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Tuesday, November 02, 2004

Shays Wins Most Suburbs to Counter Farrell Victories in Cities

Incumbent Republican Rep. Christopher Shays carried all but one of the 4th Congressional District Fairfield County suburban towns tonight—Westport the exception—to counter opponent Diane Farrell’s strength in the cities to win a 10th term in Congress.
Rep. Christopher Shays makes his way through the crowd Tuesday night in Norwalk. Emily Laux for WestportNow.com

His defeat of the Westport Democratic First Selectwoman came despite her ads portraying him as a strong supporter of President Bush, who was soundly defeated by Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry in the state.

A final tally by The Associated Press Wednesday gave Shays 149,891 votes and Farrell 136,481, or 52 per cent to 48 percent.

Shays, whose final ads denounced Farrell for negative campaigning, told a loud crowd at the Norwalk Inn that he has seen eight years of anger and hate—first against President Clinton then against President Bush.

And he promised, “I’m going to work overtime to help this country to come to grips with the fact it can’t be about anger, and it has to be about what is best for our country.”

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Farrell Beats Shays in Westport

Democratic Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell addresses supporters tonight at Westport’s Inn at Longshore. Among those with her were Attorney General Richard Blumenthal and Bridgeport Mayor John Fabrizi. Final unofficial results showed she carried Westport over opponent Christopher Shays by 302 votes—7,476 to 7,174. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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Farrell: “We’ll be Back, We’ll be Better Than Ever”

Democratic Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell thanks supporters tonight in Westport after conceding defeat to Republican Rep. Christopher Shays. “I know I should be sad, and I’m sure that you think that I ought to have a very glum face, but I must tell you this has been a fabulous race,” she said. She ended by telling the crowd: “We’ll be back, we’ll be better than ever.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 10:16 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Shays Defeats Farrell; He Wishes Her Well in the Future But Not at His Expense

Republican Rep. Christopher Shays, with wife Betsi at his side, thanks supporters tonight in Norwalk for his victory over Democratic Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell. He said she called him to congratulate him. “She said we had a good race and we did,” Shays said. “She said, like me, she’s happy it’s over. And I said to her that I know that her future in politics is boundless. I said I just hope it’s not at my expense.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Emily Laux for WestportNow.com

11/02/04 09:54 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

A Shocked Crowd

When the victory speech by Rep. Christopher Shays came on at Diane Farrell’s headquarters, the crowd fell silent. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 09:53 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Farrell HQ: Watching Shays Claim Victory

Supporters of Westport First Selectwoman Diane G Farrell watch television in silence tonight at the Inn at Longshore as Rep.Christopher Shays claims victory in the 4th Congressional District race. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 09:51 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Shays HQ: Watching the Results

Shays supporters watch as the results were posted at the Norwalk Inn tonight. The incumbent Republican congressman declared victory shortly before 11 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Emily Laux for WestportNow.com

11/02/04 09:26 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

2004 Election Results: A Guide

Results from today’s election are available on the Town of Westport Web site after the polls close at 8 p.m. First results are not expected until sometime after 9 p.m.

State results, including the 4th Congressional District, are available on a number of sites: News-12 Cablevision, Channel 3 (CBS), Channel 8 (ABC), Channel 30 (NBC), and the Hartford Courant.

11/02/04 05:28 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Farrell Glad Election Day Has Finally Come

Democratic Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell told reporters at Westport’s Coleytown Middle School today she is glad Election Day is finally here and looks forward to finally getting some rest. “I am so grateful for all the hard work everyone did,” she said. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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The Faces of Westport Voters

Westport voters waited patiently at Saugatuck Elementary School today to cast their ballots. Despite the heavy turnout and long lines, officials said there were only minor problems. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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On Line Chat

Democratic state Senate hopeful Arlo Ellison chats while waiting on line to vote today at Saugatuck Elementary School. He is the first challenger to incumbent Republican Sen. Judy Freedman in eight years. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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Political Sign Language

Republican State Sen Judy Freedman places a campaign sign today at Kings Highway School with help of Dorrie Harris. Freedman is facing fellow Westporter Democrat Arlo Ellison in the 26th Senate District. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 12:37 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Saugatuck Voting Machine Gets Emergency Repair

A cable snapped on a voting machine at Saugatuck Elementary School today and technician Bert Figueroa made some repairs to get it back in working order. It was the only reported snafu in Westport voting which Democratic Registrar Nita Cohen described as “very heavy.” She estimated more than 50 percent of registered voters had voted by early afternoon. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 12:11 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Westport Weston Health District Receives Flu Vaccine

The Westport Weston Health District received a shipment of flu vaccine today. It scheduled a clinic next week for residents 75 or older with mandatory pre-registration set for Friday.

Additional clinics for high risk groups will follow based on vaccine availability, and will be announced shortly after the first clinic, the district said.

An announcement said the pre-registration is required “in order to facilitate effective administration of the vaccine and to eliminate long waits for residents.”

Registration will take place only on Friday, Nov. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., by phone at 227-9571.

