Now the 2 — both, in their way, “homes” for older men and women — are working together, to end feelings of isolation forced by the pandemic.
With its Imperial Avenue doors shut, the Senior Center has moved many programs to Zoom, YouTube and Cablevision Channel 79.
Music performances, museum tours, art shows, workouts with Patty Kondub, book talks, discussions on emotional well-being — all are shared with the Residence. That’s the new assisted living community, opposite Greens Farms Elementary School.
The Senior Center is closed. But its programs continue.
Meanwhile, Residence residents made decorations, like Halloween pumpkins, to add to Senior Center home delivery programs. The Residence’s chef baked pies for Thanksgiving meals.
Senior Center director Sue Pfister has known The Residence executive director Michelle Piskin for years. Both women take holistic approaches, caring for the physical, emotional and social needs of the people they work with.
Pfister also reached out Heather Wood, activities director at The Residence, to make sure she knew everything the Senior Center offers, to all Westporters.
Whether in-person or online, the Senior Center is a superb resource for older citizens. The Residence is a great option for people wanting to downsize, yet still live in the area.
When the Senior Center reopens, the relationship between it and The Residence will continue — in-person, as well as in cyberspace.
When the Senior Center reopens, residents at The Residence will enjoy in-person events. (Photo/Dan Woog)
Posted onFebruary 13, 2021|Comments Off on Charlie Fisher’s New Paradigm Presidency
As a non-profit, the New Paradigm Theatre Company has typical concerns: standing out in a crowded space, raising funds, finding volunteers.
But the local organization — which brings Broadway, film and television professionals together with aspiring artists, to develop a new generation of creative leaders — partners with other non-profits too. They offer opportunities for those group to raise their own funds.
And act onstage, too.
NPT takes its “next generation” and educational missions seriously. A robust youth board of directors meets regularly, helps plan events, operates NPT’s social media, and learns how to run a non-profit.
Charlie Fisher is the youth board president. A Westport resident and sophomore at Hopkins School who serves on the Student Council, sings with the Harmonaires a cappella group and wrestles, his first NPT show was “Oliver!” in 2016.
Charlie Fisher
Charlie loved working with a broad array of artists — diverse in accomplishments, talents and backgrounds, ranging from pre-teens to those in their 70s — and soon joined the youth board. He’s learned the inner workings of non-profits, how to collaborate with adults, and the importance of clear communication.
He’s also realized the importance of giving back. With “Bye Bye Birdie” in 2019, for example, NPT partnered with American Legion Post 12.
The New Paradigm Theater raised funds for the group — and some of the veterans appeared onstage during the show. (The tie-in: Elvis Presley was drafted into the Army in 1957.)
Also in 2019, NPT and the Norwalk Symphony co-produced “West Side Story.” They joined with Building One Community, a non-profit that educates, employs and empowers immigrants.
“The Hunchback of Notre Dame” — directed by 1976 Staples High School Emmy-nominated actor Scott Bryce and his wife Jodi Stevens — featured actors with special needs or disabilities. Quasimodo (Patrick Tombs) was born with atrophied muscles and stiff limbs.
The partner for that show (staged, like many, at the Fairfield Theatre Company) was the CT Burns Care Foundation. Like Quasimodo, burn victims are often treated like outsiders.
In Charlie’s debut, “Oliver!” — which Bryce also directed — the Council of Churches of Greater Bridgeport was the show’s partner. The cast volunteered at their soup kitchen, and raised money to help feed the homeless. Many “in need” children were included in the show.
Charlie Fisher (center, brown shirt) at a reading with the New Paradigm Theatre.
The New Paradigm Theatre produces more than musicals. Their “Completely Customizable Cabaret Concerts” are special performances that enhance non-profits’ fundraising galas. NPT artists also perform at corporate events and training sessions.
Charlie does not yet know if he’ll pursue a career in the arts. Hey, he’s only a high school sophomore.
But the experience he’s gaining as a youth president is invaluable, whether it’s Broadway, the boardroom — or both.
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First Selectman Jim Marpe and 2nd Selectman Jen Tooker helped “Light up Westport” yesterday at Town Hall (photo below).
They were not alone.
Dozens of others bought luminaries to send a message of hope and resilience — and raise money for Filling in the Blanks, the non-profit that provides weekend meals to needy area residents.
