Pippa Bell Ader is one of Westport’s most ardent environmentalists.
She saw yesterday’s “06880” story on Main Street stores whose wide-open, come-on-in doors spew air conditioning onto the sidewalk all day, every day.
All is not lost, she says.
She told “06880”: “L’Occitane, a B Corps company (as is Patagonia), wouldn’t be caught dead with the doors open! Look what they have, right on their front door on Main Street:
(Photo/Pippa Bell Ader)
Pippa adds: “The argument that businesses will suffer if the doors remain closed (which is interpreted as unwelcoming) is absurd. Who will they be welcoming in 20 years?!”
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The Westport Country Playhouse has just added another popular singer to its Barnstormer Series.
And this one won’t have far to travel at all.
Sophie B. Hawkins sings selections from her new musical “Birds of New York,” and tells stories about it, on June 25 (7 p.m.).
She’ll be joined by a cast of Broadway performers, as she tells stories from the tale of a daughter who comes home at Thanksgiving to heal, but has no idea what she’s in for.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow (Friday, June 7) at 1 p.m. Click here to purchase, and for more information.
Sophie B. Hawkins
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Talented Westport photographer Pamela Einarsen has spent a couple of years working on a personal project.
“Translations” was inspired by her experience as the parent of a transgender daughter.
Early photos will be on display at “In/SIGHT,” a photography show with 9 other photographers at The Carriage Barn Arts Center in New Canaan.
Westport Artists Collective member Emily Laux is also involved.
The opening is this Sunday (June 9, 3 to 5 p.m.). The show runs through June 30. An artists’ talk is Sunday, June 15 (10:30 a.m.).
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Mike Barbiglia entertained his second straight sold-out audience last night, at the Westport Country Playhouse.
The comedian/writer/director/actor concludes his 3-run show tomorrow night.
Mike Barbiglia, at the Playhouse. (Photo/Susan Garment)
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Congratulations to Ithaca College rising senior Cam Manna.
The Staples High School graduate has just earned honorable mention at the Sportscasters Talent Agency of America Jim Nantz Award and All-America program.
“06880” has been a follower and fan of Cam since his WWPT-FM days at Staples High School.
Of course, this award has another connection to our town . Nantz — the legendary CBS sportscaster for whom it’s named — is a former Westporter.
Cam Manna, in action.
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A reader writes: “Our Compo Beach neighborhood is one of the noisiest in town.
“The houses are close together, so at any moment you can hear someone, or several people, blowing their lawns with one or more gas-powered leaf blowers (not to mention the amount of construction that goes on around here).
“When the town ordinance passed limiting gas-powered leaf blowers, I was thrilled. I know it was designed to address air pollution, not noise levels. But I also know that battery-powered leaf blowers are much quieter than the gas powered ones.
“But no one uses battery powered leaf blowers. It’s like the ordinance never happened.
“I asked a landscaper nearby why they didn’t use them. He said, ‘too expensive; they’re $800.’
“I told him we got ours at Harbor Freight: a whole package — leaf blower, hedge trimmer with lots of attachments, big battery, plus a backup battery — so when our crew is here they use one and have a backup. All for $200-300.
“Maybe this will inspire other homeowners to take the initiative to use battery- powered blowers, and/or provide them to their crews. I don’t think the landscapers will willingly make the switch, especially since there’s no real way to enforce the ordinance.”
Electric leaf blower
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 399 quartermaster, Phil Delgado was in command Tuesday, as the guest speaker at Westport Rotary Club’s weekly meeting.
He highlighted the vital role the VFW plays in serving veterans throughout Fairfield County. He described programs and initiatives that support veterans, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and support.
One-third of the members are disabled. Many suffer from PTSD. In addition to community and VFW events, including the weekly Jazz at the Post Night, support and assistance are also offered for mental and physical issues.
Philip Delgado addresses the Rotary Club. (Photo/Dave Matlow)
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Yesterday’s Roundup item about the drive to collect new underwear for Norwalk’s Open Doors Shelter neglected to mention 2 important facts: when and where.
It’s this Saturday (June 8, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Imperial Avenue parking lot).
Any type of new underwear for women and children is great. The shelter requests boxer briefs for men.
Can’t make it Saturday? Lisa will pick items up, or accept them at her Town Hall office. You can also send them to her via Amazon. For details, email lsmarriott@gmail.com.
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Westport Police made 2 custodial arrests between May 29 and June 5.
A 34-year-old Milford man was arrested for interfering with an officer and misuse of 911, after police responded to a 1:22 a.m. call at Nômade restaurant.
The suspect was on the sidewalk, arguing with the manager, who said the man was intoxicated, and disruptive when asked to leave. When officers told him he had to go home, he stated that the bar had been serving minors.
The claim was not substantiated, and the suspect was told to call police when he observed such activity. He said he would call 911 right then, and was advised if he did so, he would be arrested. He allegedly dialed 911, and was arrested.
A 28-year-old Hartford man was arrested for interfering with an officer. At 5:35 a.m., police were on routine patrol in the Wilton Road/Partrick Road area, while other officers investigated an attempted motor vehicle theft from Wilton Terrace.
Officers on Partrick Road were alerted to a suspicious person on surveillance cameras walking through back yards, and attempting to enter a vehicle. When a man emerged from a driveway and saw police, he ran into the woods. Police gave chase on foot, then apprehended and arrested him.
Westport Police also issued these citations:
- Traveling unreasonably fast: 9 citations
- Failure to comply with state traffic commission regulations: 6
- Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 5
- Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 4
- Failure to renew registration: 3
- Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 2
- Failure to obey traffic control signals: 2
- Speeding over 70 mph: 1
- Failure to yield to a pedestrian: 1
- Failure to obey stop sign: 1
- Following too closely: 1
- Failure to drive right: 1
- Unsafe backing: 1
- Operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance: 1
- Failure to display plates: 1
- Improper use of markers: 1
Look carefully before backing up!
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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” image shows a typical large Westport family enjoying Longshore:
(Photo/Elisabeth Levey)
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And finally … in honor of today’s 80th anniversary of D-Day, let’s look back to the poignant 75th ceremony, 5 years ago:
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