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Tuesday, June 08, 2004

Westport Annual Meeing Set for June 14

First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell has announced that Westport’s annual meeting will be held Monday, June 14 on Veterans Green from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The meeting is required by the Town Charter.

Members of boards and commissions, volunteers, and Westport residents are invited to attend, Farrell said in a statement issued by her office.  In case of rain, the meeting will be held in the Town Hall lobby.

Farrell will present a brief 2003-2004 annual report and also present the 2004 TEAM Westport Community Leadership Award on behalf of the Town of Westport and the TEAM Westport Committee. 

TEAM is short for Together Effectively Achieving Multiculturalism.

Also on the agenda will be recognition of students who have participated in the Kids Connected program, Farrell said.  Light refreshments will be served.

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Hot Ticket for Fireworks

Westport’s Independence Day fireworks display July 2 at Compo Beach is a hot ticket. Clara Grucci of the famed fireworks family which will produce the display presents ticket No. 1 to Dave Friezo of Lydian Assset Management (LAM) of Westport, the premiere sponsor of the Police Athletic League (PAL) event. Looking on are (l-r) Chief Al Fiore, Buck Iannacone (PAL), Ken Goldberg, Jim Oakley, Dave Friezo and Andrzej Rojek (all of LAM), Grucci, Bill Krause (PAL), Scott Cooper (Grucci), Officer Ned Batlin and Rick Benson (fireworks committee). Tickets are on sale for $25 per car at the Parks and Recreation Dept. and at police headquarters. The price increases to $30 after June 14. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Contributed photo

Monday, June 07, 2004

Pretty as a Picture at Compo

Monday’s sunny weather was just right for some art work at Compo Beach. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  WestportNow.com photo

Tuesday, June 8, 2004

6:30 p.m. - Staples High School, Room 516 - Board of Education anticipated executive session
7 p.m. - Town Hall Room 309 - Historic District Commission
7:30 p.m. - Staples High School Library - Board of Education public hearing for members of SHS community on school start time (cable coverage channel 78)
7:30 p.m. - Town Hall Auditorium - Zoning Board of Appeals
7:30 p.m. - Town Hall Room 201 - Architectural Review Board

Westport Fire Department Now at Full Strength

The Westport Fire Department’s newest recruit, Jason Kronenberger of Meriden, was sworn in today by First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell as his wife, Christine, and son, Garrett, looked on. With his addition to the ranks, the department is now at full strength. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Nate Gibbons/Westport Fire Department photo

Rotary Hosts Golf Tourney

It was lunch under a tent today as the Westport Rotary Club held its first annual golf tournament at Longshore Club Park. More than 100 golfers took part in the event, which raises money for club donations to charities. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Monday, Monday

After a weekend of clouds and overcast, today’s sunny weather with temperature in the 70s made for a perfect day for boating. But the marina at Longshore Club Park was deserted it’s Monday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  WestportNow.com photo

Post Road East Accident Injures One

A three-car accident caused minor injuries to a young child on Post Road East near the intersection with Turkey Hill Road today. The child, who was in an infant seat, was taken to Norwalk Hospital by Westport EMS. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  WestportNow.com photo

Martha Stewart Sentencing Delayed

The sentencing date for Westport’s Martha Stewart for lying about a stock sale has been delayed by three weeks to July 8, federal prosecutors said today.

The sentencing originally had been scheduled for June 17.

Stewart said in a posting on her Web site that her defense team had requested the delay so U.S. District Judge Miriam Goldman Cedarbaum could consider a new appeal.

The chambers of Cedarbaum, who will hand down the sentence for Stewart and former stockbroker Peter Bacanovic, had no comment.

Stewart was convicted in March for lying about why she sold shares of ImClone Systems Inc. stock in 2001. She could face 10 months to 16 months in prison.

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Sunday, June 06, 2004

Monday, June 7, 2004

7 p.m. - Staples High School Library - Board of Education
7:30 p.m. - Town Hall Room 201/201A - Golf Advisory Committee
7:30 p.m. - Wesport Weston Health District -  Westport Weston Health District board of directors meeting

Making a Joyful Noise

Members of Westport’s United Methodist Church choir perform today at Temple Israel as part of “Make a Joyful Noise,” a community concert benefiting A Better Chance of Westport, Inc. The concert was presented by the Interfaith Council of Westport & Weston. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  WestportNow.com photo

Farrell Addresses U Thant Institute Event

Westport First Selectwoman Diane G. Farrell addresses today’s Ambassadors’ Luncheon at the Inn at Longshore. Sponsored by the Westport-based U Thant Institute, proceeds of the event went to combating the trafficking of women and children in Asia. Among the attendees was Ambassador Joseph V. Reed, UN Under-Secretary General. See another photo on COMMUNITY page. Saul Haffner for WestportNow.com

D-Day Remembered: Westport’s Robert Loomis

Today’s Sunday Hour of Norwalk features Westport D-Day veteran Robert Loomis in its coverage of the 60th anniversary of the Allied landing at Normandy.
Robert Loomis rides in the Memorial Day parade. Julia Mally/ WestportNow.com

As a native Parisian, Loomis, 79, could have taken a relatively easy assignment as an interpreter, the newspaper reported. But he chose the infantry instead.

