5 p.m.) daily.
Food Pantry: Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 1:30 to 4 p.m.; Thursday, 1:30 to 6 p.m.
Westport Women’s Club Food Pantry: Access through Westport Human Services, 203-341-1050; humansrv@westportct.gov
Westport Center for Senior Activities: www.westportcsa.org; Daily weekday lunch, and home-delivered meals; contact Paulina Przybysz, 203-341-5097.
Westport Public Schools Free & Reduced Lunch: click here to apply; Also available: Filling in the Blanks meal program; click here.
Person-to-Person Mobile Food Pantry: Monthly distribution in Westport; www.p2pHelps.org.
Need help right now? Call 211 for 24/7 food, housing and social service support statewide.
For support or questions, contact Westport Department of Human Services; 203-341-1050; humansrv@westportct.gov.
================================================
Jim Abbott — the pitcher who, though born without a right hand, rose to Major League Baseball stardom (and threw a no-hitter) — wowed the full crowd Friday night, at the Westport Library.
A screening of the ESPN documentary “Southpaw: The Life and Legacy of Jim Abbott” — produced by Westporter Jeremy Schaap — was followed by a conversation with journalist Schaap, ESPN senior producer Mike Farrell, and Westport’s own Dave Briggs.
From left: Dave Briggs, Jim Abbott, Mike Farrell, Jeremy Schaap.
They talked about life, overcoming adversity, and baseball. It was an emotional experience for all.
Abbott answered every question. And afterward he signed every autograph, and posed for every selfie.
Jim Abbott, with a young fan. (Photo/Susan Garment)
Missed it — or want to see it again? Click here or below, for the Library’s video.
Speaking of sports: Two Staples teams play for FCIAC (league) championships this week.
The 2nd-ranked boys soccer team faces #1 Greenwich tomorrow (Monday, 6 p.m., Fairfield Warde High). The Cardinals are one of only 2 teams to defeat the Wreckers this year.
Celebrating after the 1-0 semifinal victory over Stamford. (Photo/Gavin Whitaker)
The top-seeded and undefeated (18-0) field hockey team meets #2 Darien on Thursday (5 p.m., Greenwich High). Staples topped Fairfield Ludlowe 4-1 yesterday, earning a chance to defend their FCIAC crown. The Wreckers and Blue Wave have won the last 8 league titles, and one of them will take it again.
The 2025 Staples field hockey team.
Staples’ girls soccer team camethisclose to making it 3 FCIAC finalists. They fell in penalty kicks (5-4) to Greenwich, after regulation time and overtime ended 2-2 on Friday at Fairfield Ludlowe.
For decades, UN Day in Westport was a chance to celebrate our town’s long ties to the United Nations.
These days, our country’s relationship with the world body — whose headquarters are just an hour away — is controversial, and fraught.
Still, as always, the flags of dozens of member nations flew this weekend on the Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge.
Steinkraus Cohen — a longtime Westporter — dedicated her life to service and hospitality. Through jUNe Day and other events, she brought tens of thousands of international visitors to Westport. In 1965, she established the tradition of flying flags from the bridge that now bears her name. This year marks its 60th anniversary.
Through the first 6 days of early voting, 5.03% of eligible Westport voters have cast ballots.
The breakdown:
Democrats: 585 of 7,953 eligible voters (7.36%)
Republicans: 137 of 3,338 eligible voters (4.10%)
Unaffiliated: 230 of 7,581 eligible voters (3.03%)
Early voting continues today (Sunday), from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Hall.
The early voting schedule this coming week, also at Town Hall:
Monday, October 27 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 30 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, October 31 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 2 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The next “Supper & Soul” concert features the Spadtastics.
“Connecticut’s premier tribute act” comes to the Westport Library November 8 (7 p.m.). They’ll play 2 full sets, recreating a show from the 1970s.
The Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce’s Supper & Soul series usually incudes a pre-show dinner, and post-concert drinks.
Due to the length of this event, there is no dinner. But attendees can enjoy a “Dead-inspired” drink before or after the music, at Basso, Massi Co, Spotted Horse or Walrus Alley.
Speaking of the Chamber of Commerce: Their annual Halloween window painting contest took place yesterday.