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Shays: “I Trust the People to Do the Right Thing”

Republican Rep. Christopher Shays made a new friend while waiting on line to vote today at Bridgeport’s Black Rock School. He told reporters the decision was now in his constitutents’ hands, adding, “I trust the people of the 4th District to do the right thing, whatever it is.” (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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Smiles After Voting

Republican Rep. Christopher Shays, armed with some bake sale goodies, chats with a supporter today outside Bridgeport’s Black Rock School after voting. Wife, Betsi, gives a hug to a friend while their daughter, Jeramy, looks on. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 10:16 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

A Shays Family Affair

It was a family affair today at Bridgeport’s Black Rock School as incumbent Republican Rep. Christopher Shays voted with (l to r) his mother, Peggy, daughter, Jeramy, and wife, Betsi. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 10:14 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Shays Casts His Vote

Republican Rep. Christopher Shays opens the voting booth curtain after casting his vote today at Bridgeport’s Black Rock School. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 10:03 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

What’s an Election Without a Bake Sale?

What’s an election without a bake sale? This is the one at Westport’s Long Lots Elementary School today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 08:09 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Democrat Joe Mioli Does Some Last-Minute Campaigning

Democrat Joe Mioli does some last-minute campaigning today at Westport’s Greens Farms School. He faces Republican incumbent Rep. Ken Bernhard in Westport’s 136th Distict. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 08:04 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Republican Ken Bernhard Seeks Votes

Republican State Rep. Ken Bernhard greets Joan Ryan as she arrives to vote today at Coleytown Middle School. He faces Democratic challenger Joe Mioli in Westport’s 136th District. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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Lines Out the Door at Greens Farms, Too

At Westport’s Greens Farms School, the voting lines were out the door early today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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Media Reps Turn Out in Numbers, Too

Media representatives were out in numbers today at Coleytown Middle School as Democratic Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell voted with husband Win. An Associated Press photographer catches the scene as they talk to New Haven’s WTNH-TV, Channel 8. Cablevision News-12 was there, too, along with a reporter from New York’s WCBS Radio. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 07:23 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Hug for a Supporter

Democratic Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell has a hug for supporter Dr. Mitchell Driesman outside of Coleytown Middle School today after she voted. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 06:45 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

They Lined Up Early at Coleytown Middle School

The lines were out the door when the polls opened at 6 a.m. at Westport’s Coleytown Middle School. Moderator Elliott Netherton said he expected the heavy turnout to continue throughout the day. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

11/02/04 06:43 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Today’s Westport Teardown: 14 Hunting Lane

Today’s WestportNow teardown is 14 Hunting Lane. It sold in June for $525,000. An application for a demolition permit is pending. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

11/02/04 05:43 AM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Monday, November 01, 2004

Tuesday, Nov. 2, 2004

6 a.m. - 8 p.m. - Polls open at Coleytown Middle School, Greens Farms Elementary School, Kings Highway Elementary School, Long Lots Elementary School, and Saugatuck Elementary School
10 a.m. - Town Hall Room 102 - Administrative Review Committee

11/01/04 11:04 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

Tiffany & Co. Westport Store Opens Thursday

The wraps are off the new Westport branch of Tiffany & Co. at the corner of Taylor Place and Post Road East. The store, occupying space formerly leased by Eddie Bauer, opens Thursday, just in time for the holiday season. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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New Yorker: “Man in Gray Flannel Suit” Set in Westport Dated After 50 Years

Man in the Gray Flannel Suit: novel set in Westport is turning 50. File photo This week’s The New Yorker takes a look at Sloan Wilson’s 1955 novel “The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit, ” which was set in Westport, and finds while it strikes seemingly contemporary themes, it is “utterly dated.”

Writer Malcolm Gladwell analyzes the novel that had Westport much talked about in the post-war years in his “Annals of Psychology” column entitled “Getting Over it: The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit put the war behind him. Why cant we?”

Gladwell recalls that the novel is about a public-relations specialist who lives in Westport, works for a media company in midtown, and worries about money, job security, and educating his children.

“It was an enormous best-seller. Gregory Peck played Tom Rath in the Hollywood version, and today, on the eve of the 50th anniversary of the bookҒs publication, many of the themes the novel addresses seem strikingly contemporary,” he says.

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Sunday, October 31, 2004

A Halloween Wedding at Compo

Sunday’s summer-like weather was perfect for a late afternoon Halloween wedding at Westport’s Compo Beach. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

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Today’s Westport Teardown: 4 Buena Vista Drive

Today’s WestportNow.com teardown is at 4 Buena Vista Drive, on the hill overlooking Compo Mill Cove. An application for demolition is pending. The house, built in 1954 on 0.20 acres, sold in October for $845,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

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Compo Skate Park Closes for Season

Sunday was the last day for devotees of Westport’s Compo Beach skate park. All the kids posed for a fall farewell shot with Parks and Recreation Department Skate Park Director Cheryl Johannson (standing in foreground). (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Emily Laux for WestportNow.com

10/31/04 11:06 PM Comments (0) • Permalink •

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