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First Night 2015; Last Post 2014

Posted on December 31, 2014 | 6 comments

First Night got underway late this afternoon. The sun was setting, the air was cold — but the anticipation of Westport’s 21st annual New Year’s Eve community celebration made for a warm feeling all around downtown.

Festivities continue through 10 p.m., when fireworks soar over the river. Come on down!

(Click on this schedule for all events.)

Horse-drawn carriages clomped throughout downtown. For more modern transportation, buses run between Jesup Green and Saugatuck Elementary School through 9 p.m.

Horse-drawn carriages clomp downtown. For modern transportation, buses run between Jesup Green and Saugatuck Elementary School through 9 p.m.

The Westport Astronomical Society hauled out some serious telescopes. The view is better now that the sun has set.

The Westport Astronomical Society hauled out some serious telescopes. The view is better now that the sun has set.

First Night Westport/Weston runs smoothly, thanks to an army of volunteers.

First Night Westport/Weston runs smoothly, thanks to an army of volunteers.

The Survivors Swing Band kicked things off at the library. (Photo/Fred Cantor)

The Survivors Swing Band kicked things off at the library. (Photo/Fred Cantor)

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Every Vote Counts!

Posted on October 21, 2012 | 8 comments

Okay, it’s not as crucial as Obama vs. Romney.

But America is a democracy, and citizens — at least, those in Westport — need to make a crucial choice: Which button do you like for First Night?

All were created by artist Miggs Burroughs. This is his 17th year designing the button, which serves as the admission ticket for townwide events on New Year’s Eve.

For this year’s contest, the 1st button is meant to be “a bold and colorful graphic burst, clearly identifying the event with a distinctive font,” Miggs says.

The 2nd is an homage to sponsors Melissa & Doug. “It is meant to portray a child’s painting of the year in various, drippy paint colors,” he says.

The third button uses the Westport town flag — designed by Miggs in 1985 — to convey civic pride and excitement.

The buttons cost $10 before Dec. 14 ($15 afterward), and will be available throughout town.

To cast your ballot, click here. The deadline is October 28.

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