Young artists were busy all over town. Winners will be announced this week.
Hard at work — and looking spooky.
=================================================
The Weston History & Culture Center’s new interactive exhibit — “Weston at Work” — explores the town’s agriculture, manufacturing and textile past.
Kids can card wool, weave on a loom, and use a rope and pulley to raise a hay bale. Immigrants, people of African descent, women and children who helped put Weston to work are included in the show.
The WH&CC also offers a guided tour of Coley House, to see life in the 1940s. There are 3 exhibits in the Visitors center too: “Twelve Stories of Weston History,” “Images of a Forgotten Village: Valley Forge” (now underneath the Saugatuck Reservoir), and “May I Have This Dance?” (ragtime music).
Raising a hay bale, at the Weston History & Culture Center.
================================================
MoCA CT has received a $5,000 grant from the Drew Friedman Community Arts Center. Funds will support the museum’s teen council and youth educational programs.
Pictured left to right below: MoCA’s Maggie Farrell, Peter Saverine, Pamela Hovland and Janice Egan; Drew Friedman Community Arts Center board member Miggs Burroughs, and MoCA;s Sue Donato.
Former Westporter J. Gilbert Plantinga died peacefully at his New Paltz, New York home last week, after a long battle with esophageal cancer. He was 73.
Known in Westport by his given name John, he taught himself guitar at 13. That passion shaped the rest of his life.
In 1969, while still in high school, he hitchhiked to Woodstock. According to family lore, he spent the night before the festival camping out with Ken Kesey and the Merry Pranksters.
After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Bridgeport with a B.A. in music, he later pursued a master’s degree (ABD) at New York University.
A jazz guitarist and composer, Gilbert taught both privately and at NYU.
In midlife, he turned his creative energy toward photography and fine-art printing. Through his New Paltz business, Uptown Light Photo Graphics, Gilbert became a trusted collaborator to photographers across the Hudson Valley and beyond. His own work appeared in numerous exhibitions.
His obituary says, “A member of Mensa, Gilbert was as brilliant and curious as he was stubborn and prickly. Although he wrestled with addiction for much of his life, in his later years he found strength and purpose through service — both as a deacon at the Old Dutch Church in Kingston, New York, and through helping others find their way to sobriety.”
Gilbert is survived by his children, Kate Plantinga Mulzet (Joe) and Ben Plantinga; ex-wife and best friend MaryJo Martin; sister Prill Boyle (Michael), and nephews Gabriel Bach and Everett Boyle. He was predeceased by his former wife Slade Ingram Plantinga.
A celebration of life will be held on November 22 (11 a.m.) at the Reformed Church of New Paltz.
Gilbert Plantinga
===============================================
You never know what you’ll see at Sherwood Island State Park.
Yesterday morning, it was 2 riders on horseback.
Dixie O’Brien captured the moment, for our “Westport … Naturally” feature.
John McCarthy is a 1982 Staples High School graduate, who moved back to Westport 30 years ago. He served 3 terms on the Representative Town Meeting (RTM), and coached Little League softball and baseball, and recreation basketball for many seasons. He is a former board member of Staples Tuition Grants and treasurer of Homes With Hope (in its Interfaith Housing days).
John writes:
Back in 2023, Dan Woog posted some basic ideas I had written on transparency and openness in town government.
I’m not an expert. These were just based on my observations and experiences.
That led to some great conversations with people all over town, who said I had written exactly what they were thinking.
I wish I could say there was a rush by our elected and appointed leaders to embrace the concepts and ideas I presented. But there wasn’t.
It did result in several coffees with officials who wanted to make sure I wasn’t too dangerous. Aside from that: crickets from the elected crowd.
Town Hall: Westport’s seat of government.
Now, with election season here, and every candidate promising transparency and openness, seems like a great time to bring these ideas back to the table.
Two weeks ago I sent each of the 1st selectman candidates a series of 7 concepts of “openness and transparency” in town government, and 7 ideas of how we could make those concepts a reality in Westport.
Some of these are very general concepts. Others are somewhat inside baseball, with specific legal meanings.
I also asked them to answer 2 questions. Their unedited responses are below.
