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Roundup: LWV Debate Archives, UN Exhibit, VFW Blood Drive …

Posted on October 18, 2023 | 3 comments

Missed the Westport League of Women Voters’ candidates debates for the Planning & Zoning Commission, Board of Education and Board of Finance?

No problem! They’re archived. Watch them now (or any time before November 7).

Just click here.  www.westportct.gov. Scroll down; then click on “Watch Meetings.” Scroll all the way to the bottom; click on “Other Meetings and Events.”

Listen. Learn. Then vote!

Planning & Zoning Commission candidates, at last week’s League of Women Voters debate.

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Two dozen Westporters — including 1st Selectwoman Jen Tooker — were among the 200 guests at last night’s United Nations reception for a ground-breaking arts exhibition.

The display — in the main lobby — depicts Miggs Burroughs’ “Signs of Compassion.” His 30 lenticular photos show local residents using sign language to recite Emily Dickinson’s poem of the same name.

Nearby is fellow Westport artist Mark Yurkiw’s Braille “prayer wheel” mantra, based on those he saw in Bhutan (including a wheelchair-accessible element).

The Westporters’ work takes up the entire 100-foot wall in the UN lobby.

Ever since the United Nations moved into its Manhattan headquarters in 1951, the lobby’s rotating art exhibit has been sponsored by member nations. For what is believed to be the first time, the featured works are offered by individual artists.

The display is open to the public weekdays, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., through November 20.

Miggs Burroughs with one of his 30 lenticular images. This one is of his son Brady. (Photo/Helen Klisser During)

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The Y’s Men of Westport and Weston are helping with VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399’s 40th straight monthly Red Cross Blood Drive.

The event is next Wednesday (October 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (465 Riverside Avenue).

Everyone eligible to donate blood is welcome. Pre-registration helps with scheduling; click here, and use the sponsor code VFWWESTPORT, or call 800-733-2767.

The site of next week’s blood drive.

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Sure, you can carve a pumpkin at home.

But why not do it with others?

This Saturday (October 21, 10:30 a.m. to noon), Earthplace sponsors “hassle-free pumpkin decorating and carving.”

They supply all the necessary supplies.

And they take care of clean-up.

You get all that — plus one carving pumpkin — for just $15. (That’s for one entire table.) Click here for reservations.

PS: You can buy more pumpkins for a suggested donation of $5 each. Or bring your own.

Questions? Email v.swain@earthplace.org.

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Speaking of Halloween … Ed Simek spotted this “Driveway of the Dead” on Long Lots Road, near the Fairfield County Hunt Club.

Trick or treat!

(Photo/Ed Simek)

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Fred Cantor left the crowded main roads of Westport yesterday for what he thought was less crowded Spicer Road.

Traffic there was backed up too — by a school bus.

As the bus stopped e-v-e-r-y f-e-w f-e-e-t, Fred worried he’d be late for a dental appointment.

Then the bus driver pulled to the side of the road. He waved the cars behind him to pass.

“I know it’s just a small event in the bigger scheme of things,” Fred says.

“But nevertheless I thought this courtesy should be recognized.”

Consider it done.

And consider it a great gesture for other drivers to emulate.

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This year, as many as 40 million Americans will face hunger. One third of college students will be food insecure. While millions go hungry, America’s food system allows over 100 billion pounds of food to go to waste annually.

On November 14 (7 p.m., Christ & Holy Trinity Church), the Westport Farmers’ Market, Wakeman Town Farm, Sustainable Westport and Food Rescue US-Fairfield County present a free screening of “Abundance: The Farmlink Story.”

The award-winning documentary explores youth-led solutions to food insecurity and wasted food. All are welcome — especially students.

There is a reception before the film. After, there’s a panel discussion with local food system leaders and experts, moderated by Chef Michel Nischan, Wholesome Wave executive chair.

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Longtime Westporter Angelo Rotella Sr, died October 7, with his family by his side. He was 72.

A native of Sersale, Italy, he moved to Norwalk at age 9. Angelo graduated from JM Wright Technical School. Shortly after, he met the love of his life, Marylee Denke.

Throughout more than 50 years together, their family says, “Angelo and Marylee’s homes were filled with love and life (and tons of wall paper). Despite taking care of family, friends and a variety of pets, there was always room in their home for everyone.”

Angelo’s favorite pastimes included spending time with his family, gardening and fishing. He quickly became the Wii bowling champion in his family.

His family adds, “Angelo was a great listener. When he spoke, he offered sound advice coupled with wisdom and compassion.

“Angelo wasn’t afraid to try new things, get dirty, or work hard.” He started his career as a mason, then worked for the town of Westport at the Waste Water Treatment Plant. For years, he celebrated his love for the water by working the night shift at Longshore’s ER Strait Marina. Angelo retired in 2017, after 27 years of dedication.

He is survived by his wife Marylee; children Dawn, Angelo Jr. and Lisa; grandchildren Brianna, Paddy, Darragh, Isabelle and Angelo III, and sister Josephine Mercurio.

Calling hours will be held at Harding Funeral Home today (Wednesday, October 18, 4 to 8 p.m. Mass will be held tomorrow (Thursday, October 19, 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Wittingham Cancer Center.

Angelo Rotella

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Here’s a first for our “Westport … Naturally” feature: a hobbit entrance.

Seen at Haskins Preserve, which is a magical place of its own.

(Photo/Amy Schneider)

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And finally … on this day in 1967, 66-year-old Louis Armstrong released “What a Wonderful World.” It went to #1 in the UK, but nowhere in the US. The president of ABC Records disliked the song, and refused to promote it.

Armstrong died 4 years later. Finally, in 1988 — when used in the film “Good Morning, Vietnam” — it found American success. In 1999, Armstrong’s recording was inducted to the Grammy Hall of Fame.

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Roundup: Charlie Karp, Rainbow Crosswalk, Historic Home …

Posted on October 3, 2023 | 2 comments

The New England Music Hall of Fame has a new member: Charlie Karp.

