The proposal to upgrade the Westport Inn has been pulled from the next Planning & Zoning Commission agenda. A public hearing has been postponed to September 12.
The first plan included hotel rooms and housing units. Housing was eliminated from subsequent plans.
The current proposal would redevelop the existing 116-room hotel to 85 rooms. Site improvements include addition landscaping, a new 3-story addition, demolition of the front building, minor additions to the rear building, pool, rear dining terrace, and driveway and parking improvements.
All application materials can be viewed here (scroll down for 1595 Post Road East).
Westport Inn property: aerial view.
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Jennifer Howe Rosen headed to the Black Duck the other day. With live music, she thought it would be packed.
It wasn’t. She writes:
“Pre-COVID the Duck was packed with families, salty dogs, townies, tourists, and post-train business people.
“The Duck built a new deck, and refreshed the place. They managed to stay open during the worst of the pandemic.
“They are our local watering hole and burger/seafood destination. They have live music, boat access, and their signature tilt toward the river. It’s time to get back to our loyal, salty roots and frequent the Duck!”
The Duck (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)
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Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward, James Naughton, Eva Le Gallienne, Jack Klugman, Imogene Coca and Sandy Dennis are just a few of the actors who lived in Westport or Weston, and made the short trip to star on the Westport Country Playhouse stage.
Clay Singer too.
The 2013 Staples High School graduate and former Players star has already performed at the historic theater, in “Romeo and Juliet” and “Man of La Mancha.” He returns in the next WCP show, “4000 Miles.”
There are many reasons to love the Playhouse. Seeing homegrown — and excellent — talent is an added bonus. Click here for tickets, and more information.
Clay Singer
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Thursday night’s Levitt Pavilion show with the Kitchen Dwellers was a smash. They roared through classic bluegrass and psychedelia, with both rock riffs and acoustic flair.
The Grateful Web noted their appearance, calling the Levitt an “iconic venue.”
There’s plenty more ahead for the Levitt, including the July 29-30 Twiddle Festival. Click here for tickets and more information.
The Kitchen Dwellers crowd. (Photo/Marc W. Halpert)
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Congratulations to Matthew Fleming. He just completed his Eagle Scout project.
The rising Staples High School senior built 2 picnic areas at Sherwood Island State Park. He dug holes, placed grills, planted 16 trees, hammered poles and added fencing.
Matthew calls the project a great lesson in leadership, finding and filling anew, and environmental stewardship.
Matthew Fleming (left) at work on his Eagle Scout project
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“Cheese Fries & Froot Loops” — the funny, poignant solo show written and performed by Weston’s Chris Fuller, about this lifelong dream to play on the PGA Tour while living with bipolar manic disorder — has added a pair of benefit performances.
The July 23 and 24 shows (8 p.m., Westport Woman’s Club), will raise funds for the Artists Collective of Westport’s project to provide art supplies and instruction to underserved children.
Reservations (suggested donation: $15) can be made by email (aspetuck@optonline.net) or phone (203-349-8786).
Chris Fuller, in “Cheese Fries & Froot Loops.”
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Builders Beyond Borders hosts an open house on Wednesday, July 13 (6 to 7:30 p.m, 66 Fort Point Street, Norwalk).
Students and parents are invited to learn more about B3’s service projects, including trips to Ecuador during next year’s school breaks.
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Susan Garment spotted today’s “Westport … Naturally” star, all color-coordinated on Sylvan Road North.
(Photo/Susan Garment)
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And finally … in honor of our story above about Westport’s longtime favorite dive bar:
