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Roundup: Sandwiches, Clams, Cocktails …

Posted on April 8, 2026 | Leave a comment

With over 1,000 votes cast, the winners of the Great Westport Sandwich Contestare …

Best Chicken Sandwich: Garelick & Herbs

Best Steak Sandwich: Nômade

Best Combo Sandwich: A & S Fine Foods

Best Vegetarian Sandwich: Nômade

Best Club Sandwich: The Clubhouse

Best Pressed Sandwich: The Granola Bar

Best Breakfast Sandwich: The Granola Bar

Best Wrap Sandwich: Kabab & Hummus House

Best Fish/Seafood Sandwich: Rizzuto’s

Best NY Deli Sandwich: Gold’s Delicatessen

Honorable mentions go to Calise’s Market and Outpost Pizza in the Best Chicken category.

The contest was organized by the Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce, with sponsorship from the law firm Bercham Moses.

The winners (clockwise from top left): The Clubhouse, The Granola Bar, Kabab & Hummus House, A & S Fine Foods, Gold’s Delicatessen, Nômade, Rizzuto’s, Garelick & Herbs.

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Earthplace celebrates 2 milestones soon: the 40th anniversary of Harbor Watch, and the 15th anniversary of “Cocktails & Clams.”

The fundraiser is set for June 6 (5 to 7 p.m.), at Copps Island Oysters, Norwalk.

The location is fitting. Proceeds will help modernize the water quality lab at Harbor Watch, Earthplace’s Long Island Sound program. They’ll also provide hands-on training for student interns, and will support ongoing water monitoring.

Guests will enjoy an unlimited, super-fresh raw bar, hors d’oeuvres, an open bar, plus a live band and silent auction.

Click here for tickets, and more information. For details on sponsorships, email l.connell@earthplace.org.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month.

The Westport Senior Center kicks it off on May 1 (1 p.m.), with a special event featuring Melissa Bernstein.

The co-founder of Melissa & Doug Toys will chat with “06880” founder Dan Woog about her personal journey through anxiety and depression.

She’ll discuss the tools and insights that helped guide her back into the light, and what she has discovered about finding purpose and meaning along the way.

Melissa is the author of “Lifelines” and “The Heart of Entrepreneurship: Crafting Your Authentic Recipe for Success.” She also curated a collection of stress-relief tools inspired by her own life experiences, available at Lifelines.com.

The event is open to Senior Center members, and anyone 60 or older.

Melissa Bernstein

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Among the agenda items for today’s Board of Selectpersons agenda (Wednesday, 9 a.m., Town Hall auditorium): acceptance of $20,000 from Sustainable Westport, for the purchase and installation of 2 ADA-compliant water filling stations.

They’ll replace the current fountains at Compo Beach and Winslow Park

A plaque on the Winslow Park water filling station will honor the memory of Sherry Jagerson. The longtime environmental activist died in 2024.

Sherry Jagerson

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The Blight Prevention Board meets tomorrow (Thursday, 7 p.m., Zoom).

They’ll continue their discussion of 20 Center Street, and address 3 new properties:

5 Hiawatha Lane
7 Hiawatha Lane
20 Meeker Road.

20 Center Street

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Just in time for the golf season, several dozen new carts were delivered yesterday to Longshore.

They come with GPS, to help golfers determine distance to the pin and course topography.

A less interesting feature: speed control.

New golf carts, at Longshore. (Photo/Ed Simek)

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Plenty of middle school students dream of acting on TV and in movies.

Most have no clue how to get a chance.

On April 2 (2 to 4 p.m.), the Westport Country Playhouse offers a masterclass on the subject.

Actor Liz Fye will lead students, as they work on scenes, and learn to adjust to notes.

The class is $100, and limited to 12 youngsters in grades 6-8. Click here for more information, and registration. Questions? Email Maggie Meath mmeath@westportplayhouse.org

Liz Fye

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Westport resident Carole Williams died Sunday, surrounded by her family. She was 86.

A longtime customer service manager at Pepperidge Farm, she was known for her dedication and care. After retiring she worked for the town of Westport, at the Fire and Building Departments.

She was an avid traveler, and also enjoyed both playing tennis and shopping.

She is survived by her daughter Kim Thibodeau, grandson Michael Thibodeau, sister Phyllis Denke, brother Samuel (Sandy) Anastasia Jr. .

A Requiem Mass will be held at Assumption Church on Friday (April 10, 10 a.m.). In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude’s or the American Cancer Society.

Carole Williams

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Longtime Westporter Dick Alley sends along today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo: Schlaet’s Point, at low tide in early spring.

(Photo/Dick Alley)

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And finally … in honor of Earthplace’s “Clams & Cocktails” fundraiser, benefiting Harbor Watch — harborside, at Copps Island Oysters (story above):

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Roundup: Christmas Tree Pick-up, Longshore Ladies Golf, Carmen de Lavallade & Geoffrey Holder …

Posted on January 1, 2026 | 7 comments

Only a few spots remain for one of the greatest offers of the new (or any) year: Scout Troops 39 and 139’s pick-up and (sustainable) removal of your once-beautiful, now dried-out Christmas tree.

It’s a win-win-win: convenient and affordable pick-up for residents; free mulch and conservation material for the town — and the only fundraiser of the year for the Scouts.

The event is all day, on January 10. Troops will pick up over 800 trees, in every neighborhood.

The suggested donation of $25 per tree — less than most services — helps fund a full year of Scout meetings, experiences and gear.