The Staples High School Class of 1971 member — who left school to play with Buddy Miles, then worked with Jimi Hendrix and Keith Richards, wrote songs for Joan Jett and Joe Perry, before returning home to earn a fanatic following with bands like Dirty Angels, White Chocolate, Slo Leak and the Namedroppers, while simultaneously earning Emmys as a producer of music for sports networks, documentaries and feature films, and becoming a guitar teaching mentor to generations of aspiring young stars — was inducted posthumously.

Karp died in 2019, a few weeks after being diagnosed with liver cancer.

The ceremony was led, fittingly, by Brian Keane. A Staples classmate (and friend since Coleytown Junior High) — and himself a Grammy-winning artist, songwriter and producer — he and Karp often collaborated on musical projects. (Hat tip: Fred Cantor)

Brian Kean (left) and Charlie Karp. (Photo/Lynn Untermeyer Miller)

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Westport’s rainbow crosswalk was installed yesterday, by the Department of Public Works.

As the photo below shows, this one will last quite a while. It replaces the temporary one laid down in June on Jesup Road at Taylor Place, to celebrate Pride Month.

This crosswalk — funded by private donations — will be dedicated at 1 p.m. October 11: National Coming Out Day.

(Photo/Amy Schneider)

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Nearly 80 members and guests of the Y’s Men of Westport and Weston enjoyed a tour of an architectural landmark on Sunday.

Fellow Y’s Man Win Allen opened his historic home on Burritt’s Landing North.

He’s notable too. Allen founded the first Black-owned broker dealer firm on Wall Street. His book “I Pried Open Wall Street in 1962” chronicles his journey.

He and his late wife Ruby bought their home in 1975. Built in 1957, it was designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe’s protégé Roy Binkley. His Wikipedia entry mentions the Allen House in Westport — listed on the National Register of Historic Places — as one of his masterpieces.

Allen told the Y’s men that Marilyn Monroe spent months in the house as a guest of director Lee Strasberg, when he conducted workshops for prominent actors there.

Win Allen’s landmark home ..,

… and Allen (center) with his guests. (Photos/Dave Matlow)

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The Westport Farmers’ Market is a Thursday tradition for shoppers of all ages.

Including the youngest.

Each week, the WFM’s “Get Growing” program includes a craft or activity for kids and toddlers. It introduces them early to the importance of shopping locally and sustainably.

Program leader Mae Farrell loves interacting with kids and their families, while providing a fun place to visit.

As the program grows, so has its need for craft items. On October 12 and 19, WFM hosts a craft material drive. They’re looking for cheese cloth, paper, pom pons, markers, crayons, shells, toilet paper rolls, mini wooden ornament slabs, cookie cutters, felt, dried beans and lentils, ribbon, clay, washable paints, paper straws and white paper plates.

The Farmers’ Market runs every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Imperial Avenue parking lot.

Little kids love the Farmers’ Market. (Photo/Margaret Kraus)

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Christ & Holy Trinity Episcopal Church’s new “Music & Arts” year kicks off this Saturday (October 7), with an afternoon of all things Celtic.

Attendees will enjoy Irish dancing, learn to play a bodhran, and discover other Celtic activities for all ages. All activities are free, from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.; everyone is invited.

At 4:30, a concert in Branson Hall features Ringrose and Freeman, accompanied by Loretta Murphy on accordion and Mary Gardner on bodhran. Food, drink and s’mores follow at the fire pit.

Tickets for the concert are $35 for adults; children are free. Click here to purchase.

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Speaking of music: One of Jazz at the Post’s most popular performers — Westport’s own Melissa Newman — returns this Thursday (October 5; shows at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m.; dinner begins at 7; VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399; $15 cover; reservations: JazzatthePost@gmail.com).

The Westporter will be joined by guitarist Tony Lombardozzi, bassist Phil Bowler and drummer Bobby Leonard.

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Another iconic Westporter — internationally best-selling author Jane Green — takes the Sacred Heart University Theatre stage this winter.

She’ll be Chris Sarandon’s guest on his podcast, “Cooking by Heart.” The “worlds of literature and gastronomy (will) converge in a symphony of flavors, anecdotes, and inspiration” as she and Sarandon talk about childhood memories, share recipes, and chat about their culinary creations.

Click here for tickets.

Jane Green (Photo/Ian Warburg)

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Today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature shows mushrooms.

Many mushrooms.

Scott Smith writes: “I was in the yard this weekend after Friday’s deluge and took these photos. Fungi were on the logs that enclose my compost heap.

“What strikes me about the mushroom colonies is how similar in structure they are to mineral formations and coral reefs, though I bet Mother Nature already knew that. The ephemeral bulbs sprout up in the yard this time of year. Life blossoms even as the decay and decomposition of fall sets in.”

(Photo/Scott Smith)

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And finally … if you never heard Charlie Karp (story above), click the videos below.

And if you are a Charlie Karp fan, here are a few memories to enjoy.

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Roundup: DPIC Meeting, 9/11 Ride, Emmy Squared Pizza …

Posted on September 6, 2023 | 4 comments

The Downtown Plan Implementation Committee will hold a public meeting tomorrow morning (Thursday, September 7, 8:30 a.m., Town Hall Room 201).

Agenda items include a strategic priority review, parking lots reinvention, pedestrian access and sustainability. Click here for the full agenda.

Discussion continues on the Downtown Plan Implementation Committee’s Parker Harding Plaza plan.

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The CT United Ride — Connecticut’s largest tribute to the victims and first responders of 9/11 — is important.

It’s also the largest motorcycle ride in the state.

And — as worthy as the cause is — it has a major impact on Westport traffic.

The ride this Sunday (September 10) begins at Sherwood Island State Park at 11:30 a.m. Bikers take I-95 south to Exit 17.

They then travel north up Saugatuck Avenue  and Riverside Avenue (Route 33); they cross the Post Road onto Wilton Road, and continue to the Wilton town line.

