Mickey Herbst nominates Frank Murgalo as this week’s Unsung Hero. He writes:
Frank plays Santa Claus at “06880”‘s downtown Holiday Stroll every December. He kicks off the holiday season in a great way.
This past December, Santa needed a major operation to remove a cancerous kidney. Frank delayed the operation one month, so Santa could make the holiday stroll.
[NOTE FROM “06880” FOUNDER DAN WOOG: I’m the guy who hires Santa. This is the first I heard of this. Frank never told me about his health. Astonishing!]
Santa (aka Frank Murgalo) and friend. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
Unfortunately, Frank is now scheduled for a heart operation. Once again he is delaying the operation until he runs a much-needed fundraiser for Westport veterans at VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399 on May 3.
Frank is a Marine Corps veteran, and wants to give back to those less fortunate than himself.
I know Frank. This will be a great show.
Mickey is on the money. Frank would certainly deserve an Unsung Hero award for his contributions to the Stroll and VFW — even without his sacrifices.
So let’s honor Frank beyond today’s story. On May 3(6:30 p.m. food and cocktails; 8 p.m. show; VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399), Frank joins US military veterans Rodney Norman and Howie Mason for an evening of laughs. It’s called “The Young Guns of Comedy” (get it?!)
The 3 comedians specialize in military stories.
Dinner includes a lobster roll and wings. Click here for reservations, or call Frank: 203-856-4222.
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Homes with Hope invites residents interested in helping young women in need of a supportive home to “Gather ‘Round the Table” on May 14 (11:30 a.m., The Inn at Longshore).
The theme of the non-profit’s annual event — “home as a place of healing” — inspires local designers and home stores to create and donate unique tablescapes. Attendees can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win the table designs.
The luncheon benefits Project Return at Susie’s House, on Compo Road North. Plans have been approved for renovations, to better accommodate the needs of homeless women in Fairfield County.
Once completed, the unique program will offer a longer-term housing solution, in a nurturing and home-like environment.
Last night around 7:25, a truck turned into Trader Joe’s.
Literally.
(Photo/Chris Fanning)
Chris Fanning — who was there — writes: “Westport Police were soon on the scene, and smoothly straightened things out. I’m not so sure about the building!”
Picture taken at approx 8:08pm coming off of exit 18 on I-95 where we came to a full stop to view (and I’m sure the cars behind us weren’t thrilled – but were nice enough to not honk).
Fans of the “06880”/Westport Downtown Association Holiday Stroll know Frank Murgalo as the event’s Santa Claus. (Shhh…don’t tell the kids!)
On May 3 (6:30 p.m. food and cocktails; 8 p.m. show), VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399), he trades his St. Nick suit for a microphone.
Frank joins 2 other US military veterans — Rodney Norman and Howie Mason — for an evening of laughs. It’s called “The Young Guns of Comedy” (get it?!)
The 3 comedians specialize in military stories.
Dinner includes a lobster roll and wings. Click here for reservations, or call Frank: 203-856-4222.
In 2005, Allyson Stollenwerck was sworn in to the Board of Finance by Patty Strauss. The new board member was pregnant with her first child, and just beginning 6 years in office.
The 2005 swearing-in …
On Friday she was sworn in again — this time by Ruth Cavayero — to the same body. She’s filling Brian Stern’s seat, after his recent resignation.
,,, and 2024.
Her child is now 2 months away from his Staples High School graduation.
The Wheels2U app, used to book rides on Westport’s door-to-train station shuttle service, will be upgraded tonight. Riders can use the upgraded app beginning tomorrow morning (Tuesday, March 26).
To keep riding on Wheels2Um after tonight:
Log into the Wheels2U app. You will be prompted to create a new account. You can use your current one, or new credentials;
Re-enter your payment information;
Book your next ride.
Riders should add an extra 5 minutes before booking your next trip, to update your account.
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