Don O’Day, Kevin Christie and David Rosenwaks: Thank you for taking the time during a busy campaign season to answer these questions. I look forward to seeing how one of you follows up once you are elected.
From left: Kevin Christie and Amy Wistreich; David Rosenwaks; Andrea Moore and Don O’Day.
Questions:
What will you do in your first month in office to get these ideas and concepts built into the town government’s operating system?
How would you use the power and influence of the 1st selectman’s position to get these ideas implemented?
Don O’Day:
What I will do in the first month: I plan to identify the current FOIA protocol and see where, if possible, efficiency can be built in the process. I plan to ask for a cost estimate of historical FOIA requests, and identify those areas driving the majority of those requests.
My influence on the operating system is that the system reports to me. I won’t need to do more than simply be an effective leader.
Kevin Christie:
In the first month, I would begin by meeting with department heads, board chairs, and staff to establish clear expectations around openness and communication.
We’ll start by assessing where information is currently siloed or hard to access, and then set short-term steps for improvement, such as ensuring all meeting materials are published online (e.g., Board of Selectmen meeting packets are not typically posted at all, and they should be).
I’ll also continue our open coffee and conversation events we’ve held throughout the campaign, to keep residents directly engaged in how we’re shaping priorities and decisions and to hear the community’s feedback.
The 1st selectman sets the tone and culture for Town Hall and the community, and I start with the belief that government exists to support the people. I would use that position to make openness, engagement and responsiveness part of how Westport operates every day, from how we communicate to how we collaborate.
That includes ensuring cross-board coordination, encouraging department heads to post information proactively, and making sure residents can understand not just what decisions are made, but why. Leadership starts with modeling transparency, and creating an environment where information and participation are valued by everyone in town government.
David Rosenwaks:
As 1st selectman, during the first month on the job, I will sit down with the head of the IT department, other department heads, and elected officials, and tell them that these concepts and ideas will be the framework for how we are going to approach transparency going forward under my administration.
I am also open to setting up an Openness and Transparency Commission/ Committee that will help us implement this approach and help hold us accountable. Achieving greater transparency can ideally save the town time and funds when deliberating on any project.
There are other things that we can be doing as well. For example, every elected and appointed official should be assigned a government email address (not always the case now), and those emails should be listed on the town website. Residents shouldn’t have to struggle to find these email addresses.
Around the globe, there are reasons for fear and grief.
Westport is not immune.
At the same time, we are blessed. No matter what our circumstances or concerns, we are surrounded by breathtaking beauty.
Fall is a spectacular time here. Despite everything else going on — elections, work, a government shutdown, wars and much more — we should all take time to appreciate the wonders of our time.
This morning, “06880” photographer John Maloney helps us do just that.
Jay Walshon moved to Westport in 1985. He spent his career in emergency medicine, including chair and director of Milford Hospital for 35 years. His 2 children are Staples High School graduates.
Though Jay has never sought political office, he frequently attends and speaks at public meetings.
He believes that an informed electorate is beneficial to Westport’s future. He is intrigued that there is a third party (Independent) candidate in this year’s election.
Curious as to the impact that candidacy might have, he did some research. Jay writes:
This is the 5th time since 1997 in which a third party candidate is running for first selectman. It might be instructive to review Westport’s political party registrations, along with all the first selectman races since 1997, to see if there are any trends or patterns.
Date on registered voters, from 1997-2021. For the 2017 and ’21 elections only, the numbers in parentheses show the number of eligible voters who actually cast ballots.
Here is a summary of the prior 7 first selectman races:
1997: Diane Farrell (D) defeated Joe Arcudi (R), 61% to 39%.
2001: Diane Farrell (D) defeated John Izzo (R) and John Kluchnick (Ind) 70% to 29% and 1%.
Diane Goss Farrell
2005: Gordon Joseloff (D) defeated John Izzo (R) 59% to 41%.
2009: Gordon Joseloff (D) defeated Gavin Anderson (R) 46% and John Izzo (Ind) 52% to 46% and 2%.
2013: Jim Marpe (R) 55% defeated Helen Garten (D) 55% to 45%.