Click here for details, and to sign up. NOTE: The deadline to register is Sunday (January 4).

Who you gonna call? Scout Troops 39 and 139!

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Sure, it’s New Year’s Day. There’s snow on the ground. We’ve got 79 days left till spring arrives.

But it’s not too early to think about golf.

The waitlist for the Longshore Ladies 9 Hole Golf Association opens tomorrow (Friday, January 2).

Membership offers access to league play, tournaments and skill‑building opportunities. This year, the League expands from 130 members to 135. Information for the waitlist and the forms can be found on the League’s website

Click here for information on the waitlist, and forms.

LL9HGA member Maria Mondino’s drive landed just 8 inches from the pin.

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Actress/dancer/choreographer/Kennedy Center Honors winner for lifetime achievement and contributions to American culture Carmen de Lavallade died Monday in New Jersey. She was 94.

For many years, she was associated with and married to Tony Award-winning actor/dancer/director Geoffrey Holder.

Yesterday, “06880” reader Karen Brailsford learned that the couple were married on June 26, 1955 at Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. A reception followed at the Westport estate of actress/producer Lucille Lortel.

Geoffrey Holder and Carmen de Lavallade, after their wedding at Christ & Holy Trinity Church. (Photos/Saul Mauriber via the Beinecke digital collection /Yale University)

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Westport Police made 3 custodial arrests between December 23 and 30.

A 30-year-old Norwalk man was charged with larceny, attempt to commit larceny, payment of less than $500 using a revoked/stolen credit card, and failure to appear, following an investigation into a March credit card fraud report, with multiple purchases made at Home Depots in multiple states. The suspect was someone the victim previously employed as a contractor. He was unable to post bonds of $240,000.

A 29-year-old New York City man was charged with failure to appear, after being arrested on an unrelated matter in New York. He was unable to post bond of $150,000.

A 21-year-old Westport man was charged with disorderly conduct and threatening, after a verbal disturbance. He was unable to post $5,000 bond.

Westport Police also issued these citations:

Disorderly conduct: 1 citation
Breach of peace: 1
Texting while driving: 1
Traveling unreasonably fast: 1
Failure to obey stop sign: 1
Failure to drive in the proper lane: 1
Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 1.

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Canada geese often act like they own our beach.

Not in the summer, guys.

But in winter — when no one is watching, except “Westport … Naturally” photographer David Cross — well, maybe they do.

(Photo/David Cross)

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And finally … January is named after Janus. The Roman god of beginnings is often depicted with two faces. One looks back to the past; the other, forward to the future.

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Tagged Boy Scout Troop 39, Christmas tree recycling, Geoffrey Holder, Longshore golf, Scout Troop 139

Photo Challenge #544

Posted on June 1, 2025 | 19 comments

A number of readers guessed that last week’s Photo Challenge showed a view from Longshore.

Not all of them placed it correctly, though.

It was the golf cart shed. Actually, Sandy Rothenberg’s shot was taken through it, out toward the practice putting green, river and Saugatuck Shores. (Click here to see.)

A tip of the caddy’s hat goes to Seth Schachter, Diane Bosch, Vanessa Bradford, Dave Eason, Andrew Colabella, Seth Braunstein, Mike Mills, Linda Vita Velez, Linda Stern, Micheal Simso, Martha Witte, Clark Thiemann, Kevin McCaul and Nathan Greenbaum.

You don’t need to be a golfer to know today’s Photo Challenge. You just have to keep your eyes open, for this colorful hidden-in-plain-view image.

(Photo/Susan Garment)

As always, if you know where in Westport you’d see this, click “Comments” below.

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Tagged Longshore golf

Roundup: Compo Playground, Longshore Golf, Common Ground …

Posted on August 6, 2024 | 10 comments

The Compo Beach playground renovation project is more than halfway to their fundraising goal.

So far, they’ve received $332,333 in donations. They’re aiming for $650,000.

The final push is underway. 360 fence pickets are still available for purchase. Other funding options remain too. Click here for details.

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Not far away from the playground, Old Mill’s long blue nightmare may soon be over.

Workers are installing siding on 233 Hillspoint Road. The house — formerly the site of Positano (and other) restaurants — was the subject of years of litigation.

All the while, it was swathed in blue wrap.

There is now light at the end of the tunnel.

Or at least, gray.

(Photo/Dinkin Fotografix)

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Gus Palmer is not related to Arnold Palmer.

But the rising Staples High School junior shares something with the other Palmer: Both are golf champions.

Arnie Palmer won 62 PGA tournaments, including 4 Masters.

Gus – a member of Staples High School’s varsity golf team — captured the Longshore club championship on Sunday. He is believed to be the youngest player ever to win it.

In a close 36-hold match play with Stephen Colodny, Palmer sunk a 15-foot putt on the last 18th green, to capture the crown.

Gus Palmer (left) receives the Longshore trophy from head pro John Janik.

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There are only 86 days left until Halloween.

But Stop & Shop is ready.

This was the scene yesterday:

(Photo/Dinkin Fotografix)

Can “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” be far behind?

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Common Ground — the Westport Library’s project to bring civility back to civic discourse — sponsored a timely topic yesterday.

“Communicating to Open Minds” featured Steve Parrish in conversation with Sally Susman, Pfizer’s chief corporate affairs officer. They discussed how to share information in ways that encourage agreement, and avoid confrontation.

During the pandemic, Susman was charged with rolling out Pfizer’s vaccine to an anxious and polarized world. She offered insights learned about leadership and connectivity.