The event was sponsored by WestportMoms and Purpose 2 Purchase.
At the end of yesterday’s Roundup item reminding commercial property owners that they are responsible for all snow and ice removal from their sidewalks, I noted that residential homeowners must do the same.
That’s true in Westport, Wisconsin — but not Westport, Connecticut. Homeowners only are off the hook.
Boat purchases have risen during the pandemic. There’s a wait list of more than 1,000 people — and they’re waiting up to 11 years for a slip at a town marina.
And those slip fees will rise in 2022.
Yesterday, the Board of Selectmen approved increases for boats in 4 categories. For examples, owners of boats 22 to 26 feet will pay $1,580, up from $1,505; boat owners of slips 35 to 40 feet will pay $3,099, up from $2,695.
There is no increase for slips less than 21 feet.
Ned Dimes Marina, at Compo Beach (Drone photo/Brandon Malin)
From today through Saturday (February 13), Winged Monkey will donate 15% of all proceeds to CLASP Homes, the great non-profit that supports adults with developmental disabilities.
Can’t make it in, but want to help? Text Valentines to 44-321 to make a donation.
Basso restaurant is also participating. Show a Winged Monkey receipt; they’ll give you a free glass of prosecco.
And more on Winged Monkey: The popular Post Road East shop celebrates its 25th anniversary on March 1. That’s appropriate: March is Women’s History Month.
Winged Monkey has a great history in town. It’s always been woman-owned. Jenny Vogel has now taken over from her mother, who founded the business and ran it all this time.
Here’s to the next 25 years, for one of the coolest — and best named — stores anywhere!
“When Caged Birds Sing” — a human rights teaching exhibition created by Westport artist Ann Weiner — has been acquired by MoCA Westport for its permanent collection. It is thte museum’s first such acquisition.
Weiner’s work features 8 life-size sculptures. They represent women’s rights activists who suffered and survived abuse because of their gender, and continue to advocate for the rights of others at risk.
The exhibition will be on view at MoCA Westport every 3 to 5 years. In between it will be loaned to other museums.
Click here to learn more about “When Caged Birds Sing.”
Ann Weiner, with one element of “When Caged Birds Sing.”
Roberta Seret is a United Nations NGO director and NYU film professor. Now the Westporter adds another title: author.
Her book “Gift of Diamonds” will be published February 23. She’s turned government secrets and stories from Romania into fiction, for a journey of self-discovery.
The history of Bucharest Jews forms the center of the story, which begins in 1960s Transylvania. “Gift of Diamons” reveals hidden secrets of how fascism led to communism — which formed the seeds of modern-day terrorism. Click here for more information.
But this week she’s in a crazy rush to deliver 1,500 roses, ordered by people for loved ones they’ve never met.
They’ll brighten the days of front line workers all around Fairfield County.
Michele — a Westport mom and former New York event producer — started Blossom + Stem Floral Design just over a year ago, at home. She’s succeeded during the pandemic with creativity, talent and persistence.
Yet even in the toughest times, she gives back to the community.
In June, Michele donated hundreds of boxed lunches (with flowers) to Yale New Haven Hospital. A former competitive triathlete and current avid runner who was diagnosed in 2019 with a very rare tumor, she’d been touched by the care she received their after intensive surgery.
Michele Sinacore (Photo/Tamira Wilcox)
That experience — and the grateful thanks for her gift — sparked an idea.
A longtime admirer of (and volunteer with) Al’s Angels, she approached founder Al DiGuido with an idea: asking residents to donate roses to local front liners.
Al went right to work. Norwalk, Bridgeport and Stamford Hospitals jumped at the idea of showing love to their staff.
Al’s network of donors came through too. In the first 10 minutes, 250 roses were promised. Within 72 hours, 600 flowers had been been donated.
Michele and Al added The Residence at Westport and Montefiore to their list of recipients. Soon, they’d sold 1,500 roses. People donated on behalf of their children, friends, even pets.
Local businesses like Performance Physical Therapy became supporters too.
On Monday, East Coast Whole Flowers delivered those 1,500 flowers to Michele’s garage. Teams of (masked and socially distanced) volunteers began pruning, water tubing and wrapping them in a temperature-friendly (cold) setting. They added messages of support, written by donors, to each rose.
