Month: March 2006

Saturday, March 25, 2023

Senior Center Survey to Be Expanded

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After receiving slightly more than 200 responses on a survey about using the Westport Center for Senior Activities, the Senior Center Long-Range Planning Committee plans to change the survey before it is sent to more than 4,000 senior citizens in late April.

The committee reviewed the initial results today of the survey that was distributed to seniors at various community organizations and in a local newspaper.

The committee received 209 responses, of which 115 use the senior center and 85 do not.

Those who responded also generally preferred weekday programming at the center over weekend, and also do not have transportation problems.

Starting to Dig

Crews dug into the pre-build today for the new playground at Westport’s Compo Beach. They will continue to work throughout the weekend getting site ready for the community build at the end of April. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Stephen Rubin for WestportNow.com

Ladder Training

Westport firefighters had a ladder truck training opportunity today at Veterans Green across from Town Hall. They assisted the Parks and Recreation Department by fixing the flag that had flipped over the top of the flag pole. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Jennifer Connic for WestportNow.com

Landon: Don’t Seek Restoration

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Westport Schools Superintendent Elliott Landon is recommending the Board of Education not seek restoration of the $1 million cut from its proposed 2006-07 budget, according to a memo released today.

The board will discuss Landon’s recommendation during its meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in Bedford Middle School.

Last Monday the Board of Finance cut the funds from the proposal saying the cut should be made to the insurance fund. The finance board will hold its restoration hearing on Wednesday.

The changes mean the 2006-07 school budget would be $82 million if the Representative Town Meeting gives its final approval in May. It is a 4.3 percent increase over the current budget of $78.6 million.

WestportNow Teardown of the Day: 25 Bauer Place Extension

The Westport Building Department is reviewing an application to demolish the house at 25 Bauer Place Extension. The house is located off of Old Road behind Balducci’s. The house recently sold for $530,000. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Dave Matlow for WestportNow.com

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

Rowers from Westport’s Saugatuck Rowing Club did some training Thursday on the Saugatuck River. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Veteran Aerial Photographer at Y’s Men

Veteran aerial photographer and airplane traffic reporter Morgan Kaolian addressed Thursday’s meeting of the Y’s Men of Westport/Weston. Kaolian recounted some of his flying experiences and showed an aerial photo of Westport’s Ruth Steinkraus Cohen Bridge he is donating to the Westport Historical Society. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com

Friday, March 31, 2006

10 a.m. – Westport Public Library – Rabbit Hill Festival: Weston Woods tour (registration required)
1:30 p.m. – Center for Senior Activities – Long-Range Planning Committee for the Senior Center
2 p.m. – Westport Public Library – Rabbit Hill Festival: James Daugherty exhibit tour

U.S. Olympian Addresses Senior Center Audience

Bethany Hart, a member of the 2006 U.S. Olympic Bobsled Team, tonight addressed a meeting at the Westport Center for Senior Activities. The event, sponsored by Friends of the Westport Center for Senior Activities, was part of the center’s “Interesting Issues” series. Hart was a fitness trainer in the center’s fitness room prior to making the Olympics. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Larry Untermeyer for WestportNow.com