To the Editor:
After working two consecutive weeks on Blues, Views and BBQ and Slice of Saugatuck, and organizing our first ever Dog Festival earlier in the summer, I want to express my gratitude to the employees and department heads who keep the Town of Westport running.
An event of this magnitude could not have been made possible without the cooperation of the Town. From road barricades and infrastructure provided by Steve Edwards and the Public Works Department, to beautiful fields and logistical support provided by Jen Fava and the Parks and Recreation Department, to security provided by Foti Koskinas and the Police Department and the new parking that just opened in Saugatuck, to expedited health permitting provided by Mark Cooper and the Health Department, to weather analysis, safety tips and assistance provided by Andrew Kingsbury and the Fire Department, it is the attention to detail and willingness to work together that makes things happen.
They and their staff are the driving force behind the scenes to ensure we all have a fun and safe time.
Although most of them do not live in Westport, they care about the town and us as if they lived there. They treat us like neighbors and I am truly grateful for their time and effort.
Matthew Mandel
Secretary, Westport Weston Chamber of Commerce
Westport
Benny has a new home! He is a 1.5 year old Yorkshire terrier who was left behind when a Connecticut resident moved. He is a wonderful puppy who is gentle with children and adults. He gets along well with other dogs and cats. He was recently neutered, had a vet check, and is due for a grooming this week. Please email us. (JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) For more information about Benny, visit WASA’s Facebook page.
RUBY has been adopted. She is a sweet, gentle 1 year old Bulldog mix who gets along great with adults, children, dogs and cats and is an absolute sweetie. We will never understand the thoughts that led to giving up this gem of a dog but are so happy she has been safely adopted to her new home. For more videos and photos of Ruby, please visit http://www.facebook.com/westportwasa
The first commuter parking lot at the Westport Metro-North station in Saugatuck reopened to commuters today. Trial versions were handed out to visitors at Slice of Saugatuck on Saturday, the first day of work since the closure in July. Police Chief Foti Koskinas said temporary construction lights (left) are being used until the 14 permanent lights are installed. Work is also continuing on the addition of three staircases. (Click to enlarge) Dave Matlow, WestportNow.com
A two-vehicle crash near 92 Hillspoint Road today left at least one person injured and backed up traffic nearby. (Click to enlarge) Jennifer Johnson, WestportNow.com
Sunday’s sunset from Compo Beach in Westport. (Click to enlarge) David Squires, WestportNow.com
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Sunday’s sunset seen from Burring Hill Beach in Westport. (Click to enlarge) Meredith Holod, WestportNow.com
9:00am-10:30am – Westport-Weston Family YMCA – Blood Pressure Self-Monitoring Program
10am-5pm – Westport Arts Centre – “MORE THAN Words”
10:00 AM – Westport Senior Center – Westport Senior Activities Center Policy & Planning Committee
7pm – Westport Library – Healing through art and words: Four authors talk about 9/11 and dealing with tragedy
7pm – Westport Library – Russian Conversation Group
7:00 PM – Staples Cafeteria B – Board of Education (live on Cable Channel 78, AT&T Channel 99 and www.westport.k12.ct.us)
7:30pm – 180 Bayberry Lane – Westport/Weston Health District Board
7:30pm – Town Hall Room 102 – Boat Advisory Committee
View other events: Celebrate Westport Calendar
Harriet T. Raffel of Bridgeport, formerly of Westport, died Sept. 9. She was 90 years old.
She was the widow of William A. Raffel and is survived by two children, Nancy and Richard Raffel.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 13th, at B’nai Jacob Cemetery, Jewell Street, New Haven.
A female driver lost control of her vehicle on Easton Road in Westport today, causing a fire hydrant in front of the Corrytown Fire Station (61 Easton Road) to break off and crash through woods and a guardrail fence into a neighbor’s backyard at 55 Easton Road. The front of the vehicle was crushed and the airbags deployed. The woman said she was OK except for a few scratches and declined transport to the hospital. (Click to enlarge) Photo from WestportNow.com