A few of the 1,500 roses in Michele’s garage.
The next day, Michele made her first delivery: 65 flowers to The Residence. Employees were getting vaccinated — and, as an extra treat, given a rose.
Yesterday, Bridgeport and Montefiore Hospitals got 250 to 400 roses. They’ll hand them to staffs in their ICU, COVID, ER and children’s units.
Still ahead: Norwalk and Stamford Hospitals.
Michele Sinacore, surrounded by roses in her garage.
It’s Michele and Al’s way of spreading love and thanks.
Now all you need to do is order your own rose (or dozen) for your loved one, from Blossom + Stem. They deliver to our front liners — and to you.
It’s been 3 days since Sunday’s beautiful — but big — snowfall. Have you shoveled yet?
It’s the law!
The Department of Public Works reminds all commercial property owners that they are responsible for all snow and ice removal from the sidewalk within the town and/or state rights-of-way — for the total frontage of your property, and the entire width of the sidewalk.
You can be fined up to $90 — a day — for non-compliance.
And, reader Kristin Schneeman notes, homeowners are also responsible for clearing sidewalks in front of their properties.
Many are still inaccessible. So stop reading, and start shoveling.
Or get your kid to do it.
From 2016. Although you wouldn’t have know if I hadn’t told you (Photos/Tracy Yost)
Looking for a family activity that is both fun (s’mores!), healthy (take a hike!) and educational (what kind of animal makes which kind of tracks?).
Earthplace’s “Family Campfire” on Sunday, February 21 (1 to 2:30 p.m.) sounds great. Each family is assigned its own picnic table (bring your own roasting sticks).
The cost is $25 for member families, $30 for non-members. To register, call 203-557-4400 weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Westport Masks is scaling back. But — because everyone still needs to wear them (!!!!!!!!!) — volunteers will still be making them.
They’re no longer selling masks. But with plenty of supplies on hand, they’ll be donating them to people who cannot afford masks.
If you know of a community or charity desperate for masks — or if you can donate unused, good quality, pre-washed 100% cotton fabric — email westportmasksgiving@icloud.com. (Hat tip: Virginia Jaffe)
Then, register for his virtual Westport Library on the topic (February 23, 7 p.m.).
Pogue — a local resident — will discuss all the basics: what to grow and eat, how to build and insure, where to invest, even where to consider relocating.
Pogue will also provide tips on managing your anxiety, and riding out the inevitable superstorms, wildfires, epidemics and tick bites.
Each year, Staples Tuition Grants awards over 100 need-based scholarships — worth up to $6,000 each — to high school seniors, and graduates already in college. Students can apply even if they did not apply or receive a grant in previous years.
It’s one of the best opportunities for college funding anywhere. But the deadline is near: March 7. Click here for more information, and to apply.
I’m not a fan of the fake crowd noise that’s pumped into sports broadcasts, ever since the pandemic slashed — or eliminated — crowds.
But I’ve always wondered how they did it.
Yesterday, on his regular “CBS Sunday Morning” gig, David Pogue explained.
He took a trip from his Westport home — where some of the segment was filmed — and headed to Met Life Stadium for a chat with (among others) Harry Carson. I guess the actual Giants team was unavailable, although there is some doubt as to whether they have an actual team.
At any rate, it’s an intriguing piece. Click below to watch:
Westport PAL president Ned Batlin is stepping down.
The Westport police officer — a former 3-sport athlete at Staples High School (football, wrestling, lacrosse) — has led the organization for 5 years. PAL serves thousands of youngsters through football, lacrosse, basketball, wrestling, rugby, track and cheerleading programs.
PAL also runs a robust scholarship program — and Westport’s annual Independence Day fireworks.
Batlin — who will remain on the Westport Police Department force — will be succeeded by PAL vice president and veteran police officer Craig Bergamo.
Officer Ned Batlin, at Westport PAL’s 2015 July 4th celebration.
Love is in the air. And the Westport Downtown Merchants Association want you to feel it, by using an eGift Card.
Or giving a gift card, as a gift.
The card can be used at many locations downtown, including retailers, restaurants and service providers. Click here to purchase. Click here for a list of participating businesses.
They’re not called Friends of Sherwood Island for nothing.
