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Friday, January 01, 2010
2009 In Pictures
Once again, WestportNow presents as a New Year’s gift to our readers a review of the past year through the eyes of Westporters who contributed photos, video and illustrations to WestportNow in 2009.
The year 2009 was unusually busy, and we are pleased to have been your No. 1 source for breaking and ongoing news coverage of Westport for the seventh successive year.
Dozens of persons contributed news stories, photos, and illustrations to WestportNow over the past year. The 2009 review, with video and drawings for the first time, includes almost 350 entries and represents the work of 30 photographers by name and one illustrator.
In 2009, WestportNow continued to record remarkable growth. This last week alone, while unusually busy, WestportNow had more than 90,000 page views and more than 15,000 unique visitors. No other Westport news source, print or online, delivers as many daily or weekly readers to its advertisers.
We urge you to patronize our advertisers and spread the word about WestportNow. We continue to be grateful for the public trust shown in us and look forward to continuing to serve Westport in 2010. Best New Year wishes to all WestportNow readers.
Thursday, September 02, 2010
Dorothy Starzyck, 87
Dorothy Starzyck, 87, of Fairfield, formerly of Bridgeport, passed away Aug. 31 at the Ludlowe Health Care Center in Fairfield.
Dorothy Starzyck: enjoyed visiting Compo. Contributed photo
Ms. Starzyck was born Sept. 28, 1922 in Springfield, Mass., and is the daughter of the late Paul and Antonia Starzyk.
Ms. Starzyck spent the first five years of her life in the Springfield/Chicopee area of Massachusetts, then moved to the Stratfield area of Fairfield where she resided until 1943 when she moved to Bridgeport where she lived for most of her life.
During the war and up until the 1960s, she worked at Sikorsky as the secretary to the general manager and then worked at Pepperidge Farm until her retirement in the 80s.
Y’s Women Board Members Meet
The new 2010-2011 Y’s Women board members met prior to the first general meeting of the fall season on Monday, Sept. 13. Pictured are: (sitting: l-r) Bonnie Moon, treasurer; Barbara Rogan, president; Mildred Bunche, vice president/programs; Janet Canning, secretary. (Standing, first row) Carole Rubenstein and Ruth Rubin, Y’s Care; Angela McElvey, special events; Arlene Bloom, past president; Ann Lloyd, membership; Carolyn Landis, liaison to the Y, to the Unitarian Church and the Library; Joan Nathan, newsletter. (Standing second row) Annette Kirban, special events; Carolyn Meyer, coffee and…; Pat Farmer, trips and travel: Celie Rosenau, newsletter. Missing from the photo: Phyllis Groner, publicity. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com
Earl: Tropical Storm Winds, Minor Coastal Flooding
UPDATE Increased possibility of tropical winds of 30 to 40 miles per hour, minor coastal flooding and dangerous rip tides are likely for the Westport area from Hurricane Earl, according to a National Weather Service advisory issued at 9:26 a.m. today.
The latest projected track of Hurricane Earl. National Weather Service map.
A tropical storm watch remains in effect for an area extending from New Jersey to Mass. as Earl is predicted to pass off the southeast Connecticut coast late Friday and early Saturday morning. Forecasters said winds with gusts of 45 miles per hour can be expected.
“Preparations should be made as soon as possible before conditions deteriorate,” the advisory said. “Keep informed while listening for possible warnings. Secure loose outdoor objects which can be blown around.”
The advisory said the chance for tropical storm conditions is 41 percent. “This represents a general steady trend since the last forecast,” it said.
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Help Asked in Locating Missing Lawn Statue
Missing since Wednesday. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
A Westport resident wants help in recovering a stolen lawn statue.
Harvey Steadly of 7 Tangelwood Lane off Stonybrook Road in the Old Hill Road area said the statue of a young girl sitting on a tree stump and reading from a book of poems has been missing since Wednesday.
He asked WestportNow to post a picture of the statue “with the possibility that someone might have seen it or been the recipient of a stolen goods purchase.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Steadly at 203-227-9414 or Westport police.