The route is closed and continuous. With the assistance of a police escort, motorcyclists drive through traffic lights and do not stop at stop signs.

Expect extended traffic delays along the route — potentially 45 minutes or longer.

Plan alternate routes — and avoid the Post Road West/Riverside Avenue/Wilton Road intersection completely — from about 11:35 a.m. to 12:30. Roads will be completely impassable until the entire procession clears.

Motorcycles mass before the start of the CT United Ride at Sherwood Island State Park. (Photo/Penny Pearlman)

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Emmy Squared Pizza opened officially yesterday. The restaurant — which replaces Amis in Bedford Square — was packed.

Emmy Squared features Detroit-style pizzas (square, with fluffy dough and cheesy crust), a Le Big Matt burger, as well as appetizers, salads, gluten-free and vegan options, craft cocktails, wine, beer, and more.

A special 10- by 14-inch pizza with 10 slices is being tested at the Westport location only.

There are 24 Emmy’s locations in the US, including New York, Philadelphia, Washington, Nashville, Louisville, Charlotte and Atlanta.

Pizzas from Emmy Squared.

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Meanwhile … as Homes with Hope’s food pantry runs low, they’ve reached out to the Westport Farmers’ Market.

And the Farmers’ Market is reaching out to their many customers.

Tomorrow and next Thursday (September 7 and 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Imperial Avenue parking lot), a non-perishable food and can drive will help replenish the shelves.

Needed items include canned fruits and vegetables, canned tuna/chicken/meat, peanut butter and jelly, pasta sauce, and hearty soups/chili. Drop-off bins will be clearly marked.

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Registration began at 9 a.m. today for Westport Parks & Recreation Department fall programs. Click here for the link.

That’s also the way to register for Wakeman Town Farm’s youth programs, like “Little Farmer Parent & Me,” “Toddler Sprouts,” “Fantastic Farmhands” and “Farm Apprentice.”

Click here for more information on those programs, and how to register.

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With a heat advisory in effect for the area through tomorrow at 8 p.m. Westport’s Office of Emergency Management has opened 5 cooling centers:

The Senior Center is one of Westport’s 5 public cooling spots.

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One of Westport’s most iconic homes may soon be a teardown.

Among the items on the agenda for the next  Historic District Commission meeting (Tuesday, September 12, 7 p.m., Zoom):

“To take such action as the meeting may determine to oppose the issuance of the demolition permit for 43 Compo Mill Cove and require the full 180-day delay.”

That’s the first house you see on Compo Cove from the pedestrian bridge — and the only one on the left side of the Cove path.

It’s been there for decades. But that’s not its first location. It was moved at some point in the 1900s, from its original location, across the way.

43 Compo Mill Cove (Photo courtesy of MLS)

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Some people worked yesterday at the Westport Library. Others were at the US Open — or watching at home.

At the Trefz Forum, you could have worked and enjoyed the tennis matches.

Thank goodness for closed captioning.

(Photo/Susan Leone)

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“Offshore wind could be the economic engine and energy solution California needs, but only if our state policymakers lead the way — and we’re running out of time to get it right.”

That’s the lead sentence in an op-ed piece — “Wind Farms Off California’s Coast Should be the Future of the State’s Clean Energy Grid” — that ran recently in the Los Angeles Times.

It was co-authored by Taylor McNair. The 2012 Staples High School graduate is a program manager for Berkeley-based GridLab, a non-profit focused on power grid transformation. Click here for the full piece.

Taylor McNair

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There are only 5 national recipients of this year’s Financial Literacy Ambassador Award.

And one is from Westport.

Staples High School student Andrew Rebello earned the honor (and a $1,000 prize). He got a perfect score on the Working in Support of Education Financial Literacy Certification test. His application then went through 3 rounds of judging.

Andrew credits his Financial Literacy teacher, Lenny Klein, for much of his success.

Andrew is co-captain of the Staples Investment and Trading Society, which participates in the Wharton Investment Competition.

He also founded the Staples team for the Federal Reserve Bank of New York Challenge. Last year, the team’s paper was published in the Journal of Future Economists.

Andrew also volunteers at the Long Lots Preserve.

  Andrew Rebello

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The new “Jazz at the Post” season debuts tomorrow (Thursday, September 7; shows at 7:30 and 8:45 p.m.; VFW Joseph J. Clinton Post 399).

Guitarists Kenny Wessel and Rale Micic headline opening night. They’re joined by bassist Essiet Essiet, drummer Jason Tiemann, and Westport’s own “Jazz Rabbi,” Greg Wall on sax.

There is a $15 cover. Reservations are strongly recommended: JazzatthePost@gmail.com.

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“Voice Scapes Audio Theater” — an evening of comedy and drama — comes to Westport next month.

The short, original, contemporary pieces performed by award-winning actors, engineers and directors, with sound effects and music, benefits the Westport Rotary Club’s Education Fund.

The “fully immersive experience” is October 18 (7 p.m., Greens Farms Congregational Church).

Tickets are $25. Mail to Westport Rotary Club, PO Box 743, Westport, CT 06881, or Venmo @Thomas-Carey-73046 (last 4 cellphone digits: 5819).

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The Westport Library’s 3-part series on the brain kicks off tomorrow (Thursday, September 7, 7 p.m.).

Dr. Robert Altbaum and Dr. Daryl Story join Andrew Wilk. They’ll talk about strokes and transient ischemic attacks, focusing on maximizing chances for recovery. The doctors will answer questions after their presentations.

From left: Dr. Daryl Story, Dr. Robert Altbaum, Andrew Wilk.

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One Woody Lane homeowner is not taking any more s—.

He placed this sign on his front lawn:

I’m not sure it will work though.

A lot of dogs can’t read.

And those that do, don’t give a crap.

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Deer can’t read those “Deer Crossing” signs, either.

They cross wherever they please.

Usually they’re bounding — often, in front of startled drivers.