“They had plenty of French interpreters, and I wanted more action,” he said.

Loomis was 19 when he found himself off Utah Beach on June 6, 1944, when the naval bombardment began.

“I was with the 87th Chemical Mortar Battalion, 32nd Regiment, 4th Infantry Division,” he recalled. “We landed at H-Hour plus 90 minutes.

“The tide was so low we jumped off the landing craft into four feet of very cold water and had to wade and swim ashore.”

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Annual Compo Fireworks Tickets on Sale

As first reported by WestportNow on March 30, the annual Police Athletic League (PAL) fireworks display this year is set for Friday, July 2 at Compo Beach.

The rain date is Tuesday, July 6.

The renowned fireworks family Grucci will again produce this year’s show, the 49th year the PAL has sponsored the event.

Tickets are on sale at the Parks and Recreation Dept. office at Longshore Club Park and the Westport police station. The price through June 14 is $25 per car and will increase to $30 after that.

All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Saturday, June 05, 2004

Learning About Diamonds

Bedford Middle School presented its annual student entertainment show Saturday night. Riley Andrews and Alex Herbertson sang “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.”  (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Julia Mally for WestportNow.com

Juggling Studies at Bedford Middle School

Duncan Raab was one of the Bedford Middle School students performing some juggling Saturday night, thanks to instruction from Vice Principal Tricia Raneri.  (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Julia Mally for WestportNow.com

Sundy, June 6, 2004

10 a.m. - 5 p.m. - Westport Historical Society’s Hidden Garden Tour
Noon - Inn at Longshore - U Thant Institute’s Ambassadors’ Luncheon
2 p.m. - Quick Center, Fairfield - Music Theatre of Connecticut presents “Funny Girl”
2 p.m. - Westport Town Hall - Community Theatre presents “The Laramie Project”
4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Temple Israel - Interfaith Council of Westport & Weston presents “Make a Joyful Noise”
5 p.m. - Continental Manor, Norwalk - Staples Scholar Athlete Dinner

Narrow Escape

A landscaping truck burns on the I-95 exit 17 southbound off-ramp today. Westport firefighters quickly doused the flames but not before the truck was heavily damaged. The occupants managed to escape without injury. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Ron Malone for WestportNow.com

Unhidden for a Day

The Westport Historical Society presents is 13th annual Hidden Garden Tour Sunday, including this seaside beauty above. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and advance tickets are on sale at the WHS today from noon to 3 p.m. for $22 for WHS members and $30 for non-members. Day-of-tour tickets are $35. Details are available at the society’s Web site. Contributed photo

Friday, June 04, 2004

Saturday, June 5, 2004

7:30 p.m. - Quick Center, Fairfield - Music Theatre of Connecticut presents “Funny Girl”
8 p.m. - Westport Town Hall - Community Theatre presents “The Laramie Project”

TEAM Westport Sponsors “Laramie Project” Community Conversation

A controversial play about the murder of a gay student in Laramie, Wyo., will be the focus for a community discussion by Westport’s diversity commission known as TEAM Westport.

The group is sponsoring the discussion June 18 immediately following that evening’s performance of “The Laramie Project” at the Westport Community Theatre in Town Hall.

Director David Roth and several cast members will join audience members in an exploration of the play’s themes, and its applicability to Westport.

“The Laramie Project” explores the murder of gay student Matthew Shepard in 1998, and that Wyoming cowboy-and-college town’s reaction to it. Ten actors portray 84 roles, including Shepard’s two killers, his father and friends.