Between the Lines
Wednesday’s sunset as seen from Westport’s Post Road East (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com
Thursday, September 2, 2010
10 a.m. - Earthplace, 10 Woodside Lane - Sasco Brook Pollution Abatement Committee
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Westport Historical Society - “The Kids’ Wall” 10th Anniversary
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - Westport Arts Center - Summer Group Members Show
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. - Imperial Avenue Parking Lot - Westport Farmers Market
6:30 p.m. - Sherwood Island Nature Center - Jeannette Kielo Dussel, Wild Foods, Superfoods, Medicinal Plant, Peruvian Amazon
7 p.m. - Fire Headquarters - Public Site & Building Commission
7:30 p.m. - Town Hall Room 309 - RTM Finance & Employee Comp Committees
7:30 p.m. - Westport Public Library - Authors@the Library: Matt Debenham, “The Book of Right and Wrong”
7:45 p.m. - Town Hall Room 309 - RTM Finance, Public Works & Public Protection Committees
8 p.m. - Westport Country Playhouse - “I Do! I Do!”
See more events: Celebrate Westport Calendar
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Opening Day for Schools Called a ‘Great Kickoff’
By James Lomuscio
Westport Schools Superintendent Elliott Landon called the day wonderful, and Police Chief Al Fiore called it uneventful, which taken together means that today’s opening for the Westport Public Schools went well.
School buses at Coleytown Elementary School today. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Contributed photo
Despite a few late buses due to engines that had difficulty starting, Landon called the start of the 2010-2011 academic year for the town’s 5,800 students a success.
“Every principal said it was a great, great kickoff day, and people were excited to be back,” said Landon.
This year’s student population saw an increase now reported at 90, with official numbers due by early October, according to school officials.
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Day One Over
Members of the Staples High School senior class headed for Balducci’s on Post Road East following the first day of school today. Showing off their colorful Class of 2011 ("Double the One, Double the Fun”) t-shirts and their decorated cars were (l-r) Kate Warren, Kelsey Brown, and Maddy Kligerman. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com
Tropical Storm Watch Issued for Shoreline Connecticut
This map issued at 5 p.m. today shows in yellow the storm watch areas. National Weather Service mapA Tropical Storm Watch has been issued for Connecticut’s shoreline.
The National Hurricane Center issued the watch just before 5 p.m. as Hurricane Earl continued on a track to bring it close to Southern New England by Friday.
The watch area extends from Sandy Hook, N.J. to Woods Hole, Mass.
If Earl stays on the current track, it could bring strong winds and heavy rains to southeastern Connecticut Friday.
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WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 30 Woodside Ave.
An application for a permit to demolish the house at Westport’s 30 Woodside Ave., off King’s Highway North, is in process. Built in 1918, the one-story bungalow has 1,143 square feet and is situated on a 1.2-acre property. Because the house was built more than 50 years ago, the application will be reviewed by the Westport Historic District Commission. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
CL&P Says Storm Preparations Under Way
Connecticut Light and Power Company, which was severely criticized for its response during earlier storms this year, said today it has a “comprehensive” plan in place to respond to potential Hurricane Earl-related power problems.
“CL&P has a comprehensive plan to respond to Hurricane Earl,” said Mike Zappone, manager of System Restoration and Emergency Preparedness at CL&P, in a news release.
“We’re working with our sister companies in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and have reached out to other utilities to ensure we have the resources we need well in advance.”
The CL&P official said the company is in “very close contact with state and emergency management officials to make sure all of our efforts are coordinated, so we can respond as quickly and safely as possible.”
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Post Road West Crash Sends One to Hospital
A woman was injured when her car, a green Jaguar, slammed into the rear of a Volvo SUV near 290 Post Road West around 1 p.m. today. The intensity of the collision caused air bags to deploy in the Jaguar. The driver of the SUV said that when she stopped to allow the vehicle in front of her to make a left turn the car behind her slammed into her vehicle. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com
Hard to Say Goodbye
In a scene repeated throughout Westport today, a kindergartner finds it difficult to say goodbye on the first day of school. Scene is North Avenue. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com
Faces on the School Bus
A little anxiety is reflected in the face of a school bus rider on North Avenue today as 5,800 Westport schoolchildren went back to school. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Helen Klisser During for WestportNow.com
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