These 3 took their own time. And, as they posed for our “Westport … Naturally” feature on Compo Road South, they did it “Abbey Road” style.

(Photo/Jimmy Franco)

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And finally … sure, it’s September 6. But:

 

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Benji Porosoff Shoots Winners, In Westport And Namibia

Posted on September 3, 2023 | 10 comments

Benji Porosoff won 1st prize in this year’s “Young Shoots” photography contest.

His colorful “Radish Roots” image showcased one of the many wonders of the weekly Westport Farmers’ Market.

“Radish Roots” (Benji Porosoff)

But Benji ranged a bit further than the Imperial Avenue parking lot this summer.

The just-turned-17-year-old spent 3 weeks in Namibia, with National Geographic Student Travel.

Benji Porosoff

He explored the African country. At Naankuse Wildlife Sanctuary he saw the rescue and rehabilitation of injured animals, along with alternative “non-lethal” solutions to human-wildlife conflict.

Namib-Naukluft National Park was filled with sand dunes. Swakopmund is a small, beautiful town with desert wildlife like snakes and chameleons. At Walvis Bay he kayaked with sea lions.

At Etosha and Okonjima he got a very close look at rhinos, lions, elephants and leopards.

Everywhere, he had his camera.

He’s loved photography since age 9, when he discovered a darkroom at sleepaway camp. Back in Westport, he began shooting with his mother’s phone.

He heard about the Young Shoots contest. In 2015  and ’16 he placed second, with photos of a flower and string beans respectively.

He earned gold in 2018 with an image of a clam. He did not enter again until this year, when he took first again.

During that first Young Shoots summer, he took a Westport Library tech session on photo editing. That — plus YouTube videos, reading tutorials and trial and error — were the extent of his formal photography education.

Then — while Googling things to do during summer — Benji found the National Geographic program. It seemed perfect: a photography workshop, a chance to see wildlife, and a way to meet interesting people.

The group changed campsites every couple of days. He surprised himself by how much he enjoyed camping (his sleeping bag was cozy during nights that dipped as low as 18 degrees).

The spectacularly clear night skies were another pleasant surprise.

But the best part was the animals. Giraffes and elephants; cheetahs running up and down sand dunes; a bush walk with rhinos — every day was a new adventure.

And every day Benji learned something new. Sometimes it was owe to optimize the advanced settings on his camera. Other times, it was about the wildlife itself, conservation or Namibian culture.

Now Benji is back for his junior year, at Hopkins School. He’s co-captain of Science Bowl; active in the math team, Science Olympiad, robotics  and the Diversity Board. He is a member of the cross country, ski and track teams.

In his spare time he’s a 4-year apprentice at the Eli Whitney Museum in Hamden. And he’s a talented glassblower, who has sold works to raise money for a non-profit.

Benji Porosoff’s glassworks.

Benji looks forward to continuing photography — nature, as well as sports. He hopes to upgrade to a camera with a faster focus and higher shutter speed.

His images are already quite impressive. With that new camera, the sky is — literally — the limit.

“Milky Way” (Benji Porosoff)

(Photos/Benji Porosoff)

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Snap! Farmers’ Market Fetes “Young Shoots” Winners

Posted on August 26, 2023 | 2 comments

Six budding photographers were honored this week, as winners of the Westport Farmers’ Market’s 7th annual “Young Shoots” contest.

Each received cash from the Drew Friedman Foundation ($100 for first place, $50 for second), and MoCA of Westport art class certificates

The low-key ceremony at Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center — the WFM’s winter home — included an exhibition of dozens of entries.

Badass Bagels — one of the Market’s most popular vendors — provided refreshments.

And the winners are:

Benji Porosoff (ages 15-18): “Radish Roots

Juliette Newshel (ages 10-14): “Colorful Bounty”

Aaron Slomich (ages 5-9): “A Farmer’s Life”

Placing second:

Avery Zakowich (ages 15-18): “Flowers

Quinn Fitts (ages 10-14): “Vibrant Veggies”

Mina Hayley Bell (ages 5-9): “The Classic”

“Young Shoots” winners and runners-up with (from right) head judge Miggs Burroughs, Westport Farmers’ Market director Lori Cochran, and Young Shoots co-chair Anne Burmeister.

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Roundup: Untimely Death, Frazier Forman Peters, Pesto …

Posted on August 18, 2023 | 4 comments

The on-scene investigation of the “untimely death” of a 56-year-old woman — found yesterday at 11 a.m. — was completed at 12:45 this morning by the Westport Police Detective Bureau, assisted by the Connecticut State Police Major Crime unit. The investigation remains active.

The woman was identified as Jennifer Lindstrom, of 3 Oak Ridge Park. Westport Police responded to the residence after a housekeeper found her unresponsive at the bottom of a staircase leading to the basement.

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Among the hidden-in-plain-sight treasures of Westport: Frazier Forman Peters houses.

Between 1924 and 1936, the architect designed and built over 40 distinctive stone homes in Westport (and more in surrounding towns).

On November 5 Histoury — a non-profit dedicated to significant buildings — offers a bus tour of 20 Frazier Forman Peters houses. Experts will offer commentary on their designs and histories. Several interior tours will be included.

Tickets are $75 for adults, $49 for students. Click here to purchase. For more information on Frazier Forman Peters, click here.

A Frazier Forman Peters house on Riverview Road with fieldstone facades, slate roof and copper gutters.

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There’s always something new at the Westport Farmers’ Market.

Yesterday, it was this hand-lettered sign from Fort Hill Farm, offering a simple recipe for basil pesto.

“Beautiful flowers and foods, live music, kid’s crafts — it was a great vibe,” says Jo Shields Sherman, who sent the sign shot to “06880.”

(Photo/Jo Shields Sherman)

The Farmers’ Market is halfway through its season. It runs every Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Imperial Avenue parking lot.

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Report from the transfer station:

The recycling section was roped off yesterday, for electrical work to install a dedicated cardboard compactor.

The new cardboard compactor will allow cardboard to leave in its own dedicated stream, like the glass dumpster currently does.