On Friday, the group’s garden team kept Connecticut’s first state park looking good — and healthy. They pruned suckers from the base of several 200-year-old trees on the west beach. Many are from Westport.
It’s all part of their year-round effort to maintain and enhance wildlife habitat.
From left: From left to right: Barrie Holmes, Michele Sorensen, Chris Swan, Jackson and Johannes Cregan, Lavinia Larsson and Pamela Nobomuto.
A certain segment of Westporters loves decorating our Minute Man. They decorate him with Santa Claus hats, Easter bunny ears, and (last spring) a COVID mask. It’s all part of humanizing our town’s most recognizable symbol.
Another segment thinks that’s disrespectful. He’s a patriot, they say; don’t make light of what he symbolizes.
Whichever side of the memorial’s wrought-iron gate you’re on, you must agree: Yesterday’s decoration was certainly different.
The Fire Department responded to a potentially dangerous blaze yesterday, on Bayberry Lane.
First arriving units found a 2-story, 2-family home with fire on both floors, and the attic.
Second floor residents were alerted to the fire by a carbon monoxide detector. They notified residents of the first floor to evacuate. There were no injuries, but 3 residents were displaced by the fire.
Wilton and Fairfield Fire Departments assisted on scene, and with station coverage during the fire.
The Westport Fire Department reminds residents to have smoke and carbon monoxide detectors on all floors of their homes.
Aftermath of the Bayberry Lane fire. (Photo courtesy of Westport Fire Department)
And finally … James Dean was born on this day, in 1931. He died in a car crash in 1955, age 24. Had he lived, the star of “Rebel Without a Cause” would be celebrating his 90th birthday.
United Way of Connecticut is expanding availability and access to vaccine scheduling.
Beginning Monday (February 8), 125 contact specialists will take phone calls to schedule appointments from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., 7 days a week. They can book up to 10,000 appointments at 12 locations across Connecticut. Call 877-918-2224.
For more vaccine information, click here. The state is focused on vaccinating residents 75 and older, but priority groups will expand this month as more vaccine becomes availabl.e
In the wake of Christopher Plummer’s death yesterday in Weston, Hedi Lieberman sends along this video of a “CBS Sunday Morning” profile from 2011. It includes scenes of the legendary actor at the venue where he made his American stage debut in 1953: the Westport Country Playhouse.
Yesterday’s Friday Flashback offered some long-forgotten views of Westport during the 1950s construction of I-95 (Connecticut Turnpike).
They showed Saugatuck and the South Compo areas. But Beachside Avenue was also impacted and altered, as a new bridge rose then between Greens Farms Road and Burying Hill Beach.
Nearly 7 decades later, it’s being replaced. The result is a novel look at the area — whether you’re driving past on Greens Farms, or underneath on the highway.
Longtime Westporter John Caggiano died peacefully at home last month, of complications from Alzheimer’s. He was 82 years old.
Growing up in Brooklyn, his family instilled in him a great love of his Italian heritage. It stayed with him all his life.
John studied art after high school, then went into advertising. He spent most of his career at Doyle Dane Bernbach, rising to creative director and driving award-winning campaigns for Volkswagen, IBM, Sony, Hershey and Colombian Coffee. He brought originality and flair to every project.
After retirement John pursued art with a passion, honing his sketching and painting skills at the Silvermine, Rowayton and Westport Arts Centers, and the Westport Senior Center. His work was often seen at local art shows.
He enjoyed the many activities activities Westport offers, including boating, tennis and golf at Longshore, and Old Mill and Compo Beaches.
John loved animals. He loved walking his rescue dog Bella around Compo Beach and Winslow Park. He was known and adored by both the humans and dogs who visited these spots.
John is survived by his wife of 57 years, Anita; his son Marco, daughter-in-law Elena, and beloved grandchildren Caroline and John; son Roman; sister Linda Brienza (Dr. Gene); sister-in-law Dolores Paliseno, and nieces and nephews.
John was filled with bluster and heart. He was known for his humor and his legendary stories.
Donations in John’s memory can be made to the Westport Senior Center, 21 Imperial Avenue, Westport, CT, 06880, or Homes With Hope, PO Box 631, Westport, CT, 06881. A memorial service will be held in late summer.
