Yesterday’s Roundup included a photo of the Stanley Cup. In Westport.
Traditionally, each member of the winning National Hockey League team gets it for a day. But, we asked, what was the connection between the Carolina Hurricanes’ Shayne Gostisbehere and Westport?
There was, we noted, a rumor that he lives here.
Turns out: It’s true.
Gina Gostibehere — presumably his wife — posted on our Instagram: “We live here in Westport!!”
We look forward to learning more — like, how (and why) a Stanley Cup champ ends up here. And how he flies (or skates) completely under the radar.
In the meantime: here’s a link to Gina’s Instagram. Looks like she’s got her own great business.
Welcome to Westport, Shayne and Gina.
Unless you’ve been here for a decade, and we never knew.
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With ballot security in the national spotlight, CT Mirror shined a light on Westport.
A story yesterday in the Pulitzer Prize-winning independent online site examined the many steps and procedures Westport’s Democratic and Republican registrars of voters take to ensure security and accuracy, from before the election, to the voting process and afterward.
Click here for the full story.
From left: Yesterday, Democratic deputy registrar of voters Sharon Fiarman, Democratic registrar of voters Deborah Greenberg and Republican deputy registrar of voters Francesca Signore tested a tabulator machine at Town Hall. (Photo/Eddy Martinez for Connecticut Public)
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It’s one of the best-kept secrets in town. (Of course, IYKYK).
The Wakeman Town Farm farm stand is open every Saturday (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.). Farm-fresh produce — plus coffee, flowers, local products, even animal visits and more — make it a family-friendly event.
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When Tuesday’s intense but quick storm passed, Rachel Precious assessed the damge.
The rowboat she’d owned for 30 years disappeared from its spot on Evergreen Avenue.
Rachel searched all along Deadman Brook and its banks into town that day, but found nothing.
Finally, yesterday — 24 hours later — a neighbor found it. It had flipped over and was wedged between rocks downstream, underwater and covered up.
That’s one rowboat that did not go “gently down the stream.”
Rachel Precious’ rowboat, downstream …
and in calmer times.
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Nefaire — the facial and aesthetic service spot next to Il Pastaficio at 141 Post Road — is gone.
Its replacement sounds somewhat similar.
Skincare business Osphere’s website says it “brings together 2 things that rarely share a roof: the safety and accountability of medicine directed by our medical director, and the sensibility of Japanese and East-Asian beauty culture — where less is more, details matter, and the goal is harmony rather than exaggeration. A clinic where the price is on the menu before you book, and subtle is the standard.”
This is the 4th Osphere studio. Others are in Stamford, Greenwich and Florham Park, New Jersey. For more information, click here.
(Photo/Sal Liccione)
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Next up for First Folk Sunday: a tribute concert to Cheryl Wheeler.
Singer Suzanne Sheridan, keyboardist Bob Cooper and percussionist Howard Kesten offers an homage on August 2 (Saugatuck Rowing Club; 12:30 p.m.). Click here for tickets, and more information.
Clockwise from upper left: Cheryl Wheeler, Suzanne Sheridan, Howard Kesten, Bob Cooper.
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Writing stand-up comedy is no laughing matter.
Well, actually — as hard as it is — it is all about the laughs.
And from August 3-6 (3:30 to 5:30 p.m.), the Westport Country Playhouse offers a “Stand Up & Learn” comedy writing workshop, for ages 12 through 16.
The payoff: a performance for family and friends, at 5 p.m. August 6.
The program engages students in creative writing, communication, critical thinking, and team and confidence building.
The fee is $295. Scholarships are available.
“Stand Up & Learn” founder and director Kevin Flynn is an award-winning actor, writer, producer, host, and comedian. After a professional soccer career, he transitioned to stand-up comedy and won the Boston Comedy Riot.
Click here for more information. Questions? Email mmeath@westportplayhouse.org.
Kevin Flynn
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Westport Police made 3 custodial arrests between July 15 and 21.
A 28-year-old Stamford man was charged with assault, strangulation and disorderly conduct, following an investigation into a 2025 domestic incident. Medical treatment was sought, after the man allegedly placed his hands around the victim’s neck. He was held on a $50,000 bond.
A 22-year-old New Haven man was charged with larceny and conspiracy to commit larceny, following an investigation into a 2025 shoplifting incident at Ulta Beauty. He was held on a $5,000 bond.
Westport Police also issued these citations:
- Traveling unreasonably fast: 7 citations
- Failure to obey state traffic commission regulations: 6
- Failure to renew registration: 4
- Distracted driving: 3
- Speeding: 2
- Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 2
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 2
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 2
- Operating a motor vehicle while under suspension 1
- Texting while driving: 1
- Failure to comply with handicap parking regulations: 1
- Failure to drive in the proper lane: 1
- Failure to display plates: 1
Handicap parking regulations must be followed.
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Among the many effects of Tuesday’s storm (besides Rachel Precious’ missing rowboat): the mulch that Mark Mathias had spread nearby.
Today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo shows what happens when Mother Nature meets a modern garden.
(Photo/Mark Mathias)
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And finally … in honor of Rachel Precious’ lost-and-found rowboat:
(Come on down to my blog, baby. And then click here, to support our 24/7/365 work. Ahoy!)
Local angle alert: She is also the former Joan Robins, of Coleytown Junior High and Staples (’82) fame.