In the meantime, temporary bins were set up this morning to accept recyclables.

(Photo and hat tip/Ken Stamm)

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Here’s our first Halloween-related story of the year. (No, it is not Dunkin’s pumpkin lineup — although it is already available.)

This is about CLASP‘s “Rockin’ Halloween Bash.” Set for October 20 (Fairfield Theatre Company), it features lite bits from Little Pub, and live music from Band Central — the popular group made up of clients at the organization providing group homes and other services for people with autism and intellectual disabilities.

Click here for tickets, and other information.

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Also on October 20 (and 21 and 22): StoryFest.

The 6th annual Westport Library event — the largest literary event in Connecticut — has just secured Stephen Graham Jones as moderator for the keynote conversation with Neil Gaiman.

Tickets are available starting at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 22. Click here to order. The event is free, but seats are limited.

In addition, Eric LaRocca will cap a full day of Saturday events with a staged reading of his new play, “Gentle Hacksaw.”

Tickets for LaRocca are $20, and are available now. They include a reception with StoryFest authors, small bites and a cash bar.

From left: Stephen Graham Jones, Neil Gaiman, Eric LaRocca.

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A bit earlier than October — Sunday, August 27 — MoCA sponsors “Kaleidoscope,” a 1-day exhibition featuring works from  MoCA Gives Back Healing Arts, as well as Camp MoCA Westport participants. Food trucks will be on site.

Click here for more information.

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Oliver Bub is rowing his boat — all the way to Serbia.

Or at least, in the Balkan country.

The Staples High School 2014 Biology Student of the Year is part of the men’s eight team that will represent the US at the World Rowing Championships next month in Belgrade. He was an alternate on last year’s squad.

The 6-6, 205-pound Dartmouth College graduate was Saugatuck Rowing Club’s 2015 Most Valuable Oarsman. He lives now in Oakland, and rows for the California Rowing Club.  (Hat tip: Lisa Marriott)

Oliver Bub

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“Monarchs in Motion” — a free September 7 (6 p.m.) event at Earthplace — does not refer to King Charles’ recent ascension to the throne.

It’s about “understanding how insect movement and dispersal ecology informs conservation planning.” Speaker Dr. Kelsey Fisher is an “insect movement ecologist.”

There is space for 100 people. Click here to register, and for more information.

Dr. Kelsey Fisher 

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Earlier this month, the Westport Sunrise Rotary Club honored 34 members with Paul Harris Society awards.

They’re presented to Rotarians who give $1,000 to the Rotary Foundation. New fellows include Holly McCarthy, Mike Hibbard, Gail Lavielle, Jeff Cohen, Helen Garten, Anil Nair, Liz Wong, Tim Wetmore, Jacquie Masumian, Karen Klein, Jen Tooker, Bruce Paul, Ron Holtz, Yvonne Senturia and Barbara Levy.

Those honored for donating $2,000 were Tom Ayres, Jane Ross, Linda Bruce, Eileen Flug, George Masumian, Mark Mathias and Carole Rubenstein.

Donors at the $3,000 level were Bill Harmer, Ann Lloyd, Steve Violette, Joe Renzulli and Arnold K. Wolgast.

Sheilan Keenan contributed $4,000; Hal Levy and Rick Jaffe gave $5,000; Bob Galan, $6,000; Brian Strong and Arlo Ellison, $8,000, and — topping the Paul Harris Society list — Eric Zielinski and Martin Burger, at $9,000.

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Tessie DeMattia — a chef who worked for over 40 years with her brother Frank DeMace, the founder of Mario’s Place — died Tuesday.

Tessie is survived by her daughter, Linda Voulgarakis (John) of West Haven; son James of Dummerston, Vermont; grandchildren Dawn Blinn, Libby Mazzella, David Aronson, Nikki Voulgarakis and Harry Voulgarakis, and 4 great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband Liberty Michael DeMattia, she was predeceased by her daughter Sandra Blinn; siblings Dominick, Frank, Michael and Joseph DeMace and Marie Wallacem and granddaughter Jacqueline Perez.

A funeral service will be tomorrow (Friday, August 18, 11 a.m., Shaughnessey Banks Funeral Home, Fairfield). Friends may greet her family one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Tessie DeMattia

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Sunil Hirani calls today’s “Westport … Naturally” photo — shot at Compo Beach — “Leapfrog.”

Look closely to see why.

(Photo/Sunil Hirani)

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And finally … on this day in 1977, Elvis Presley’s funeral was held at Graceland.

The “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” had several phases in his career. Among them:

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Roundup: White Oak, Wakeman Town Farm, Justin Paul …

Posted on August 11, 2023 | 6 comments

Our final photo of the Appletree Trail saga shows a large stump, where until yesterday a magnificent white oak stood:

Its place will be taken soon by a new home, and swimming pool.

Here is the “before” photo:

(Photos/Cathy Morrison)

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Over the years, Wakeman Town Farm’s Harvest Fest has “grown” to become one of the best fundraisers, in a town that has plenty of them.

This year’s event (Saturday, September 9, 6 p.m.) will again feature season fare by local farmers and chefs, wine and signature cocktails, live music, auctions and more.

The food station setup encourages mixing and mingling. Seating in the outdoor tent is limited; tickets go fast. Click here for tickets, and more information.

One of several food stations at Harvest Fest.

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Season 3 of Hulu’s “Only Murders in the Building” includes an all-star cast: Meryl Streep, Martin Short, Steve Martin and Paul Rudd.

And — to keep things interesting — this season the “murder investigation” heads to Broadway.

To do that element right, the New York Times says, producers “enlisted the aid of a musical theater supergroup led by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, known for their work on ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ and ‘La La Land.’”

Before earning “supergroup” status, Justin was a kid — okay, a rising star even then — in Westport.

He graduated from Staples High School in 2003.

He likened the “Only Murders” experience to “theater camp.”