Jim Marpe (Photo/Ted Horowitz)
2017: Jim Marpe (R) defeated Melissa Kane (D) and John Suggs (Ind) 49.5% to 45% and 5%. TJ Elgin (Ind) got 0.3%.
2021: Jen Tooker (R) defeated Jonathan Steinberg (D) and TJ Elgin (Ind) 50% to 49.2% and 0.8%.
Since 1997, the percentage of Republican registrations has diminished markedly, while the number of Democratic, unaffiliated and other registrations have markedly increased.
Voter turnout also varies.
In 2017 and 2021, Republican and Democrat turnout was around 50%, while unaffiliated and other was around 33%.
In 1997, despite Republicans far outnumbering Democrats, Diane Farrell handily beat Republican incumbent Joe Arcudi.
Joe Arcudi
In 2001 Farrell easily beat Republican John Izzo and independent John Kluchnick. The independent vote was inconsequential.
In 2013 the opposite of 1997 occurred. Republican Jim Marpe defeated Helen Garten.
The most recent 2 elections were interesting – and very close.
In 2017, out of 17,867 potential votes and 8,510 votes cast, Republican Jim Marpe beat Democrat Melissa Kane by 455 votes. The 2 independent candidates got 462 votes.
In 2021, Republican Jen Tooker defeated Democrat Jonathan Steinberg by 69 votes. The third party candidate received 64.
In 2001 and 2009, third party candidates had negligible impacts upon clear-cut elections. However, in the most recent 2 cycles they were impactful, and possibly determinative.
This year, the third party candidate has run a more competitive — and well-funded — race than any previous one.
The impact in 2025 will be known the night of November 4.
The good news: The decade-long Post Road project may be coming to end.
The bad news: Starting this weekend, and continuing for a week (or more), US 1 will be more difficult to navigate than ever.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation begins its “final paving and milling phase” tomorrow (Sunday).
Work will start at the Sherwood Island Connector, and continue west through Westport toward Norwalk.
Expect lane closures, alternating traffic and reduced speeds.
Manhole covers and catch basin tops will be temporarily raised. Be alert!
And, DOT says: “Be patient. This long-awaited final phase will deliver smoother roads and improved drainage once complete.” (Hat tip: Andrew Colabella)
A walk in the park, compared to what’s coming down the pike this week. (Photo/Jerri Graham)
It’s late notice, but important: Today (Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), Westport is participating in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Westport Police and the Drug Enforcement Agency are collecting tablets, capsules, patches and other solid forms of old, unwanted and expired prescription drugs. The collection site is the Senior Center.
They will NOT accept syringes, sharps or illicit drugs. Liquid products like cough syrup should remain sealed in original containers. For more information, click here.
================================================
Through the first 5 days of early voting, 4.54 % of eligible Westport voters have cast ballots.
The breakdown:
Democrats: 531 of 7,952 eligible voters (6.68%)
Republicans: 123 of 3,338 eligible voters (3.68%)
Unaffiliated: 204 of 7,581 eligible voters (2.69%)
Early voting continues this weekend, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Town Hall.
The early voting schedule next week, also at Town Hall:
Monday, October 27 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 28 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday, October 30 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday, October 31 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, November 1 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, November 2 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
=================================================
Westporters may know Tom Greenwald as a young adult author, and youth sports expert.
But the 1979 Staples High School graduate is also co-founder of SpotCo. The ad agency — specializing in theater clients — has created some of Broadway’s classic (and most successful) campaigns, including “Hamilton,” “Hadestown” and “Rent.”
(You think those shows just sold themselves?!)
Now Greenwald is co-host of a podcast. “The Show Must Go on Sale!” launched yesterday.
The cleverly named podcast (these guys are good!) is the first ever dedicated specifically to Broadway advertising and marketing. Producers, general managers, press agents, ad execs and more will chat about the ups, downs, fun and frustrations of convincing audiences to buy a ticket (+3 = Family Pack!) to a live performance.
“I’ve been doing this for close to 30 years, which makes me somewhat qualified to understand how fantastic and futile, magical and maddening it is to sell Broadway shows for a living,” Greenwald says.
“I can’t wait to talk to all sorts of absurdly optimistic theater people to see if they feel the same way.”
“The Show Must Go on Sale!” is available at all the usual podcast platforms. Click here or below for the first episode.
