When the Flood & Erosion Control Board meets October 7 (7:30 p.m., Zoom), the first agenda item will be the biggest.
Both physically. and in terms of town impact.
Members will hear an application to subdivide the property at 55-57 Greens Farms Road, to demolish an existing office building and replace it with a 250-unit housing development. The proposed activity is within the waterway protection line area of Pussy Willow Brook.
Meeting materials have not yet been posted on the town website.
Plan for “The Fitzgerald” (lower center, which would replace an existing office building. A pond, fountain and other waterways are shown in blue.
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The “06880” Historic Homes Tour is back — and bigger than ever.
By which we mean: This year, we’re adding a 5th home to the annual look-at-Westport’s-amazing-heritage event.
With our friends from KMS Team at Compass, we’ve put together 5 amazing homes.
All have been around for decades — even centuries.
All have been lovingly maintained.
And all are as remarkable inside as out.
We’ll roll out the big reveal next week. But right now, save the date: Sunday, November 1, from 1 to 4 p.m.
See you on the tour!
This house was on a previous “06880” Historic Homes tour. This year, we’ve got 5 very intriguing new — as in “old” — ones.
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Worried about paying for this winter’s heat?
Applications for the Connecticut Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) open October 1.
Westport residents can apply through the Department of Human Services by confidential appointment only. Calll 203-341-1050 or email humansrv@westportct.gov. Home visits are available for homebound residents. Returning applicants will receive instructions by mail.
Eligibility may be established if your household receives SNAP, TANF, SSI, qualifying means-tested Veteran’s benefits or other qualifying benefits, or if your gross annual household income is at or below 60% of Connecticut’s State Median Income (SMI).
The maximum annual income ranges from $48,714 for a 1-person household, to $129,279 for 8.
Residents who heat with oil or propane are encouraged to apply early in the heating season to help ensure they receive the full benefit for which they qualify.
For more information, click here.
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Put money in the pot.
Gat a pot.
That’s the idea of Pippa Bell Ader’s 2nd annual fundraiser.
Set for a week from tomorrow (Thursday, October 1, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.), it’s a chance for Westport Farmers’ Market shoppers to donate to the Green Village Initiative. The Bridgeport-based (and Westport-born) gardening, farming, sustainability, education and advocacy non-profit
Donors receive in return a homemade pot. Perfect for — of course — growing something, and keeping the circle of life alive.
Last year’s Pippa’s (and Friends) Pots event raised over $1,600. Let’s blow past that this year!
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Planning on getting married?
Not so fast!
Sal Liccione — a Westport justice of the peace — notes that as of October 1, there will be a minimum 48-hour waiting period from a time the couple completes their marriage license application in the Town Clerk’s office where the marriage ceremony will take place, until they can be issued their license.
In addition, the marriage license will now be valid for 65 days from the date it is handled to the couple.
Longshore is a popular spot for Westport weddings. The rainbow is extra. (Photo/David Dellinger)
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It happens a lot more rarely than a Cribari Bridge opening.
But when the railroad bridge over the Saugatuck River, a few yards south, opens for maintenance, it’s always an impressive sight.
It tilted upward yesterday, to allow a barge with a large crane underneath. Jonathan Alloy caught the action.
(Photo/Jonathan Alloy)
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he Westport Rotary Club had 2 featured speakers yesterday.
Dr. Scott Kellermann, founder of the Bwindi Hospital in Buhoma, Uganda described its growth to become one of the best hospitals in East Africa. Westport Rotarians have provided substantial assistance since 2009.
Sara Kempner, director of creative campaigns and collaborations at the US Vote Foundation, spoke about her nonpartisan organization that educates people on the logistics of voting in every state. A recent campaign involved placing a QR code linked to voter registration on pizza boxes.
Dr. Scott Kellermann shows Westport Rotarians in Uganda. (Photo/Alec Foege)
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Nature can be both beautiful and vicious. Today’s “Westport … Naturally” image shows both. Photographer Jamie Walsh calls it “the web of life.”
(Photo/Jamie Walsh)
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And finally … in honor of Connecticut’s new wedding laws (item above):
(If you’re not getting married — and have, say 20 seconds to spare – please click here to support this hyper-local blog. And you don’t even have to get us a present. Thank you!)
