Every Sunday, the New York Times real estate section features 3 homes around the country. All sell for the same price, so readers can compare and contrast.
Tomorrow’s edition includes 3 homes for around $1.995 million. One is in Ocean Grove, New Jersey; another is in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The third is on Old Hill Road. Not only that — it was one of the 4 homes on our “Historic Homes of 06880” house tour last month.
The writeup of the 3-bedroom, 2 1/2-bath 1707 Colonial on a 0.8-acre lot says:
“While this Fairfield County home has been expanded since it was constructed in the early 18th century, the owners have taken care to preserve and even augment its character: An early 1990s addition, for example, was built using repurposed materials from a circa 1850 home.
“The property is close to the center of town, about a 5-minute drive from popular shopping and dining centers, and 10 minutes from the well-ranked public Staples High School. Driving to Hartford or Midtown Manhattan can take an hour and a half or more than two hours, depending on traffic.
“Size: 2,730 square feet. Price per square foot: $730. Taxes: $15,024 (estimated).”
Click here to read the full writeup. (Hat tip: Nancy Wilson)
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Sure, the Edward Hopper Museum & Study Center is in Nyack, New York.
But the executive director is Kathie Bennewitz — the Westporter who also serves as our town arts curator.
On Tuesday (January 2, 9 p.m.), PBS airs an “American Masters” documentary on Hopper. It includes insights from Bennewitz.
Filming took place at the Hopper House in February 2021. (Hat tip: Dick Lowenstein)
Kathie Motes Bennewitz, at the Edward Hopper House.
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Westport Police made 1 custodial arrest between December 20-27.
A woman was arrested for evading responsibility (hit and run), failure to drive in the proper lane and failure to comply with passing on right rules following a motor vehicle accident at Saugatuck Avenue and I-95.
Police also issued these citations:
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 4 citations
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 4
- Traveling unreasonably fast: 3
- Improper use of markers: 2
- Passing a standing school bus: 1
- Beach of peace: 1
- Disorderly conduct: 1
- Criminal trespass: 1
- Interfering with an officer: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle with minimum insurance: 1
- Failure to comply with state traffic commission regulations: 1
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Peter Guy Tomasulo, a 1971 graduate of Staples High School, died peacefully among family on December 17, after a long battle with cancer. He was 70 years old, and lived in Stratford.
His family says, “Peter had a passion for sports, and a calling for leadership. He coached and played the majority of his life.”
After Staples, Peter continued playing soccer at Lyndon State College, where he captained the team. He met his wife, Kathleen Kenney, there. After their marriage they moved to Norwalk, then settled in Newtown.
Peter was predeceased by his wife. He is survived by his brother Edward, sister Kim Brown, son Brian, daughter Jillian Brookes (Stephen), and grandchildren Kate, Anderson, West and Elle.
A celebration of his life will be held later.
Peter Tomasulo
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Sure, Christmas Day is done.
But the 12 Days of Christmas continue.
And here, believe it or not — straight from the Saugatuck River — are 7 actual swans a-swimming.
Becky Keeler spotted, and captured, today’s very appropriate “Westport … Naturally” image.
(Photo/Becky Keeler)
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And finally … today is the birthday of several noted musicians.
Felix Pappalardi (born 1939, died 1993):
Michael Nesmith (born 1942, died 2021):
Patti Smith (born 1946):
Jeff Lynne (born 1947):
It is also the birthday of Sean Hannity (born 1961):
(Gentle reminder: If you’re looking for a tax deduction before the end of 2023, please consider a donation to “06880.” Just click here. Thank you — and happy new year!)