He told the Times: “It was just through and through a Broadway experience — there are just cameras filming it. There was that same sort of ensemble sense, whether it was Meryl or Paul Rudd or Marty or Steve, that everybody was making this show together.”

The show debuted Wednesday. Click here for the full New York Times story. (Hat tip: John Nathan)

Justin Paul and Benj Pasek, at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards. (Photo/Paul Drinkwater NBC)

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Westport Police made 1 custodial arrest between August 2 and 9.

A man was arrested for illegal possession of personal information, illegal trafficking in personal information, and identity theft, following a complaint by a resident that a check had been altered and cashed.

Police also issued the following citations:

  • Failure to obey traffic control signals: 5 citations
  • Operating an unregistered motor vehicle: 2
  • Disorderly conduct: 1
  • Simple trespass: 1
  • Operating a motor vehicle without a license: 1
  • Operating a motor vehicle under suspension: 1
  • Operating a motor vehicle without minimum insurance: 1
  • Improper use of markers: 1

One person was arrested for trespassing this week.

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Westport’s Department of Human Services’ annual Back-to-School and Afterschool Childcare Campaign for families in need is underway.

Director Elaine Daignault calls the effort “a reminder that many local families struggle to afford basic school supplies, new clothing, and in some cases reliable afterschool care for their children throughout the school year.

“In addition to giving kids the tools for success in school, we recognize the importance of safe and nurturing environments for children outside school hours. Children involved in after-school programs with their peers feel more connected to the community and perform better in school. Reliable childcare allows parents to focus on their jobs with peace of mind, knowing their children are well cared for and engaged in enriching activities.”

Tax-deductible contributions can be made in 3 ways:

Online: Click here, then click “Family to Family Programs – Seasonal Program.”

Check: Payable to “Town of Westport Human Services” (Family Programs – “BTS” or “Afterschool Program” in the memo line); mail to 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.

Walmart gift cards: Drop off or mail to Westport Human Services, Room 200 at Town Hall (see above address).

School supplies help children academically — and socially.

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Koda lives near the beach. He usually hangs out at Old Mill Grocery & Deli.

Yesterday he ventured out to the Westport Farmers’ Market.

Unfortunately, he saw this sign:

(Photo/Jim Hood)

OMG! I guess it’s back to the beach …

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Speaking of the Sound:

The Congregation for Humanistic Judaism’s next “Havdalah on the Beach” is tomorrow (Saturday, August 12, 6;30 p.m., Compo).

Bring your own dinner, and a chair or blanket. CHJ provides cold drinkds and dessert.

What can you expect? “A short Havdalah service, and a lovely relaxed evening with friends,” CHJ says.

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Mushrooms are a prime Westport Farmers’ Market attraction.

Sunil Hirani took several photos yesterday. This was one of the best — definitely “Westport … Naturally”-worthy.

(Photo/Sunil Hirani)

I’m sure he bought some of the very photogenic ‘shrooms too.

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And finally … the Westport Police Department report of an arrest for trespassing (story above) brings to mind (of course):

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Roundup: GOP Slate, Young Shoots, World Champ …

Posted on July 23, 2023 | 1 comment

The Republican Party of Westport’s slate for the November elections features a mix of current and experienced candidates, and 3 new faces.

Meeting Thursday night at Town Hall, the GOP chose incumbent Liz Heyer, and newcomer Judy Domkowski.

Former Board of Finance member Tom Lasersohn joins Rich Hightower and Perry Winter in the Board of Finance race. Two current members will not run for re-election. Jay DesMarteau is moving, and Jim Foster has switched his registration to unaffiliated.

Incumbents Amie Tesler and Patricia Zucaro, alternate John Bolton, and former member Jack Whittle will vie for seats on the Planning & Zoning Commission.

Zoning Board of Appeals vice chair Liz Won and alternate Michelle Hopson are running again, while Joe Sledge was nominated to remain on the Board of Assessment Appeals.

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Only 2 Westport Farmers’ Markets remain before the “Young Shoots” photography contest deadline.

The 7th annual event — for students ages 5-18 — offers cash prizes in three age groups (and a chance to attend a MoCA art class). Click here to submit, and for more details.

But the WFM is a great place for artists too.

Quinn Fitts is a 14-year-old Westporter. He works in sculpture, pottery and watercolors. He’s also an accomplished glassblower and blacksmith.

A favorite subject is Farmers’ Market food. Here are 2 of his works:

“Carrots” (Quinn Fitts)

“Mushrooms” (Quinn Fitts)

Maybe next year, the “Young Shoots” contest will add an artists’ category.

Another creative shopper is Nisha Amir. She personalized her tote bag with a photo of her son, at the Bees Knees Ice Pops stand.

And maybe a “personalized tote bag” category too …?

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You won’t find this in the Westport Police reports.

But maybe in New York’s.

Yesterday, the cops were called when the line at Popup Bagels’ Thompson Street  location in SoHo got too long.

At one time, over 400 people were waiting at the site that opened in May. Several platforms have named Westport-based Popup the “best bagel in New York.”

The next location is the Upper East Side. Details soon, for the fall opening.

This is only half the line yesterday. It wrapped around the block in the other direction too.

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Westport has a new world champion

Mason Banks joined fellow US Naval Academy midshipman/crew teammate Jackson Fuller to capture the lightweight men’s pair title yesterday at the World Rowing Under 23 Championships in Bulgaria.

Though it was well before dawn here in Westport, he was “cheered on” by a group of fellow Staples High School alums, watching the livestream.

Banks’ team won the race in 6:36.37, nearly 4 seconds faster than the Italian runners-up.

“It’s everything I imagined and more,” Banks says. “It’s one of the greatest honors that I could achieve at this age.”

Click here for a full USRowing report. (Hat tips: Jill Johnson Mann, Scott Robins)

Mason Banks and Jackson Fuller, on the winners’ stand.

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Speaking of 2-person crews:

The Saugatuck Rowing Club was the site of a recent marriage proposal.

