Lisa Wexler’s radio show is often compelling.
A recent episode is “must listen” for Westporters.
Wexler — a Westport resident herself — interviewed Fire Department Deputy Chief Matthew Cohen.
He discussed his own, and 3 other Westport first responders’, work in North Carolina, helping with Hurricane Helen relief efforts.
Cohen described the team’s role in restoring communication networks and helping local communities recover. Click here to listen.
Deputy Fire Chief Matthew Cohen, in a helicopter over North Carolina.
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“The Apprentice” began its limited theatrical release on Thursday, at Trumbull’s AMC Marquis Theater complex.
Written by Westport native Gabriel Sherman, the film explores a young Donald Trump’s rise to power, beginning in the 1970s with attorney/fixer Roy Cohn.
Westport attorney and “06880” was at the movie’s debut. He reports: “It was every bit as good as we had hoped, and even better than I had expected.
“The movie manages to be an entirely believable, enlightening and interesting glimpse of Donald Trump over several years early in his business career, without much of this early-Trump story involving politics, and just getting us up to the beginnings of ‘The Art of the Deal’ — the ghostwritten pre-‘Apprentice’ book that put Trump on the mass media map. Well worth seeing!
“We hope the word spreads quickly so that the movie can get the broader theatrical release it (and the public) deserves. It is playing all this weekend at the AMC Marquis 16 in Trumbull.
“The town of Westport should be proud to have one of its own associated with the making and production of this important, memorable and very timely biopic.”
Gabe Sherman
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Not long ago, Westport Animal Shelter Advocates organized a rescue of 5 kittens and a mother cat from a storm drain on the Post Road, near Southport.
The town-wide effort included the Fire and Public Works Departments, Westport Animal Control, local businesses and Animals in Distress, a Wilton-based cat rescue organization.
Three of the kittens and the mother cat were adopted, but 2 kittens remained.
WASA’s Julie Loparo posted on social media. The little faces caught the attention of Freda and Carleigh Welsh, longtime directors of the Levitt Pavilion. They had followed the storm drain story on “06880.”
The Welshes’ senior cat had died at the end of August. Both felt this was not the right time to adopt kittens.
They also believed the line would be long for those wanting to adopt. Maybe it was — but the Animals in Distress folks were looking for the right family.
But when Freda and Carleigh read about the 2 kittens, they decided they were needed.
The Welsh family has a long history as great cat owners. WASA was thrilled that the final 2 animals were going to an exceptional home.
Freda and Carleigh report: “The kittens are amazing — already super-social and outgoing. That is a huge credit to their foster family.”
PS: In keeping with the Welsh family tradition of geographical names for their cats, the kittens have been renamed Wolf and Daphne (Galapagos Islands).
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Yesterday’s Roundup gave an incorrect date for the Westport Library’s “Common Ground Conversation.” It is Tuesday, October 15, at 7 p.m.
Ken Feinberg — who as special master of the 9/11 Victims Compensation Fund was responsible for the disbursement of over $7 billion dollars — is the special guest..
At “Civil Discourse to Resolve Complex Disputes,” Feinberg will share his experience and expertise in bringing people together to analyze, understand, and resolve complex disputes. Steve Parrish will moderate the discussion.
The Common Ground initiative will also be livestreamed. Click here for the link.
Sure, you can have your pumpkin spice latte at Starbucks.
But for a real Halloween treat, head to a local coffee shop.
Amy Schneider spotted this spook-tacular display at GG & Joe’s:
(Photo/Amy Schneider)
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An interactive pop-up — including a black light exhibit, prints, merch and more — has appeared at the former Oddz space, next to Il Pastaficio at 139 Post Road East.
It’s the work of Joe Kazer (aka Gnar Giant). There’s an opening reception October 17 (4 to 9 p.m.). The exhibit runs October 18 through November 10; Thursdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
(Photo/Sal Liccione)
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Mickey Herbst noticed this little bit of nature, at Birchwood Country Club yesterday:
(Photo/Mickey Herbst)
“I think it is a wonderful metaphor for perseverance,” he says.
Agreed! It’s also an inspiring image for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature.
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And finally … happy 67th birthday today to Vince Gill!
(Happy Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day weekend. Have a great holiday! But “06880” never rests. Please click here to support your hyper-local blog. Thank you!)
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