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Saugatuck River Winds Up In Town Hall
Most people go to Town Hall for one reason: to do their business. They pay their taxes, pick up a clamming permit, complain about their neighbor’s swing set. Now there’s another reason to go. And...
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Don’t Sit Under The Apple Tree…
…at least, not the towering one at Town Hall. Alert “06880” reader JP Vellotti has long admired the apple tree at the foot of the old Bedford Elementary School, just above the Myrtle Avenue stone wall....
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From Town Hall To The Transfer Station…
…trees are coming down all over Westport. Here’s the scene this morning, when an alert “06880” reader dropped off some recycling: No word on whether the trees were dead. They sure were not going to...
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Out With The Old…
Alert reader JP Vellotti was driving by Town Hall today, and saw this sight: The towering apple tree at the base of the hill is gone. It’s been replaced by a new line of cherry trees. The view will be...
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How ‘Bout Them Apples?
In April, a towering apple tree in front of Town Hall was cut down. Planted in its were several cherry trees. They have not yet borne fruit. But another big apple tree that remained is producing...
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Oh My 06880 — Photo Challenge #34
Carissa Baker was the winner of last week’s photo challenge. She nailed Lynn U. Miller’s shot of the columns outside Town Hall. In Carissa’s day it was known as Bedford Elementary School. Either way —...
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O Christmas Tree!
With the help of a gaggle of little kids, 1st Selectman Jim Marpe lit the town Christmas tree this evening, on the Town Hall lawn. Staples’ Orphenians sang. The Westport Historical Society provided hot...
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Photo Challenge #114
Last week’s challenge was perfect. It was timely (it looked like an Oscar trophy). It was tough, with several wrong guesses. But it was not impossible. Elaine Marino was the first — and only — “06880”...
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Friday Flashback #45
Last weekend, the United Methodist Church celebrated the 50th anniversary of its home on Weston Road. “06880” recounted the history of the church. It’s been here, in one form or another, since 1790....
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Pic Of The Day #154
There’s a new addition to Town Hall: a fountain in front. (Photo/Amy Schneider)
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Pic Of The Day #346
Rev. Alison Patton spotted this object this morning, on her daily walk. If you know what it is — or why it’s there — click “Comments” below. (Photo/Alison Patton)
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Unsung Heroes #45
Last week, I stopped at Town Hall. I needed a copy of something on file at the Town Clerk’s office. The clerk’s clerk could not have been friendlier or more efficient. She quickly found the document —...
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Wrong Way, Myrtle!
At first glance, there’s nothing wrong with this photo: (Photo/JP Vellotti) But look closely. The car is cruising the wrong way down the 1-way stretch of Myrtle Avenue, between Avery Place and Main...
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Photo Challenge #201
Two mysteries were solved last week: The Photo Challenge — faded “No Parking” paint sprayed on the wall of what was clearly a parking lot — showed the back lot at Town Hall. Krystof Bondar, Mary-Ellen...
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Photo Challenge #234
Wow — last week’s Photo Challenge was harder than I thought. The image itself was obvious: an aerial photo of Staples High School, in its autumnal glory. (Click here for the great shot.) The challenge...
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Pic Of The Day #962
A gaggle of children joins 1st Selectman Jim Marpe (center), 2nd Selectman Jen Tooker (left) and the Staples Orphenians, to count down before Westport’s Christmas tree lighting ceremony this evening,...
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Free Tax Help Offered
No one likes paying taxes. And almost as bad is figuring them out. Plowing through all those IRS forms and regulations can be particularly tough for folks without accountants or access to other help....
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