This was the scene:

(Photo/John Videler for Videler Photography)

The answer was: Yes!

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Everyone loves the Westport Community Gardens.

And everything.

Plants, herbs and flowers attract an astonishing array of wildlife. This dragonfly paused just long enough to be captured — on camera — by Gardens director Lou Weinberg, for today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature.

(Photo/Lou Weinberg)

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And finally … in honor of the message of love at the Saugatuck Rowing Club (story above):

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Roundup: Sidewalk Sale, Young Shoots …

Posted on June 19, 2023 | 2 comments

It’s b-a-a-a-c-k!

The Westport Downtown Association’s Sidewalk Sale — a staple of summer — returns this weekend.

The al fresco shopping — with bargains galore — begins this Friday (June 23). It continues Saturday and Sunday, with merchants throughout Main Street, Elm Street, Church Lane, Riverside Avenue, and in Sconset and Playhouse Squares.

Sidewalks will be lined with goods (and sales).

Back by popular demand, The Westport Downtown Association presents the return of the traditional, full weekend Sidewalk Sale, taking place June 23rd-25th with participating merchants throughout downtown Westport on Elm Street, Church Lane, Riverside Ave, Sconset Square and Playhouse Square and, of course, with Main Street’s sidewalks lined with sales for shoppers.

Click here, then scroll down for a full list of participating merchants. Meanwhile, here’s a list of special promotions:

  • Athleta: Save up to 60% off
  • Awesome Toys and Gifts: Save up to 50% off water tables, outdoor games, toys and more
  • Bespoke Designs: 40-50% off selected items
  • Bella Bridesmaids: Sample sale dresses starting at $50
  • Birddogs: Free t-shirt with purchase of 2 pairs of pants and/or shorts; free hat or tumbler with a 3-pair purchase; free hoodie sweatshirt with 4 pairs; free gym bag with 5 pairs
  • Blue & Cream: Up to 75% off
  • Bobbles & Lace: Sale rack outside
  • Courtgirl: Gift with purchase; 15% off regular prices
  • Cloud Nine Designer Consignment: $20 shoe rack, while supplies last
  • Enlightenments of Westport: Any sales over $25: complimentary palm reading; any sales over $50, tarot reading
  • Fig Linens and Home: All in-store merchandise on sale; items up to 50% off
  • Fred: Up to 75% off
  • Great Stuff: Deep discounts on designer women’s clothing
  • Honey Pie Children’s Boutique: Up to 40% off select items
  • LIFT Wellness Group: 3-pack of counseling or dietary/nutrition sessions for $275
  • Marine Layer: 20% off everything
  • Naturino: 25% off 1 item
  • Offline by Aerie: Up to 60% off
  • Penfield Collective: Up to 70% off
  • Scout and Molly: 30-75% off select merchandise
  • Skin Laundry: Founding members membership price; free skincare with every sign-up; raffles for free laser facials
  • Soleil Toile: Up to 70% off select designer swimwear and lingerie
  • The Tailored Home: 20%-50% off all furniture; 50% off all pillows
  • Vince: Additional 40% off sale merchandise
  • Westport Book Shop: Selected books just $1; 3 for $5 beach reads
  • Winfield Street Coffee: Free drip when you buy a bag of beans
  • Winged Monkey: Sale markdowns $10-$50; storewide promotion on full-priced merchandise: 20% off

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Also returning: The Westport Farmers’ Market’s great Young Shoots Photography Contest, for students ages 5-9, 10-14 and 15-18.

The 7th annual event — runs from the next Farmers Market (June 22) through August 3. Children and teenagers are invited to demonstrate their love for local food — and their creative photographic talents — to win age-group cash prizes, and a chance to attend an art class at MoCA Westport.

Local artists will judge. An exhibit at Gilbertie’s Herbs & Garden Center will showcase the winners.

The contest is sponsored by the Farmers’ Market, the Artists Collective of Westport, and the Drew Friedman Community Arts Center. Starting June 22 click here to submit, and for more details.

“Starstem” by Calista Finkelstein placed 1st in the 8-10 category, in 2016.

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Johanna Keyser Rossi spotted this magnificent bald eagle — today’s “Westport … Naturally” feature — at Sherwood Island State park.

(Photo/Johanna Keyser Rossi)

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And finally … today is Juneteenth. “06880” honors our newest national holiday, with these inspiring songs:

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Roundup: Chamber’s 1st Citizens, Civil War, Staples Graduation …

Posted on June 9, 2023 | 11 comments

A capacity crowd (including namesakes Rev. John and Judyth Branson) filled Christ & Holy Trinity Church’s Branson Hall last night, for the annual 1st Citizen Award dinner.

The 7th annual event — sponsored by the Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce, but the first held since the pandemic — honored Westport Library director Bill Harmer, CastleKeepAdvisors founder and CEO Charlie Haberstroh, and 4 student entrepreneurs: Marley Brown, Akhila Kooma, Addison Moore and Jamie Semaya.

Charlie Haberstroh (center) and his family.

The theme of the evening — echoed by Chamber director Matthew Mandell and keynote speaker US Senator Richard Blumenthal — was “giving back to the community.”

Westport Library director Bill Harmer speaks. Westport-Weston Chamber of Commerce director Matthew Mandell is at left.

All 6 honorees have done that in major ways. And all expressed thanks that the communities of Westport and Weston have inspired, and enabled them, to do so.

Keynote speaker Senator Richard Blumental. (All photos/Dan Woog)

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Also last night: the opening of a new exhibit at the Westport Museum for History & Culture.

“Reluctant Liberators: Westport in the Civil War” was curated by students. Staples High School junior Talia Moskowitz took the lead, as part of an independent study project.

She got help from the museum’s high school interns: Amelia Gura, Devan Patel and Oscar Scher (Staples), Stephanie Field (Weston) and Tess Innes (Wilton).

The exhibit includes information on early Westporters like the Toquet, Coley and Ketchum families, and an exploration of racial issues during that time.

It runs through November 11.