Speaking of entertainment: George Barrett has lived many lives.
The 1973 Staples High School graduate has been a teacher, athlete and Fortune 100 CEO.
The former Orphenian is also a very talented singer/songwriter, who grew up in a home filled with classical, folk, rock, blues and jazz.
After honing his skills as a session singer and performer in Greenwich Village, Barrett took a detour into the top ranks of the healthcare industry.
But his life took a significant turn in 2022, when he reconnected with musician/ composer/producer/Grammy-winning 1971 Staples grad Brian Keane. They’ve collaborated on 2 albums. The second, “Rearrange Things” (released this fall) was recorded largely in Connecticut, as Barrett reconnected with Westport.
On November 16 (2 p.m.), Barrett and Keane take to the Westport Library stage. They’ll chat about their unique life journeys and unexpected reunion — hosted by “06880”‘s Dan Woog, who has known both for over 50 years — followed by a special performance by Barrett, his band, and Keane.
In the days of voting machines, once we cranked the lever we were pretty sure our ballot was counted.
With the (relatively) new “tabulators,” there’s always a bit of unease. The machine swallowed up my ballot. Did I fill in the circles correctly? Are there any stray marks? How do I know it didn’t get shredded, or fall into the innards?
A steady drumbeat of “election doubters” has sowed distrust nationwide.
This year, Connecticut’s tabulators have a new twist. It should reassure electors that their vote will indeed be counted.
These gizmos have a screen that gives confirmation your vote was registered.
And if you did screw up, the screen tells you that too.
Don’t believe me? Click here, for an instructional video.
We open today’s online art gallery with a tribute to Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
We continue with some fall-themed works. And we end, as usual, with a series of intriguing drawings.
That’s our gallery in a nutshell: art with themes, and without. A variety of mediums. Surprises, and old favorites.
As always, no matter how young (or old) you are; what style or subject you choose — and whether you’re a first-timer or old-timer — we welcome your submissions. Watercolors, oils, charcoal, pen-and-ink, acrylics, mixed media, digital, lithographs, collages, macramé, jewelry, sculpture, decoupage, needlepoint — we want whatever you’ve got.
Please email a JPG to 06880blog@gmail.com. And please include the medium you’re working in — art lovers want to know.
“Pink Aid” — Artist Dorothy Robertshaw is “honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an acrylic impasto canvas of hope” (Available for purchase — click here)
Untitled (John Maloney)
“Autumn Leaves Near the Sound Between Compo and Old Mill” (Judith Katz)
“Branching Out” (Patricia McMahon — Available for purchase;click here)
“October 18 Sunset Compo” (Michael Chait)
Untitled (Duane Cohen — Available for purchase; click here)
“Southport Harbor in Winter” (Kathleen Burke — Available for purchase; click here)
Artist Eric Bosch says, “Like so many of us, I enjoy Edward Hopper’s paintings, having studied many of them at various museums. Here’s a copy I did of his famous ‘Rooms For Tourists.'”
“Just a ‘walk in the park!'” – Hike to the top of Casa Grande for lunch; Big Bend National Park, Texas (Mike Hibbard)
“Sir Ian McKellen” — pencil on paper (Bill Fellah — Available for purchase; click here)
Untitled (Martin Ripchick — Available for purchase; click here)
“The Impatient Ghost” — watercolor (Steve Stein)
“Bad Smell” (Lawrence Weisman)
(Entrance is free to our online art gallery. But please consider a donation! Just click here — and thank you!)
Click here to help support “06880” via credit card or PayPal. Any amount is welcome, appreciated — and tax-deductible! Reader contributions keep this blog going. (Alternate methods: Please send a check to “06880”: PO Box 744, Westport, CT 06881. Or use Venmo: @blog06880. Or Zelle: dwoog@optonline.net. Thanks!)
GET THE “06880” APP
The “06880” app (search for it on the Apple or Android store) is the easiest way to get “06880.” Choose notifications: whenever a new post is published, or once or twice a day. Click here for details.
Date on registered voters, from 1997-2021. For the 2017 and ’21 elections only, the numbers in parentheses show the number of eligible voters who actually cast ballots.
