Ned Dimes Marina at Compo Beach is empty. It won’t be for long. (Photo/Ben Meyer)
Compo Beach jetty at sunset … (Photo/Nicole Ryan)
… and nearby Ned Dimes Marina … (Photo/Patricia McMahon)
… and Gray’s Creek, across the way. (Photo/Alice Stillinger)
Green’s Farms Church (Photo/Bob Weingarten)
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Done for the season at Compo …
Kayaks …
… and boats …
,,, at Ned Dimes Marina. (Photos/Dinkin Fotografix)
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The war in Ukraine has moved off the front pages.
But it’s still very close to Mark Yurkiw’s heart.
The Westporter (who has Ukrainian heritage) continues to work on a variety of projects to help that embattled country. He writes: “Missiles are raining down on Ukraine today. They are specifically meant to destroy access to heat, light and water.
“A group I am working with was given the chance to fill the balance of the next shipping container going to Ukraine in 5 days.
“‘06880’ readers can save lives by donating used generators, chainsaws, sleeping bags, flashlights and cell phone power banks. Non-working chainsaws and generators are fine. We will repair them.”
They can be brought to 190 Cross Highway and left by the barn any time. For questions or pickup arrangements, call Mark: 646-873-0050.
NOTE: Other containers will follow soon. The equipment collection is ongoing.
Mark Yurkiw has not forgotten his native Ukraine.
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Last night’s party honoring Westport Lifestyle magazine’s 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards winners featured fantastic food, an exciting venue (Christian Siriano’s Collective West) — and the most buff Santa ever to hustle down a chimney.
(Photo/Dan Woog)
This one bore a striking resemblance to RTM member/Staples High School graduate/longtime volunteer Andrew Colabella.
Ho ho ho!
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Westport’s has a new pop-up shop: Megan’s Martha’s Vineyard Boutique.
The women’s clothing and accessories boutique on Church Lane has a season location on the actual Vineyard.
Owner Molly Kopp is from Westport. Her family moved around a bit, and she landed on the island full-time while in college.
She worked for Megan, and after graduation asked about partnering on a Westport location.
The store opened last month. It will be here — opposite Spotted Horse — until at least January 1.
Megan’s Martha’s Vineyard pop-up.
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Staples and Brien McMahon High Schools compete against each other in many FCIAC (Fairfield County league) sports.
Now the Westport mother of former Wreckers is trying to help the Senators.
Lisa Marriott — whose sons were Staples track stars — heard that McMahon boys indoor track coach Valerie Kalunian needs used track spikes and/or running sneakers for some of her athletes. Without them, they cannot participate this winter.
“Those shoes can be very costly for students, and hard to find in local stores,” she says. “Over the years we have tried to gather extra spikes/racing shoes/training shoes for those that may not have them, but our selection is limited.”
Running shoes can be dropped off at the Town Hall front desk starting Monday (put Lisa Marriott’s name on the bag or box). For other options, email lsmarriott@gmail.com. To donate cash, click here for a GoFundMe page.
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Ring-around-a-rosiesPocket full of posies …
Come on, Westport students. You can write a much better garden-related poem than that timeworn ditty.
Here’s your chance. The Westport Garden Club has partnered with the Westport Arts Advisory Committee, town poet laureate Jessica Noyes McEntee and the Westport Library to sponsor a Youth Poetry Contest.
Affiliated with the National Garden Club’s Youth Poetry Contest, it’s open to public and private school students in kindergarten through 9th grade, plus those who are home schooled.
The competition encourages youth to embrace their creativity, using nature as inspiration.
The theme for the 2023 competition is “Seeds, Trees, and Bees…Oh My – Celebrating the Diversity of Nature”
Poems should be emailed to westportctgardenclub@gmail.com by January 6. Click here for guidelines, and more information.
Inspiration may come from this Westport Garden Club arrangement.
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No, the Ned Dimes Marina was not on fire yesterday.
It was just the Westport Fire Department doing what they always do, to keep us safe: checking equipment, and training.
(Photo/Matt Murray)
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Everyone in Westport goes to Compo Beach in the summer.
Plenty go in late spring and early fall.
December — not so many.
If you don’t know what it looks like when the wind is whipping and the skies are gray — as they were earlier this week — check out today’s “Westport … Naturally” scene:
(Photo/June Rose Whittaker)
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And finally … the Westport Garden Club’s youth poetry contest reminded me of …
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End of summer, at Ned Dimes Marina (Photo/Eric Bosch)
The door to the small clubhouse at Compo Beach’s Ned Dimes Marina is easy to recognize.
Robert Mitchell, Elaine Marino, Nicola Sharian, Jonathan Prager, Ron Holtz, Mary Stewart, Michael Szeto, Andrew Colabella, Linda Amos, Richard Hyman and Joelle Malec all knew that the white door with blue trim was the subject of last week’s Photo Challenge. (Click here to see.)
But here’s something not everyone knows: That clubhouse is available to rent, for private functions.
And it’s cheap: just $275 for Westport residents, community organizations and companies.
Even better: Civic groups and non-profits get one free rental per year. Click here for details.
This week’s Photo Challenge may be tougher. If you know where in Westport you’d see this, click “Comments” below.
HINT:Â It is not a new way of reserving an (un-reservable) table at Compo’s South Beach, not far from the Ned Dimes Marina.
(Photo/Ed Simek)
Online registration for fall Westport Parks & Recreation Department programs begins at 9 a.m. on Wednesday (September 7).