Talia Moskowitz, at the Westport Museum for History & Culture exhibit.

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Speaking of Staples: Can’t make it to graduation ceremonies for the Class of 2023? Live far away? Or you couldn’t snag a ticket?

No problem.

Next Tuesday’s ceremony (6 p.m., football field) will be livestreamed. Click here for the link.

It’s also be available on Optimum Channel 78. Enjoy!

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As the end of school nears, here’s an important reminder: Not every family here can afford the camps and enrichment programs many take for granted.

Westport’s Department of Human Services can help.

Last summer, 58 income-qualified youth, from 32 families, participated in the department’s campership program.

This year, the number may be higher.

Human Services director Elaine Daignault encourages residents who can, to contribute. Online donations can be made to the “DHS Campership Fund” (click here), or mailed to 110 Myrtle Avenue, Westport, CT 06880.

For more information — including how to qualify for a campership — email youth and family specialist Annette D’Augelli: 203-341-1050; adaugelli@westportct.gov.

Summer Camp has been part of growing up for decades. In 1953, Westport artist Stevan Dohanos used Camp Mahackeno for this Saturday Evening Post cover.

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Tomorrow marks the start of Wakeman Town Farm’s farm stand.

Open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., it features fresh produce, fresh-cut flower bouquets, WTF logowear and honey, and products from local vendors like artisan baked goods, extra virgin olive oils, gourmet balsamic vinegars, Chaga mushroom elixirs, homemade salsas and more.

The gardens are open. It’s also a chance to see the animals, and chat with farmers.

PS: This week: limited amounts of country and roasted garlic sourdough, multigrain pan loafs, focaccina minis, olive-Focaccia and bomboloni Nutella.

Wakeman Town Farm farm stand.

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When it comes to powerful adjectives and action verbs, no one beats the New York Post. 

Yesterday’s story on the the future of Phil Donohue and Marlo Thomas’ former Beachside Avenue home begins:

A Connecticut “Gold Coast” mansion sold by talk show pioneer Phil Donahue for $25 million is to be be bulldozed by its current owners who say it is falling apart and overrun by vermin.

The once-palatial Tudor on Westport’s most exclusive avenue has become a home for rats and raccoons with a caving-in roof, its new owner Peggy Reiner claims.

She is involved in a bid to tear down the 8,500 square foot manse after building a 20,000 square foot beach-view home with a commanding prospect of Long Island Sound in front of it.

The long story describes the history of the current property, and others nearby.

It also calls “06880” a “popular gossipy and newsy blog.”

Nice. But we’ll stick with “where Westport meets the world.”

Click here for the full Post story. (The “06880” mention comes near the end.)

The New York Post story includes this Google Earth photo of Phil Donahue and Marlo Thomas’ “vermin”-filled old house (rear), and the 20,000-plus square foot home that replaced it.

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The recent haze from Canada’s wildfires prompts this message, from Westport’s Office of Emergency Management:

Daycare providers, summer camps and older residents should subscribe to the Air Quality Index . It is fast, easy and provides important daily information. The link includes ground-level ozone, its health effects, what to do on a high ozone day, and how to reduce ground level ozone in your backyard.

Learn how to cope with days like this. Subscribe to the AQI. (Photo/Charlie Scott)

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Speaking of air quality: Neighbors & Newcomers has postponed today’s year-end party (scheduled for Compo Beach), due to the outdoor conditions.

A new date will be announced soon.

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Speaking of health: Both the federal and state governments have declared an official end to the COVID public health emergency.

What does that mean for testing, vaccines, insurance coverage and more? Click here for a full report from CT Mirror.

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When Judy Auber Jahnel saw a tiny insect she could not identify, she emailed a photo to the University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension.

They told her it was a spotted lanternfly nymph — quite different looking from the mature one she’s familiar with. they look quite different.

She sent this link to “06880,” in the hopes that readers will learn about them — and the damage that spotted lanternfly nymphs and adults can cause.

Spotted lanternfly nymph. (Photo/Judy Auber Jahnel)

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There must be a back story to this.

Stupid parking tricks, at the Westport train station. (Photo/Jeremy Deutsch)

And we’d sure like to hear it. Click “Comments” below.

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Everyone shops at the Westport Farmers’ Market.

Including the town’s 1st selectwoman and police chief.

Jen Tooker and Foti Koskinas were part of yesterday’s crowd.

The market runs every Thursday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Imperial Avenue parking lot.

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Yesterday’s Roundup posed a question: What’s up with the Photoshopped figure on top of the Westport Country Playhouse photo I posted on “06880” a couple of days ago.

It took about 12 minutes to find the answer.

Miggs Burroughs — Westport’s graphic artist/photographer extraordinaire, who has worked with nearly every organization in town — Photoshopped Ann Sheffer on the roof of the building, several years ago.

It was a gift from the Playhouse to her, for her many years of service and support.

In fact, Ann — one of our town’s most philanthropic residents — spent one summer, back in the day, as an usher there.

Decades later, she made it onto the roof.

And now the mystery is solved.

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Also yesterday, our Roundup gave an incorrect date for this weekend’s “Last Lollapaloosa” at Blau House & Gardens.

The correct day for the Bayberry Ridge event is Sunday, June 11.

The day includes tours of the magnificent property, yoga, children’s book readings, a reception and more.

Click here to register (deadline: June 5), and for information on payment and shuttle transportation from Coleytown Elementary School.

A view of the Blau gardens.

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David Vita spotted this handsome hawk yesterday. It poses proudly, for its “Westport … Naturally” close-up.

(Photo/David Vita)

David adds: “This made me think about all the animals that had to breathe this foul air the past days.”

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And finally … George Winston, the new age pianist (he called it “rural folk piano”) died Sunday in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. He was 74, and had been ill with cancer.

Click here for a full obituary.

(“06880” will cover Staples’ graduation — as we do with every big town activity, and many small ones. Please help us keep doing it. Click here to contribute — and thank you!)

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