Next up in the Westport Astronomical Society’s free virtual lecture series: “Mapping the Haystack While Finding the Needles: How Crowdsourcing Science is Solving Big Data Problems in Research.”
Dr. Lucy Fortson of the University of Minnesota speaks February 16 (8 p.m.). Click here for the link.
And finally … in one of his most famous roles (“The Sound of Music”), Christopher Plummer’s voice was dubbed by Bill Lee. Here is a clip from that film, with his singing “Edelweiss” himself:
Posted onFebruary 5, 2021|Comments Off on What’s New In The Romance Department?
Susan Wexler’s mother, Anna Turner, lived to 103. In her later years she eagerly asked extended family members: “What’s new in the romance department?”
Hearing the latest news, the spark of love was rekindled. Her face glowed. Her spirits lifted.
Susan realizes that everyone can benefit from the power of “the romance department” to raise spirits. That’s especially important in these difficult times.
She created “What’s New in the Romance Department?,” a multimedia celebration of true stories of love and romance. It’s a platform for sharing real stories from all stages of life, in multiple genres including animated videos (illustrated and produced by Poppy Livingstone, a talented Staples High School senior).
Stories are written by people willing and generous enough to share them.
Susan will also post “intriguing romantic tales in the news” on the site.
The blog launches with a Senior Center virtual event on February 10 (7 p.m.). Members of the Center’s Writers Workshop will share real-life stories of love and romantic relationships.
Everyone — of every age, with every romantic story past and present — is welcome to join. The evening (just before Valentine’s Day!) “promises to enrich and renew your spirits,” Susan says.
Just as it did for her 103-year-old mom.
(“What’s New in the Romance Department?” is free, but pre-registration is required. Email susan@whatsnewinromance.com, or call 203-341-5099.)
Susan Wexler
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As of February 1, 2,289 Westport. That’s 8% of our total population.
According to Westport Patch, we have 2,094 residents over the age of 75 — the first group in line for the vaccine (along with medical personnel and first responders). Nearly 54 percent — a total of 1,095 — have received their first dose.
Westport has plenty of small, independently owned liquor stores. Nearly every Westporter has a favorite.
Now a “superstore” has entered the mix.
Yesterday, trucks delivered supplies to BevMax’s new outlet in the former Pier 1 store — the Julien’s Pizza shopping center on Post Road East. In other words: directly opposite Castle Wine & Spirits.
BevMax has 8 locations in Fairfield and New Haven Counties, plus a nationwide shipping office in Stamford. There’s a BevMax in Norwalk, near Stew Leonard’s.
They bought the license of Saugatuck Grain + Grape, which had relocated from Railroad Place to Post Road West. The owner of a liquor store can move anywhere in Westport that zoning allows.
Last year, plans were underway to convert the entire Julien’s shopping center — except for the Bluepoint Wellness medical marijuana dispensary — into medical offices. The plaza has since reverted to retail use.
The other day, “06880” posted a few “sizzling real estate” statistics. Here are a few more:
January saw a continued swift pace, despite the decrease in months of supply in inventory. Here is a quick snapshot of this past month:
$70,956,000 total sales, vs. $33,796,846 total January 2020 sales — a more than 100% increase.
40 single-family and condo units sold in January; 25 single-family and Condo units sold in January 2020 — up 60%.
$1,318,000 was the median home sales price; in January 2020 it was $1,012,500. That’s more than a 30% rise.
The home inventory supply was 2.4 months; a year ago it was 9.3 months. That’s a 74% decrease.
The highest sale in January was a 5-bedroom, 8-bathroom home listed with Brett and Jean Lieberman at 4 Bluewater Lane: $5,125,000. (Hat tip: Jody Peters, the Riverside Realty Group)
Seven Staples High School athletes signed letters of intent yesterday to play sports at NCAA Division I universities.
Congratulations to (from left in photo below): Kevin Lynch, University of Massachusetts lacrosse; Julia DiConza, Lehigh University lacrosse; Carter Kelsey, Seton Hall University baseball; Autumn Smith, Marist College soccer; Laine Ambrose, Boston College field hockey; Shira Parower, James Madison University lacrosse; Sam Milberg, College of the Holy Cross football.
Speaking of Staples: Composting has come to the high school cafeteria. It’s an initiative of the school’s Zero Waste Committee. Students will serve as monitors.
Composting is already underway at several Westport schools.
Greens Farms Elementary School offers 3 choices for waste. The same options are now available at Staples High.
MoCA Westport and Up|Next Teens are partnering to present a Winter Lights Festival at MoCA. It’s set for Saturday, February 27 (noon to 6 p.m.).
The Festival features a maker and crafts space in a large outdoor tent, with supplies and step-by-step instructions for families to work together to create winter-themed decorations. The decorations will be incorporated into a walk-through Light Path, to be lit at sun down. The public can view the experience through the following weekend.
Also planned: live performances by high school musicians, food from The Melt truck, and hot cocoa.
The Festival includes free entry to MoCA ’s exhibition “Hindsight is 2020,” showcasing nearly 200 high school student artists from across the region.
Quietly, creatively, and very efficiently, Bob and Anne Levine built one of the world’s most extensive collections of American folk art.
Through flea markets, antique shows, auctions and eBay, they amassed over 600 wood carvings — of everyone from Pocahontas and Knute Rockne to Charles Lindbergh and Hillary Clinton.
Remarkably, it was stored not in a museum, but in their Westport home. Every room — and 2 former garages — overflowed with American historical figures, events and icons.
A visitor to the Levines’ home is greeted by an array of Uncle Sams.
It was was their own personal museum.
Now — fittingly — they’ve donated their collection to an actual museum.
And not just any one. It’s Atlanta’s High Museum of Art, known for its collection of works by self-taught artists.
Anne and Bob married in 1987. She’s a 1964 Staples graduate; he’s a Brooklyn native who’s lived here since 1969.
A month after their wedding, they went to a Westport Arts Center exhibit on folk art. They knew nothing about the subject. But Bob — who in addition to being a neurologist, Yale professor, author, former owner of Anacapri restaurant and marathon runner, was a woodcarver in his youth — and his wife were intrigued.
They bought a couple of inexpensive pieces. Then they added a few more items. Soon — without even realizing it – they had a world-class collection.
Bob Levine with a wood carving of General Custer.
Now, Bob says, “We’re old.” (He’s 81 — and as active as ever.) “If one of us dies, the other would have a major task getting rid of this.”
Hartford’s Wadsworth Atheneum would be a natural choice. But even though Bob and Anne were giving their collection away, the oldest continually operating public art museum in the US could not afford the insurance and transportation. A friend of a friend introduced them to The High.
The museum will keep 114 pieces. They’ll sell the rest — and use the proceeds to build up the rest of the collection.
The couple is keeping 15 or so pieces (including 3 whirligigs) for their children to inherit. Regretfully, one of those works is not the fantastically detailed diorama of Franklin Roosevelt’s cabinet, bought at a Christie’s auction. Each member is individually carved. An electric chandelier shines overhead.
It takes up one entire room in the Levines’ house.
President Roosevelt — and each cabinet member including Secretary of Labor Frances Perkins, the first-ever female — is carved in exquisite detail.
“Auctioneers and other people we bought from have never seen anything like this collection,” Bob says. “It’s all wood. And it’s all dedicated to American history.”
As the couple scoured the country for items — learning plenty along the way — Bob says, “we got a lot of bargains. And we paid excessively for others.”
It was a wonderful experience, made better by sharing it together. Now, they’re sharing it with the High Museum — and the world.
Anne Levine stands with a life-size carving of Uncle Sam.
But that’s not all the Levines’ news. After cutting down on his medical practice, Bob began writing. He just published his 6th book.
“The Uninformed Voter” examines how that cohort is responsible for the decline of American democracy. Bob also offers suggestions for improvement (for instance, ranked-choice voting and the revamping of primaries).
It’s earned great reviews, including Kirkus, Booklife and Sybil Steinberg, the former Publishers Weekly book review editor whose reading list is followed avidly by Westport Library patrons.
Bob is hardly slowing down. He’s finishing his next book — “An Epidemic of Privilege” — and then begins work on another (on “the joy and heartbreak of collecting”).
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But the local organization — which brings Broadway, film and television professionals together with aspiring artists, to develop a new generation of creative leaders — partners with other non-profits too. They offer opportunities for those group to raise their own funds.
Michele — a Westport mom and former New York event producer — started 