Among the events: traditional favorites like tennis clinics, Sports Squirts, IST football, Wakeman Town Farm and Skyhawks Sports Academy, and new ones: Future Wreckers’ basketball clinics, Next Generation skateboard clinics, Overtime Athletics Heads Up dodgeball and Kaboom Kickball.
Click here to search for programs (adult and youth). Click here to make sure your online account and family information is up to date. Click here to register.
Having trouble accessing your online account, or need an address change? Do not create another profile; call 203-341-5152 or email recreation@westportct.gov for help.
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A resident of Pequot Trail, off Sylvan Road North, writes:
“A house on our street has the greenest lawn in town, because they water it twice a day. Many neighbors have reported the house to Aquarion and the town, and placed notes in the mailbox. Yet the sprinklers keep running:=
“We’re curious about what happens in this situation, when someone blatantly ignores repeated notices about water usage/restrictions.”
We’re curious too.
Aquarion calls its water restrictions “mandatory.”
But its website says that residents “should” follow the twice-weekly (not twice-daily) schedule.
And its FAQ page answers a question about penalties for “violating the two-day mandatory irrigation schedule” this way:
Our main commitment is to educate the public about how they can use water more efficiently and sustainably; however, we can penalize violators, including shutting off their water, if their failure to follow the schedule impairs public resources.
Sounds as if “can” has not yet translated to “will.”
Perhaps the next step is to print this story out, and put it in the green lawn owner’s mailbox.
And then send a copy to Aquarion.
PS: This was the scene this morning, with several sprinklers going. Sunday is a legal watering day for house numbers ending in even numbers, or homes without numbers. The Pequot Trail home has an odd number:
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Meanwhile, Seth Schachter offers this sad photo for our continuing drought coverage.
It’s at the Turkey Hill North/Post Road intersection. He calls it “weeds need water too.”
(Photo/Seth Schachter)
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On the brighter environmental side:
Fran Taylor graduated from Staples High School in 1971. She’s lived for years in her native Kentucky, and loves it. But she remembers Westport fondly too. Fran writes:
“I love the Ned Dimes Marina photos on ‘06880.’ They bring back many memories of hanging out there regularly with a variety of friends.
“Imagine my surprise when I finally identified the name (Maritime Sunburst Lichen) of the yellow lichen creeping on to my back porch in Lexington — a thousand miles from any ‘maritime’ setting.
Maritime sunburst lichen, in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo/Fran Taylor)
“It looked familiar, but I couldn’t place where I’d seen it before. Cue Ned Dimes Marina — and just like that, so many memories came flooding back.
“Thanks to 06880 for keeping those precious memories, which trigger sights, sounds, smells and emotions, alive a half century later.”
And thank you, Fran. Please come visit whenever you can!
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The curtain rose officially last night for “4000 Miles.” The Westport Country Playhouse production stars Staples High School Class of 2013 graduate Clay Singer, and Fairfield resident Mia Dillon. The thought-provoking, rollercoaster-of-emotions show runs through September 4.
Last night’s curtain call, wit Clay Singer and Mia Dillon. (Photo/Dave Matlow)
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Jim White has lived or worked in Westport for 18 years.
His sister Kate White has no connection here, beyond knowing how much he loves this town.
But when Kate — a best-selling author, and former editor-in-chief of Cosmopolitan — was writing her 16th suspense novel, The Second Husband, she set it in Westport
Jim had a great time helping his sister with background research. Among the local spots mentioned: Terrain, Spotted Horse and the Whelk.
Surprise! Those are some of Jim’s favorite restaurants too.
“It’s an excellent read,” Jim praises. And, he adds proudly, “Not only is she an amazing writer and editor, but she recently gave the commencement address at Union College — where she received an honorary doctorate of letters.
“She was in the first class of women accepted at Union, and was part of their celebration of 50 years of being co-ed. She has been a great inspiration to me, and I am sure many others.”
Jim hopes to get Kate here for a book signing or discussion. In the meantime, click here to order.
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Hayden S. Cabral died suddenly but peacefully in his sleep on Thursday. He was 21 years old.
Hayden is survived by his father Kevin Cabral, his mother Dawn Loecher, step-mother Laura Cabral, brothers Logan and Payton, sisters Lianna and Hailey, aunt and godmother Susan Cabral-Hiltz, uncle Harry Hiltz, uncle and godfather Scott Loecher, grand-uncle Carlo and aunt Marcy Cabral, cousins and many great friends.
He was predeceased by his grandparents Joseph and Betty Cabral, and Janet and Robert Loecher.
Friends will be received at the Harding Funeral Home tomorrow (Monday, August 29, 4 to 8 p.m.) A Funeral Mass will be held at Assumption Church on Tuesday (August 30, 1 p.m. Burial will follow at Willowbrook Cemetery.
Hayden Cabral
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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature features a beautiful blue heron. Amy Schneider sighted it on the Saugatuck River, near the Levitt Pavilion.
(Photo/Amy Schneider)
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And finally … today is the 67th anniversary of the murder of Emmett Till. In 1955, the Black 14-yer-old was abducted, tortured and murdered in Mississippi. His brutal death — and the decision by his mother to have an open casket, and a public funeral — helped galvanize the civil rights movement.
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Ned Dimes Marina (Photo/Dinkin Photografix)
Ned Dimes Marina (Photo/Dinkin Photographix)
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