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Music Theatre of Connecticut’s “Funny Girl” This Weekend

Westport-based Music Theatre of Connecticut presents the Tony Award-winning musical “Funny Girl” Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Quick Center for the Performing Arts, Fairfield. The production features students ages 11-16. Details at the MCT Web site. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Contributed photo

Thursday, June 03, 2004

On the Wireless Mark

About 60 persons turned out Thursday night to hear technology consultant Mark Mathias speak at the Westport Public Library about home automation and wireless technologies. Using a table lamp and other props, he demonstrated how anyone can set up a home system that can turn lights on or off, view each room in the house, and open and close gates from wireless remote controls. Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Friday, June 4, 2004

4 p.m.  - Staples High School - Staples Boys Volleyball Team, winners of their second consecutive FCIAC title,  begin their defense of their state titlle with a quarterfinal match against Joel Barlow

8 p.m. - Westport Town Hall - Community Theatre presents “The Laramie Project”

Cedar Brook Caf Drive-In

A woman motorist was slightly injured today when she drove her car into the side of the Cedar Brook Caf at Cedar Road and Post Road East. The bar was not open at the time. Cause of the accident is under investigation. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  WestportNow.com photo

Surveying the Damage

A Westport firefighter surveys the damage after a woman motorist drove her car into the side of the Cedar Brook Caf today on Cedar Road. Building officials said the bar would be closed until repairs are made. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) WestportNow.com photo

Steam from Roof Sends Firefighters Scurrying

A report of smoke coming from a roof which turned out to be steam—sent Westport firefighters scurrying today to a home near the Fairfield line when the caller said there was a wheelchair-bound person in the house.

The call came in shortly after 9 a.m. to a home on Pheasant Lane, off of Meeker Road. As with all calls of a possible structure fire, off-duty personnel were summoned as well.

The call took on added urgency when the caller said there was a person in a wheelchair on the second floor of the home who was unable to get out.

Police and firefighters were on the scene within a few moments. They quickly discovered that what appeared to be smoke was actually steam coming from the roof, fire officials said.

Judy Blume Visits Long Lots

Popular childrens author Judy Blume had Long Lots Elementary School students spellbound Wednesday as she talked about her works, including ғAre You There God? Its Me, Margaret.Ҕ Susan Bachman for WestportNow.com

Community Theatre Debuts “Laramie Project”

The Westport Community Theatre Friday debuts its final production of the season, “The Laramie Project.” The work by Moiss Kaufman and members of The Tectonic Theatre Project is directed by David Roth, artistic director and theatre teacher of Staples Players at Staples High School. The play is about the savage murder of gay college student Matthew Shepard in Laramie, Wyo. in 1998. Performances run Fridays and Saturdays June 4, 5, 11, 12, 18 and 19 at 8 p.m., and Sundays June 6, 13, and 20 at 2 p.m, and Thursday June 10 at 8 p.m. More information is available at the company’s Web site. Contributed photo

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Wednesday, June 02, 2004

Down by the River Early in the Morning

John Stewart of Norwalk was out early Wednesday fishing for striped bass on the Saugatuck River in Westport. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Emily Laux Roche for WestportNow.com

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Fairfield County Preservationists Hold Planning Session

The newly-formed Fairfield County Preservation Trust (FCPT) held the first of three planning sessions Wednesday at the Westport Public Library.
Preservationists met at the library. Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Representatives of 11 of the 23 towns and cities in Fairfield County met to discuss preserving the architectural heritage of the communities. Jim Leahy, a strategic planning consultant, led the session.

Additional meetings will be held June 16 and July 7.

The FCPT’s primary mission is to educate and advocate the preservation of historically significant houses, buildings and landscapes and to preserve the unique New England character of these communities that are threatened by sprawl.

John Lupton, former executive director of the Westport Historical Society, is the founding president of FCPT.

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Thursday, June 3, 2004

7:30 p.m. - Town Hall Auditorium - Planning & Zoning Commission

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Sunny Riding

This rider at Westport’s Fairfield County Hunt Club managed to find some sunshine amid afternoon thunderstorms today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE)  Emily Laux Roche for WestportNow.com

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Comment on WestportNow Martha Stewart Story Draws Attention

A comment made on a WestportNow story by the ex-wife of a Secret Service employee charged with perjury after testifying in the stock fraud of Westport’s Martha Stewart is drawing national attention.

A gossip column on the MSNBC Web site carried a story about the comment posted Tuesday as did the SaveMartha.com Web site.

Under the headline “Was the Secret Service employee who testified against Martha Stewart set up?,” MSNBC reported that “Larry Stewart (no relation to the domestic diva) was recently charged with perjury in connection with his testimony against Martha Stewart. But now Stewart is getting defended from an unlikely defender: his ex-wife.”

It continued: “‘The person who came forward alleging that Larry Stewart lied at Marthas trial is the same person who filed complaints about Larry approx. 3 years ago.’ Larry StewartҒs ex-wife wrote in a letter to WestportNow.com.”

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It Began With “Begin the Beguine”

The Staples High School jazz concert Tuesday night started off with “Begin the Beguine” featuring a trombone solo by junior Robert Nitkin. See another photo on ARTS & LEISURE page. WestportNow.com photo

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